Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Mubarak Zeb Khan met with top security officials Wednesday to tackle the growing terror threat in Bajaur. The high-level meeting brought together Brigadier Saad and Deputy Commissioner Shahid Ali at the Bajaur Scouts headquarters. Khan demanded urgent action after recent attacks left several people dead in the troubled region. The government official expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of innocent lives. He offered prayers for the fallen heroes who died serving their country.
Brigadier Saad promised that security forces would crush the terrorist threat and restore peace to Bajaur. The military commander assured Khan that operations were already underway to eliminate the danger. Security...
Sucker Punch has revealed major details about Ghost of Yotei during a special gaming showcase. The samurai sequel hits PlayStation 5 consoles on October 2, 2025. Limited edition PS5 systems and controllers will launch alongside the game. Creative directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell walked fans through the biggest changes coming to the franchise. Players can expect a completely different experience from the original Ghost of Tsushima.
The game features three special visual modes named after famous Japanese directors. Kurosawa mode returns with its classic black and white film look. Watanabe mode adds a custom soundtrack while players explore the world. Miike mode brings the camera closer and increases blood splatter on screen. Japanese...
Judges have thrown out President William Ruto's appointment of new election bosses after he ignored court orders. The High Court ruled that Ruto broke the law when he published the names in the official gazette. Three judges said the president violated emergency orders that told him to stop the process. The appointments are dead in the water but the nominees can still get the jobs later. Ruto must start over with fresh paperwork before anyone takes office.
Activists Kelvin Roy Omondi and Boniface Mwangi had tried to kill the entire selection process. They claimed the panel picked the wrong people and broke appointment rules. The pair argued that disabled people got left out of the team. They also said some nominees lacked proper...
Kenya's top appeal court boss has promised major changes after a lawyer complained about massive delays. Justice Daniel Musinga admitted his court faces huge problems with cases piling up everywhere. The Nairobi office alone gets hit with 50 new appeals every single week. Only two or three judge panels can handle the mountain of work. Cases sit around for months while people wait for answers.
Musinga plans to hire 15 brand new judges to tackle the mess. The Judicial Service Commission will bring in fresh blood to speed things up. New court rules are coming that should make everything run smoother. The judge wants to fix computer systems that cause headaches for lawyers. Automatic scheduling will replace the current broken system.
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President William Ruto told football players that God alone put him in the top job. The Kenyan leader welcomed Nairobi United Football Club to State House after they won the Mozzart Bet Cup. Ruto said some people still cannot believe he runs the country. He called himself just an ordinary person who got there through divine grace. Governor Johnson Sakaja joined the celebration at the presidential palace.
Critics have slammed Ruto for bringing regular citizens into State House. They claim he has lowered the dignity of the presidency by hosting common people. Ruto fired back at his enemies and said he feels no shame about his background. He reminded everyone that he started as a chicken farmer before entering politics. The president...
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings made history yesterday by listing itself on the main board. The bold move puts Zimbabwe among the few exchanges worldwide that have successfully completed self-listing. Trading begins on July 11 as investors get ready to buy shares. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube praised the decision as a smart step forward. The government backs the exchange and wants to create better conditions for business growth.
The listing shows that Zimbabwe welcomes investment from around the world. Capital markets help any economy grow stronger and create jobs for regular people. Companies can raise money easier when they list on the stock exchange. The move also gives shareholders more value for their investments. Zimbabwe joins...
Zimbabwe struck gold at its dry port facility in Namibia during the first six months of the year. The Walvis Bay operation raked in a massive 6.1 million Namibian dollars in pure profit after careful spending and strong earnings. President Mnangagwa opened the strategic shipping hub back in 2019 after Zimbabwe leased the 19,000 square meter site for 50 years. The port serves as a gateway to the Atlantic Ocean for imports and exports heading to Europe and the Americas. General manager Theodore Chinyanga reported the facility beat its revenue targets during the review period.
An oil and gas company called Afrishore became the port's biggest money maker by renting most of the available space. The firm uses about 15,000 square meters to...
EcoCash Holdings launched EcoCash Plus to help small business owners across Zimbabwe better manage their money. The mobile wallet aims at tiny shops, vendors, and service providers who make up more than 60 percent of the country's economy. Business owners can receive payments from customers, buy electricity tokens, and pay council bills using their phones. The platform allows them to send wages to workers and track all transactions with digital records. EcoCash Plus also connects small traders with large companies for ordering stock.
Zimbabwe's informal economy contributes over 60 percent of national income, but many entrepreneurs operate outside banks and formal systems. Cash transactions expose them to theft risks and prevent access...
Tobacco farmers have snapped up 12 percent more seeds than last year as they gear up for the next growing season. The growers purchased 695,820 grammes of seed by early July compared to 622,501 grammes at the same time last year. Farmers with water pumps have already planted their seedbeds while others without irrigation must finish by August 1. The seed sales cover 139,164 hectares of tobacco fields across the country. Industry bosses say the season looks promising despite some challenges ahead.
Water shortages have forced many farmers to try new float tray systems that need less water and workers. George Seremwe from the Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association says most irrigated seedbeds are already established. The float trays cost...
