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That Robert Mugabe was an African hero and stood for the emancipation of the blackman is undeniable. Indeed, the SADC region, the African continent and the rest of the Third World has lost a gallant son and fighter who fought for freedom from colonial oppression, racial equality, justice, and economic empowerment for the downtrodden

Southern Africa has an export trade potential

Harare - Southern Africa’s export potential to the rest of Africa is estimated at approximately US Read more...

Namibia to increase renewable energy with 37%

Namibia has committed to increase its share of renewable energy by 37% by 2030, Minister of Environm Read more...

Sables on the verge of Victoria Cup triumph

Harare - Zimbabwe senior men’s rugby team, the Sables, could wrap the Victoria Cup this weekend if Read more...

Zim begins maize imports from Tanzania

Lusaka - Zimbabwe has started importing the 17,000 tonnes of maize it bought in Tanzania to alleviat Read more...

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