Sheila Mpala, challenging gender norms, drives cargo trucks in Zimbabwe. Facing obstacles, she advocates for women in this tough, male-dominated field.
Adenike Adeodun
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Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector faces a dire threat from smuggling, undermining local textile and blanket makers. Industry insiders call for urgent policy reforms to save jobs and protect local value-adding businesses.
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Unlocking Africa’s potential through indigenous food entrepreneurship, aiming for sustainability and growth. A deep dive into how local models can revolutionize food sovereignty.
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Minister Monica Mutsvangwa emphasizes GBV as a major barrier to achieving gender equality, highlighting the need for urgent, collective action.
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Amid Zimbabwe’s tobacco season, growers face a financial crisis, urging for critical forex retention reforms to ensure their survival and industry sustainability.
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Malta and Ghana pledge to boost trade, education, and security, marking a significant step forward in their 50-year-old bilateral relationship.
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To combat a severe food crisis, Nigeria bans grain exports, aiming to ensure food sufficiency for 31.5 million people facing hunger threats.
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Southern Africa’s maize harvest faces a sharp decline due to El Niño-induced drought, sparking concerns over food security. Immediate, coordinated action is essential to mitigate this growing crisis.
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Zimbabwe’s proposed Heritage-Based Education Curriculum sparks discussions among educators, blending history with technology from ECD to secondary levels to foster patriotism and critical thinking.
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West Africa’s skin bleaching trend fuels health risks and scams, as demand for unregulated whitening injections exposes thousands to serious health complications.