Nigerian education bosses just made big decisions about who gets into college next year. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board met with university leaders in Abuja to hammer out new rules. Students wanting university spots must score at least 150 on their entrance exams. That number jumps up from last year when 140 was enough to get through the door. Colleges and polytechnics still accept students with 100 points while nursing schools want 140 or better.
University vice-chancellors voted on the new numbers after heated debates about standards. Some leaders pushed for scores as low as 130 while others demanded 160 points minimum. Professor Ayodeji Agboola from Olabisi Onabanjo University fought hard for the higher 160 mark. The...
Zimbabwe gets ready to welcome world leaders for a major environmental meeting in Victoria Falls. The government says everything is set for the big wetlands conference that brings together global experts. Officials have been working hard on marketing campaigns to show off the country as a top tourist spot. President Mnangagwa showed up at Parliament while lawmakers discussed important national issues. The resort city prepares to host delegates from around the globe.
Minister Jenfan Muswere confirmed the country works with regional groups to promote Zimbabwe during the event. The government wants to use the gathering to boost tourism and show off what the nation offers visitors. Health officials also gave updates about expanding medical...
Blanket Mine just handed over its massive solar power plant to CrossBoundary Energy in a major clean energy deal that rocks Zimbabwe's mining industry. The Gwanda gold giant expects to pump out between 73,000 and 78,000 ounces of precious metal during the next 12 months while going green. CrossBoundary Energy takes control of the solar facility as part of their mission to power African businesses with clean electricity. The handover ceremony happened at the mine site where government officials praised the renewable energy partnership. Victor Gapare from Caledonia Mining Corporation says the company stays committed to environmental goals while boosting gold production.
The solar plant cranks out over 33 megawatts of electricity since...
The government brought mobile documentation teams to remote villages in Binga District where people have lived without papers for years. Felix Lunga waited two years to get his daughter documented because the nearest office sits 160 kilometers away and costs 30 dollars just for transport. Dangerous animals like elephants and lions roam the roads making travel risky for villagers who walk or use basic transport. Many young people missed out on jobs and community programs because they had no identity documents. The expensive bus fares kept poor families from making the long journey to registration centers.
Chief Sinamsanga celebrated when government workers arrived at his village with mobile registration equipment. His people could not...
Bernard Benneti turned his life around behind bars at Chinhoyi Prison Farm. The 37-year-old man from Kutama broke into someone's place four years back because he needed money to feed his brothers and sisters. His parents died when he was young and left him to care for everyone. He got desperate and made bad choices that landed him in jail for four years. Life hit him hard and he ran out of ways to survive.
Prison changed everything for Benneti who became a top inmate and earned respect from guards. He discovered he loved growing vegetables and fruits through the jail's training programs. The man leads farming projects that make more food than the prison needs. Guards let him sell extra crops to people in nearby towns. His good behavior...
Military chiefs held a special funeral parade for war hero Colonel Retired Claudious Makova at 4 Infantry Brigade in Masvingo yesterday. The army bigwigs called the dead officer a true patriot who never stopped fighting for his country. Major General Simo Maseko ran the ceremony and praised Makova as a dedicated soldier who served Zimbabwe until he died. The general said Makova left behind a legacy of excellence that other officers should follow. He fought in the liberation war and kept defending Zimbabwe after independence ended.
The colonel's family said they lost their strongest supporter and the person who kept everyone together. His son Oliver told reporters that his father worked hard to educate many relatives and always stayed...
Mobily teamed up with Ericsson to use smart computer systems for helping millions of religious visitors during the 2025 Hajj season in Makkah. The telecom company wanted to make sure everyone could stay connected on their phones during the busy religious event. Saudi Arabia supports the project as part of making digital services better for people who visit the holy city. The artificial intelligence technology helps fix network problems before they happen. Mobily can handle way more phone calls and internet traffic when millions of people gather in one place.
The smart system watches the network all the time and fixes issues without people having to step in. Computer programs can spot problems and suggest solutions automatically while...
Ghana just landed a major education deal that puts the country on the map for digital learning across Africa. The Ministry of Education signed papers with eLearning Africa to host their big conference coming to Accra from June 3 to 5 in 2026. The event brings together teachers, government officials, tech innovators, and education partners from all over the continent and beyond. People will share ideas about using technology to make learning better for students everywhere. Ghana beat out other countries to get the chance to host what experts call the most important education tech conference in Africa.
Deputy Minister Clement Abas Apaak says the conference gives Ghana a perfect chance to show off programs like GALOP and the Education...
Batelco just launched Voya, a brand new travel service that lets people stay connected anywhere in the world without switching SIM cards. The company made history as the first operator in Bahrain to offer this type of digital roaming solution to everyone, not just their customers. Travelers can use Voya on any mobile network and any phone that supports eSIM technology. The service works across more than 140 countries around the globe. People can get online within minutes after signing up through the Batelco app or website.
The new service starts at just BD2, making it much cheaper than traditional roaming plans. Users simply enter their email address to get the eSIM activated on their device. Voya lets travelers switch between...
