Building a Credit Record in South Africa as a Foreign Worker

A reader wrote to us in September with a question we hear in some form every month: does a work permit give you a credit record in South Africa, or does the whole system quietly close itself off? The short answer is no.

As Zimbabwe Expands Solar Power, Women No Longer Have to Give Birth by Candlelight

As Zimbabwe Expands Solar Power, Women No Longer Have to Give Birth by Candlelight

HARARE, Zimbabwe – As she opened and shut the doors of four giant refrigerators inside a dispensary at Budiriro Polyclinic in the capital of Harare, the nurse beamed.

How a 25-year partnership is protecting wildlife and communities in Zimbabwe

How a 25-year partnership is protecting wildlife and communities in Zimbabwe

For more than six years, IFAW and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) have worked together to protect wildlife, strengthen conservation in Hwange National Park, and support the communities living alongside it. What began as a five-year partnership has grown into a 25-year commitment to conservation across Zimbabwe’s Hwange–Matetsi landscape. 

Zimbabwe begins legislative overhaul to bring effect to constitutional changes

Zimbabwe begins legislative overhaul to bring effect to constitutional changes

The amendment of three key pieces of legislation to give effect to the constitutional changes introduced under Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 (CAA3) has commenced, with principles for the proposed amendments expected to be tabled before Cabinet within the next two weeks.

UK fugitive wanted for killing wife and daughters returns to court over firearm charges

UK fugitive wanted for killing wife and daughters returns to court over firearm charges

Zimbabwean-born British national Ndodana Tshuma, wanted in the UK for allegedly murdering his wife and two daughters, is expected back in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday over firearm and immigration charges.

29.3.2008 18:39

Fear evaporates as rural Zims.flock to polls.

Fear evaporates as rural Zims.flock to polls.

Fear evaporates as rural Zims flock to polls


MAKONDE - Francis Mushangwe tied his chicken to the fence around the polling station on the outskirts...

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29.3.2008 18:33

SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH A PASSION FOR TRUTH

SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH A PASSION FOR TRUTH

He will not concede defeat even if...

29.3.2008 18:30

Zimbabwe Must Look Neither East Nor West:

Zimbabwe Must Look Neither East Nor West:
She Must Look Up To The Cross!

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29.3.2008 18:28

THE END OF DICTATORSHIP

THE END OF DICTATORSHIP
John Makumbe

At last, the day of the jackal is finally here, and...

29.3.2008 18:26

Unfair and not Free even by Zimbabwea Standards

Unfair and not Free even by Zimbabwe Standards


              By Mfanyana


On Monday March 17, 2008,...

29.3.2008 18:20

Amnesty International blast Zim.police for harrassment of opposition.


Amnesty International blast Zim police for harassment of opposition

LONDON - The human rights watchdog...

29.3.2008 18:16

Soldiers blow whistle on Mugabe rigging.

Soldiers blow whistle on Mugabe rigging
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HARARE - A senior...

29.3.2008 18:14

The accreditation “bungle” affected journalists as well.

The accreditation "bungle" affected journalists as well.

"It's a costly mistake, meaning that beyond that date...

29.3.2008 18:08

Kaukonde incites violence – MDC

Kaukonde incites violence - MDC

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Controversial senior Zanu (PF) official, Ray Kaukonde last...

29.3.2008 18:06

Gumbo prepares to celebrate

Gumbo prepares to celebrate

MBERENGWA
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29.3.2008 18:04

CIO power struggle claims another scalp


CIO power struggle claims another scalp
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29.3.2008 18:01

Cops hold orphan for insulting Mugabe


Cops hold orphan for insulting Mugabe

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A 16-year-old orphaned girl has been languishing in...

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Mugabe’s chilling warning to people of Matabeleland

Mugabe's chilling warning to people of Matabeleland

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