Zambia’s cholera deaths near 200 as government heightens surveillance
The number of cholera deaths in Zambia rose to 195 over the weekend as the government upped health surveillance measures
Mozambique signs 5 billion U.S. dollar hydro project deal
Mozambique has officially entered into a 5 billion U.S. dollar agreement with a consortium led by French energy giant EDF
Zimbabwe tightens grip on cholera outbreak
The Zimbabwean government has pledged to intensify its efforts in combatting a cholera outbreak as the number of suspected cases
Zimbabwe’s government appoints John Mushayavanhu as new central bank governor
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government has appointed John Mushayavanhu as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, starting next
South Africa’s unemployment rate falls ahead of elections
Official data released on Tuesday revealed that South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased for a second consecutive quarter, which is positive
Abducted Zimbabwe opposition party activist reportedly found dead
A Zimbabwe opposition activist was found dead on Monday after being abducted on Saturday during a political campaign outside Harare.
Malawi devalues Kwacha currency
Malawi’s central bank issued a notice to authorized dealer banks that it is devaluing the local kwacha currency’s exchange rate
Angola forecasts 69 percent debt-to-GDP ratio for 2024
The Angolan government anticipates a 2.8 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP), with the total public debt ratio expected
World Rugby Champion Springboks start national trophy tour
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and thousands of other rugby fans braved the early morning chill to celebrate the exploits
Zimbabwe ranks among world’s top diamond producers
Zimbabwe ranks as the seventh-biggest diamond producer in the world with an annual output of over 4 million carats worth