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Mukuru bank licensing a boost for financial inclusion in Zimbabwe

Mukuru bank licensing a boost for financial inclusion…

By Agencies HARARE: Next-generation financial services provider Mukuru has been awarded a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) licence in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe’s new currency woes hit traditional stores while illegal night street-side shops flourish

Zimbabwe’s new currency woes hit traditional stores while…

By Associated Press HARARE: Batsirai Pabwe picked detergents, toothpaste, snacks and some pasta among several grocery items spread

Zimbabwe’s inflation slows to 3.7 pct in December

Zimbabwe’s inflation slows to 3.7 pct in December

By Xinhua Zimbabwe’s inflation slowed to 3.7 percent in December, down from 11.7 percent recorded the previous month,

Why Zimbabweans keep watching their money go up in smoke

Why Zimbabweans keep watching their money go up…

By Tawanda Karombo csmonitor.com HARARE: It was 10 p.m. when a frantic pounding on Modester Nyangoni’s door dragged

Zimbabwe fails to pay white farmers; they seek urgent talks with government

Zimbabwe fails to pay white farmers; they seek…

By Bloomberg News HARARE: White commercial growers in Zimbabwe said that the government has failed to pay part

Zimbabwe wants 26% free-carry stake in new mining projects

Zimbabwe wants 26% free-carry stake in new mining…

By miningweekly.com Zimbabwe is planning to hold 26% of new mining projects on a free carry basis, and will also

Zimbabwe’s central bank keeps interest rate at 35%; Africa highest

Zimbabwe’s central bank keeps interest rate at 35%;…

By Reuters HARARE: Zimbabwe’s central bank said on Wednesday that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had met and

BUDGET: Zimbabwe sees 2025 growth rebound after this year’s drought

BUDGET: Zimbabwe sees 2025 growth rebound after this…

By Reuters HARARE: Zimbabwe’s government expects economic growth to accelerate to 6% in 2025 from 2% this year,

Entertainment

MMA star Gorimbo says cousins celebrated his UFC defeat ‘for not sending them money’

MMA star Gorimbo says cousins celebrated his UFC defeat ‘for…

By saharareporters.com Themba Lawrence Gorimbo, a Zimbabwean professional mixed martial artist has revealed that several of his cousins

South African retrospective exhibition honours the colourful work of artist Esther Mahlangu

South African retrospective exhibition honours the colourful work of artist…

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: A boldly patterned BMW stands at the entrance of the Wits Arts Museum in

Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously

Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping…

By Associated Press NEW YORK: An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy”

Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies

Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault…

By Associated Press A woman who accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13

Hollywood star inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops

Hollywood star inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops

By The Guardian UK A group of upcoming playwrights is gathering in the Zimbabwean capital Harare this week

Jay-Z breaks silence over shocking allegations and details heartbreaking impact on his family

Jay-Z breaks silence over shocking allegations and details heartbreaking impact…

By Hello Jay-Z, one of the music industry’s most influential figures, is facing grave allegations in a civil lawsuit.

MTV presenter Kim Jayde announced as the host of Miss World Zimbabwe

MTV presenter Kim Jayde announced as the host of Miss…

By bona.co.za Television presenter and media personality Kim Jayde will soon have the opportunity to showcase her craft

Africa’s junta-led nations use music to push their latest anti-imperialism drive

Africa’s junta-led nations use music to push their latest anti-imperialism…

By Associated Press NIAMEY: Thousands from the junta-led countries in Africa’s Sahel region gathered this week in the

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International

Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington to receive the highest US civilian honour

Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel…

By Associated Press WASHINGTON: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the

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German leader speaks on apparent rift with world’s richest man Elon Musk

German leader speaks on apparent rift…

By Associated Press BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’s staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by

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Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so

Ivory Coast asks French troops to…

By Associated Press ABIDJAN: Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will leave the country after a

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