Authorities in Kadoma detained two drivers hauling contraband worth approximately $240,000 after intercepting their passenger coach bound for Beitbridge. Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department discovered 83 kilograms of cannabis packed inside cardboard containers and sacks, along with 80 bottles of cough syrup hidden within plastic bags aboard the vehicle operated by Mandeep Ndomboya Logistics.
Cletos Mutavu and Luckmore Farai, both 43 years old, face charges following their apprehension at the tollgate. Two conductors escaped when police signaled the bus to halt and remain fugitives. Inspector Ian Kohwera, representing law enforcement in Mashonaland West Province, acknowledged civilian assistance in the operation and...
A tobacco processing facility in Harare's Lochinvar industrial zone has finished construction and awaits its official opening ceremony, according to industry sources. The Cut Rag Processing plant represents a significant expansion of Zimbabwe's capacity to convert raw tobacco into manufactured cigarette ingredients, positioning the nation as a regional leader in value-added production.
Entrepreneur Simon Rudland developed the project as part of his business empire spanning transportation, manufacturing and agriculture across southern Africa. Government figures show producers sold more than 350 million kilograms of tobacco leaf through mid-2025, generating approximately $1.167 billion in revenue. Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board...
Authorities in Makonde have detained Eustyn Moyo, age 33, for allegedly attempting to murder his former partner and her new boyfriend by setting their bedroom ablaze. Watson Kazembe, 29, and Barbara Zimbiti, 22, suffered severe burns after relatives heard disturbances and found flames consuming the room where the couple had been sleeping. Villagers extinguished the fire and rescued both victims, who received treatment at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital before transfer to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare.
Inspector Ian Kohwera, the provincial police spokesperson, confirmed the arrest. Investigators determined that Moyo had visited Zimbiti's residence earlier that evening and engaged in a dispute with her regarding property matters...
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced a zero-tolerance policy regarding narcotic use among military and law enforcement personnel during a graduation ceremony for correctional service recruits at Ntabazinduna Training Depot in Matabeleland North Province. The commander-in-chief emphasized that substance addiction threatens national stability and warned officers must maintain exemplary conduct while resisting behavior that undermines societal productivity.
Mnangagwa directed newly graduated correctional officers to uphold justice and human dignity while serving with integrity and fairness. He stressed their duties must reflect Ubuntu principles and Zimbabwean patriotic values.
The administration plans to establish community...
President William Ruto has urged lawmakers to fast-track approval of a 1.5 trillion shilling National Infrastructure Fund, describing it as the sole viable mechanism for rehabilitating and extending the nation's deteriorating road system. Speaking at AIC Loglogo in Marsabit County, Ruto stated that conventional budget allocations cannot meet infrastructure requirements and that legislative delays are hindering the construction of highways, rural routes, and economic corridors. The president assured parliamentarians he has identified funding sources and will address the matter during his upcoming State of the Nation presentation to both legislative chambers.
The proposed fund will draw capital from government appropriations, asset...
A video showing an enforcement officer spray-painting a warning message across the rear window of a parked vehicle in Nairobi has sparked widespread public outrage online. The footage depicts the officer marking the car with instructions to remove it while colleagues stand nearby, though authorities have not confirmed which agency conducted the operation or whether this represents a new enforcement policy.
Social media users condemned the action as vandalism and malicious property damage, questioning why officials did not use conventional methods like wheel clamping for illegally parked vehicles. Nairobi City County regulations authorize clamping or towing cars that violate parking restrictions and obstruct traffic flow, with unclaimed...
Kenya's electoral oversight body has ordered parliamentary candidates in Kasipul Constituency to follow an agreed campaign timetable after reviewing four complaints about violence and intimidation during the race. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission warned that violations could trigger penalties under the Elections Act following clashes between rival supporters.
Two people died during confrontations at a campaign event in Central Kasipul Ward, with authorities seeking a licensed gun owner who allegedly fired shots amid the chaos. Armed youths later attacked detectives attempting arrests at the former lawmaker's compound, injuring three officers, including the regional investigative chief.
The seat became vacant after...
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku have intensified campaign activities supporting UDA candidate Leonard Muthende in the Mbeere North parliamentary contest scheduled for later this month. Kindiki pledged full backing from President William Ruto's administration, while Ruku urged constituents to reject politicians who employ divisive language and instead prioritize service delivery and youth employment.
The race has attracted national attention as Muthende faces DP Party's Newton Karish, who receives support from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and ex-Attorney General Justin Muturi. Gachagua has committed to remaining in the constituency for extended grassroots mobilization, conducting...
France has committed to supplying Ukraine with as many as 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets along with eight air defense systems and advanced radar technology under an agreement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as historic. The arrangement, signed with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base outside Paris, establishes a strategic partnership spanning ten years beginning next year. Fighter jet deliveries are scheduled for completion by 2035, while collaborative production of interceptor drones will commence this year.
Financial specifics remain under negotiation, though France reportedly intends to pursue EU funding and potentially tap frozen Russian assets to support the deal. The weapons package aims to strengthen...
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