President Links Faith and Leadership in Zimbabwe Speech.
At a church service in Bulawayo, President Mnangagwa quoted Bible verses to discuss his plans for Zimbabwe. He spoke like a preacher, showing that he knew the Bible well.
He read from many parts of the Bible. One verse talked about leaders being like shepherds who teach people. He said this matches how he wants to lead Zimbabwe.
The President praised churches for teaching God's word. He said they help people love their country in a good way.
He talked about loving others, quoting Jesus' words about caring for friends. The President asked young people to stay true to Zimbabwe. He wants them to see how much good their country can do.
Mr. Mnangagwa has a big goal. He wants to...
Leaders Call for Unity Behind Zimbabwe's Progress.
Zimbabwe's leaders want people to see the bright side of their country's growth. They say some critics are wrong to dismiss the good changes happening in the nation.
The country has grown stronger in farming, mining, and tourism since 2017. President Mnangagwa started a plan called "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" to bring in more money from other countries.
Dry weather and rules from Western nations that limit trade have made times difficult, but the country's supporters say it keeps moving forward.
At a church service in Bulawayo, Reverend Andrew Wutawunashe addressed President Mnangagwa and many others. He said Zimbabwe had made big steps forward in the past seven years.
The...
Zimbabwe's Trade Numbers Show Good News.
Zimbabwe saved more money in its trade with other countries this past November. The country had to spend less on buying goods from abroad compared to what it earned from selling its products.
The gap between what Zimbabwe bought and sold dropped to $46.9 million, much better than October's gap of $137.8 million. The improvement means Zimbabwe can keep more of its foreign money for important needs.
Zimbabwe made more money from selling goods in November. Its sales went up to $905.2 million from $698.1 million in October. Gold brought in the most money, followed by tobacco and nickel. These three items made up most of what Zimbabwe sold to other countries.
Most of Zimbabwe's goods went to three...
Zimbabwe Fights Border Smuggling as Losses Mount.
Zimbabwe wants to stop smugglers from sneaking goods across its border with South Africa. The country loses lots of money when people dodge import taxes.
Police caught buses full of hidden goods between the cities of Beitbridge and Harare. A team of government groups, banks, and police work together to catch these smugglers.
The sneaky traders avoid border gates. Instead, they move their goods through the bush. Then, they load trucks and buses in Beitbridge to ship the goods around Zimbabwe.
The government bought flying robots to watch the border. These drones spot people trying to sneak goods past guards, and fast scanning machines help find hidden items at border posts.
Police...
Zimbabwe's Economy Shows Fresh Signs of Life.
The country's economy kept growing from July through September. Numbers from Zimbabwe's stats office show a 2.37 percent rise during this time.
Power plants led the way with a big jump in output. Hotels and food places grew fast as more people traveled. Water companies pumped out more supply than before.
Stores and shops remained the biggest part of Zimbabwe's business world. They made up 18 percent of all money earned. Mines dug up more wealth, helping the country earn more from its rich earth.
Yet some areas faced hard times. Farms made less money as they prepared for summer planting, and building projects slowed down a bit. But tourists brought good news—more people came to visit...
China Opens World's Longest Road Tunnel Through Mountains.
Workers finished digging China's biggest tunnel through mountains yesterday. The huge hole runs for 22 kilometers under the Tianshan peaks in Xinjiang.
The tunnel's name, "Shengli," means victory in Chinese. Cars will zoom through it at 100 kilometers per hour. The drive that once took hours will shrink to 20 minutes.
Four lanes let traffic flow both ways deep inside the mountain. The tunnel is about 3,000 meters above sea level.
Over 3,000 people worked hard for four years to dig this tunnel. The job proved tough. Workers faced thin air at high places. Rocks burst apart. Soft spots caved in. The ground kept shifting.
The builders beat their schedule. While most tunnels...
Kenya Plans to Keep Tech Jobs for Its Own Workers.
Kenya wants to save tech jobs for its people. A new rule says only Kenyans can fix phones and internet gear. The plan comes from the nation's phone and internet watchdog.
The Communications Authority made these plans to help local workers. People from other lands must avoid these jobs unless they live in Kenya full-time.
The Authority wants simpler rules. Currently, each worker needs two permits—one for work inside buildings and another for outside work. The new plan asks for just one permit.
Times changed since the old rules began. Most wires used to be copper. Modern systems use glass fibers instead. The old rules don't fit today's needs.
Most tech work happens on small computer...
Gold Shines Bright in 2024 Market.
Gold prices rose high this year. The precious metal gained 27 percent, marking one of its best years since 2000. Buyers rushed to gold as the U.S. changed its money policies. World tensions and bank buying pushed prices up further.
The metal lost some shine after Donald Trump won in November. Yet gold stands out among raw materials this year. Other metals showed mixed results. Iron prices fell hard. Lithium prices dropped even more.
The gold market changed its old rules. It went up even when the dollar grew stronger, surprising many experts. "Gold broke all expectations," said David Scutt from StoneX Group. The market plays by new rules."
China's slow growth hurt other metals. Copper and zinc faced...
Mining Firm Pours Millions Into Zimbabwe Platinum Project.
A big mining company keeps building its new platinum mine in Zimbabwe. Tharisa Capital has spent $131.3 million on the Karo project since mid-2022. The company needs $391 million to finish the first part.
The project faces some delays. Tharisa wanted to start mining late this year, but falling metal prices forced them to push the start date to June 2025.
Platinum brings lots of money into Zimbabwe. The country sells more platinum than almost anything else except gold. These precious metals make up most of what Zimbabwe sells to other nations.
The mine shows good progress, says company leader Phoevos Pouroulis. Workers finished moving the earth around. They built half the...
