Police officers prevented a 78-year-old Muslim man from attending a High Court hearing in Masvingo two weeks ago because of his traditional religious clothing. Adams Asipu traveled from Harare to support a relative but was removed from Courtroom A while wearing a thawb, an ankle-length robe worn by Muslim men.
Attorney Trust Sengwayo said the police violated constitutional protections for religious freedom and nondiscrimination. He cited a 1995 Supreme Court ruling that allowed a Rastafarian lawyer to wear dreadlocks in court based on religious beliefs.
Sheikh Ishmail Duwa, head of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Zimbabwe, confirmed Islamic dress is permitted in courtrooms. Attorney Tafadzwa Mbwachena, who represented...
Digital infidelity has become a widespread concern as technology enables secret romantic connections that avoid physical contact but still damage relationships. Men maintain fake dating profiles, misrepresenting their relationship status and financial situation, while engaging with multiple people via messaging apps and social media platforms.
Websites provide guidance to married individuals seeking hidden affairs through electronic communication channels. The activity often begins with casual flirtation, then progresses to emotional attachments that can lead to in-person meetings.
Warning signs include password changes across devices, protective behavior around phones and discovery of undisclosed social media accounts. Partners may...
Amazon intends to eliminate more than 500,000 warehouse positions across the United States through robotic automation by 2033. Documents reviewed by reporters show the retail giant expects to avoid hiring 160,000 workers by 2027 as machines take over most facility operations.
The company already deployed robots to handle nearly all tasks at its Shreveport warehouse in Louisiana after the packaging stage. That location needs 25 percent fewer employees than traditional facilities and could cut staffing in half when additional machines arrive next year.
Amazon plans similar upgrades at roughly 40 warehouses by 2027. The Stone Mountain facility in Georgia may reduce its workforce by 1,200 positions once the technology arrives.
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Singer Patti LaBelle met fans at a Kroger location in Kingwood, Texas, on Tuesday to promote her breakfast products. The first 200 shoppers received autographs and photographs with the performer as part of the Patti's Good Life brand campaign.
LaBelle launched her food company in 2008 with recipes she developed herself. The line appears in Walmart, Target and Kroger stores nationwide, with sweet potato pie and macaroni and cheese drawing strong customer demand.
The business earned nearly $200 million in total revenue by 2023, with leading items accounting for $85 million of that figure. LaBelle added pancake and waffle mix to her collection in 2024 and expanded distribution this year.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the retailer sells...
Federal regulators upgraded a recall of Neutrogena makeup wipes after lab tests found bacterial contamination that survives common preservatives. The Food and Drug Administration moved the action to Class II status, warning consumers to throw away 50-count packages of Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes sold in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina.
The agency detected Pluralibacter gergoviae in lot code 1835U6325A. The bacteria thrive in products containing parabens and pose contamination risks to beauty products. Regulators say the health risks remain limited, but users should stop using the application right away.
The FDA classified the recall on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, and continues investigating the scope of...
Federal authorities charged Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and 30 others with operating an illegal poker ring tied to New York mafia organizations. Prosecutors say the network used hidden cameras, marked cards, and special eyewear to defraud players of millions across locations from Manhattan to Miami. Billups and former player Damon Jones allegedly recruited wealthy participants through their fame before cheating devices gave conspirators an advantage at tables.
The scheme generated more than $7 million that moved through shell corporations and digital currency accounts linked to the Bonanno, Gambino, and Genovese families, according to court documents. The Trail Blazers placed Billups on leave amid conspiracy and wire...
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy established a Women's Political Coordination Network on Friday to increase women's participation in decision-making. The British organization, which operates from offices inside the National Assembly, received funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to support the initiative. Executive Director Tabu Sarr Njie said women comprise half the population and most voters, but lack adequate representation in leadership positions.
Gender Minister Fatou Kinteh pledged government backing for women seeking equal access to governance roles. British Deputy High Commissioner Martin Nourman warned that online attacks and false information campaigns create barriers to women's participation...
Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang urged 14 newly graduated forestry guards and park officers to demonstrate discipline and integrity as they begin their careers. She addressed the graduates on Friday at the Department of Forestry headquarters in Abuko, warning that education without commitment becomes worthless.
The government invested significant resources in its training and expects results through dedicated service, Manjang said. She praised Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr, the forestry director, for developing young professionals and thanked families for supporting the graduates.
Mawdo Jallow, deputy director of Parks and Wildlife Management, said illegal logging, poaching and climate change threaten the nation's natural resources...
The Essaili family opened City Centre, a modern retail complex, on Saturday along Bertil Harding Highway in Kotu. General Manager Ali Essaili said the facility aims to support local businesses and generate employment opportunities for Gambians.
Defense Minister Baboucarr O. Joof, who also handles trade and employment matters, called the development a strong endorsement of the country's business climate. He said the center will create jobs and provide opportunities for local suppliers while boosting commerce and tourism in the area.
Tourism and Culture Minister Abdoulie Jobe noted that the project enhances the appeal to visitors seeking modern amenities. Staff representative Mustapha Joof thanked the family for creating a supportive...
