adminUS$750m sunk into Manhize steel plant
DINSON Iron and Steel Company (Disco) has so far invested US$750 million into the construction of its US$1,5 billion steel plant in Mvuma, Midlands Province, with the project now 60 percent complete.
WHO fears more deaths in Sudan
GENEVA. – The World Health Organization (WHO) expects “many more” deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks of disease and a lack of essential services amid fighting, its director general said…
Argentine, China move away from US dollar trade
BEIJING. – Argentina will pay for Chinese imports in renminbi instead of US dollars, the country’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa said on Wednesday in a latest move away from the…
EU rolls out new Chips Act amid US meddling in the global supply chains
Amid the US’ hegemonic meddling in the global supply chain, the EU on Tuesday announced a 43 billion euro (US$47 billion) provisional deal for its semiconductor industry, aiming to strengthen its chips sector and secure its resilience.
China building 24 nuclear power units
BEIJING. – Construction is in progress on 24 nuclear power units in China, with a total installed capacity of about 26,81 million kilowatts (kW), ranking the first in the world, an industry report showed on Wednesday.
Moza okays restart of US$20bn LNG project
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi has said it is safe to restart the Cabo Delgado liquefied natural gas (LNG) project that was halted in April 2021 after rebel attacks on civilians.
Pele enters dictionary
LONDON. — Pelé, the nickname of the late football legend, has officially become synonymous with “exceptional, incomparable, unique”. The Portuguese-language Michaelis dictionary, one of the most popular in Brazil, added…
Era-defining talk show host Jerry Springer dies
CHICAGO. — Jerry Springer, best known for hosting his raucous TV talk shows, died yesterday aged 79. For 27 years, from 1991 to 2018, the star presented “The Jerry Springer…
Reviving Agriculture. The Key to Zimbabwe’s Economic Prosperity
In Zimbabwe, agriculture has long been the backbone of the economy. It is a source of livelihood for a significant portion of the population and a key driver of the nation’s economic growth. As the country faces the challenges of climate change, economic instability, and food insecurity, there is a growing consensus that reviving the agricultural sector is crucial for Zimbabwe’s future.
Another Kenyan pastor held over death of followers
NAIROBI. — Police in Kenya arrested another popular pastor on the Indian Ocean coast as the number of deaths linked to a cult in the area rose to 103 yesterday.…