Zimbabwe's education ministry activated its digital Form One placement system for 2026 admissions despite Grade Seven final results remaining pending. Officials confirmed the eMAP portal will accept applications through December 31. This launch follows allegations that some school administrators manipulated the platform to reserve spots for students whose families paid illicit fees, undermining merit-based placements.
Families may list up to five boarding schools without ranking preferences. Ministry guidance explains that acceptance by any chosen institution instantly voids all other applications. Parents receive immediate notification when a school offers placement, triggering this automatic cancellation process.
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A Harare magistrate ordered three adult sons to vacate their 79-year-old mother's residence and cease harassment after she secured a protection order. Faina Bhera testified that her married sons refused to leave her Mufakose home despite having their own families, routinely returning intoxicated and disrupting her peace. Their presence blocked her efforts to rent rooms for income, leaving her unable to afford necessities.
Bhera told the court she needed tenant payments to buy food, explaining how her sons' resistance trapped her in financial distress. The magistrate ruled decisively in her favor, barring Edson, Simon, and Morris Mususwa from the property and prohibiting further intimidation. This judgment grants Bhera legal protection...
A Chinese citizen faces a mandatory nine-year prison sentence after a Harare court convicted him of illegally possessing rhino horns valued at approximately US$120,000. Magistrate Ruth Moyo delivered the verdict following a trial where Fuxi Wang maintained his innocence. He will appear again for formal sentencing.
Authorities described how undercover officers monitored Wang in Harare's Alexandra Park on February 22, 2025, as he transferred a plastic container to an associate. Police intercepted the package after payment arrangements were made. Wildlife officials opened the parcel to reveal sculptures concealing two rhino horns wrapped in plastic. Wang could not produce permits authorizing possession of the protected animal parts. His...
The Islamic Military Counterterrorism Coalition and the Gambian government initiated a 15-day security training program on November 5 at Bijilo's Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. This exercise, part of IMCTC's Kafaa initiative, aims to boost national defense capabilities and regional counterterrorism coordination through specialized instruction for military personnel.
Defense Minister Baboucarr Ismaila Joof called the collaboration essential for safeguarding citizens, noting that terrorist threats affect all nations regardless of size. IMCTC Secretary-General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi emphasized shared responsibility in combating transnational terrorism, stating that joint training builds trust and...
Gambian officials joined global delegates at UNESCO's 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking the first time since 1985 that the biennial event occurred outside Europe. Education Minister Habibatou Drammeh led the delegation on November 3, delivering a national address highlighting her country's alignment with UNESCO's educational and cultural missions.
Drammeh detailed national reforms expanding school access, modernizing curricula, and prioritizing technical training programs. She welcomed UNESCO's recognition of the Soninke language and stressed early childhood education as foundational. The minister also outlined progress in preserving cultural heritage following treaty ratifications, plus efforts to ethically...
Jamsai Foundation distributed educational supplies to two Lower Badibou schools on November 5. The Kotu-based organization provided footwear, backpacks, Qurans, and garments to Toroba Arabic School, while Kerr Ardo Basic Cycle School received textbooks, notebooks, shoes, bags, and clothing. Foundation representative Demba Sanyang stated the donations reflected Islamic principles of charity and urged fair distribution to disadvantaged pupils.
Sanyang acknowledged supporters, enabling the foundation to assist both secular and religious institutions. Kerr Ardo, principal, Sambou Minteh, called the aid valuable for improving classroom outcomes and requested further help for underprivileged learners. Toroba Arabic School head Abubacarr...
Gambia Police Inspector General Seedy Mukhtar Touray opened a two-day refresher course for criminal investigators on November 4 at the national headquarters in Banjul. The Crime Management Department organized the session, drawing officers from multiple regions to enhance skills in modern evidence handling, forensic techniques, and ethical policing standards. Touray called continuous training vital for maintaining public trust in law enforcement.
During his address, the police chief stressed that competent investigators form the backbone of credible justice systems. He urged strict adherence to fairness and integrity in all case processing, noting that citizen confidence depends on impartial conduct. Touray praised specialized training...
Zimbabwean activist Gifford Sibanda quit advocacy group Ibhetshu Likazulu, accusing its leadership of abandoning core principles to advance political maneuvers supporting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's extended rule. Sibanda stated the organization signed a Constitutional Court application against term limits that would actually legitimize Mnangagwa staying in power until 2030, contradicting public opposition to the move.
Sibanda's departure followed claims that the legal challenge, filed by group head Mbuso Fuzwayo, contained hidden objectives. Fuzwayo initially denied involvement but later acknowledged signing court documents. The rift damages Ibhetshu Likazulu's reputation as a longstanding voice for Gukurahundi justice and...
Zimbabwean activist Mbuso Fuzwayo and civil society organization Ibhetshu Likazulu filed an urgent petition with the nation's highest court to halt enforcement of Zanu-PF's 2024 Resolution 1. This party decision, made during its yearly meeting, proposes extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership until 2030 despite constitutional term limits.
The applicants argue the resolution violates fundamental rights and Zimbabwe's supreme law, which restricts presidents to two five-year terms. They seek a court order preventing government institutions from acting on the party's policy, calling it an unlawful disregard of public choice that weakens democratic foundations. Their legal challenge arrives amid a heated national debate about...
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