adminCFTA framework signing set for next month
The signing of the framework agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area is set for next month when Heads of State meet for an extra-ordinary summit in Rwanda.
Local governance critical in development of Africa’s education
There’s no disputing that many African countries’ education systems are in trouble. Despite significant investment and some improvements linked to the push to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, children in large parts of Africa are simply not being well taught or learning what is needed as they progress through the school system.
Masakadza’s last chance
AFTER making a late debut at the ICC Cricket World Cup three years ago, Zimbabwe’s veteran batsman Hamilton Masakadza is looking to maximise on the forthcoming qualifying tournament at home to carve himself a last dance on the big stage.
Carving economic identities essential for smaller farmers
While billions of dollars have gone into African agriculture, smallholder farmers and other food producers are yet to be characterised and structured in ways that give them a recognisable economic identity.
Nation marks National Youth Day . . . wishes ex-President happy birthday
Zanu-PF yesterday congratulated former President Robert Mugabe on his 94th birthday wishing him well, as the country marked the National Youth Day to commemorate the revolutionary icon’s contribution to the liberation and development of the country.
All products must be labelled in Portuguese: Mozambican authorities
The Mozambican government’s National Inspectorate of Economic Activities (INAE) has warned all shops that, as from March 31, the pre-packaged products they sell must be labelled in the country’s official language, Portuguese.
Ethiopia’s Somali state pardons 1,500 detainees
Ethiopia’s Somali regional state said yesterday it had pardoned 1,500 detainees as part of efforts to help reconciliation and create national consensus.
DPRK to send high-ranking delegation to closing ceremony of Winter Olympics: Seoul
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has notified South Korea of its plan to send a high-ranking delegation to the closing ceremony of the 23rd Winter Olympics, boosting hope for a lasting atmosphere for dialogue between the two Koreas, Seoul’s unification ministry said yesterday.
Messi finally breaks the duck
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi had to wait 12 years and endure a goal drought of eight games against Chelsea but he finally broke his duck in Tuesday night’s 1-1 Champions League soccer last 16, first leg draw.
Hit-and-run accident lands unlicensed driver in trouble
A 20-year-old unlicensed driver, who failed to stop after the car he was driving hit a woman along the Harare- Bulawayo Highway, has been sentenced to a 10 months in jail by a Kwekwe Magistrate.