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Battlefield 6 tones down destruction for fun, says Grass
DICE developers promised industry-leading destruction effects for Battlefield 6 before the game's official announcement. Beta players discovered the military shooter lacks the comprehensive building demolition found in earlier franchise entries like Battlefield 4's Levolution feature. Ripple Effect General Manager Christian Grass told EDGE magazine that the team implemented tactical destruction rather than complete environmental demolition. The approach prevents matches from becoming unplayable when all cover disappears during combat. Developers created an apple-coring system that maintains strategic positions while allowing meaningful structural damage. The new destruction mechanics serve specific gameplay functions rather than pure...
Apple may bring touch to a cheap MacBook, Kuo says
Apple has avoided the entry-level notebook market for years, though stabilizing prices make devices more accessible. Amazon currently offers the base 13-inch M4 MacBook Air with 16GB unified RAM and 256GB storage for $799. The company plans mass production of an even more affordable MacBook this quarter. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple already develops a 2027 successor featuring unprecedented touch support. This would mark the first Mac with touchscreen capabilities. Kuo states the initial touch-enabled MacBook will be an OLED MacBook Pro entering mass production during 2026. Apple has historically avoided touch input on Macs to prevent competition with iPad sales. The analyst believes Apple recognizes...
Xiaomi 17 Pro with Snapdragon 8 rivals Apple's A19 Pro
Recent Geekbench listings reveal the Xiaomi 17 Pro achieved remarkable scores with Qualcomm's newest processor. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 recorded 3,831 points for single-core tasks and 11,525 for multi-core operations. These results represent substantial improvements over the previous generation's 3,200 and 10,000 scores respectively. Performance data shows 19 percent single-core gains and 15 percent multi-core advances. Apple's A19 Pro chip delivers comparable numbers at 3,850 single-core and 11,000 multi-core. Applications will launch faster and social media scrolling becomes smoother with enhanced single-core power. Video editing and file processing benefit from stronger multi-core capabilities. Gaming performance should improve...
Zimbabwean women want to speak for themselves at COP30
Women's involvement in climate leadership emerged as vital during preparatory discussions for the United Nations Climate Conference. Representatives gathered Tuesday to address gender considerations before COP30 convenes in Brazil this November. Climate impacts affect women and girls more severely because their livelihoods depend heavily on natural resources. Community members shared personal accounts of extreme weather destroying homes and agricultural yields. Domestic violence and child marriages increase when families face food insecurity from changing weather patterns. Participants called for greater climate financing directed toward vulnerable women and girls in affected regions. Chief Director Lilian Takaendesa emphasized...
MCP in Malawi gives mixed message on election results
The Malawi Congress Party announced its election victory during a September 16 press conference at Lilongwe headquarters. Spokesperson Jessie Kabwila proclaimed their candidate, Lazarus Chakwera, received voter support for continued leadership. The party simultaneously advised citizens to reject unofficial election tallies. Party officials stated they await Electoral Commission verification of results. Their declaration created apparent contradictions between claiming victory and dismissing premature announcements. Political observer Thomas Chirwa condemned the party's timing as problematic. He suggested the announcement might influence Electoral Commission operations during vote-counting procedures. The analyst recommended party...
Minister Judith Ncube says Bulawayo will go green
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province commits to leadership in environmental resilience and sustainable development initiatives. The region faces severe weather patterns that threaten food systems and water resources across Zimbabwe. Deputy Director Norah Mupaza delivered remarks on behalf of Minister Judith Ncube during Wednesday's sustainability conference. Officials emphasized transforming climate challenges into practical solutions for urban communities. The province aims to establish itself as Africa's model for green economic growth. National Development Strategy 2 provides the framework for achieving upper-middle-income status by 2030. Policy makers connect environmental protection with economic prosperity through dedicated climate...
Kavango fast tracks Hillside, Nara gold projects
Kavango Resources accelerates Zimbabwe mining operations after completing extensive drilling campaigns and facility construction during the first half of 2025. The UK mining company targets commercial production at Hillside and Nara gold projects within eighteen months through mechanized extraction methods. Drilling activities exceeded seven thousand meters across multiple sites, enhancing resource knowledge for future operations. The firm constructs processing facilities capable of handling 250 tonnes per day, with commissioning scheduled for early 2026. Chief Operating Officer Alexandra Rose Gorman relocated to Zimbabwe to oversee the transition from the exploration to the production phase. The company employs spiral decline mining...
Hlabangana says Zimbabwe needs US$30bn for climate action
Zimbabwe requires coordinated action from stakeholders to expand sustainable economic solutions, according to ClimatePrenuer leadership. Executive Chairman Kwanele Hlabangana addressed participants at Bulawayo's 2025 Climate Change Sustainability Week and Green Business Expo on Wednesday. The organization seeks to mobilize approximately 30 billion US dollars for environmental adaptation and mitigation projects across the nation. Investment opportunities span renewable energy initiatives, urban planning strategies, water conservation programs, and circular economy models. Government policies align with Paris Agreement standards while the Zimbabwe Carbon Registry and proposed Climate Change Management Bill provide regulatory frameworks...
Zimbabweans sending more letters, parcels, says POTRAZ
Zimbabwe experienced significant expansion in postal and courier services during the second quarter of 2025. Volumes jumped from 316,298 items to 439,561 items, representing growth of 38.97 percent. International outgoing letters demonstrated remarkable expansion, climbing 608.9 percent from 708 pieces to 5,019 pieces. Domestic postal letters reached 199,359 items with 44.13 percent growth, while domestic courier services handled 153,674 items after rising 44.68 percent. International incoming letters and outgoing courier services also recorded substantial increases. Digital transformation and e-commerce expansion drive this sector performance across the country. Rising smartphone adoption and broadband infrastructure development...
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