Commonwealth adopts former French colonies, snubs Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's bid to join the group of Commonwealth nations hit a snag after the economic bloc snubbed the troubled African country while it admitted two former French colonies at the weekend.

Zimbabwe's bid to join the group of Commonwealth nations hit a snag after the economic bloc snubbed the troubled African country while it admitted two former French colonies at the weekend.

Orlando Pirates will give legendary defender Happy Jele a non-playing role at the club when he finally retires from the Buccaneers.

Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with local airline SA Airlink to expand operations in South Africa following the liquidation of Comair.

Zimbabwe former Finance minister Tendai Biti has lashed out at Mthuli Ncube over unrealistic economic measures announced Monday to maintain stability and confidence in the market.

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has said government will enact legislation enshrining the use of multi-currency system in the economy as part of measures to maintain stability and confidence in the market.

Africa has already shown some resilience during the pandemic, as its economic contraction has been less severe than the rest of the world, shrinking by 2% compared to 3.3% globally in 2020.

Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate accelerated to 191.6% in June, more than double the rise in consumer prices two months ago, official statistics showed on Saturday.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the Zondo Commission failed in its mandate to investigate the relationship between former president Jacob Zuma and the Guptas.

Controversial makeup artist, Deliwe Mutandiro Bobo has been taken into custody for allegedly plotting the murder of her husband Gregory Bobo after he was found dead in Zimbabwe.

Danny Jordaan was re-elected president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) on Saturday.