Zimbabwe seeks US$2.5 billion bridge financing from UK, Germany, Japan, France, and Algeria

African human rights body calls for Majome reinstatement

The African human rights body has called for the reinstatement of Majome. This development comes amidst a range of other news items including the Karo Platinum Project remaining on track for 2027 production, tobacco sales reaching US$74 million, and a polio campaign targeting children under five in response to a regional outbreak. Other reports indicate that 300,000 Zimbabwean farmers are set to benefit from chili production, and Stanbic is connecting Zimbabwean farmers with Chinese buyers to boost exports. Concerns are also rising among Zimbabwean farmers due to a predicted Super El Niño, while power outages and raw material shortages are impacting ART operations. Political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions.