adminSA state finances improved substantially, says S&P, Fitch
Both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch decided not to cut their rating of South Africa deeper into “junk” on Friday, with the latter noting that South Africa’s state finances have “improved substantially”, despite continued “substantial risks to debt stabilisation”.
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Vendors count lockdown losses
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent EIGHTY-year-old Mrs Rachael Sibanda from Gwanda has been a vendor in the town’s centre for the past 11 years. The income she has been earning helped…
WHO calls for strengthening public health capacities
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Golden future for Padenga?
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OAU is the path to continental unity
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Mupfumira appeals against warrant of arrest
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Wijnaldum gutted at leaving Liverpool
LIVERPOOL. — Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum has made it clear he’s gutted to be leaving theclub, and wishes he was staying.
Africa Day: Continent must grow what it eats
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Nhubu hopeful of World U-20 champs qualification
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