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Mhandu walks free after burying names and a knife in Glen View
Harare magistrate Sikhethile Moyo granted unconditional release to socialite Natalie Mhandu following her court appearance on witchcraft charges. The case centers on allegations that Mhandu performed ritual activities at Churu Farm alongside traditional healer Christine Matashu and former domestic worker Elizabeth Mharire. Prosecutors claim the trio traveled to Glen View, where Matashu guided Mhandu through ceremonies involving cloth inscribed with names and the burial of ritual items. Mharire discovered snuff powder scattered throughout her living quarters on July 5, 2025. The domestic worker confronted Mhandu about these activities before terminating her employment. Mharire informed authorities about alleged spell casting on July 9...
Masvingo EcoCash agent robbed of $6000 cash and airtime in violent raid
Three armed criminals attacked an EcoCash agent at his residence in Masvingo, stealing over US$6,000 in cash and airtime. Shepherd Mutetwa suffered minor injuries when the suspects forced entry into his rented home located 800 meters from his workplace. The attackers carried a pistol, machete, and pickaxe while conducting the robbery near Mucheke Rank. They bound Mutetwa with shoelaces after ransacking his bedroom and taking US$5,300 cash, US$1,100 in Econet airtime, two mobile phones, and a laptop. One phone contained an agent line worth US$538. A neighbor attempted to assist Mutetwa but retreated when the gunman threatened to shoot him. The suspects escaped before other residents could respond to the disturbance. Mutetwa reported the...
Kelvin Momo set for first Bulawayo show at Cosmopolitan VIP Club
South African DJ and producer Kelvin Momo will perform his debut Bulawayo show on August 11, 2025, at Cosmopolitan VIP Club. The award-winning artist expressed excitement about connecting with Zimbabwean fans during the Heroes Day weekend celebration. His signature Private School AmaPiano sound combines Afro-house beats with melodic rhythms for what promises to be an unforgettable evening. Momo believes music serves as a universal language that unites people across borders and feels honored to participate in Africa's Heroes Day festivities. DJ Tease will open the weekend's musical celebrations on August 10 at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair's Garden of House event. Momo praised his friendship and professional relationship with DJ...
Former CCC MP Obert Manduna jailed in Bulawayo over $5900 land fraud
The Tredgold Magistrates Court in Bulawayo convicted former Citizens Coalition for Change legislator Obert Manduna of defrauding a homeseeker. Magistrate Richard Ramaboea imposed a four-and-a-half-year prison term with conditional suspensions totaling two years and six months. Manduna must repay victim Sithulisiwe Sibanda US$5,900 by October 30, 2025, to secure part of the suspended sentence. The conviction stems from Manduna's false representation as an authorized agent for property Stand 7278 in Cowdray Park between October 2020 and February 2022. He fraudulently claimed power of attorney from owner Benard Mujuru, despite the Bulawayo City Council having already repossessed the property. State prosecutor Brenda Nyoni advocated for...
Intel CEO denies China ties and says board backs his leadership amid Trump criticism
Intel Chief Executive Lip-Bu Tan addressed allegations regarding his previous connections to Chinese companies through an employee letter. The semiconductor leader denied misinformation circulating about his roles at Walden International and Cadence Design Systems. Tan emphasized his adherence to legal and ethical standards during his four-decade career. President Trump previously described the executive as highly conflicted due to these business relationships. Intel maintains communication with the Trump administration to resolve these concerns. The company leader refuted reports about internal disagreements with board members. Tan stated the board provides full support for Intel's transformation efforts. Earlier media reports...
AMD teases FSR Redstone ML graphics suite with four neural rendering features
AMD launches FSR Redstone as a machine learning powered suite for developers seeking enhanced game performance. The technology delivers four distinct FidelityFX neural rendering capabilities designed for visual improvements. RX 9000 graphics cards will support these advanced features when they become available later this year. FidelityFX SDK 1.1.4 contains the updated FSR version 3.1.4 alongside these new developments. Developers gain access to sophisticated tools that combine artificial intelligence with traditional rendering methods. Neural Radiance Caching teaches models to understand light behavior for real-time global illumination predictions. ML Ray Regeneration processes noisy low-sample renders to eliminate grain while reducing...
Developers plan mass PS4 support drop in 2025 as PS5 hits 80M units shipped
Publishers plan to abandon PlayStation 4 support during 2026 as the current console generation extends its historically long cross-platform development period. HoYoverse recently announced Genshin Impact would cease PlayStation 4 compatibility, joining multiple major live service developers considering similar decisions. Technical limitations and expanding PlayStation 5 install bases drive these changes across the gaming industry. Sony has shipped 80.3 million PlayStation 5 units, providing sufficient market penetration for publishers to focus exclusively on current-generation hardware. Developers cite both technical constraints and economic factors when explaining their transition away from previous-generation systems. The extended...
China to host first humanoid robot Olympics with 500 bots in sports and combat
Beijing hosts the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games next week featuring competitive events for artificial intelligence machines. Over five hundred robots from 127 companies will participate in badminton, basketball, table tennis, fighting, and dance competitions. CCTV documented robots mimicking professional athlete movements during training sessions. This marks the first global competitive event designed specifically for humanoid machines. The games represent China's growing leadership in physical artificial intelligence development. Chinese manufacturers dominate humanoid robotics through aggressive pricing strategies and substantial investment backing. Tencent and Alibaba support numerous companies seeking public offerings in this...
Batman - Arkham Knight gets its first HD texture pack a decade after release
GPUnity released an enhanced texture modification for Batman Arkham Knight after ten years since the original game launched. The development team collaborated with Neato, Mr. Binks, and Ranger to create improved visual assets. Artists combined automated upscaling techniques with manual texture creation work. Players can access the modification through the Nexus Mods platform. High-resolution displays benefit significantly from these visual improvements. Rocksteady Studios originally launched Batman Arkham Knight during 2015 across PC and console platforms. The PC version suffered from severe technical problems that required extensive post-launch patches. Nintendo Switch received a poorly optimized port during late 2023 that experienced...

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