THE Nigeria Stock Exchange (NGX) has surrendered its pole position to South Africa’s Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on the back of a lacklustre performance by the forme.In April, NGX posted the largest loss of the three stock exchanges that FBN Quest tracks on the continent, shedding 4,5 percent month-on-monthcompared with a 2,8 percent m/m gain… Continue reading Nigeria Stock Exchange Loses Lead to Joburg Bourse
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Sudan Tops Agenda of the Security Council
THE international community is making frantic efforts to save the situation in Sudan amid the country reaching breaking point.Sudan is to top the agenda this month as Switzerland assumes the presidency of the Security Council. The presidency will be for the entire month. The troubled country is to feature when Switzerland convenes two signature events… Continue reading Sudan Tops Agenda of the Security Council
Justine Celebrates 50 years in South Africa
JUSTINE, the personal care, cosmetics and fragrance brand, is celebrating 50 years in South Africa. It is five decades since the company changed the country’s skincare by creating and introducing the iconic Tissue Oil in 1973. “The Justine story is a remarkable South African story that speaks of resilience, agility and adaptation to evolving marketing… Continue reading Justine Celebrates 50 years in South Africa
Emirates reinforces partnership with Zimbabwe
EMIRATES has strengthened collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), to boost inbound visitors from around its network. This is one of three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) signed on the side-lines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM). Others were signed with tourism boards from Indonesia and Morocco.Recognising the potential and attractiveness of Zimbabwe as an emerging… Continue reading Emirates reinforces partnership with Zimbabwe
Xi says dialogue only viable way out for Ukraine crisis
BEIJING, April 26 (Xinhua) –Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out for the Ukraine crisis, and no one wins a nuclear war. He made the remarks while talking to his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, over phone. The two sides exchanged views on China-Ukraine relations and… Continue reading Xi says dialogue only viable way out for Ukraine crisis
Xinhua Commentary:Major powers should work with China for political settlement of Ukraine crisis
BEIJING, April 27 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held phone talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky.During their conversation, Xi reiterated China’s core position on promoting peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, and announced that Beijing will send a special representative on Eurasian affairs to visit Ukraine and other countries to conduct… Continue reading Xinhua Commentary:Major powers should work with China for political settlement of Ukraine crisis
Public Service and Commercial Union Says Ramaphosa Abandoned Workers
The Public Service and Commercial Union (PSCU) has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of abandoning workers since he took over as leader of South Africa. The union’s secretary-general, Tahir Maepa, said the country had witnessed weaknesses within the working class under the current administration. “The miscarriage of justice for millions of unemployed young voters and a… Continue reading Public Service and Commercial Union Says Ramaphosa Abandoned Workers
More support than ever needed for fishers
AS the impact of climate change deepens, support for the fisheries sector is vital than ever, particularly in Kariba where it is the main source of employment. The sector employs, formally and informally, more than 35 percent of the population in this northern Zimbabwean town. Probably the oldest industry in Kariba, the fishing industry is… Continue reading More support than ever needed for fishers
Embattled South Africa marks Freedom Day
SOUTH Africa commemorated 29 years of self-rule in the wake of an incessant energy crisis, millions beset by unemployment, crime and the scourge of gender-based violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded to the challenges as he addressed the nation from the town of Matlosana in the North West province on Thursday. April 27 is marked yearly… Continue reading Embattled South Africa marks Freedom Day
Health sector comatose amid escalating Sudanese conflict
ATTACKS on health infrastructure, which have left at least 12 health care personnel and sciences students dead, is a dampener to the ceasefire agreed by the warring parties in Sudan. The health sector is bearing the brunt of the conflict that broke out on April 15 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid… Continue reading Health sector comatose amid escalating Sudanese conflict