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By Munyaradzi Munaro & Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The recent ceasefire in Gaza, effective as of 19 January 2024, may temporarily halt the genocide that has plagued the besieged enclave for over a year. However, a critical question persists: Has Israel achieved a significant victory in this prolonged conflict? This writer contends that the answer is a resounding no. Instead, Israel’s actions…
By Washington Chikombingo in Cape Town, South Africa The Government of Botswana and De Beers Group have successfully concluded negotiations on a new sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production, as well as the extension of Debswana’s mining licenses beyond 2029. The agreement follows the Heads of Terms agreed upon on September 30, 2023. The…
Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources By Washington Chikombingo in Capetown, South Africa The 31st edition of the Invest in African Mining Indaba commenced on Monday, drawing significant enthusiasm from attendees. The event, themed “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!”, coincides with the 70th anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Charter, which declared that…
Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe has strongly denounced reported efforts by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza and relocate them to Jordan and Egypt. The Embassy described the alleged plan as a grave violation…