Ethiopian Airlines increase flights to Victoria Falls
Ethiopian Airlines has announced more flights on the Addis Ababa-Victoria Falls route while revealing plans to launch the Bulawayo route from November this year.
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Govt adjusts fuel prices in South Africa
The government of South Africa announced adjusted fuel prices on Monday owing to higher average international prices for petroleum products.
Musarara allays grain crisis fears in Zimbabwe
Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) chairman Tafadzwa Musarara has said the milling industry has taken steps to protect businesses from closures due to grain shortages.
Property developers in China accepting farm produce as payment to buy home
Struggling developers in China have started accepting payments for homes in watermelons, peaches and other farm produce as they try to lure buyers discouraged by the collapse of the estate market.
Tunisia secures $130 million loan from World Bank for food security
The World Bank announced Tuesday a $130 million loan to help Tunisia meet the cost of grain imports, the prices of which have skyrocketed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
European Union to increase renewable energy sources to 40pc by 2023
European Union (EU) energy ministers agreed on Monday to increase the share of European energy consumption from renewable sources such as solar and wind to 40% by 2030.
Qatar Airways, SA Airlink strike operations expansion deal
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 blasts Mthuli Ncube over unrealistic measures
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.
Mthuli Ncube introduces ‘fictitious’ measures to maintain market stability
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.
In the midst of global crises, Africa has chance to enact economic reforms
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.
