Zimbabwe鈥檚 election campaign nears the end
Zimbabwe prepares to hold its second election since the 2017 overthrow of President Robert Mugabe, with many disenchanted at a lack of progress under his successor.
Zimbabwe prepares to hold its second election since the 2017 overthrow of President Robert Mugabe, with many disenchanted at a lack of progress under his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa. Many Zimbabweans face economic hardship, and some young people are turning to drugs to fill the void created by a lack of opportunities.
Plus, we look at the impact of the World Bank saying Uganda won鈥檛 receive new loans from the institution, as a result of the country passing a stringent anti-LGBTQ+ law in May. Uganda鈥檚 government has called the announcement unjust and hypocritical.
And we hear reactions from Ghana to the new government-imposed 10% tax on betting and lottery winnings. The move has not been well received by gamblers, but the authorities say they need the extra revenue.
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