Brics states ditch USD in 95pc of trade
MOSCOW. – In a sign of growing de-dollarization efforts, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (Brics) have ditched the US dollar in 95 percent of their trade. The secretary general…
Zambia restricts maize exports
LUSAKA. – The Zambian government yestreday announced a restriction on the export of maize and mealie meal due to a prolonged dry spell that could affect the harvest. Minister of…
US vetoes UN resolution on Israel again
UNITED NATIONS. – The United States yesteray again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as it…
AFCON, Fifa Club World Cup clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco,…
Miss World 2024 opening ceremony kick-starts on high note
The opening ceremony of the month-long “Beauty with a Purpose” festival was held yesterday and will be followed by a majestic grand finale in Mumbai on March 9. The 71st…
Nigerians fast over steep food prices
ABUJA. – Several Nigerians in the northeastern state of Borno are refraining from food after their governor called for “divine intervention” over the country’s grave economic and security situations. On…
Kenya’s public debt shoots past US$76bn
Kenya’s public debt shot up by Ksh1,93 trillion (US$13,3 billion) in the year ended December 2023, raising the country’s indebtedness to a new high of Ksh11,14 trillion (US$76,83 billion). This…
Nigeria’s unemployment rate surges to 5pc
Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased to 5 percent in the third quarter of 2023 from 4,2 recorded in the second quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This…
Youth movement turns three today
The Herald, February 21, 1989 THE 21st February Youth Movement celebrates its third anniversary today, the 65th birthday of President Mugabe, the patron of the movement along with Amai Sally…
All set for the National Youth Day
Judith Phiri, Sunday News Reporter ALL is set for the 2024 National Youth Day Celebrations, with President Mnangagwa expected to headline the event as the guest of honour at Mushagashe…








