South Africa doesn’t have enough women in foreign policy. Why it matters

The first ever conference of women foreign ministers took place in Canada last year. Ministers from 17 countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and South Africa, attended.

Progress in U.S.-China trade talks spurs world stock rally

LONDON – Progress in the U.S.-China trade talks helped propel world stock markets to a 6-month high on Friday and steered investors away from save havens such as the Japanese yen.

Tanzania agrees $1.7bn financing deal with World Bank

DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania has agreed a new $1.7 billion financing deal with the World Bank to fund various projects during fiscal year 2019/20, its finance ministry said on Saturday.

IMF readies for Zim Staff Monitored Programme

HARARE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it intends to expedite the implementation of the  impending Staff Monitored Programme (SMP) for Zimbabwe to augment  government efforts to turn around the economy.

$19m tobacco sold

HARARE – At least 11, 3 million kilograms of tobacco worth about $19 million  have been sold so far at auction and  contract floors in the country since the marketing season opened last  month, statistics from the industry regulator show. 

Black market currency trading to be contained soon: Finance Minister

HARARE – Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube says he expects the official exchange  rate to converge with the parallel market rate soon as the government  continues to implement prudent fiscal measures that do not fuel the  black market.

DPA develops two solar plants

HARARE – Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a subsidiary of Econet wireless has begun work for the construction of two solar energy plants for the dairy and beverages sector, its chief executive has confirmed.

ExQ rules Nama roost

Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent  EXQ walked away the biggest winner at the National Arts Merit Awards with two gongs while radio personality/comedian Babongile Sikhonjwa, actress Qeqeshiwe Mntambo, Vusa Blaqs and poet…

Hwange continue in red hot form

Tobias Mandoreba in Hwange Hwange 2-1 Ngezi Platinum  RED-hot Hwange FC continued their blistering start to the 2019 Castle Lager Premier League campaign by downing a fighting Ngezi Platinum Stars…

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let’s heed President’s message of unity and peace ahead of Uhuru

AHEAD of the 39th independence celebrations on Thursday, President Mnangagwa has issued a clarion call for Zimbabweans to remain united, cherish the peace and tranquility prevailing in the country and…

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