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The Traore effect: Rethinking African agency

For the umpteenth time, Africa has not really been considered an equal partner on the global stage and is always forced to adhere to norms, principles and standards set by others

By Ruva Muzanenhamo 12h ago

The Traore effect: Rethinking African agency

School confiscates learners' bags over unpaid fees

Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa

By Silas Nkala 12h ago

School confiscates learners' bags over unpaid fees

Creative empowerment is economic empowerment

His industry is engineering, but my career has led me to the intersection between creativity and commerce, yet the point still stands.

By Anesu - Tendesai Chikumba Nov. 2, 2025

Creative empowerment is economic empowerment

Masie pushes for AI use for new value creation

Masie made the remarks during the just-ended fourth edition of the In Conversation with Trevor Ideas Festival under the theme The Future of Human Capital,

By Melody Chikono Nov. 2, 2025

Masie pushes for AI use for new value creation

ILO celebrates milestone in Financial Education for Women and Youth in Zimbabwe

The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently held a second certification ceremony for trainers and entrepreneurs who completed its Financial Education programme.

By Bongile Moyo Nov. 1, 2025

ILO celebrates milestone in Financial Education for Women and Youth in Zimbabwe

US scrambles to catch up with China’s grip on Africa’s rare earths

This is a fascinating story from Fox News with the headline: Trump administration works to break China’s rare earth mineral stranglehold on Africa.

By Tinashe Mukogo Oct. 31, 2025

US scrambles to catch up with China’s grip on Africa’s rare earths

Zim to host major Africa trade fair from 2029

The announcement, made recently in Cairo, Egypt, positions Zimbabwe as the fixed base for Africa’s premier trade event, a key platform for advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.

By Staff Reporter Oct. 31, 2025