BREAKING. Ali Velshi leaving CNN, last day at the global news network will be this Friday.

He's the sparring partner of Richard Quest on Quest Means Business; the go-to sit-in for Christiane Amanpour on Amanpour and now Ali Velshi is leaving CNN International (DStv 401) - Ali Velshi's last day at the 24-hour news network will be this Friday 5 April.

Ali Velshi joined CNN in 2001.

CNN personnel were told today that Ali Velshi, who was the chief business correspondent, is leaving.