S. Africa fights to keep phone networks up as lights go out

On a recent Friday morning north of Johannesburg, the head of South Africa’s largest telecoms company surveyed the arsenal of backup systems keeping just one of his 15 000 network…

Women’s tennis has a problem: The biggest players aren’t playing

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza has announced she will take an extended break from tennis this summer. The former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza has become the latest high-profile woman to…

Lexus LX 600 boasts a host of new-generation improvements

The big Lexus LX is now in its fourth generation, the new LX 600 marking this newest rendition. It is Lexus’ largest SUV, and this generation sports some huge changes.…

Understanding the power of food

Have you ever experienced a sudden rash or upset stomach after eating a food that you once loved? You’re not alone. Many people develop food sensitivities over time, but they…

Non-bank financial sector vulnerabilities surface

Recent strains at some banks in the United States and Europe are a powerful reminder of pockets of elevated financial vulnerabilities built over years of low rates, compressed volatility, and…

Geopolitics and fragmentation pose financial stability threats

Concerns about global economic and financial fragmentation have intensified in recent years amid rising geopolitical tensions, strained ties between the United States and China, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Financial…

Zim, Sweden deepen ties

ZIMBABWE and Sweden yesterday exchanged notes on several matters that include social cooperation, climate change, gender equality and gender-based violence.

Econet, EcoCash in USD rights offers

Business Writer Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed firms Econet and EcoCash Holdings have announced plans to raise US$30,3 million each to pay off outstanding debentures in the capital of the two firms.…

Liverpool charged by FA over player conduct in Man City defeat

LONDON. — Liverpool have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players during Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Manchester City.  Several Liverpool players crowded around referee Simon Hooper as they pleaded for him to show City midfielder Rodri a second yellow card for a challenge on Cody Gakpo.

Soaring commodity prices to spur forex receipts

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The ever-increasing commodity prices on the international market are expected to break foreign currency receipt records as the country is a key producer of base minerals. In times…

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