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- June 19, 2018
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Local government in South Africa is in crisis. How it can be fixed
By Dirk Brand Most of South Africa’s 257 municipalities are in a disastrous financial position. According to the country’s Auditor General, only 33 (13%) are in full compliance with the relevant…
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- June 19, 2018
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Trump ratchets up China trade conflict with fresh tariff threat
WASHINGTON/BEIJING – U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on $200 billion of Chinese goods, prompting a swift warning from Beijing of retaliation, as the trade…
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- June 19, 2018
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South Africa’s rand falls to 6-1/2 month low as global trade war escalates
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand fell to 6-1/2 month lows early on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs in an escalating tit-for-tat trade war with China, hitting sentiment in…
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- June 19, 2018
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Foreign investors eyeing Zimbabwe
HARARE – There has been increased interest in Zimbabwe from investors following the new political dispensation, but the country still has a long way to play catch up with regional…
Cuban doctors can now work in Kenya: Court
NAIROBI. – A court has dismissed the case that was challenging the importation of Cuban doctors to Kenya.
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- June 19, 2018
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Fastjet boost flights on Harare-Vic Falls route
HARARE – Regional airline Fastjet says it will increase flights between the Harare and Victoria Falls route as it eyes an 85 percent growth on the route.
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- June 19, 2018
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Tobacco farmers earn $574m
Livingstone Marufu— HARARE – Tobacco farmers have grossed $574,5 million from 197,3 million kilogrammes that have been delivered 59 days into the 2018 marketing season, a gain of more than…