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Diamond-rich Botswana says it will increase its stake in De Beers to 30% under proposed sale

Diamond-rich Botswana says it will increase its stake…

By Associated Press GABORONE: Botswana’s president said Monday that the diamond-rich southern African country will double its stake

Zimbabwe breaks into Africa’s top 15 economies; IMF World Economic Outlook shows

Zimbabwe breaks into Africa’s top 15 economies; IMF…

By apanews Zimbabwe has climbed into Africa’s top 15 economies, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting the

Zimbabwe’s lithium export sales hit US$2.16 billion; up four times

Zimbabwe’s lithium export sales hit US$2.16 billion; up…

By Reuters Zimbabwe recorded lithium export sales worth $2.16bn during the nine months to September 30, nearly four

UK eyes Zimbabwe fresh produce opportunities

UK eyes Zimbabwe fresh produce opportunities

By Agencies UK fresh produce buyers are heading to Zimbabwe to explore new sourcing opportunities and strengthen commercial

Central bank cuts rates against global tide as Iran risks persist

Central bank cuts rates against global tide as…

By Agencies Zimbabwe’s central bank reduced its interest rate for a second time in a row, bucking a

CALEDONIA MINING: ‘We are 100% focused on Zimbabwe; country’s risk significantly mispriced’

CALEDONIA MINING: ‘We are 100% focused on Zimbabwe;…

By miningmx.com ARE investors still too wary of Zimbabwe’s mining sector? Two international miners – Caledonia Mining and Tharisa

New luxury buildings transform Zimbabwe’s capital

New luxury buildings transform Zimbabwe’s capital

By Lawrence Paganga I China Daily After decades-long stagnation, the skyline of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, is undergoing significant

Tharisa raises nearly $300 million for Zimbabwe platinum project

Tharisa raises nearly $300 million for Zimbabwe platinum…

By Business Day Miner Tharisa has successfully priced a $300m (R4.85bn) senior secured Nordic bond, the proceeds of

Entertainment

Miss Universe Zimbabwe Roseanna Hall stuck in SA as US visa restrictions hold up travel

Miss Universe Zimbabwe Roseanna Hall stuck in SA as US…

By Times Live Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 Roseanna Hall’s plans to travel to Puerto Rico for the 75th

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports…

By Associated Press NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after

Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story; he scooped the £10,00 Caine Prize for African Writing

Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story; he…

By BBC News Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using artificial intelligence (AI) to write his short story,

Hub Unconference returns to interrogate AI’s impact on young Africans

Hub Unconference returns to interrogate AI’s impact on young Africans

By Staff Reporter ZIMBABWE’S Hub Unconference will return for its 12th edition on September 24 and 25 at

Saintfloew, Voltz JT to headline Shoko Festival’s Mash Up Night

Saintfloew, Voltz JT to headline Shoko Festival’s Mash Up Night

Zimbabwean hip-hop stars Saintfloew and Voltz JT will headline this year’s Mash Up Night at the 16th edition

LONDON: Zim-born couple finish creditable third on Love Island UK

LONDON: Zim-born couple finish creditable third on Love Island UK

By Agencies The winners of Love Island UK 2026 were crowned Monday night with Angelista Gunda and Simba

Can ‘The Polygamist’ open the door for more Zimbabwean adaptations?

Can ‘The Polygamist’ open the door for more Zimbabwean adaptations?

By Markeo Phiri – The Mail & Guardian After Sue Nyathi’s The Polygamist became a Netflix global sensation, reaching

UK: Zimfest announces more artists at new Northampton home; prepares tribute to co-founder

UK: Zimfest announces more artists at new Northampton home; prepares…

By Agencies UNITED KINGDOM: Zimfest has announced more artists for the 2026 edition this weekend which has moved

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International

South Africa’s ANC is humbled by its worst election results as it continues its decline

South Africa’s ANC is humbled by…

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s African National Congress party was handed its worst election results ever

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South Africans to vote in key local elections seen as a tough test for ruling ANC

South Africans to vote in key…

By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: South Africans are preparing to vote in local government elections that will determine control

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Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit

Putin seeks to expand ties with…

By Associated Press MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa

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