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China’s economy grows at one of lowest rates in decades

That may reduce the pressure on policymakers for any large-scale intervention.

By Newsday Jul. 15, 2026

China’s economy grows at one of lowest rates in decades

Regulatory changes shaping online gambling in Southern Africa

At the same time, the presence of unlicensed platforms may still carry risks related to payment security or limited recourse in case of disputes.

By Newsday Jul. 13, 2026

Regulatory changes shaping online gambling in Southern Africa

Development as a foundation for social harmony, national cohesion

China is home to 56 officially recognised ethnic groups scattered across an expansive geographic landscape.

By Tinashe Nyamushanya Jul. 9, 2026

Development as a foundation for social harmony, national cohesion

Econet explains how Smart4U bundles work, clarifies Fair Usage Policy

Econet explained that Smart4U operates through three usage stages.

By Tendai Munhundarima Jun. 24, 2026

Econet explains how Smart4U bundles work, clarifies Fair Usage Policy

Responsible coal needs a single African voice

It transforms our Southern Africa Chapter, which has included South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, into a broader and more powerful organisation.

By Mike Teke Jun. 20, 2026

Responsible coal needs a single African voice

Zimbabwe holds inflation below 5% as oil shock tests central bank’s hard-won gains

The latest figures suggest Zimbabwe’s stabilisation efforts have so far withstood a major external test.

By Valentine Maya Jun. 16, 2026

Zimbabwe holds inflation below 5% as oil shock tests central bank’s hard-won gains

Education summit eyes regional expansion

The development marks a major milestone for a summit that has steadily grown in stature since its inception.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 7, 2026

Education summit eyes regional expansion

Structural Purity or Better Healthcare? ZiMA’s SI330 Case Fails the Most Important Test

The submission proceeds from an assumption that separating funders from providers is inherently desirable. Yet assumptions are not evidence.

By Kudzai Nyatanga Jun. 4, 2026

Structural Purity or Better Healthcare? ZiMA’s SI330 Case Fails the Most Important Test

China says trade talks on to address Zimbabwe’s nontariff barrier concerns under zero-tariff scheme

China began implementing zero-tariff treatment on May 1, 2026, for products from 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with Beijing, excluding Eswatini.

By Staff Reporter May. 28, 2026