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African faith leaders condemn xenophobia, urge continental unity

Faith leaders warned that xenophobia threatens social cohesion, undermines Africa's integration agenda and erodes the values of solidarity and peaceful coexistence.

By Silas Nkala 12h ago

African faith leaders condemn xenophobia, urge continental unity

S&P backs Afreximbank with BBB+ rating

S&P noted that Afreximbank’s strong track record of delivering on its mandate underscores its strategic importance.

By Business Reporter Jun. 15, 2026

S&P Global Ratings assigns Afreximbank ‘BBB+/A-2’ investment-grade rating

S&P noted that Afreximbank’s strong track record in delivering on its mandate underscores its strategic importance.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 15, 2026

S&P Global Ratings assigns Afreximbank ‘BBB+/A-2’ investment-grade rating

Zim targets African markets in industrialisation drive

Zimbabwe is increasingly looking to regional markets as competition for investment intensifies across Africa

By Freeman Makopa Jun. 15, 2026

Zim targets African markets in industrialisation drive

TICAD9 and the promise of a stronger Africa-Japan partnership

The participation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored Zimbabwe’s recognition of Japan as a strategic partner in development, investment and international cooperation.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 14, 2026

TICAD9 and the promise of a stronger Africa-Japan partnership

Leaders must unite to stop attacks on migrants in SA

First, the South African government must reaffirm its duty to protect everyone on its soil and ensure that law enforcement and the judiciary hold perpetrators accountable.

By Southern Eye Jun. 12, 2026

Leaders must unite to stop attacks on migrants in SA

Can the Sables match rugby's best? Zimbabwe set for defining friendly fixtures ahead of World Cup return

For others who witnessed the glory years first-hand, it is a chance to see the pride of African rugby rise from the ashes.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 11, 2026

Can the Sables match rugby's best? Zimbabwe set for defining friendly fixtures ahead of World Cup return

Zimbabwe seeking US$150m AfDB loan to tackle debt default

In April, Ncube indicated that the authorities are having discussions with nations including the UK, Japan and Germany to raise US$2.5 billion.

By Bloomberg News Jun. 11, 2026

Zimbabwe seeking US$150m AfDB loan to tackle debt default

AfDB tax reform project delivers gains for Zim

According to the bank, the programme achieved three of its four key outcomes and met 94,4% of its output targets, driven mainly by the successful implementation of TaRMS

By Business Reporter Jun. 10, 2026