ZIMBABWE MOVES TO SHIFT CONTROL OF FOREIGN BUSINESSES TO LOCAL OWNERS WITHIN THREE YEARS

ZIMBABWE MOVES TO SHIFT CONTROL OF FOREIGN BUSINESSES TO LOCAL OWNERS WITHIN THREE YEARS

Wayne Lumbasi In a decisive move to reshape its economic landscape, Zimbabwe has announced new regulations requiring foreign-owned businesses in certain sectors to cede majority control to Zimbabwean citizens within the next three years. The policy is part of the government’s renewed push for economic empowerment and local ownership, aimed at giving Zimbabweans a stronger […]

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 ZELENSKYY SIGNALS CAUTION AMID U.S. PUSH FOR ‘FREE ECONOMIC ZONE’ IN UKRAINE

ZELENSKYY SIGNALS CAUTION AMID U.S. PUSH FOR ‘FREE ECONOMIC ZONE’ IN UKRAINE

Wayne Lumbasi Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that the United States is advocating for the creation of a “free economic zone” in parts of eastern Ukraine as part of ongoing negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. The proposal, aimed at facilitating a potential peace deal, envisions Ukrainian forces withdrawing from certain areas in […]

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 NIGERIA SEEKS FRENCH SUPPORT AS INSECURITY DEEPENS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

NIGERIA SEEKS FRENCH SUPPORT AS INSECURITY DEEPENS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria has turned to France for help as worsening violence, mass kidnappings, and insurgent attacks continue to spread across the country, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed after a phone conversation with President Bola Tinubu. The request marks one of Nigeria’s most direct appeals for foreign assistance in recent years, highlighting the severity of […]

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 NIGERIA SECURES RELEASE OF 100 KIDNAPPED STUDENTS, SEARCH CONTINUES FOR OTHERS STILL MISSING

NIGERIA SECURES RELEASE OF 100 KIDNAPPED STUDENTS, SEARCH CONTINUES FOR OTHERS STILL MISSING

Wayne Lumbasi Authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the release of 100 students, aged between 10 and 17 years, who were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Niger State. The rescue has brought relief to families after weeks of fear and uncertainty. The students were freed following coordinated security operations across […]

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 ATLANTA PITCHES ITSELF AS AMERICA’S GATEWAY TO AFRICA AMID SHIFTING U.S.–AFRICA RELATIONS

ATLANTA PITCHES ITSELF AS AMERICA’S GATEWAY TO AFRICA AMID SHIFTING U.S.–AFRICA RELATIONS

Wayne Lumbasi Atlanta, Georgia, is increasingly positioning itself as “America’s gateway to Africa,” seeking to strengthen trade, investment, cultural, and educational ties between the United States and the African continent. The city’s effort comes at a time when traditional national-level channels with African governments are becoming more uncertain, creating opportunities for cities and diaspora networks […]

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