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In the Zulu language, "zama zama" means "those who take a chance." It is a fitting name for the tens of thousands of illegal artisanal miners who descend into South Africa's abandoned mine shafts each year, risking cave-ins, toxic gas, and gang violence for the possibility of extracting a few...

A basic breakdown of how a Mukando works, stripped to the fundamentals What a Mukando is A Mukando is a group-based savings and lending setup. Members contribute fixed amounts regularly into one shared pot. The pooled cash is then given out based on agreed-upon rules. Trust and clear rules are...

NVIDIA’s boss says the US-Taiwan chip deal is about building more fabs, not gutting Taiwan, even as production ramps up stateside. Jensen Huang addresses chip deal rumors Jensen Huang rejects the idea of a forced capacity transfer. Calls it expansion through added output. Frames the deal as...

Steers South Africa workers were seen doing gardening work on the side of the road before preparing meals for customers, and this raised issues with people on social media regarding proper hygiene. Some netizens framed this as employee abuse.

High-level UAE royals just landed in India for a major powwow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed a delegation, including Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. The group arrived with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was greeted personally by Modi in...

This program is quietly turning ancient stone carving into a modern career path. Gujarat's Stone Artisan Park Training Institute, called SAPTI, pushes skill development in the sculptural sector. It aims to preserve heritage while creating jobs for young people. The institute operates under the...

Global money keeps eyeing India as its next big bet. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated international investors see the country as a key destination with wide sector opportunities. He made these comments during a World Economic Forum gathering. Fadnavis noted strong confidence...

That youth service certificate just became your ticket to every Zimbabwean government job and college spot. Over 2,000 young people recently went through the retooled national training program, with sessions held at centers in Dadaya, Vumba, and Guyu across multiple provinces. The revamped...

Zimbabwean businessman and Seventh-day Adventist elder Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei paid homage to the ZANU-PF political party, saying he is grateful for Sakunda Holdings' success in the Republic of Zimbabwe. He went further to say he is willing to dedicate his life to ensure that the Zimbabwe...

Otedola just cashed out of his power company for three-quarters of a billion dollars. Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola sold his seventy seven percent controlling stake in Geregu Power Plc, valued at nearly three trillion naira, through a deal structured around the plant's majority shareholder...

Rabbit meat for sale in Zimbabwe.

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DStv has launched a special "Open Time" event, offering free access to all channels from November 7 to 9, 2025, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. This initiative, available to all active decoder subscribers, allows viewers on any package to enjoy top sports, dramas, and exclusive specials...

VISA awarded First Capital Bank the Best Innovator Award 2025 for developing FCB Tap, a mobile payment technology. The digital solution transforms Android smartphones into payment terminals through Near Field Communication technology. Merchants receive customer payments when cardholders tap...

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić praised Ghana's 24-hour economy initiative during meetings with Ghanaian officials in Accra. The visiting diplomat described the policy as visionary and capable of significantly accelerating national development. Đurić highlighted Serbia's economic...

The journey of chocolate from a bean to a bar is a long and complex one. For the farmers in Uganda who grow cocoa, that journey is marked by numerous tough challenges. These men and women work hard to produce the beans that become our favorite treats. Yet, they face many obstacles that make...

Zimbabwe's transport officials awarded massive road-building contracts in early 2024. Fossil Contracting scored the biggest prize with a 363-million-dollar highway project between Harare and Chirundu. The same company helped build major roads before last year's regional summit. Several other...

Apple released new test versions of their upcoming software updates for developers today. The company sent beta 2 builds of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 to app creators for their devices. Developers can download these new versions immediately on their phones and tablets. The tech giant also shared beta...

Nigerian rap legend Illbliss told young artists they need more than just musical talent to survive. The veteran performer shared advice after watching music executive Ayo Animashaun speak about artist earnings. Animashaun explained that most Nigerian musicians struggle financially despite public...

Zimbabwe's central bank (RBZ) tells people not to worry about finding the country's gold-backed money called ZiG. Governor John Mushayavanhu says banks have enough ZiG bills for everyone who wants them. The Reserve Bank sent a substantial amount of cash to all financial institutions across...