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MPs gang up against Treasury over sugar tax spending

According to reports, the tax had generated US$30,8 million by November 2024 and an additional US$25,4 million between January and May 2025.
By Sharon Sibindi 4h ago

From diamonds to lithium: Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story

The allocation will now reach 40% after the same period. The deal was seen as critical for the southern African country since its economy is largely dependent on the export of diamonds.
By Farai Mabeza 5h ago

Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story

She had managed to build a thriving business supplying personal protective equipment to the diamond mines under an agreement brokered by the government for local suppliers.
By Farai Mabeza 5h ago

Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story from diamonds to lithium

This move aims to secure economic sovereignty and greater control over the diamond value chain, with potential financing secured from partners like the Oman sovereign wealth fund.
By Farai Mabeza 5h ago

Econet launches dedicated AI unit to drive digital transformation

The launch was attended by ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera, senior government officials, regulators, business leaders and industry partners.

South African politician Malema given five-year prison sentence in firearm case

Malema's lawyers ​applied for leave to appeal the magistrate's ​decision within minutes of it being read out in ‌a ⁠court in KuGompo City, formerly East London.
By Reuters 6h ago

National Dam Levels Surge to 93.4% as 98 Reservoirs Reach Full Capacity

Zimbabwe’s national water security has reached a significant milestone this week, with the national dam storage average climbing to 93.4%.

Pulitzer Prize-winner to headline Almasi’s 2026 series

Almasi Collaborative Arts will stage a reading of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat this Friday at the Friendship Bench Hub, as part of its 2026 season lineup.
By Valentine Maya 6h ago

History Within Reach: Arteta’s Gunners Stand on the Threshold of European Immortality

The result marks the first time in the club’s 140-year history that the Gunners have reached the final four of Europe’s elite competition in back-to-back seasons.
By Allen Mangava 7h ago