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Apple saves its fastest iPhone 17 5G for the United States
Apple released the iPhone 17 series with significant enhancements that appeal to many consumers. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro maintain mmWave 5G capabilities exclusively within the United States borders. International customers receive devices equipped with sub-6GHz 5G networks only. This geographic restriction has persisted since the iPhone 12 introduction years ago. Apple continues this practice despite growing mmWave infrastructure development across Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, and European markets. The company attributes this limitation to expensive mmWave hardware costs and network deployment expenses in regions with minimal adoption rates. mmWave technology excels in dense environments like stadiums, airports, and...
Saber Interactive already doubts Road Kings on Nintendo Switch 2
Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment announced Road Kings at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. The trucking simulation represents the newest entry in their racing game series, following MudRunner and SnowRunner. Players control rookie drivers operating 40-ton semi trucks across the American South from Jacksonville to Savannah. The game emphasizes realistic trucking experiences with fuel management, weather conditions, and regulatory compliance. Development began three years ago with an additional year of pre-production work. Saber Porto Game Director Peter Mack and Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits confirmed the title uses Unreal Engine 5 technology. The studio leverages expertise from previous vehicle simulation projects to...
Babieno defends Cronos's mediocre Nintendo Switch 2 debut
Bloober Team announced that Cronos: The New Dawn achieved 200,000 digital sales within its first three days across major gaming platforms. The Polish developer's latest sci-fi horror title launched on multiple systems, with the Nintendo Switch 2 among the supported consoles. Chief Executive Piotr Babieno addressed investor speculation about production costs, stating that development expenses fell below the estimated PLN 100 million figure. The actual budget requirements mean the studio can reach profitability with fewer sales than market analysts predicted. Company leadership expresses confidence about future financial performance and growth prospects. The studio currently has no plans for a sequel to Cronos: The New Dawn, though...
Bulawayo's Coltart whines after Ncube stops his parking fee scam
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart criticized government decisions to reduce parking charges from one dollar to fifty cents per hour. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced the cuts as part of broader business cost reduction strategies. The government also decreased vehicle number plate prices from five hundred dollars to fifty dollars. Clamping penalties and towing fees received similar reductions across all local authorities. Coltart argued these changes would harm urban council revenues while benefiting central government finances. Tendy Three Investments manages Bulawayo's city center parking under a controversial 2020 agreement. The private company retains seventy percent of collected fees while the council receives thirty percent...
Chitanga's Belvedere scam leaves families homeless, and she gets US$400 bail
Authorities arrested Lilian Chitanga and Spencer Mabeka for their roles in a fraudulent land scheme targeting desperate homebuyers. Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa granted both suspects bail at US$400 each with strict reporting conditions. The pair must avoid witness contact and report to the Commercial Crimes Division biweekly. Chitanga directed Brickstone Builders and Contractors when she allegedly orchestrated the April 2022 fraud. Both defendants face additional pending charges in separate cases. Chitanga reportedly trespassed on municipal property in Belvedere before subdividing the area into residential plots. She created fake sale agreements and hired developers to construct access roads for legitimacy. The operation sold sixteen...
ZESA confirms 44 days of darkness as it pulls the plug on Hwange
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority begins a 44-day maintenance shutdown of Hwange Power Station Unit 3 from September 10 through October 24, 2025. The utility company describes this statutory maintenance as essential for enhancing the unit's availability and reliability. Four remaining units at Hwange Power Station will continue generating electricity during the maintenance period. ZESA Holdings apologizes for the potential inconvenience while emphasizing its commitment to improved supply reliability and sustainable energy futures for customers. The announcement arrives amid ongoing national grid pressures and widespread concerns about power outages. Public reactions remain divided regarding the planned shutdown. Some residents...
Emmerson Mnangagwa opens the Emmerson Mnangagwa school in Kwekwe
Midlands State University will witness President Mnangagwa inaugurate the law school bearing his name at its Kwekwe campus. The ceremony marks the first graduation event held outside the institution's primary Gweru location. Students and families gather in large numbers for this milestone academic occasion. Kwekwe City Council donated land for the two-story educational complex housing 110 specialized rooms. The facility contains lecture halls, digital library resources, practice courtrooms, student housing, healthcare services, and dining areas. Additional faculties for agriculture and construction studies will operate from this location. The campus development has transformed the surrounding region from agricultural land into a...
Beitbridge's Mr Grocery, Farai Longwe, executes his wife then self
A Beitbridge businessman took the life of his wife before ending his own life on Wednesday evening. Farai Longwe operated multiple grocery stores across the town's western suburbs and was widely recognized by the nickname Mr Grocery. The property owner contacted authorities after hearing gunshots from the couple's residence. Police officers arrived at the scene and discovered both bodies within a locked bedroom. Chief Superintendent Mesuli Ncube leads the investigation and has deployed specialized detectives to examine the circumstances. The motive behind this tragic event remains unknown to investigators. The local business community mourns the loss of both individuals. Residents and customers express shock over the sudden deaths of...
Holy Ten's pathetic rehab plea is a scripted movie to Zimbabweans
Zimbabwean artist Mukudzei Modecai Chitsama, known professionally as Holy Ten, announced his decision to enter rehabilitation for alcohol addiction treatment on Wednesday. The rapper shared his struggles through a social media post that quickly gained widespread attention across the nation. He acknowledged that alcohol had become destructive despite his previous belief that he could overcome the addiction independently. The musician expressed regret to various groups and promised to become a better role model for young people who follow his career. Public reaction divided sharply between supportive messages and harsh criticism from social media users. Several followers praised his courage while others questioned his sincerity based on...

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