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Government undermining ZiG by overspending – says country’s biggest brokerage

Government undermining ZiG by overspending – says country’s…

By Bloomberg HARARE: Zimbabwe’s new gold-backed currency is likely being undermined by the state tapping the central bank

Zimbabwe treasury secretary rules out exchange-rate convergence

Zimbabwe treasury secretary rules out exchange-rate convergence

By Bloomberg HARARE: Zimbabwe won’t allow the street rate of the ZiG to determine where its official rate

Zimbabwean miners eye $600 million projects for 2025 amid investment challenges

Zimbabwean miners eye $600 million projects for 2025…

By Business Report Mining executives in Zimbabwe – including CEOs of units of Impala Platinum, Sibanye-Stillwater and Anglo

Zimbabwe central bank chief says ZiG 43% devaluation a ‘once-off’ event

Zimbabwe central bank chief says ZiG 43% devaluation…

By Bloomberg News HARARE: Zimbabwe sought to assure citizens that its gold-backed currency would not suffer another steep

Zimbabwean miners expect profits to fall in 2025 amid rising production costs

Zimbabwean miners expect profits to fall in 2025…

By Reuters HARARE: Zimbabwean miners expect profits to decline on the back of anticipated high costs of production

Zimbabwe government hires advisers over US$21 defaulted debt

Zimbabwe government hires advisers over US$21 defaulted debt

By Bloomberg Zimbabwe’s government has hired financial and legal advisers to help it navigate potential talks with international

World Bank approves new Zimbabwe engagement programme

World Bank approves new Zimbabwe engagement programme

By Business Correspondent THE World Bank has approved a new short-term engagement for Zimbabwe which is focussed on

Zimbabwe’s sixth attempt at a new currency is floundering again

Zimbabwe’s sixth attempt at a new currency is…

By Globe & Mail In a jingle aired endlessly on Zimbabwean state television, an all-star singing group seems

Entertainment

European Film Festival Zimbabwe: Short film competition shortlist revealed

European Film Festival Zimbabwe: Short film competition shortlist revealed

By Showbiz Correspondent The shortlist for this year’s ‘BIOSKOP! Short Film Competition’ which is organised by the European

US: Zimbabwe’s Nobuntu set for Lackwood Centre shows

US: Zimbabwe’s Nobuntu set for Lackwood Centre shows

By Showbiz Correspondent US: ZIMBABWEAN all-female group, Nobuntu, has been lined up for a show at the regional

Marley Brothers uphold father’s legacy with first tour in two decades

Marley Brothers uphold father’s legacy with first tour in two…

By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: Bob Marley’s musical legacy of harmony and peace has hit the road with his

UK: GoFundMe appeal for late Bhundu Boys legend exceeds £8,000 target; Kagona died at Scotland home

UK: GoFundMe appeal for late Bhundu Boys legend exceeds £8,000…

By Entertainment Correspondent UK: A GoFundMe appeal to raise funeral and body repatriation funds for the late Bhundu

US: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is arrested in New York after federal indictment

US: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is arrested in New York after…

By Associated Press NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul who has faced a stream of allegations

US: Woman legally challenges Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants

US: Woman legally challenges Miss America, Miss World rules banning…

By Associated Press NEW YORK: A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that

Zim comedian makes ‘America’s Got Talent’ semi-finals; battles 11 rivals for US$1 million top prize

Zim comedian makes ‘America’s Got Talent’ semi-finals; battles 11 rivals…

90.5 WESA | By Bill O’Driscoll Growing up in Zimbabwe, Pittsburgh-based comedian Learnmore Jonasi learned comedy — and English

SA and Zimbabwe arts bodies sign deal for cultural and creative exchange

SA and Zimbabwe arts bodies sign deal for cultural and…

By The Citizen As a way of developing arts and culture in South Africa and Zimbabwe, the National

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Kenya senate votes to remove deputy president from office by impeachment

Kenya senate votes to remove deputy…

By Reuters NAIROBI: Kenya’s senate voted to dismiss Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office by impeachment on five

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Independent candidate in Mozambique poll threatens nationwide strike if ruling party wins

Independent candidate in Mozambique poll threatens…

By Reuters MAPUTO: Independent presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane on Friday threatened to call a nationwide strike and bring

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After a 2-year investigation, South African president won’t be charged over $580K hidden in a couch

After a 2-year investigation, South African…

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won’t face criminal charges over a hidden cash scandal that was

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