Petrotrade Zimbabwe rolled out a brand new fuel card that promises to make buying gas much easier for everyone. The state-run company wants drivers and businesses to forget about cash payments at the pump. This plastic card works around the clock at gas stations across the country. Customers can save money with special discounts and better prices. The card also helps people keep track of every dollar they spend on fuel.
The company started back in 2010 and handles all the gas business for Zimbabwe. Petrotrade brings in fuel from other countries and sells it through their network of stations. They also deal with oil products and car lubricants for bulk buyers. Their main job involves making sure gas reaches every corner of the nation...
Southern African leaders gathered in Harare to tackle a crisis that threatens millions of people. Energy and water shortages are putting the brakes on development across the region. Ministers from different countries agreed they need to act fast before things get worse. Climate change and old equipment are making the problems harder to solve. The meeting focused on finding ways to bring power and clean water to everyone.
Zimbabwe faces serious electricity problems right there at home. The country needs over 2000 megawwhile it can only produce between 1200 and 1600 megawatts. Dr July Moyo revealed that people stealing copper wires and damaging power lines cost the nation 4 million dollars each year. The government wants to stop this...
Ugandan climate activists want rich countries to wipe out their nation's massive debt completely. The group called Debt for Climate Uganda says their country owes more money than it can handle. They blame wealthy nations for creating climate problems that hurt Uganda badly. The activists made their demands as world leaders met for a big finance conference. They want immediate action to help their struggling country.
The activists say current debt deals just make things worse for poor countries. Leaders from the group argue that millions of Ugandans suffer because of climate disasters they never caused. They reject debt swaps and private finance schemes as fake solutions. The campaigners believe these programs only make poor nations...
A tech company called Cerabyte wants to change how we store massive amounts of data forever. They created something called Ceramic Nano Memory that could hold way more information than anything we have today. The company plans to cram over 100 petabytes of data into a single storage rack within six years. That equals about 100 million gigabytes packed into one unit. Their system would work faster and cheaper than current storage methods.
Right at this moment, Cerabyte runs a test version that stores one petabyte per rack. The pilot system moves data at 100 megabytes per second and takes 90 seconds to access files. Company engineers expect major improvements around 2027 when they roll out their next upgrade. The enhanced version will...
Muslim leaders pressure President William Ruto to build a mosque at State House after he confirmed constructing a church there. The religious leaders say the official presidential residence should represent all faiths equally across Kenya. They argue that State House serves every citizen regardless of their beliefs. The leaders want fair treatment for Muslim worshippers who visit the compound. They demand equal space for Islamic prayers just like Christians will have.
The Muslim community leaders spoke out during a press conference held at Mombasa. They praised Ruto for supporting Islamic institutions and helping fund mosques and religious schools. The leaders said they have never seen the president show hatred toward Muslims. They...
Deadly storms ripped through Texas and New Jersey, leaving multiple people dead and others missing. Flash floods hammered central Texas early Friday morning, forcing officials to declare emergencies across Hill Country and Concho Valley areas. New Jersey got hit hard Thursday night when thunderstorms and heavy rain killed three residents. Rescue teams have been working around the clock to save trapped victims from the rising waters. Emergency crews continue searching for missing people as more dangerous weather approaches both states.
Texas authorities confirmed deaths and missing persons after catastrophic flooding struck Kerr County. The sheriff's office reported the worst flooding they have seen, with fast-moving water sweeping...
Coast Guard officers caught fuel thieves red-handed during a midnight raid on the Karnaphuli River. The operation took place near Bridge Ghat around half past midnight on Friday morning. Officials discovered criminals unloading stolen octane from a small boat. The smugglers had been moving the fuel through waterways to avoid detection. Law enforcement seized over three thousand litres of high-grade fuel during the bust.
One suspect fell into police hands during the dramatic confrontation. Md Shahid faces charges after officers identified him as a thirty-year-old man from the local area. The criminals tried to fight back when they realized Coast Guard members had surrounded them. Violence broke out as the smugglers attempted to escape...
Government official Sharmin Murshid admits her team struggles with paperwork for dead protesters. The Women and Children Affairs Adviser visited families of people killed during last year's anti-fascist protests. She went to Tongi and Gazipur areas without warning anyone first. Murshid told reporters the government finds it hard to handle certificates for all the victims. Many people joined the movement and died fighting against fascism.
The adviser said her government has not helped all the families who lost loved ones. Almost twelve months have passed since the new administration started working. Financial support has not reached every household that suffered losses. Murshid promised the government will keep trying to contact...
A cargo train jumped the tracks Friday evening and cut train travel between Khulna and other parts of Bangladesh. The accident happened around 5:30 pm near Utholi railway station when the freight train was heading to Chuadanga. One car at the back of the train suddenly left the rails just 100 yards past the station. The derailed car served as a sleeping area for train workers during long trips. People watching said the train had crossed the station crossing and entered the main track when disaster struck.
The crash completely stopped all train service to and from Khulna across the country. Station Master Mintu Roy called his bosses at Pakshi Railway Division right after the accident happened. A rescue train rushed to the scene to start...
