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Divine intervention fails Satuma, loses $20k in Madokero
A burglar stole twenty thousand US dollars from Patience Satuma's residence while the thirty-nine-year-old attended religious services in Madokero. The victim discovered the theft upon returning home at two o'clock Sunday afternoon. The perpetrator had entered her bedroom and removed cash stored inside a jacket within her wardrobe. Harare provincial police confirmed the incident through Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, who detailed the investigation process. Officers have recovered no stolen property from the crime scene. Chakanza warned residents against storing substantial cash amounts at their homes and workplaces. The police spokesperson recommended that citizens deposit money with established financial institutions instead of keeping...
Mutsvangwa defends Zanu PF's sugar daddy Tagwirei
Christopher Mutsvangwa attacked Vice President Constantino Chiwenga over his criticism of wealthy business figures within the ZANU-PF party. The party spokesperson dismissed concerns about controversial entrepreneurs as distractions from economic achievements. Chiwenga recently challenged businessmen Wicknell Chivayo and Kudakwashe Tagwirei during the Politburo meetings. Both men donated millions in vehicles and cash to President Mnangagwa and party officials. Mutsvangwa defended these donations as legitimate empowerment initiatives. The spokesperson urged critics to report evidence of corruption to law enforcement rather than pursue internal investigations. He accused detractors of attempting to undermine party unity through false...
Mnangagwa plays musical chairs with Zimbabwe's elite
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has restructured Zimbabwe's ruling party leadership through constitutional powers outlined in Article 9, Sections 65 and 67. Jacob Mudenda takes the role of Secretary General, while Patrick Chinamasa assumes the position of Treasurer General. Obert Mpofu moves to head Information and Communication Technology operations as the new secretary. Ziyambi Ziyambi will oversee legal matters in his appointment as Secretary for Legal Affairs. The changes take effect immediately and demonstrate the party's commitment to its founding principles and revolutionary ideals for Zimbabwe's advancement.
Apple expects 315 million fossils to finally buy an iPhone 17
Apple experiences unprecedented consumer response to its iPhone 17 series across global markets. Competitors offer minimal challenges to the technology giant's latest smartphone release. The company delivers meaningful hardware improvements across all four device variants rather than limiting enhancements to premium models alone. Approximately 315 million iPhones are currently over four years old, representing 21 percent of the 1.5 billion devices worldwide. The base iPhone 17 model receives significant upgrades that attract budget-conscious consumers. Apple incorporates ProMotion display technology while doubling internal storage capacity. The device maintains its $799 starting price despite these enhancements. Market analysts project...
Intel declares your new 14th-gen chip a dinosaur
Intel terminates immediate gaming support for processor graphics spanning four generations. The company shifts 11th through 14th generation integrated graphics to legacy maintenance status effective September 19, 2025. Users will receive only security patches and critical fixes through quarterly releases. Desktop and laptop processors face identical restrictions alongside the discrete Iris Xe graphics card. Monthly driver updates cease for affected hardware families. Core Ultra processors maintain full development support with regular monthly updates. Intel splits older integrated graphics from current Arc and newer product lines. The transition affects Raptor Lake Refresh despite its recent two-year market presence. Gamers experience...
A million fans actually paid for Techland's glorified DLC
Alinea Analytics reports that Dying Light: The Beast achieved over one million Steam purchases and exceeded 1.5 million total sales. Techland previously announced one million pre-orders before release, yet this figure encompassed Dying Light 2 Ultimate Edition owners who received automatic access. Steam recorded one million genuine new purchases according to Rhys Elliott from Alinea Analytics. Analysis reveals that 82 percent of players experienced the original Dying Light while 77 percent played the sequel. The Beast dominated Steam's weekly sales rankings alongside strong performances from other major releases. Borderlands 4 accumulated 337,000 additional units beyond its two million sales milestone. Hollow Knight: Silksong generated...
New Dragon Quest remake admits the original games are dull
Square Enix plans to release Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake with enhanced visual presentation and modernized gameplay mechanics. The publisher demonstrates these improvements through a recent trailer that highlights additional content across both classic titles. Players will encounter fresh dungeon environments and utilize the new Scrolls system for character ability development. The Mini Medals collection feature returns alongside Ocean Floor exploration sequences within Dragon Quest II. These additions maintain the original games' core identity while providing contemporary engagement elements. The remake launches October 30, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2...
3D Realms can't even get its Painkiller revival out on time
3D Realms and Anshar Studios have postponed their Painkiller revival from October 9 to October 21, 2025. The publishers released a new Rogue Angel trailer showcasing the game's roguelike mode alongside the delay announcement. This mode transports players to Purgatory through procedurally generated arenas where demon hordes await elimination. The campaign offers solo gameplay or three-player cooperative sessions for the first time in franchise history. Players receive enhanced upgrades to strengthen their battle capabilities against endless supernatural enemies. The revival resurrects People Can Fly's original 2004 shooter with modern enhancements and additional content modes. Publishers first announced the project during March 2024...
Intel is hiring one guy to save its entire Arc GPU line
Intel continues pursuing discrete graphics card development despite establishing a partnership with NVIDIA. The company recently advertised a position for a SoC Performance Engineer focused on client desktop products. This job listing specifically mentions dGFX technology for consumer PCs, confirming Intel's commitment to discrete graphics hardware. The posting directly contradicts speculation that Intel might abandon its Arc GPU initiatives. Intel maintains that its graphics card roadmap remains unaffected by the recent NVIDIA collaboration agreement. The semiconductor manufacturer appears ready to launch updated Battlemage architecture products, with the Arc B770 model expected next. Intel has previously outlined plans for future...
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