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The Government of Japan continues to support Zimbabwe in addressing maternal death and promoting sexual reproductive health and rights as eight women die each day in the country during pregnancy, child birth and 42 days after giving birth. Japan has channelled more than US$1, 4 million to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) towards improving access and referral to health service.
Jamaican artiste Neelah promises great performance
Visiting Jamaican recording artiste Neelah said she is happy with Zimbabwe’s loving and welcoming people.
Zambian medical officer dies as Nigerian fans run riot
FIFA medical officer who was on duty for the World Cup second leg final qualifying football match between Nigeria and Ghana in Abuja, Joseph Kabungo has died.
Tiger Woods fuels Masters return rumours
Tiger Woods has prompted speculation he will return to competitive action at next week’s Masters golf tournament by completing a practice round at Augusta.
Bankers sleep in offices to beat Covid lockdown
More than 20 000 bankers, traders and other workers are bedding down in office towers in Shanghai’s Lujiazui district as they bid to keep China’s giant financial hub ticking over through a Covid-19 lockdown, according to local administration officials.
Basic food in SA costs 10pc more than a year ago
South Africans are paying more than 10 percent more for basic food items compared with a year ago, and those struggling to keep the lights on are likely to spend almost 40 percent less on food.
Russian FM hails China as part of emerging ‘just world order’
Beijing and Moscow advanced a vision of a new world order yesterday as Russia’s foreign minister made his first visit to key ally China since the invasion of Ukraine.
Ghana approves tax on electronic payments
Ghana’s parliament approved a new 1,5 percent tax on electronic payments, known as the “e-levy,” on Tuesday after the opposition walked out in protest.
Lions of Teranga roar into World Cup finals despite laser controversy
The Egyptian Football Association says its players — and Mohamed Salah in particular — were the subject of racist abuse from Senegal fans during their World Cup play-off game on Tuesday night.
‘Faith in US dollar waning’
The world has started to lose faith in the US dollar in recent years, so given this situation, the only option is to expand the use of national currencies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said yesterday.