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Gold prices were close to their lowest in around four weeks yesterday as robust economic data from the United States and China tempered concerns of a global slowdown, boosting the dollar and riskier assets.
Jailed protesters faint in court
There was drama at the Gweru courts after two of five MDC hooligans fainted after they were jailed for three years for public violence.
Lack of basic water services in health facilities worrying
The WHO/UNICEF report, WASH in Health Facilities, the first ever comprehensive global assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) shows that one in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over two billion people.
Reflections on ZACC appointments
To fight corruption, we need to essentialise merit-based appointments whenever the opportunity arises.
Ministry to evaluate damaged mines
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is conducting an assessment of all mines in Manicaland to evaluate the extent of damage inflicted by Cyclone Idai on equipment and the possible impact on the sector’s performance.
What’s the alternative to Western Media for Africans?
Many Africans grew up with the BBC and CNN as their sources of information. In fact, these stations remain the main news sources for a lot of us.
Unlicensed tobacco merchants descend on Hurungwe District
Unscrupulous and unlicensed tobacco merchants have descended on Hurungwe District where they are taking advantage of rural farmers who are desperate for instant cash and buying the crop at very low prices.
Uganda harnesses power of mobile phones as driver of economic growth
KAMPALA. — Uganda is harnessing the power of mobile phones as a driver of its economic growth under the its Vision 2040, which aims at the country’s transition from a low-income country to one with a competitive upper middle class.
Young Schumacher test for Ferrari
BAHRAIN. — A story came full circle yesterday morning in Bahrain, when Mick Schumacher stepped into the cockpit of a Ferrari Formula One car 12 years and four months after his father Michael vacated one for the last time.
Zambia to hold stakeholder meeting over media regulation
LUSAKA. — A stakeholder meeting aimed at coming up with a self-regulatory model of the media in Zambia will be held next month, organisers have said.