HARARE – The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) continues to face mounting pressure as the wage strike by its academic staff, now entering its third month, shows no signs of abating. …
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Sedibeng to Host Spaza Shop Support Fund Campaign
VEREENIGING – The Sedibeng District Municipality in Gauteng will be the next focus of a growing national campaign aimed at boosting township economies through the Spaza Shop Support Fund, a …
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Indian Network with New Hyderabad Route to Boost Africa-Asia Connectivity
ADDIS ABABA / HYDERABAD – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation brands, has launched a new passenger route to Hyderabad, India, further deepening its …
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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar Sign Oil and Energy Deal
The governments of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum and energy sectors. The signing ceremony took place …
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Liberia’s V.P. Jeremiah Kpan Koung in Talks with Shandong Officials Over Investment and Equipment Procurement
Shandong, China – June 18, 2025 – Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is scheduled to meet with Shandong Province Governor Zhou Naixiang today amid growing interest from the Chinese …
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RBZ Says ZWG Cash Supplies Are Adequate, But Citizens Say Otherwise
HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) insists that it has enough Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) notes in circulation to meet the country’s economic demands, even as citizens across …
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Tanzania Boosts Steel Industry with New ALAF Color Coating Line
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a major boost to Tanzania’s industrialization drive, ALAF Limited has launched a new Color Coating Line (CCL) with an annual production capacity of 75,000 …
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Econet Bounces Back Strong With ZWG2.3bn Profit, Powered by Innovation and AI.
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s top telecoms and digital services company, has recorded a strong comeback after years of pressure, posting a ZWG2.3 billion profit for the financial year ending …
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OK Zimbabwe Faces Deep Trouble as Food Lovers Market in Borrowdale, Set to Shut Down.
The planned closure of Food Lovers Market branches in Borrowdale and Avondale in Harare is raising fresh concerns over the future of OK Zimbabwe, the country’s largest retail group. The …
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Africa to Launch Own Credit Rating Agency to Boost Financial Sovereignty
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …