Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration
By granting an unconditional discharge, Merchan would place a judgment of guilt on Trump's permanent record - without any other legal penalty such as custody, a fine or probation.
By Reuters
Jan. 10, 2025
World View:: World’s rogue presidents
The latest president to try it is South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol, elected two years ago by the slimmest margin ever.
By Gwynne Dyer
Jan. 10, 2025
Gold gains after US dollar slides as markets mull Trump tariffs
Spot silver gained 0.6% to $30.12 per ounce on Tuesday, platinum added 0.6% to $938.55 and palladium ticked up 0.4% to $924.52.
By Reuters
Jan. 7, 2025
Trump must be sentenced in hush money case, judge signals no jail
In a post on his Truth Social network early on Saturday, Trump said he never falsified business records.
By Reuters
Jan. 4, 2025
Who suffers from America’s huge tariff regime?
The event will be Trump’s second inauguration as president and the 60th US presidential inauguration.
By Tapiwa Gomo
Dec. 30, 2024
2025 and the geo-political optics
This is not an easy question given that there are just too many moving political pieces, each having its influence on processes.
By Tapiwa Gomo
Dec. 23, 2024
Analysts predict more trouble for Zim as Trump makes return
Trump, now serving his second term, is set to be inaugurated on January 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a historic political comeback.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 13, 2024
Letter from America: Americans breathe a sigh of relief during Thanksgiving holidays!
This threw 20 000 workers out of employment and raised overall costs by 25%.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Dec. 1, 2024
A dark year for the brown race
Trump has become the only US president to have won elections against two female candidates but lost to a man — the current President Joe Biden.
By Tapiwa Gomo
Nov. 25, 2024
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Minister, residents cross swords over town clerk… defiant Garwe brands Vic Falls associations ‘burial societies’
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By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 10, 2025
Business leaders fret over 2025 growth prospects
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By Julia Ndlela and Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 10, 2025