‘Zimbabwe economy will continue to under-perform if government doesn't act decisively’

Economic experts in Zimbabwe has warned that the country's economy will continue to under-perform if government doesn't act decisively. Top economists and business executives met this week at an event themed "The Big Debate" in which the issue of inflation was discussed. Finance Minister, Mthuli …

Malawi sources $60 million from the World Bank to rehabilitate power station

Malawi has sourced $60 million from the World Bank for rehabilitation of the 129.6 megawatts Kapichira power station which was completely damaged by Cyclone Ana this year.  Authorities say the reconstruction of the dam structure at the power plant is due to begin next month. This follows lengthy …

Zimbabwean government raise awareness on potential substances that could deplete ozone layer

The Zimbabwean government is raising awareness on the dangers of using substances that have a potential of depleting the ozone layer. The country ratified The Vienna Convention for the protection of Ozone layer and the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer in 1992.  The Cou…

Mozambique bans Zimbabwe meat import over resurgence of foot and mouth disease

The import of meat and meat products from Zimbabwe over a resurgence of foot-and-mouth disease has been banned by the Mozambican government over a resurgence of foot-and-mouth disease. It has also banned the import of wild ungulates and fodder for cattle. Our correspondent in Zimbabwe, John Cassi…

Kenya Airways, South African Airways to establish Pan-African Airline

It has been announced in Nairobi that Kenya Airways and South African Airways, flag carrier airlines of Kenya and South Africa are to establish a Pan-African Airline. James Shimanyula reports.

Returning girls to school, while reducing prostitution has begun to bear fruits in Zimbabwe

Efforts by the Zimbabwean First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa to return girls to school while reducing child marriages and prostitution have begun to bear fruits. The results have begun to show in Epworth, one of the largest slum communities with nearly a million residents.

Cape Town Mayor offers city's Council Chamber for National Assembly sittings

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has offered the city's Council Chamber for sittings of South Africa's National Assembly as well as the Grand Parade and City Hall for the State of the Nation Address following the fire gutted part of the Parliamentary precinct. The fire gutted the third floor of …

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