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Zambia’s electoral commission has suspended campaigning in two areas, including the capital Lusaka, due to escalating political violence before the August 11 elections, it said late on Saturday. Police in Lusaka…
Australian PM Malcolm claims victory
Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared victory for his ruling conservative coalition in the country’s tight general election, eight days after voters went to the polls. “We’ve won the election,…
Trump mulls retired general as possible running mate
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is giving consideration to retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn as a potential vice presidential running mate, a Republican source familiar with the process said…
Gender group questions Judge Masipa’s competence
Johannesburg — A gender lobby has approached Justice Minister Michael Masutha questioning judge Thokozile Masipa’s competence because of her race and gender, he told journalists on Saturday. Masipa sent out shock…
‘Black Lives Matter’: Thousands protest in US cities
Thousands have protested across the US over police killings of black men for a fifth straight day, with several people – including a prominent activist – arrested for violence and…
Gambia bans child marriages
Banjul – Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has announced a ban on child marriage in the predominantly Muslim west African nation, threatening heavy jail terms for those who break the new…
Cash shortages threaten gold output target
Lovemore Zigara Midlands Correspondent— THE cash shortage being experienced in the economy is threatening to scuttle the 24 tonnes gold target that the government set for this year. Latest figures from Fidelity…
Bank sues Madlala Tours over bad loan
Mashudu Netsianda Business Reporter MADLALA Tours and Travel has been sued by the National Merchant Bank (NMB) Limited for more than $88,000 after the company allegedly failed to repay a loan. According…
Batoka Gorge power project sends feelers into market
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is set to engage the market for feedback on possible transaction and commercial development modes for the establishment of a 2,400…
Nestle invests $14,3m in dairy empowerment scheme
Oliver Kazunga recently in Mutare NESTLE Zimbabwe says it has so far invested $14,3 million in its dairy empowerment scheme — Nestlé Dairy Empowerment Scheme (NDES), which is aimed at…