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Zimbabwe’s Central Bank Injects $64m to Stabilize Currency

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has injected US$64 million into the foreign exchange market in September to stabilize the country’s currency, the Zimbabwe dollar (ZiG). In a press statement, the central bank said it had witnessed increased demand for foreign currency at

September 19, 2024

Mavros Safaris is offering places for teams of up to four to drive across the country for 20 weeks, at a price. (Mavros Safaris/Facebook)

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Grand Tour TV show sparks luxury tourism opportunity

A Zimbabwean tourism company is offering fans the chance to recreate the route from Amazon Prime’s “The Grand Tour” across Zimbabwe, for a hefty price tag of around $21,000 (£16,500) per person. The offer comes after the show’s “last ever Grand Tour

September 18, 2024

South Africa

ANC official urges GNU ministers to respect president amid tensions

A senior African National Congress (ANC) official has called on ministers in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to respect President Cyril Ramaphosa’s authority, following a controversial bill signing ceremony. ANC treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa expressed concern over Basic Education Minister Siviwe

September 18, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Survey: 85% want democracy, but most dissatisfied with current system

A majority of Zimbabweans say they prefer democracy to any other form of government, but only a minority are satisfied with how democracy works in their country, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey. The study found that 85% of Zimbabweans prefer democracy

September 18, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Arrest warrant issued for Mugabe’s son

A Zimbabwean court has issued an arrest warrant for Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former president Robert Mugabe, after he failed to appear for a court hearing. The 27-year-old was due to attend the Beitbridge Magistrate’s Court on Monday for

September 18, 2024

South Africa

South Africa to send 100 students to China as cooperation deepens

South Africa plans to send about 100 students to China next year to study scarce skills, as part of growing cooperation between the two countries, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has announced. The initiative follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent state visit to

September 17, 2024

Africa·Nigeria

Nigeria: Floods lead to mass prison escape in Maiduguri

Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has led to a mass prison break in Maiduguri, with 281 inmates escaping after floodwaters collapsed the walls of a correctional facility, authorities say. The Nigeria Correctional Services spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, confirmed the incident in a statement

September 17, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Presidential helicopter crashes, Mnangagwa not on board

A helicopter belonging to Zimbabwe’s Air Force, intended to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has crashed during take-off at Masvingo Airport, officials say. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told state broadcaster ZBC that the aircraft only had crew members on board and there were

September 17, 2024

Actor Sello Motloung family announced his passing in a statement he was 55 Picture Supplied Showmax

Entertainment·South Africa

South African actor Sello Motloung dies aged 55

Legendary South African actor Sello Motloung has died at the age of 55, his family has announced. Motloung, known for his roles in popular TV shows such as “Backstage”, “Mamello”, and “Ring of Lies”, passed away on Sunday, 15 September . In

September 16, 2024

Former president Thabo Mbeki File Picture BHEKI RADEBE

Africa·South Africa

South Africa’s ANC plans membership audit after election setback

The African National Congress (ANC) is planning to audit its membership and assess the quality of its constituencies as part of a renewal process following poor performance in South Africa’s recent general election. Former President Thabo Mbeki, addressing a party workshop in

September 16, 2024

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