Malawian President Peter Mutharika has eliminated development fees at government schools and received widespread support for the policy change. He announced during the 52nd Session of Parliament that families will no longer pay these charges at primary and secondary institutions, though boarding costs remain for residential students.
Tawonga Manda, who chairs the Old Mutual Foundation Trust in Blantyre, praised the decision as an important step toward removing financial barriers to schooling. The foundation currently provides scholarships to 361 secondary students nationwide and has spent more than 500 million kwacha on this program over four years. Manda said the government action will help many families struggling with educational...
South Africans have questioned whether the Springboks received bonuses after Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie revealed payments to other national teams during a briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday. The minister said Bafana Bafana would get 5 million rand while Banyana Banyana, Amajita and the women's cricket Proteas each received 1 million rand. Amajimbos competing at the World Cup in Qatar were awarded 500,000 rand. McKenzie said the payments support squads participating in global tournaments.
Social media users wondered why the rugby world champions were absent from the announcement. Some speculated the Springboks might receive substantially higher amounts kept private. Others demanded transparency about all national team compensation...
Zimbabwe will stop allowing companies to ship unprocessed lithium out of the country, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga announced during a visit to Kamativi Mining Company in Matabeleland North. Mining firms must build facilities for local processing and manufacturing by January, he said. The policy aims to transform the nation from a supplier of raw materials into a producer of finished goods such as electric vehicle components and mobile phone parts.
Chiwenga praised efforts to revive previously closed mining operations but stressed the government will no longer permit simple extraction and export of resources. Cabinet officials have already approved the shift toward greater industrial development, he said. The vice president...
The Sharks issued a tribute to Springbok center Lukhanyo Am after announcing his departure from the Durban club. The two-time Rugby World Cup winner will return to Japan and sign with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Dynaboars. The franchise posted a message on social media expressing gratitude for his contributions during more than 100 appearances while wearing their colors. Officials praised his leadership qualities and consistent performance both during matches and in the locker room.
This marks Am's second professional stint in Japan. He previously played for the Kobe Steelers during 2022 and scored three times across six matches. Glenn Delaney's Dynaboars recently shared video footage highlighting Am's recent performance during a...
Prophet Walter Magaya has called on congregation members to participate in an upcoming religious gathering despite facing criminal charges that have left him detained. The spiritual leader sent an audio recording to the PHD Ministries WhatsApp group describing his imprisonment as part of a process meant to strengthen his faith and benefit his ministry. Magaya was taken into custody on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at his prayer site and is awaiting trial on charges that include five rape counts and 13 fraud counts. His spouse, Tendai Magaya, received bail of $500 from Harare regional magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The magistrate determined she lacked the authority to release the prophet on bail for the rape allegations...
A husband has died from burn injuries after an alleged arson attack killed his wife and left their infant fighting for survival at United Bulawayo Hospitals in Zimbabwe. The man succumbed to his wounds eight days after the incident in Matopo, following the death of his 23-year-old spouse, Melissa Ndlovu, on Thursday of last week. Their one-year-old child remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Authorities are searching for Florence Ndlovu from Ntabazinduna, who faces two murder charges in connection with the attack. Family members say the suspect was romantically linked to the husband and allegedly doused the family with gasoline before igniting them at a mining site. Relatives have voiced frustration over what they describe as...
India's women's cricket team reached the World Cup final through determination and endurance, facing physical and mental challenges while carrying the hopes of their nation. The squad trained relentlessly and spent extended periods away from loved ones as they advanced through each stage of the tournament.
Jemimah Rodrigues stood out during the celebration following the championship. She slept beside the trophy after the match and later entertained her fellow players by playing guitar at the team hotel. Her video clips delighted supporters across social media platforms as she sang and danced alongside her teammates throughout the evening. Rodrigues thanked her coaches, family members, and fans for their support.
Social media erupted...
Zimbabwe has reduced its poverty rate from 62 percent to 38.3 percent between 1995 and 2019, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced during remarks at an international development summit. Speaking on Tuesday at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, Mnangagwa credited improvements in education, agricultural policy, and social welfare programs for helping drive what he described as among the continent's greatest achievements in reducing hardship.
The government has boosted funding for the Basic Education Assistance Module, which supports 1.5 million students each year, and established a Health Assistance Fund to provide medical services for citizens in need. Life expectancy has climbed to 64.7 years while adult...
Zimbabwe's football federation stirred controversy by hiring Marian Marinica from Romania to manage the national squad, drawing sharp criticism from supporters who question his credentials and past performance. The governing body revealed the decision through social media on Tuesday, November 4, granting the 69-year-old a contract lasting just one season. Critics point to his troubled stint with Malawi's program, where he was dismissed after poor results, and wonder why experienced domestic coaches were passed over for the role.
Vocal opposition came from multiple quarters. Politician Temba Mliswa challenged the persistent preference for foreign managers despite underwhelming track records, while others championed local candidates such...
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