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Aid removed, trade attacked: What’s left now for Africa?

Trump’s unilateral decision to impose high tariffs on the US’s trading partners presents a huge challenge to the sustenance and stability of the global neoliberal economic order.

By Ronald Chipaike May. 9, 2025

Aid removed, trade attacked: What’s left now for Africa?

Trump aid freeze affects Zimbabwe’s pioneering mental health solution

They use a standard questionnaire to determine the patients they can help and those who may need professional help.

By Ish Mafundikwa Feb. 23, 2025

Trump aid freeze affects Zimbabwe’s pioneering mental health solution

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts

A trial of an earlier, separate vaccine candidate, which was about to be tested on humans in South Africa as well as Kenya and Uganda, is also on ice.

By Reuters Feb. 18, 2025

South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts

USAID staff sent on temporary leave amid fund suspension

The move comes as the agency implements a significant operational shift aimed at enhancing accountability, according to US President Donald Trump's executive order.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Feb. 5, 2025

USAID staff sent on temporary leave amid fund suspension

Reprieve for Chiredzi vulnerable community

The year-long programme, which will be spearheaded by the Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC), aims to enhance access to water, sanitation and hygiene services.

By Takudzwa Munemo Oct. 11, 2024

Reprieve for Chiredzi vulnerable community

Project brings relief to drought-stricken Chiredzi

The perennial dry spells impact negatively on crop yields and this year's El Nino-induced drought has left villagers in the hunger-stricken region on the edge.

By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 23, 2024