South African economic bailout plan for farmers
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· The South African government has allocated R1.2 billion
Agricultural Disaster Fund in early April to help farmers
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Zimbabwean President blames currency woes on private sector
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· Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, while speaking on the currency woes being faced by...
Tobacco cultivation in Zimbabwe affecting food crops
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Tobacco farming is booming in some African countries. Big producers include Zimbabwe and Malawi. May 31 is celebrated as No Tobacco Day,...
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces $26bn stimulus package
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SA president announces massive social relief and economic support package of R500 billion.
The money will be sourced from its adjustment...
Cyril Ramaphosa constitutes gender-balanced cabinet, gets kudos
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his lean and mean new Cabinet. The number of ministers was reduced from 36 in...
China Henan International Cooperation bags Namibian contract
The Namibian government has awarded a N$530-million contract to China Henan International Cooperation, a Chinese state-owned construction company for a road project in...
Zimbabwe reels under food shortage
As Zimbabwe is reeling under pressure inflicted on the debt ridden country, thousands are starving and destitution is the common sight than exception. World...
Lesotho optimistic about a speedy recovery after debilitating pandemic
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· Pandemic has had a major impact on the economy of Lesotho. But the country is looking forward to come out o the...
Fight against Corona Virus- Africa imposes strict restrictions
Twenty-seven African countries have recorded only 347 coronaviruses as reported by WHO
Four countries -- Egypt, Algeria, South Africa and Morocco -- account...
Private Sector Partnerships to Revamp Pharmaceutical Industry: Zambian Minister of Health
Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo stated that the need to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) and other forms of private sector partnerships have been...
