Climate change could submerge The Gambia’s capital

The existence of Gambia’s capital, Banjul, is under threat from rising sea levels and flash flooding. Many people, including residents and fishers, have been displaced, while businesses and offices have…

How innovative design can reduce construction costs

Sean Ashcroft The construction industry is seeing unprecedented change, as new technologies reshape traditional approaches. This transformation is driving down costs while improving efficiency and sustainability. Innovation in construction design,…

Mukuru joins Deposit Protection Corporation

Nqobile Bhebhe One of Zimbabwe’s fastest growing financial services providers, Mukuru Financial Services, that offers remittance and financial inclusion solutions, has officially joined the Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), becoming the…

USD inflation soars in January, raising concerns

January 2025 witnessed a sharp surge in USD inflation, with the month-on-month rate skyrocketing to 11.5 percent, a significant jump from the previous month’s 0.6 percent. This rapid acceleration, representing…

Nigeria’s gasoline imports plunge as Dangote refinery hits trade

Nigeria’s imports of gasoline are on course for an eight-year low as the country’s new mega-refinery pushes out foreign suppliers, boosting the nation’s fuel independence. Shipments into the West African…

World’s richest people lose $108bn after DeepSeek selloff

The world’s 500 richest people, led by Nvidia Corp. co-founder Jensen Huang, lost a combined $108 billion on Monday as a tech-led selloff tied to Chinese AI developer DeepSeek sent…

Zim’s economic challenges: A deep dive into the underlying issues

Zimbabwe’s economy faces a complex web of interconnected challenges, hindering growth and impacting the livelihoods of its citizens. While issues like informality and smuggling are often highlighted, a deeper analysis…

Unlocking economic growth potential: Priorities for(NDS2

Note from ZNCC Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), represents a critical milestone in the nation’s journey toward achieving Vision 2030 − a transformative blueprint aimed at establishing Zimbabwe as…

Trump memecoin likely generated at least $11m in fees, analysis shows

Donald Trump’s namesake memecoin has likely generated at least $11.4 million in fees for entities linked to the president since its launch just before his second inauguration, according to an…

How to take care of your skin, hair in extremely hot weather

AS temperatures soar during the summer months, the intense heat can take a toll on your hair and skin. Excessive sun exposure, humidity, and dehydration can lead to dryness, sunburn,…

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