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Africa News Tonight – Zimbabwe Bans Bank Lending to Curb Economic Challenges; S. Africa Benefits From Western Russia Sanctions.
Coming Up on Africa News Tonight: ➡️ Zimbabwean banks and businesses are slamming a recent government measure which bans bank lending, a move aimed at stemming a tidal wave of economic challenges; South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and experts say South Africa is benefitting from the impact of Western sanctions against Russia which is forcing mining investors to turn to Africa. ➡️ For this and more, stay tuned to VOA's Africa News Tonight!
Sonny Side of Sports
The National Basketball Association Playoffs have been rough and tumble for Cameroonian star Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid dove into the crowd Tuesday night after a loose ball and then got hit in his mask-covered face during a rebound battle that resulted in a doctor visit. Embiid says it was "a low, low situation" for him after Philadelphia's 120-85 loss to the host Miami Heat. Miami now leads the best-of-seven playoff series, three games to two. We'll hear Embiid's comments on Wednesday's show. And Nigerian big man Ike Diogu of defending champion Zamalek will talk about the upcoming Basketball Africa League Playoffs in Kigali, Rwanda.
Up Front
On this fresh, fast-paced show, co-hosts Jackson Mvunganyi, in the U.S., and Nadia Samie, in Africa, talk to teens and young adults about Politics,trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives [30 minutes].Check out the Upfront blog at www.upfrontafrica.com
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