S.Korean president to meet high-ranking DPRK delegation on Feb. 10
SEOUL. — South Korean President Moon Jae-in plans to meet the high-ranking delegation from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on February 10, the presidential Blue House said yesterday.
DRC: aide says Kabila not standing in elections
KINSHASA. – Joseph Kabila, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose refusal to step down at the end of his mandate in 2016 resulted in ongoing, bloody…
Brazilian left-wing parties unite to back ex-president Lula for election
RIO DE JANEIRO. — Five Brazilian left-wing parties announced Wednesday that they were creating a common front to support former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to stand in the October presidential…
Namibia’s president reshuffles cabinet
WINDHOEK. — Namibia’s President Hage Geingob reshuffled his cabinet yesterday, announcing that Vice President Nickey Iyambo had asked to retire on medical grounds. Former secretary general of the ruling Swapo Party,…
Opposition parties plan national shutdown to force Zexit
JOHANNESBURG. – Opposition parties are planning a national shutdown to protest against the long and drawn-out process leading to President Jacob Zuma’s resignation. Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi told News24…
Venezuelan govt, opposition talks on ice, says Dominican president
CARACAS. — Talks between Venezuela’s socialist government and right-wing opposition went into an “indefinite recess” after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement, president of the Dominican Republic…
Woman alleges husband stole her kidney
NEW DELHI. – An Indian woman’s husband and brother-in-law have been arrested after she told police they stole one of her kidneys in lieu of a dowry. Local media report that…
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Zim re-strategizes on Diaspora remittances after declines
Tawanda Musarurwa HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday outlined a three-prong approach to boost Diaspora remittances into the country on the back of declines recorded from 2015…
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Zimasco exits judicial management
BH24 Reporter HARARE – Kwekwe-based ferrochrome producer, the Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company (Zimasco) has emerged out of judicial management.
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RBZ takes steps to liberalise forex market
HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Wednesday took major steps towards liberalising the foreign currency market to attract investment into the country and announced a cocktail of measures aimed…