Regional leaders across Southern Africa have called for unified traffic safety standards after two fatal bus accidents killed nearly 90 people on the same highway stretch within one year. A cross-border coach carrying 82 passengers plunged off a cliff near Makhado in South Africa, killing 44 people from Zimbabwe and Malawi. The March 2024 crash at a nearby location claimed 45 lives when a Botswana pilgrim bus caught fire.
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged member states to harmonize regulations governing vehicles, drivers and road conditions across borders. South Africa loses over 142 billion rand annually to traffic crashes while Zimbabwe records 406 million dollars in yearly losses from road injuries. Botswana reported 72...
Educational specialists recommend that students develop consistent study habits well before examination periods, rather than attempting to absorb material through last-minute cramming. Research indicates that distributed learning over multiple weeks produces better retention than concentrated study marathons, as the brain requires adequate time to process complex information.
Active classroom participation significantly enhances academic performance when students mentally engage with instructors rather than passively recording notes. Group study sessions allow participants to exchange perspectives and clarify doubts immediately, though individual preparation provides personalized depth. Teaching concepts to peers reinforces personal...
Actor Sihle Chiliza from Durban has joined the SABC1 drama series Amalanga Awafani as Prince Melizwe Manqele, a royal character facing an arranged marriage while concealing personal truths. The performer said his emotional response to landing the part reflected both surprise and professional satisfaction as he prepared to portray a member of the fictional Zulu kingdom of eNhlanhleni.
The role required Chiliza to depict a character whose romantic orientation differs from his personal identity, presenting significant artistic challenges. He studied rural customs and royal protocols to authentically represent an heir bound by tradition and familial expectations rather than personal choice.
Chiliza shares certain qualities with his...
Students who review exam answers with peers immediately after testing often experience heightened anxiety and reduced performance on subsequent assessments. Education specialists warn that post-exam discussions can undermine confidence when classmates dispute answers, leading test-takers to question the correctness of responses they had previously written. The practice consumes valuable preparation time that could strengthen readiness for remaining examinations.
Educators recommend that students exit testing rooms without engaging in answer comparisons until all assessments conclude. Mental health experts suggest taking short breaks to eat and rehydrate rather than participating in group debates about completed work. Focusing energy on...
Zimpapers will host its 10th annual Cancer Power Walk on Saturday across six Zimbabwean cities to raise funds for Island Hospice and promote cancer awareness. The media company has collected over $106,000 since starting the initiative in 2016, with last year's event generating nearly $28,000. Acting Chief Executive William Chikoto said the walk supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 by promoting health and well-being for all citizens.
Island Hospice Program Director Elias Masendu said the partnership has enabled home-based palliative care services nationwide and supports outreach clinics in underserved regions. The event will feature cycling, dance fitness classes, and walking distances from 5 to 21 kilometers. Organizers expect...
A disabled character in Lynda La Plante's novel Bella Mafia demonstrates how society often overlooks brilliance when it exists alongside physical limitations. Giorgio, a young boy with intellectual gifts, was hidden away by his powerful father, who felt ashamed of his son's frail condition. The boy's exceptional mind and love of learning went unrecognized before his death.
This fictional narrative reflects a real psychological concept called twice-exceptionality, in which individuals possess both exceptional talents and learning disabilities. Many people struggle to recognize their own potential because personal weaknesses overshadow their strengths. Emotional barriers such as self-doubt and fear can hide brilliance just as effectively...
Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings commemorated 427 miners who died in the 1972 Kamandama Mine Disaster by establishing an annual marathon. The company announced the first race will occur on November 30, 2025, with distances ranging from 5 kilometers to a full 42.2-kilometer marathon. Chief executive William Gambiza said the event honors workers who sacrificed their lives for national development.
The launch happened on Friday at Colliery Stadium and attracted company officials, traditional leaders, and community members. National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe vice president Siphathisiwe Machaya attended as the guest of honor and praised the initiative for combining athletics with historical preservation. Chief Wange thanked...
Zimbabwe reports that obstetric fistula affects hundreds of women who lack access to emergency childbirth care. The condition creates openings between the reproductive organs and the bladder or the bowel, leading to permanent leakage. Katherine Manjengwa from Binga District suffered for 14 years after delivering twins at home in 2007 before reaching medical facilities.
Her husband abandoned her because of the constant leaking. Manjengwa underwent repairs at Mashoko Hospital in Masvingo this September and recovered successfully. More than 1,000 Zimbabwean women have received free fistula surgeries since the United Nations Population Fund launched its campaign in 2015.
The Ministry of Health partners with Artemedis, Fistula Foundation...
Former Orlando Pirates manager Muhsin Ertugral said South African players struggle in European leagues because the global transfer market operates as an economic system rather than a talent competition. Scouts follow established development structures and investment networks rather than randomly searching for skilled athletes. The Turkish coach told Unplayable that South African players possess strong technical abilities but struggle to adapt to the high-intensity tactical demands of European football.
Ertugral compared the situation to a language barrier, in which domestic success does not translate into international readiness. He criticized South African football for lacking a structured export system that prepares players mentally...
