THE expansion and frequency of routes by international airlines into Zimbabwe is a boost to the country’s Open Skies policy. Nunurai Ndawana, Fastjet Zimbabwe spokesperson, said the new routes area testament to the airline’s commitment to the growth of tourism and the sustainability of air services in the markets. These planned additional routes to the… Continue reading Boost to Zimbabwe’s Open Skies policy
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Kenya Craps Whip On Rampant Public Sector Corruption
A PROBE into corruption in the procurement of mosquito nets and irregular release of 500 tons of imported sugar represent a major step in the fight against corruption by the new government in Kenya. The government of President William Ruto came into power last August on a campaign to rid East Africa’s biggest economy of… Continue reading Kenya Craps Whip On Rampant Public Sector Corruption
World’s Largest Single-Train Refinery Commissioned In Nigeria
ABUJA, May 22 (Xinhua) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the world’s largest single-train refinery in the country’s southwestern state of Lagos, hailing it as a significant milestone for the country’s economy and a “game changer” for the petroleum products market in Africa. Speaking at the ceremony for commissioning the Dangote Refinery which… Continue reading World’s Largest Single-Train Refinery Commissioned In Nigeria
Anil Sooklal: Strengthening Economic Cooperation Is One Of BRICS Summit’s Objectives
In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa talks about the group’s priorities for the upcoming event Anil Sooklal is a diplomat, historian and religious scholar. He is currently the South African Sherpa to BRICS. He has taught at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of South Africa. During this time… Continue reading Anil Sooklal: Strengthening Economic Cooperation Is One Of BRICS Summit’s Objectives
IMF Approves 3 bln USD Loan For Ghana
ACCRA, May 17 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board on Wednesday approved a 3-billion-U.S. dollar Extended Credit Facility for Ghana to help the country address its current economic crisis. In a statement, the IMF said the decision would enable an immediate disbursement of about 600 million dollars to Ghana, adding that the… Continue reading IMF Approves 3 bln USD Loan For Ghana
SA’s First Digital Insurance Solution For SMEs
THE country’s largest short-insurer has launched what is lauded as South Africa’s first digital insurancesolution for micro township enterprises. Santam, in partnership with MoyaApp, has unveiled the solution, which will cost between R75 and R195 a month, providing these businesses with financial security and recovery in the event of a loss. Santam’s entry-level digital insurance… Continue reading SA’s First Digital Insurance Solution For SMEs
Feature: Xi Story – A Transformative Speech That Gave Rise to Belt And Road Initiative
XI’AN, May 16 (Xinhua) — The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been one of the most talked-about buzzwords in international cooperation over the past few years. While many people know that it was proposed by China, few may realize that the concept was first put forward in Central Asia. In September 2013, during Chinese… Continue reading Feature: Xi Story – A Transformative Speech That Gave Rise to Belt And Road Initiative
Land Secured For Zambia’s Siavonga Convention Centre
PLANS to build a convention centre to host international conferences in Siavonga have received a major boost after the local town council secured land for the construction. The facility would enhance the growth of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) which is a lucrative part of tourismacross the globe. “We need to build a… Continue reading Land Secured For Zambia’s Siavonga Convention Centre
Zimbabwe’s Investment In tourism Risks Going To Waste
MORE than US$56 million the Zimbabwean government has invested in the tourism industry in Mashonaland West province, post-pandemic appears to be money down the drain. This is much to the concern of authorities who are dissatisfied with the return of investment. Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality, disclosed the government… Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Investment In tourism Risks Going To Waste
Economist: SA Maize Exports To China Not A Political Stance
AN economist has dismissed claims China’s increased maize imports from South Africa are a “political posture” by the Asian powerhouse to replace the United States. Some media have made the claims after China bought 108 104 tonnes of maize from South Africa in the last week of March and the first fewweeks of April 2023.… Continue reading Economist: SA Maize Exports To China Not A Political Stance