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Africa is home to 16% of the world’s population but consumes just 5% of the world’s beverage alcohol. That low per capita consumption translates into considerable potential. A hot climate might be expected to exaggerate the demand for beer and big brewers are investing for the future. The IWSR’s figures …

As the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on Tuesday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has charged African governments and political leaders to prioritise the provision of resources to improve blood transfusion services. In her message to mark the annual event on Tuesday, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, …

Refugees and activists from Rwanda and the DRC say the deal could have serious implications for the wider region, especially in the latter which has been described as the “world’s most neglected displacement crisis”. Eight asylum seekers were to get on a chartered flight heading to Rwanda from the United …

By Deliwe Ropafadzo Mhaka PAVCON Industries (Pvt) Limited, has joined the fight against drug abuse after successfully launching the Pavcon Sports Tournament, an annual sports fiesta, at Mupereki Primary School in Mamina, Mashonaland West. Drug abuse cases have become rampant amongst the youth, with some being admitted at mental health …

Acting ZIFA boss Gift Banda Friday appeared gloating over his former boss, Felton Kamambo’s ouster as the football mother body’s president while pledging to ensure a speedy Warriors’ return to international action. He was speaking at a media briefing in Harare. Banda is among a handful former ZIFA board members …

France-based Zimbabwe national rugby team props Farai Mudariki and Michael Kumbirai have both been ruled out of the Sables’ Rugby World Cup qualification bid after suffering injuries towards the end of the just-ended season. The highly-rated pair were expected to be named in Zimbabwe’s final squad for next month’s 2022 …

The UK government says it is not “currently considering” copying European Union plans for a common charging cable. The EU has provisionally agreed all new portable electronic devices must, by autumn 2024, use a USB Type-C charger, a move it says will benefit consumers. Critics say it will stifle innovation. …

Two days after the government confirmed law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested Rajesh and Atul Gupta, SA’s political parties, while welcoming the arrests, have questioned the timing of the news. The Gupta brothers are accused in SA of profiting from close links with former president …

ZIMBABWE are officially out of the 2022 COSAFA Cup to be staged in Durban next month. COSAFA has announced that only Zimbabwe will be missing due to their ongoing FIFA suspension. Initially, COSAFA had indicated Zimbabwe may have a chance of participating in the competition in the event the ban …

Former Dynamos and Ngezi Platinum Stars midfielder Barnabas Mushunje, who was now playing his trade for Northern Region Division One side Simba Bhora, has died. Mushunje (24), was involved in car accident on his way to back Shamva from Mutare when the accident occurred. Following the accident he was taken …