South African taxpayers can’t keep bailing out broken airline
Jannie Rossouw R21 billion: that’s how much South Africa’s beleaguered national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), says it needs to keep running.
Asian shares wobble before Trump-Xi meeting
SHANGHAI – Asian shares wavered on Friday as investors were on edge before a crucial weekend meeting between the Chinese and U.S. presidents that could determine the course of a…
Rand steady, eyes on Trump-Xi meeting
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand steadied against the dollar in early trade on Friday, with investors cautious ahead of a crucial weekend meeting between the Chinese and U.S. presidents that…
High tension G20 opens, dominated by Trump quarrels
BUENOS AIRES. – G20 powers open two days of summit talks on Friday after a stormy buildup dominated by tensions with Russia and US President Donald Trump’s combative stance on trade and climate fears.
Court dismisses AfriForum application to halt land reform
CAPE TOWN. – The Western Cape High Court on Friday dismissed AfriForum’s application to interdict Parliament from adopting the Constitutional Review Committee Report on expropriation of land without compensation.
Dancehall chanter spreads laughter in song
Rising Bulawayo based Zimdancehall artiste Njanji Simbi Hombe (real name Noah Wambe) has emphasized on the need of laughter as a stress reliever in new single.
G20 has responsibility to advance globalisation
LONDON. — The world is at a crossroads and the Group of 20 shoulders the responsibility to help the world move forward in the right direction of globalization, said Stephen Perry, chairman of Britain’s 48 Group Club.
Xi’s visit to further strengthen Argentina-China ties, says Argentine FM
BUENOS AIRES. — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Argentina will further consolidate the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, said Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie.
LATEST: Ginimbi acquitted of fraud
Harare Bureau Harare businessman Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure is now a free man after he was acquitted of fraud charges involving a mining equipment supply deal. Kadungure was accused of defrauding…
JUST IN: Construction of new Parly begins
President Mnangagwa has officially launched the construction of the new 650-seater Parliament building that is expected to be completed by mid 2021.











