The 3rd African Media Convention held in Accra, Ghana May 15-17, 2024 came to a close with a major milestone, the official launch of the African Media Lawyers Network (AMLN), the first continental network with the mandate of protecting freedom of expression and press freedom in Africa, at the closing ceremony attended by hundreds of…
Staff Writer A US$1 million new quarry mine investment in Murambinda is now set to be commissioned with a capacity to crush about 120 tonnes of quarry per hour. The produced quarry is being used for concrete purposes while its dust will mold bricks and drain pipes as part of value addition and the creation…
Writes Michael Tichareva To build confidence in the sustainability of the recently introduced Zimbabwe currency, let us look at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) currency and how it is managed to illustrate how ZiG will likely move into the future. The UAE dirham (AED) is a managed currency, and it is pegged against the US…
How to blunt the impact South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern African maize supply chain at risk, with Zambia and South Africa hard hit by heatwaves and dryness. The neighbouring small producers such as Zimbabwe,…
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Today Zimbabwe launches a new currency. The key question is: Were you consulted about the NEW currency? The whole approach needs to be changed. The true value of money is in the public confidence. Zimbabwe has had a turbulent history with its currency, marked by hyperinflation and multiple currency failures…
