Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration is “a watershed for the region” – Katzenellenbogen
There is a lot going for economic reform in Zambia. “Many in the region are hoping for great success,” writes Jonathan Katzenellenbogen.
There is a lot going for economic reform in Zambia. “Many in the region are hoping for great success,” writes Jonathan Katzenellenbogen.
The DA’s John Steenhuisen says the victory of Hakainde Hichilema over Edgar Lungu is a positive omen for South Africa’s own political future.
Alec Hogg caught up with ActionSA founder Herman Mashaba – an underdog that many South Africans hope might be this countryâs saving grace.
President Lungu urged Governor Christopher Mvunga to âredouble effortsâ and work with the Finance Ministry to achieve stability in the kwacha.
Tito Mboweni showcased his humorous side when he retorted that his shoes were actually designer and ‘comfortable for old people.’
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has received a rap over the knuckles after he tweeted his views about the sacking of Zambia’s central bank governor.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the unusual move of publicly lambasting Tito Mboweni. His tone was that of a principal scolding a naughty schoolboy.
Following an ‘inappropriate’ social media post by Tito Mboweni, President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly reprimanded the finance minister.
Some Africa own-goals make matters worse. As foreign direct investment is already drying up, Nigeria recently meted out a whopping $5.2 billion fine on MTN.
Zambia on Monday bowed to pressure from mining companies to review a punishing three-fold hike in mineral royalties that led investors to threaten to pull out of the copper-rich country.