Disco Seeks Partners For Manhize-Beira Rail Project

Plans are at an advanced stage for the construction of a dedicated railway line to connect the US$1,5 billion Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) Manhize plant to Beira in Mozambique, which will enhance efficient bulk cargo movement for exports. The massive integrated iron and steel plant being constructed in …

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Ghana’s Record Goalscorer Gyan Retires

Ghana’s record goalscorer Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from football. The 37-year-old fought back tears as he revealed his decision while on stage with former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. “It’s time to tell everybody. It’s a very, very difficult moment,” said the former …

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All Set For Kwekwe Open Karate Championships

The 11th edition of the Kwekwe Open Karate Championships will take place at Kwekwe Queens Sports Club on July 22. The tournament, dubbed “Best of the Best,” is hosted by Sensei Sheered Ziwira, who is the Japan Karate Association of Zimbabwe chief instructor and Midlands Karate Union technical director. Several …

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Govt Mops Up ZWL$200bn Excess Liquidity

Government has mopped more than ZWL$200bn excess liquidity from the market as part of efforts to control price pressures and keep the market stable, a senior government official has revealed. The intervention occurs as consumer prices for goods and services are skyrocketing as a result of the depreciation of the …

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Former Mali Basketball Coach Handed Lifetime Ban

The former coach of Mali’s junior women’s basketball team has been handed a lifetime ban from the sport following an investigation in allegations of “systemic sexual harrassment within the Mali Basketball Federation (FMBB)”. Amadou Bamba is one of five former coaches and officials sanctioned following the investigation carried out by …

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Zim Teen Rapper Shines In UK

Fourteen-Year-Old Zimbabwean rapper, Tawana Macgrath, is on cloud nine. He received a Commander’s Coin and personal letter from the Royal Air Force UK. Since Tawana’s establishment in the music industry, and his appearance at the Voice Kids UK finals, he has taken the music industry by storm. He impressed a …

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SA Comedian Trevor Noah To Launch Interview Podcast

South African comedian and author Trevor Noah has announced he will be launching a weekly podcast on Spotify later this year – one of the world’s most popular podcasting platforms. Noah said that the format of the podcast will include “meaningful conversations with some of the world’s most fascinating people”. …

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Senate Hearing To ‘Uncover Facts’ About Golf Merger

Leading figures from the world of golf have been invited to testify at a US Senate hearing into the merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund governor Yasir al-Rumayyan and LIV Golf …

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