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The gold-backed ZiG is Zimbabwe's sixth attempt at a new currency since 2008.
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In 2020, 35 elephants dropped dead in Zimbabwe over a month timespan. ...
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A former Zimbabwe finance minister warned of economic "disaster" if the current administration decides to ditch the dollar.
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Argentina's presidential election may determine if the country adopts the dollar as its own legal tender, joining these other countries.
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The inflation rate clocked in at an astonishing 192% last month, and the Zimbabwe dollar has depreciated more than thirds since the start of 2022.
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Qatar Airways has enacted the most dramatic restrictions of any airline worldwide after the WHO deemed Omicron, first discovered in Africa, a "variant of concern."...
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The African World Cup Qualifiers enter their second round during the September 2021 international break. And, in welcome news for soccer fans who are on a tight budget, all games will be available for free...