The Zimbabwean government has outlawed the use of all foreign currencies in local transactions. This includes the United States dollar, British pound, South African rand and Botswana pula. The Zimbabwe dollar will now be the sole legal tender in the country.
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Politics and Society AFCON: When banter turns toxic
With AFCON in full swing, emotions are running high for supporters of their national teams. But is this an excuse for some of the derogatory and offensive remarks made by passionate fans online?
Politics and Society Government-imposed internet blackouts are a power move to suppress dissent
A government-imposed internet blackout in Sudan is the latest in a series of internet shutdowns as a means to quell dissent.
Politics and Society Thousands of recently discovered photographs document life in Uganda during Idi Amin’s reign
Hidden for decades in a vault at the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, the photographs depict a regime fixated on establishing order, meting out punishment and stoking nationalism.
Politics and Society What exactly does Paul Kagame have to explain to the West?
A recent interview in French media with Rwanda’s president went viral after it veered off script into the area of human rights. Why, one wonders, does this never happen to Western leaders? Does Donald Trump, for one, not have some explaining to do? It is time for Western media to talk about the West’s human right record.
Politics and Society Cartoon: Zimbabwe reintroduces the Zim Dollar
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe announced the re-introduction of the Zimbabwean Dollar replacing the multiple currency system in use since 2009 when hyper-inflation forced the country to abandon the local currency. The reintroduction has been largely met with cynicism. What do you think about the return of the Zim Dollar?
Politics and Society “The Compassion Experience” will take you and your loved ones on a poverty safari
Poverty porn is and has always been a means of exploiting the poor and their suffering for financial gain and general consumption. It has become so mainstream and effective that the word “poverty” is synonymous with the developing world. Even with a wealth of knowledge and resources at our fingertips, divisive and limiting narratives still abound.
Politics and Society The victories – and continuing struggles – of women in Sudan
Ensuring meaningful participation of women in the transitional government can be a first step toward achieving gender equality in a future Sudan.
Politics and Society How giving young people basic financial skills helps them find jobs
Arming young people with financial capabilities does improve their employment prospects, but how exactly is still not clear. One possibility is that financial literacy boosts their confidence.