The Government of Zimbabwe has formally banned all foreign nationals from participating in the country's artisanal mining sector. The new regulations, which came into immediate effect this month, designate artisanal mining as a sector exclusively reserved for Zimbabweans. This means foreign nationals are prohibited from owning, operating, financing or exercising beneficial control over artisanal mining activities in the country. Thami Ngubeni spoke to independent policy researcher and political economist, Kevin Tutani.

The Government of Zimbabwe has formally banned all foreign nationals from participating in the country's artisanal mining sector. The new regulations, which came into immediate effect this month, designate artisanal mining as a sector exclusively reserved for Zimbabweans. This means foreign nationals are prohibited from owning, operating, financing or exercising beneficial control over artisanal mining activities in the country. Thami Ngubeni spoke to independent policy researcher and political economist, Kevin Tutani.

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Zimbabwe formally bans all foreign nationals from participating in the country's artisanal mining sector

South Africa's consumer price inflation has eased slightly, offering modest relief to households. The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show that annual inflation slowed to 3.5 per cent in November, down from 3.6 per cent in October. This marks the second slowdown in year-on-year inflation this year, following a similar decline in March. Stats SA says price pressures eased in five of the thirteen product categories. Innocent Semosa has more

South Africa's consumer price inflation has eased slightly, offering modest relief to households. The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show that annual inflation slowed to 3.5 per cent in November, down from 3.6 per cent in October. This marks the second slowdown in year-on-year inflation this year, following a similar decline in March. Stats SA says price pressures eased in five of the thirteen product categories. Innocent Semosa has more

South Africa's consumer price inflation eases slightly

In 2025, Ethiopia emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa. After years of conflict, debt distress and foreign currency shortages, the government has pushed ahead with wide-ranging economic reforms aimed at restoring investor confidence, stabilising public finances and unlocking private-sector growth. This year has seen renewed engagement with international lenders, a drive to liberalise key sectors such as telecoms and finance, and cautious optimism about growth prospects. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Mered Fikireyohannes, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Pragma Investment Advisor.

In 2025, Ethiopia emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa. After years of conflict, debt distress and foreign currency shortages, the government has pushed ahead with wide-ranging economic reforms aimed at restoring investor confidence, stabilising public finances and unlocking private-sector growth. This year has seen renewed engagement with international lenders, a drive to liberalise key sectors such as telecoms and finance, and cautious optimism about growth prospects. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Mered Fikireyohannes, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Pragma Investment Advisor.

Ethiopia emerges as one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa in 2025

South Africa's lower house of Parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), has passed the Immigration Amendment Bill, marking a significant step towards bringing the country's immigration laws into compliance with Constitutional Court judgments. This comes amid a national debate over illegal immigration, access to education and healthcare, and the future of migration policy, which has intensified. Dimakatso Leshoro has the details

South Africa's lower house of Parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), has passed the Immigration Amendment Bill, marking a significant step towards bringing the country's immigration laws into compliance with Constitutional Court judgments. This comes amid a national debate over illegal immigration, access to education and healthcare, and the future of migration policy, which has intensified. Dimakatso Leshoro has the details

Zimbabwe formally bans all foreign nationals from participating in the country's artisanal mining sector

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