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…











