Kenya: Government to Hire 20,000 Teachers

The government will employ an additional 20,000 teachers next January in an effort to bridge the teacher:learner ratio gap, President William Ruto has announced. The President said the recruitment would…

Embassy in Zambia Holds Symposium of 2024 Training Programs for Zambia

On October 11, the Embassy in Zambia held a symposium of 2024 Training Programs of Zambia, more than 100 trainees from Zambia's central ministries and commissions, local governments, scientific research institutes, news…

FRESH KAMBUCHA ROPES IN MAI PATAI, PLEDGES MORE SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS

Entertainment Reporter FRESH Kambucha has appointed veteran gospel artist Mai Patai as its latest ambassador and pledged full support for local artists.

‘ZiG devaluation decimates confidence’

Nelson Gahadza Business and market experts say the recent devaluation of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) wiped off the initial confidence that the currency had gained and also confirmed that the…

Govt clears 444 farm owners for compensation

Senior Business Reporter A TOTAL of 444 former farm owners have been cleared for payment under the Global Compensation Deed and US$35 million has been allocated in the 2024 National…

Zim debt to GDP ratio slows, but still unsustainable: WB

Business Writer Zimbabwe has been listed by the World Bank among countries saddled with the highest debt burden, which the global lender says continues to consume significant resources, depriving key…

New land policy fit for purpose, BAZ

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The local banking sector has expressed optimism about the new land ownership policy Government announced last week that brings significant changes to land tenure system and the broader…

‘Sadc chairmanship boon for business’

Herald Reporter Zimbabwe’s chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) presents a prime opportunity for local businesses to influence the regional economic agenda, and realise positive trade and investment…

Worst drought in century devastates Southern Africa

Millions of people across Southern Africa are going hungry due to a historic drought, risking a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe, the United Nations has warned. Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe…

Mbare trading market can be rebuilt

Last Word The destruction by fire of the Mbare Traders Market has opened doors to accelerating the necessary revamp, modernisation and formalisation of the main markets while ensuring suitable and…