Russian oil price cap could save African countries billions, says Yellen

Reuters Russia’s war in Ukraine is hitting Africans particularly hard by exacerbating food insecurity and putting an unnecessary drag on the continent’s economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in…

‘Man of the cough’ Tuku remembered

Blessings Chidakwa-Arts Reporter During the height of Covid-19 pandemic that wrecked havoc worldwide, when one coughs, people would look at you with a talking eye.  That was a different case…

US$30m horticulture fund idle, farmers cite stiff terms

Edgar Vhera-Agriculture Specialist Writer IT’S almost five months after the Government launched the US$30 million Horticulture Export Revolving Fund (HERF) but farmers have remained reluctant to take up loans citing…

Gwayi-Shangani Dam edges towards completion

Elton Manguwo FOUNDATION excavations for the first and second phase pump station for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, which is now 70 percent towards completion, is now underway alongside the production of…

WHO launches appeal for US$2,5bn

GENEVA. – The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched its 2023 health emergency appeal for US$2,54 billion to provide assistance to millions of people around the world facing health emergencies.…

Zim swimmers attending CANA camp

Ellina Mhlanga–Senior Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Swimming chair Zanele Nkomazana believes the ongoing Africa Aquatics (CANA) training camp in South Africa will help prepare their athletes for the upcoming continental and…

SA defends military drills with Russia

PRETORIA. – South Africa has defended its decision to hold a joint military exercise with Russia and China next month. Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor condemned the “double-standard” which says some…

CDC headquarters a testament of China’s friendship with Africa

ADDIS ABABA. – Looking at an iconic twin tower sitting on a once derelict land full of garbage in the southern suburbs of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, local…

Arsenal eliminate lingering doubts

LONDON. — Arsenal’s hunger and fire as they pursue a first English Premier League football title in almost two decades burns so brightly that Pep Guardiola was moved to hold…

Africa’s economic growth tipped to outpace global forecast in 2023/24

African Development Bank’s new report calls for bold policy actions to help African economies mitigate compounding risks Africa is set to outperform the rest of the world in economic growth…

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