New law in Zimbabwe triggers violent agitation against the government
A well intentioned law meant to help local industries to remain in business and provide more jobs for local people has angered importers and cross-border …
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Lungu inauguration delayed as opposition take ruling to Constitutional Court
President Edgar Lungu’s inauguration will be held back until the Constitutional Court make a ruling on the evidence brought forward by the opposition UPND of …
A Borderless Africa: So you want that African e-Passport?
Excitement, praise, concern, and heaps of speculation have greeted the much-hyped launch of the common African e-passport at the Kigali African Union Summit on 17th …
Zimbabwe: The case of the invisible company
As the economy struggles, the Central Bank reports losing $500 million to tax havens in 2015 alone. And at platinum mining firm, Zimplats, implicated in the Mossack Fonseca leaks, they can’t find one of their consultants. Ray Choto has the story.
Will Zuma survive?
Last December, President Jacob Zuma embarked on a series of ill-advised cabinet reshuffles that have shaken South African politics to their core and sent the economy into freefall.
South Africa’s economy is sick – even Zuma agrees
With economic hardships continuing, questions are being asked about the ANC’s ability to kickstart growth.