Day: November 2, 2024
RBZ Raises Transactional Limits to Boost Use of Zimbabwe Gold Currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has increased transactional limits for mobile money and electronic fund transfers to keep pace with the official exchange rate. This adjustment is designed to encourage the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency, as authorities aim to stabilize the exchange rate and promote the local currency’s broader adoption. For […]
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Lessons from Botswana: Why UDC’s Victory Is Not a Blueprint for Zimbabwe’s Opposition
Botswana’s outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi has set a commendable example through the Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) conduct in the recent elections. His decision to accept defeat gracefully and facilitate a peaceful transfer of power to Duma Boko of the United Democratic Congress (UDC) underscores his commitment to democratic principles and political maturity. While there are […]
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ANC Replicates ZANU-PF’s Political Education
The African National Congress (ANC) has recently launched a mandatory political education program to strengthen party cohesion and rebuild trust with a disenchanted electorate. The initiative, announced at a three-day National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, follows a concerning decline in electoral support, with the ANC receiving just 40.2% of the vote in the May 2024 […]
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Democrats’ Rigging Continuing Unabated
The U.S. presidential polls under the ruling Democrats have reportedly seen unprecedented electoral manipulation, marking what critics call a new level of interference. Former President Donald Trump, now a Republican candidate, recently survived an assassination attempt, allegedly aimed at deterring him from contesting. He took to X to highlight irregularities in Pennsylvania, writing, “York County, […]
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Jenrick Sparks Outrage: Ex-colonies “Owe Britain Gratitude”
Britain’s Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has ignited controversy by suggesting that Britain’s former colonies should express gratitude for the legacy of the empire rather than seek reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The former British minister claimed that countries that were part of the empire “owe us (Britain) a debt of gratitude for the […]
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