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Zim students join ‘transformational’ filmmaking academy

Twenty participants from Southern Africa are enrolled for the Lusaka-based course this year.

By Staff Writer 6h ago

Zim students join ‘transformational’ filmmaking academy

Creative Economy Week champions skills, networks and market access

The series of curated events connects Zimbabwean talent with peers across Africa and the global diaspora.

By Khumbulani Muleya 7h ago

Creative Economy Week champions skills, networks and market access

Major brokerage backs African Sun share buyback ahead of VFEX exit

African Sun last week announced plans to buy back up to 40% of its issued shares at US$5,17 each.

By Tatira Zwinoira 7h ago

Major brokerage backs African Sun share buyback ahead of VFEX exit

Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets

Across Zimbabwe’s formal productive sector, the 35% policy rate has cascaded into extremely high lending costs.

By Blessing Kanyemba 9h ago

Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets

Pan-Africanism: A path to a united and prosperous Africa

Pan-Africanism, at its heart, is a simple but powerful belief: that African people share a common history and destiny, and that unity is our greatest strength.

By Mitchel Chibaya and Olyn Marimanzi 10h ago

Pan-Africanism: A path to a united and prosperous Africa

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African nations shielded from Russian recruitment as Zim activists demand action

Countries reportedly shielded from recruitment include Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Guinea, Angola, Namibia and Ethiopia.

By Nqobani Ndlovu 11h ago

African nations shielded from Russian recruitment as Zim activists demand action

Western Union partners Sasai Fintech to expand digital remittances in Africa

Global money transfer service Western Union and Sasai Fintech, a unit of Cassava Technologies, have launched an international money transfer mobile app

By Valentine Maya Mar. 5, 2026

Western Union partners Sasai Fintech to expand digital remittances in Africa

Afreximbank tops Africa loans charts

The rankings highlight Afreximbank’s leadership in structuring debt solutions and mobilising large-scale capital from diverse investors across and beyond Africa

By Business Reporter Mar. 5, 2026

AfDB approves US$9,57m grant to bolster Sadc health security

The funding was approved on Tuesday by the board of directors of the African Development Fund to finance the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project.

By Business Reporter Mar. 5, 2026