Hepatitis Crisis Grips The Gambia as Cases Rise.
A deadly health threat spreads through The Gambia, often unseen until severe damage occurs. The nation ranks fourth worldwide for hepatitis rates, with one in ten people affected by liver disease.
More than 200,000 Gambians live with hepatitis, and experts believe each home has at least one person carrying the virus. The disease mainly spreads through infected blood, contaminated food and water, or from mothers to their babies during birth.
Five main types of hepatitis exist, but types B and C cause the most harm in The Gambia. These viruses can lead to liver cancer, making it the top cause of cancer deaths among Gambian men and third among women.
The country made progress with baby...
Trump's First Day Orders Set to Impact Africa.
Donald Trump started his time as the 47th U.S. president with big changes. His orders will touch many parts of African life, from aid money to health care.
Trump stopped all U.S. aid payments for three months. He wants to check if these programs help America's interests. The U.S. gives the most aid worldwide, with $48 billion sent out in 2021. A large part of this money goes to Africa.
The new president plans to make other countries pay more taxes to trade with America. This might hurt some African nations that sell goods to the U.S., but experts say most African products won't face these new charges.
Trump pulled America out of the world's climate change agreement. The U.S. produces a...
Religious Leader Details Historical Muslim Expeditions and Recent Events.
A Muslim leader discussed two key events from early Islamic history. He talked about Abdullah bin Rawahah's mission in 628 CE.
The Jews had picked Usair bin Rizam as their new chief after Abu Rafi died. Usair planned to fight against Prophet Muhammad. He went to different Jewish tribes, asking them to join him.
Prophet Muhammad sent Abdullah bin Rawahah with three others to check on these plans. They worked in secret and found out what Usair wanted to do. Another person named Kharijah came to Madinah and said Usair was getting ready to attack.
The Prophet then sent thirty people with Abdullah to meet Usair. They wanted peace talks. Both sides promised not to...
Ferg Aveli, whose full name is Josphell Naison Ferguson Avelion Chivayo, is a young Zimbabwean known for his involvement in soccer and business. Born in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, he is the younger brother of businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Early Life and Education
Ferg Aveli attended David Livingstone Primary School, where he discovered his passion for soccer. He continued his education at ZRP High School, completing his O-Level studies, and later pursued A-Level studies at Chaplin High School.
Soccer Aspirations
During his A-Level break, Ferg Aveli actively pursued his dream of becoming a professional soccer player. He qualified to play for Yadah FC, a Zimbabwean football club. However, due to financial constraints, he had to put his soccer...
Zimbabwe Socialite Ferg Aveli Marries in Luxury Wedding.
Ferg Aveli celebrated his marriage with a grand ceremony last Saturday. The businessman's brother marked the event by posting videos on social media Tuesday.
The couple dressed in black and red for their lobola, a local wedding custom. Luxury cars, including rare Mercedes Benz models and a Rolls Royce, filled the venue.
The guests ate well at the party. Expert chefs served fine food all day. His brother, the rich businessman Wicknell Chivayo, gave a speech to honor the new couple. People watched them dance with joy.
But many noticed something odd about the photos and videos. Aveli kept his bride's face hidden from view, sparking talk online. Some said he wanted privacy, and...
Religious Leader Claims Role in Blocking Music Star's Concert.
A Zimbabwe church leader says he helped stop a famous singer from performing on New Year's Eve. Passion Java told reporters he worked to prevent Winky D from using the Harare International Conference Centre.
The venue turned away Winky D after getting money from a church group. Reports say the Seventh-Day Adventist Church paid almost $250,000 through the Bridging Gaps Foundation.
Java said he acted because Winky D had spoken against President Emmerson Mnangagwa at past shows. He claimed the singer showed poor respect toward leaders.
"Winky D has influence but causes problems," Java said in the local language. He added that he made a video to stop people from giving Winky...
Violence Rises in Zimbabwe as Bar Fights Turn Deadly.
Police reported 47 people died from fights during the holiday season. Many deaths happened at bars and social events.
The law treats these deaths carefully. Police first call each death murder. Later, most cases become culpable homicide. This means someone caused a death but did not mean to kill.
Culpable homicide happens when someone acts in ways that could hurt or kill others. Murder needs proof that someone wanted to kill. Police say two kinds of murder exist. One shows clear plans to kill. The other shows actions risky enough to count as wanting to kill.
Recent deaths came from many causes. People fought at bars and sports games. Family members argued at gatherings. Unknown...
Delta Reports Drop in Sorghum Beer Sales Due to Drought.
Zimbabwe's Delta Corporation said its sorghum beer sales fell 10 percent over nine months. The beer maker blamed the drop on last year's El Nino drought.
The company saw a small rise of two percent in local sales from October through December. But the bigger picture shows trouble. Total beer volumes dropped eight percent in that quarter. This came after exports stopped, and rural buyers had less money to spend.
Delta plans to grow more sorghum this year. They increased their farming area from 13,000 to 13,750 hectares. Good rains should help boost production after last year's poor harvest.
The company has been making Chibuku beer, Zimbabwe's most popular traditional drink...
Zimbabwe Farmers Begin Pea Planting Season to Target Peak Market Prices.
Farmers in Zimbabwe have started signing contracts to grow mangetout and sugar snap peas. They aim to sell these crops when other countries cannot grow them.
The crops need eight weeks to grow if planted right away. This timing lets Zimbabwe's farmers sell peas when the weather stops other countries from growing them well.
Clarence Mwale leads Kuminda, a company that works with farmers. He said Zimbabwe's peas are popular worldwide. The country grows its peas in winter when few others can. This helps farmers sell their crops to European buyers at better prices.
These special peas help feed people around the world. Stanley Heri, who heads the Horticultural...
