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Is Southern Africa a hub for organised crime?

A new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime has ranked Southern Africa as one of the world's most significant hubs for illicit trade.The study highlights the region's central role in trafficking networks, fr…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:38hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter

Visionary Leadership: The Key to Unlocking Africa's Potential

Africa stands at a crossroads, rich in natural resources yet struggling to translate this wealth into sustainable development and prosperity for its people. The continent's progress is hindered by a myriad of challenges, including politica…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 16:37hrs | 84 | by Tatenda Hwari

Gates launches plan to reduce population growth in Africa

The Gates Foundation is set to introduce a contraceptive in Kenya and other African countries, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) capable of preventing pregnancy for up to eight years.This marks the first contraceptive of its kind to be …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 16:10hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter

Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

The UK has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children's education and women's health in Africa facing the biggest reductions.The UK government said in February it would slash foreign aid spending by 40% â€“…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:36hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter

Mangudya calls for equitable IMF fund disbursements

Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor and current CEO of Mutapa Investment Fund, John Mangudya, has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure equitable disbursements of funds to Africa to enable the continent to realiz…

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:44hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa meets UK Minister for Africa

The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, is scheduled to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa today at State House in Harare.The high-level courtesy call signals a continued warming of relations between Zimbabwe and…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:56hrs | 729 | by Staff reporter

UK Minister for Africa to visit Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom are set to deepen diplomatic and economic ties with the anticipated visit of UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, in what is shaping up to be a historic shift in relations between the two nations.Finance, E…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | 683 | by Staff reporter

Chinese families choosing an African education

In 2018, while I was conducting fieldwork in Zimbabwe, I met a Chinese man who shared a surprising story. One night, he heard his 4-year-old daughter sleep-talking in English. The next day he called his wife in China and the couple decided…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:56hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo cycling couple returns after 13 300km across Africa

After an extraordinary, months-long cycling expedition spanning the African continent, Zimbabwean adventurers Thando Tshuma and Vusumuzi Mnkandla are finally on the home stretch of their awe-inspiring journey.The duo, who began their remar…

Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 13:48hrs | 11449 | by Staff reporter

Harare Institute of Technology prepares students for Africa's AI revolution

The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) is playing a leading role in preparing Zimbabwe's youth for the rapidly evolving Fourth Industrial Revolution by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) into its acad…

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:25hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa rallies Africa to align education with industry needs

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on African governments, private sector players, academic institutions, and the diaspora to scale up investment in research and development (R&D) as a key driver for unlocking the continent's full…

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:30hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter

Joining the George Ayittey Society is a step towards fighting for real change in Zimbabwe

My recent acceptance into the George Ayittey Society is an honour that fills me with immense humility and gratitude. To be part of a distinguished group of scholars, intellectuals, and researchers who share a deep commitment to Africa's se…

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 17:12hrs | 283 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Democratic Journey for Africa: Elections a Pathway to Progress

Across Africa, elections serve as a cornerstone of democracy, offering citizens an opportunity to shape the future of their nations. From the vibrant streets of Accra to the avenues of Harare, the electoral process reflects people's aspira…

Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 15:05hrs | 334 | by Sibanda Nomagugu and Masukume Nompumelelo

The truth about US aid, digital imperialism and the Great Continent of Africa's future

On the fast lane to 2030 by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai The US feeds on creation of chaos and chicanery in third world countries and they use illegal and corrupt tactics such as sanctions to pressurize their own rhetoric which is lips…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:34hrs | 540 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai

Calls for stronger regulation of Starlink's expansion in Africa

The rapid expansion of Starlink's satellite internet services across Africa has prompted a growing chorus of concern from local industry experts, telecommunications companies, and internet service providers (ISPs), who are calling for stro…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:52hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter

Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the legacy of empire

Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the legacy of empire, not demanding reparations, according to the Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick.In comments that were described by a Labour MP as "deeply offensive", the f…

Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 09:51hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter

Shifting the Odds: How casinos are supporting responsible gaming in Africa

As the popularity of online casinos continues to soar across Africa, there is an increasing focus on ensuring that gaming remains a safe and enjoyable activity. Responsible gaming has become a top priority for both players and operators, w…

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:01hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!

Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallenged by Gen Zs in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe you…

Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 738 | by Nomazulu Thata

President William Ruto's poor and misguided politics! He lied to the voters

We still have voices in Africa that spell it out: That one voice comes from Ghana: Kwesi Prett Jr. does not mince words: His politics is eloquent, he understands African politics. Without fear or favour, when Kwesi speak, his voice gives a…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 21:11hrs | 29 | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe rated Africa's most expensive economy

Zimbabwe was recently identified as Africa's most expensive country according to a comprehensive study by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The study assessed power purchasing parities (PPPs) and exchange rates across African nations.Zi…

Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 11:13hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Milan spoke against the policy of neo-colonialism in Africa

Two events were held in Milan in support of the peoples of Africa: inscriptions demanding the end of the policy of neo-colonialism on the continent were broadcast during laser shows.So, at first, a laser show with inscriptions in support o…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 19:41hrs | 17 | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwean has highest migrants in southern Africa

Zimbabwe has been identified as the largest source of migrants residing in southern Africa, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). This was announced during an official event at the Old Memorial Hospital in Bulawa…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 10:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

The imbecility of Macron - 'Africa can't manage the world!'

Imbecility of MacronFollowing a wave of anti-French feelings across Francophone Africa, a former Economic Minister for France, one Thierry Breton, took to twitter and posted the following: "It's the imbecility of Emmanuel Macron that opene…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 10:43hrs | 322 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday

World Bank warns of grim future

Climate change and global warming are no longer buzzwords. They have emerged as clear indicators of an impending crisis that threatens the very fabric of global societies, economies and food systems.The year 2023 stands as a testament to t…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Decoloniality vs mental re-orientation

PART of the duty and responsibility of today's academics and intellectuals is to find answers to Africa's development challenges.This is because the post-independent African State has done nothing, but inherit the colonial political-admini…

Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | 3 | by Tapiwa Gomo

African priests reject Pope's endorsement of gay marriages

In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples.Others downplayed the policy approved this …

Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:44hrs | 36 | by Associated Press

African countries stand firm on fossil fuels

The African Group of Negotiators is calling for an outcome that allows Africa to exploit its fossil fuels including coal, oil and gas to eradicate poverty while also funding renewable energy projects.This comes amid demands to end fossil f…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Activists condemned EU for the oppression of African people

A protest was held in the Swiss capital, Bern, against the oppression of African peoples by the United States of America and European Union. The action took place on Bahnhofplatz. The event was attended by over 30 people, including ac…

Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 20:08hrs | 31 | by Staff Reporter

Change is inevitable. Is Africa ready?

CHANGE is one of the few constant factors in our lives, perhaps since the beginning of time. Unless driven by the people, the fear of change is another constant. This is because humans, by nature, are creatures of routine because that give…

Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 06:29hrs | 11 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Why is Africa always desperate for a master to serve?

Will Africa ever stand on her own two feet, or she is determined to forever be under the control of one global power or the other? In the recent history of our continent, it would appear we are always eager to be subservient to either the …

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 22:15hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Africa should stop being such a crybaby!

We all know there is nothing more 'uncool' or 'unsexy' than someone who never owns up to his own failures in life - but seeks to blame others as to why he is not succeeding.Amongst all these, the ones that take the trophy (at least, as far…

Published: 17 May 2023 at 13:44hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Africa: Embattling a Continent

When the IMF goes to warSo the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has decided to grant Ukraine some whooping USD15,6 billion?Ukraine is at war with Russia.A war funded and supplied by America and all NATO countries. As the IMF staffer…

Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 12:59hrs | 3 | by Jamwanda2 on Saturday

Biden's US$55 billion fails to entice African countries to ditch Russia

FRESH from the US-Africa Summit in Washington DC, with a US$55 billion financial package over the next three years, African leaders from the region find themselves confronted with a reality check of a complex American geopolitical matrix i…

Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 20:09hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa salutes Africa anti-sanctions stance

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has saluted member states of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the progressive world for standing with Zimbabwe in the clarion call for the unconditional removal of illegal economic sanct…

Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

The burdened party politician

As the 2023 elections draw closer, jockeying and jostling for political party candidature will soon become the order of the day. The process itself is far from clean.It involves pleasing the entire hierarchy of all levers of party politica…

Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Despotic leaders to blame for Africa's economic morass

ON May 25, Zimbabwe joins the rest of the African continent in marking the 59th anniversary of Africa Day.The day has tremendous significance for Africans and was set aside to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (…

Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Cuthbert Mavheko

How the West is plotting to exploit Africa

IF designs of global money are not stopped in their tracks, Africa is threatened with environmental degradation and nutritional poverty. If we, as Africans, do not begin to think deeply about what is going to happen to what is left for us …

Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 2 | by Linda Apollo

Africa's first ever cannabis research laboratory revives Zimbabwe health sector

In 2018, the new political dispensation in Zimbabwe took a new trajectory in the health sector by issuing out 57 licences for cultivation of cannabis also known as mbanje or marijuana for medicinal purposes.The ordinary cultivation, posses…

Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:35hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Population growth in Africa a concern to Europe?

EXACTLY 150 years ago, Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck became the Chancellor of the Germany Empire. He masterminded the unification of Germany in 1871 and served as its first Chancellor until 1890, in which capacity he dominated European …

Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 11 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Joe Biden's simple message to Africa: Save yourself

I went to university during the days of United States president J F Kennedy, Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah and the American dreamer, the Reverend Martin Luther King.The last 20 years have been dogged by mass immigrations of persecuted people runni…

Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:44hrs | 17 | by Ken Mufuka

Africa: A complex trajectory and legacy of military coups

FOR their spectacular nature, coups always appear like new phenomena when actually they are an old military and political issue that dates back to the genesis of humanity.It is like that in the affairs of nations that if power cannot be ne…

Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:49hrs | 11 | by William Jethro Mpofu

Zimbabwe blue chips shine in Africa

AT least five of Zimbabwe's biggest stock exchange-listed firms have made it to the list of Africa's best performing companies, defying storms stemming out of a two year old economic crisis, which was aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic.A …

Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:56hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Africa is not as bad as is portrayed by media

I AM really concerned about the role of mass media in this century. Firstly, because there is so much of it, secondly, because it can easily distort perceptions and understanding of what is really going on and its significance. Social medi…

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:14hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Bill Gates should stop telling Africans what kind of agriculture Africans need

Africans have long been told that our agriculture is backward and should be abandoned for a 21st-century version of the Green Revolution that enabled India to feed itself. Western science and technology, in the form of seeds modified by sc…

Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 22:58hrs | 1 | by Million Belay,Bridget Mugambe

POEM: Africa My Africa

Africa, my Africa, land of natural splendor and natural glamour, Where impish eagles whistle and dominate the skies while hawks screech and scream! The fight for aerial territorial space is a given! Africa, my Africa, land of glory and gla…

Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:43hrs | 17 | by Thembani Dube

Monarchy: The cornerstone of African existence

PRINCE Phillip is no longer in our midst. Some dark cloud seems to envelope Britain. May his soul rest in peace. A couple of weeks back, Southern Africa seemed to stand still under a similar dark cloud when isilo samabandla, Goodwill Zweli…

Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 4 | by Zii Masiye

African education has many surprising outcomes

THE African education system has many surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with first class marks and get admission to medical and engineering schools. The second class students get MBAs and LLBs to manage the first class studen…

Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 19:30hrs | 9 | by Unkown

African universities' science A faculties a mockery

AFRICAN universities should discontinue their science faculties and concentrate their financial resources on the development of the arts, histories and music than misrepresent the sciences through presenting fake and passive models of the …

Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 06:16hrs | 9 | by Reinford Khumalo

Africa is not a dumping ground

During the just-ended Thirty-Fourth Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, which was held virtually, President ED Mnangagwa prompted African leaders to think seriously about establishing an African Pharmaceutical and Research Comp…

Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 07:56hrs | 2 | by Prosperity Mzila

Countering reactionary and authoritarian politics in Africa

Africa cannot afford to continue with the authoritarian, dictatorial and despotic forms of governance that are predominant on the continent.Authoritarian and dictatorial governments are repressive, corrupt and inefficient. Their only purpo…

Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

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