Netanyahu rival to form government ‘within a few days’

Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz has called for a unity coalition, vowing to form a government “within a few days” after President Reuven Rivlin officially appointed the leader to establish…

African nations close borders, cancel flights

NAIROBI – Several African governments on Sunday closed borders, canceled flights and imposed strict entry and quarantine requirements to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, which has a foothold…

Biden, Sanders present dueling visions at debate

WASHINGTON  – Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders blasted President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak during Sunday’s Democratic debate, and offered competing visions for how they would lead in…

Saudi Arabia detains hundreds of governmentt officials

Hundreds of government officials, including military and security personnel, have been detained in Saudi Arabia on charges involving bribery and exploiting public office. The announcement late on Sunday by Saudi’s…

BREAKING: Idris Elba Announces Coronavirus Diagnosis

 Actor Idris Elba announced Monday he has tested positive for coronavirus.  In a Twitter video, Elba updates his fans and says so far he is not exhibiting any symptoms.  He…

UPDATED: Don’t blame anyone for coronavirus: President

President Mnangagwa yesterday said pandemics like coronavirus (Covid-19) cannot be blamed on anyone since they have a scientific explanation, and called on Zimbabweans to empathise with those affected.

European shares slump to 2012 lows

European shares plummeted to 2012 lows on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic raged through Europe, with dramatic monetary easing by global central banks failing to reassure investors about its growing economic damage.

South African rand weakens on virus concerns; focus shifts to rate decision

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand weakened against the dollar on Monday as the deepening coronavirus crisis roiled financial markets, with focus shifting to the central bank interest rate decision due later in the week.

Regulatory reforms expedite Justice Smith Report implementation

For quite a while now, Zimbabwe has suffered from the existence of anemic regulatory authorities, or perhaps just outdated ones.

Zim’s year-on-year inflation at 540pc

Zimbabwe’s annual rate of inflation stood at 540,16 percent for the month of February, according to latest figures by the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStats).

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