Scottland FC captured their maiden Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship after defeating TelOne 2-1 at Ascot Stadium in Gweru, with First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa presiding over the trophy presentation. Coach Tonderai Ndiraya secured his second consecutive title with different clubs following a turbulent campaign marked by early struggles, internal discord, and intense public scrutiny of the heavily funded newcomers.
The Mabvuku outfit overcame midseason instability through strategic reinforcements, particularly national team captain Knowledge Musona, whose arrival sparked a dominant second-half performance that yielded just two dropped points. Heavy rain accompanied the final whistle, mirroring weather conditions during their...
Zimbabwe's Central Mechanical Equipment Department has expanded its electric vehicle fleet to 33 units following the acquisition of 16 new battery-powered buses destined for urban transit operations. Transport Minister Felix Mhona announced that service will launch between the University of Zimbabwe campus and the capital's downtown area, with operations beginning next month as part of efforts to modernize public transportation while reducing emissions.
The state-owned entity has integrated smaller electric models into its EasyGo rental and travel division, which already operates airport shuttles and driving school vehicles. Authorities have directed CMED to evaluate the viability of converting the entire urban commuter network to...
Young women in Mangwe District are participating in HIV prevention programs that address their heightened vulnerability to infection. The Sista2Sista initiative trains ambassadors who mentor groups of 50 adolescent girls, providing education about sexual health, financial independence, and relationship dynamics.
Participants like Nokuthaba Siziba, 19, and Happiness Ndlovu, 21, report gaining knowledge that helps them make safer choices while developing income-generating activities. Mentor Liluba Ngwenya conducts weekly sessions with non-school-going girls aged 10 to 24, covering topics designed to equip them with protective information.
National Aids Council official Elenny Mpofu emphasized the program's importance, noting that Mangwe...
The upcoming Sabah State Legislative Assembly election will feature 596 candidates competing for 73 seats, marking a substantial jump from 447 contenders in the previous polls. Several constituencies face extraordinary competition, with Tulid experiencing a 14-way race and multiple districts hosting 13-candidate contests.
Political analysts express concern that while the surge reflects democratic openness, it may fragment voter support and confuse constituents. Institute for Development Studies CEO Ramzah Dambul noted that 62 percent of candidates forfeited deposits in the prior election, suggesting many lack genuine electoral viability. The contest includes 24 political parties and 74 independents seeking office.
Researchers warn the...
Malaysian religious authorities must balance public decorum concerns with mental health considerations when examining footage of a man executing martial arts maneuvers inside a Johor graveyard, Religious Affairs Minister Mohd Na'im Mokhtar stated. The individual captured in the 28-second clip may require psychological assistance rather than purely disciplinary measures, according to the minister's assessment of the situation.
State officials have directed the Kluang District Kadi Office to determine whether the helmet-wearing figure's actions violated Islamic protocols or disturbed mourners. Mohd Na'im praised the swift response from Johor Islamic Religious Affairs committee member Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid while urging citizens to...
Emergency crews rescued a 23-year-old pharmacy employee after a two-meter python latched onto her leg inside a restroom at her workplace in Setia Alam. Six firefighters from Bukit Jelutong Station responded to the distress call and freed the woman within minutes of arrival, according to Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar.
Health Ministry personnel provided medical treatment for the bite injury. Responders captured the snake and relocated it to an uninhabited area before concluding operations.
Malaysia's upgraded emergency call platform represents an evolution of infrastructure operating since 2007 rather than an entirely new initiative, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil clarified. Telekom Malaysia's latest contract replaces outdated hardware and software that relied on obsolete Windows XP systems, expanding coverage from roughly 400 sites to more than 800 locations nationwide.
Fahmi dismissed claims that the accompanying SaveMe999 application cost RM1.25 billion, noting the mobile tool has existed since 2013 with recent enhancements for accessibility. Annual data management expenses total approximately RM830,000, while development costs remain minimal. The government directed Telekom Malaysia to integrate MyDigital ID...
Malaysian meteorologists warned that a stationary low-pressure zone hovering above the Malacca Strait threatens to drench the peninsula's northern and western regions through midweek. The weather system sits nearly motionless near coordinates 5.4°N, 98.3°E before tracking toward the Bay of Bengal within 36 hours, likely triggering dangerous maritime conditions and sustained downpours.
Authorities issued multilevel rainfall advisories spanning Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, and Selangor while forecasters downplayed cyclone development risks. Recent deluges have already submerged communities along the Thai-Malaysian frontier, prompting emergency responses across Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu as waterways swell past alarm...
Three motorcyclists perished in separate accidents across Johor as authorities investigate both incidents under transport safety regulations.
Two riders died when a chain-reaction collision unfolded on the North-South Expressway near Muar. A 20-year-old operator struck a truck's rear quarter panel before losing stability and sliding into adjacent traffic lanes, where two trailing motorcycles collided with him. The initial rider and a 24-year-old second victim sustained fatal head and torso trauma. Muar police chief Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz confirmed the nighttime crash involved four vehicles total.
Separately, a 75-year-old man riding a Honda Wave died after skidding on Jalan Waha while returning from morning prayers at Masjid Jamek...
