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Sitshengisiwe Ndlovu Africa’s dependence on global value chains has exposed the continent due to the advent of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has paralysed world markets and claiming lives in…
US police fail to meet basic human rights standards
Police in America’s biggest cities are failing to meet even the most basic international human rights standards governing the use of lethal force, a new study from the University of…
Local caddies feel neglected
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter UNLIKE on the Asian Tour, where caddies are being covered through a Covid-19 fundraising initiative, local caddies have nothing to put a smile on their faces. The…
Nigerian cautious on eco
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday cautioned his counterparts in the West African region against possible dangers brought by the regional common currency, the eco. Buhari made this remark at…
China pumps cash into banks
China’s central bank yesterday pumped cash into the banking system via reverse repos to maintain liquidity. With no reverse repos maturing yesterday, the People’s Bank of China injected a total…
Partnerships boost health sector’s Covid-19 response
Roselyne Sachiti Features, Health & Society Editor Zimbabwe has been under various phases of a lockdown since March 30 this year. With the lockdown came restrictions that only saw vital…
Africa trade deal to push ahead
The Africa-wide free-trade agreement is unlikely to face any further delays even if a second wave of coronavirus infections hits the region, according to the deal’s top official. “If the…
Closure of gyms causes more harm than good
JOHANNESBURG. — The continued closure of gyms and health clubs in South Africa under government’s current lockdown regulations is rapidly becoming a battle between fighting bigger or lesser evils. That’s…
Covid-19 fears rev up Turkey car sales
Erdem Sulu arrived in an upscale car gallery in Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul on Monday with plans to buy an off-the-shelf car over concerns of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, he…
Lukaku hits 25th goal of season as Inter draw
MILAN. — Romelu Lukaku scored his 25th goal of the season as Inter Milan drew with Sassuolo in a six-goal 3-3 draw thriller last night. Francesco Caputo slotted mid-table Sassuolo…