Day: February 3, 2025
SADC Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Security in Eastern DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid ongoing violence by the M23 armed group. The conflict has intensified in recent weeks, posing a significant threat to regional stability. Despite the tragic loss of sixteen troops from the SADC […]
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Zimbabwe’s Crime Rate Rises by 4.6% in Third Quarter of 2024
Zimbabwe recorded a 4.6 percent increase in crime between July and September 2024, with nearly 206,000 cases reported, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT). The total number of offences rose to 205,925, up from 196,796 in the previous quarter, pushing the national crime rate to 1,356.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1,296.5 in […]
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ZIDA Urges Businesses to Leverage Targeted Finance Facility Amid Liquidity Constraints
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) is encouraging businesses to take advantage of the Targeted Finance Facility (TFF), a concessional loan program introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to boost exports and enhance the competitiveness of locally produced goods. The facility, launched in December last year, offers banks borrowing rates of 20 […]
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