NEW: African countries perform badly when it comes to drug policies: a new index shows how  

Awukye received a 10-year prison sentence in Ghana for cannabis possession. The experience, he said, shattered his family’s dreams. Michael Anami, a Kenyan, recalled the “multiple arrests, beatings, incarcerations, and untimely deaths” he had witnessed as a drug policy activist and former user. 

NEW: Africa’s e-commerce on growth trajectory, spurred by tech-savvy youth  

Edith Mokeira, a freelance writer, has enjoyed the convenience of online shopping for years, saying her strong affinity for online shopping was developed during her college days when the digital revolution was taking shape in Kenya. 

NEW: Manchester United close in on Rangnick

Manchester United are close to appointing Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager on a six-month contract following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to multiple reports in the British media.

NEW: Zimbabwe economy to grow by 5,5pc in 2022

THE Zimbabwean economy is projected to continue its upward trend next year, with a 5,5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection having been set.

NEW: Women empowerment will end GBV

Women empowerment is integral to the sustainable eradication of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Jennifer Mhlanga has said. 

Sweden’s first female PM resigns hours after appointment  

Shortly after Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson was elected by Parliament Sweden’s first female prime minister on Wednesday, she tendered her resignation faced with the harsh reality of having to lead a minority coalition government. 

NEW: Sustainable energy backbone of Vision 2030: Minister Zhemu 

Sustainable energy supply is key to the achievement of an upper middle-income economy by 2030, Minister of Energy and Power Development, Soda Zhemu, has said. 

NEW:GMB warns of fraudsters 

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has warned the public to be aware of fraudsters who are fleecing unsuspecting victims of money by purporting to be employees of the parastatal. 

NEW:Chiefs ready for Bullets 

BULAWAYO Chiefs coach, Nilton Terroso, believes his side will be ready to compete against Chibuku Super Cup semi-finalists Cranborne Bullets, when the two teams clash in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at the National Sports Stadium on Friday. 

NEW: AMA holds training on Macadamia farming 

The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA), in partnership with the Macadamia Association of Zimbabwe, is currently carrying out macadamia nuts trainings across the country. 

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