Kenyan farmers face a dangerous new threat from fake farm supplies flooding rural markets. Government officials warn that nearly nine out of ten people have spotted bogus pesticides and weed killers being sold across the country. These phony chemicals waste farmers' hard-earned money and destroy their crops when they fail to work properly. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority conducted a major study that revealed how criminals target agriculture more than any other business sector. Farmers must stay alert when buying supplies from local dealers who might be selling worthless fakes.
Street vendors and small shops serve as the main sources for these harmful products that trick unsuspecting buyers. More than half of all Kenyans have...
Kenya and Britain just signed a fresh deal that promises huge changes ahead. President William Ruto met Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the famous London office on Tuesday. The leaders shook hands on a new agreement that replaces their old 2020 partnership. Both countries want more trade and better technology sharing between them. The pact also helps them fight security problems together across Africa and beyond.
Ruto told reporters the partnership will double all business between Kenya and Britain over five years. More companies will start trading and create thousands of new jobs for workers. The deal brings extra money for clean energy projects and helps young tech companies grow faster. Digital businesses will receive special support...
BAT Kenya smashed its diversity targets at the company meeting this year. Female executives control 69 percent of top management positions across the tobacco giant. The firm originally aimed for just 45 percent women leaders by next year. Company bosses also helped 208 female farmers learn money management skills. The rural development program cost 10 million Kenyan shillings over several years.
Tobacco growers switched to different crops during 2024 season. Nearly every contracted farmer planted maize and avocados alongside their tobacco fields. The company pushed 98 percent of its suppliers toward alternative agriculture. These changes helped farmers reduce their dependence on tobacco sales. Crop diversity protects farming families...
Elderly pensioners face losing their homes after living on land they bought decades ago. The families purchased plots near Mutasa district right after Zimbabwe became independent. Most residents are retired people who spent their life savings on these properties. Ferro Consulting claims it legally controls the same land and wants everyone out. The company bought the bigger farm back in 1999 and says seven plots belong to them.
Courts decided the plot holders must pay huge development fees to Ferro Consulting. Judges ordered residents to hand over money for taxes and other building costs. Some families might lose parts of their land to cover these expenses. The sheriff delivered eviction papers on June 5 this year. Panicked families...
A Zimbabwean man faces six long years behind bars after police busted him with a hot car. Joseph Kungwengwe thought he could drive a stolen Toyota Corolla Cross across the border without getting caught. The 37-year-old criminal made a huge mistake when he tried to smuggle the fancy SUV from South Africa into his home country. Mokopane Regional Court judges showed no mercy when they handed down the harsh sentence. Police nabbed Kungwengwe on December 29 last year near a busy toll plaza.
Smart cops from the anti-smuggling squad received a hot tip about the stolen vehicle heading toward Beitbridge border post. The team tracked the SUV as it cruised along the N1 highway toward Zimbabwe. Officers cornered Kungwengwe near Zebediela Toll...
A spy agent from Gweru faces serious rape charges after police arrested him last week. Makopa Manyadze works for Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation and stands accused of attacking a young woman. The 45-year-old man appeared before regional magistrate Christopher Maturure for his first court hearing. Police say the victim was just 20 years old when the alleged crime happened. Manyadze did not have to enter a plea during his brief court appearance.
The magistrate decided to release Manyadze after hearing arguments about bail. Court officials set his freedom price at 200 US dollars before sending him home. Maturure explained that prosecutors could not prove the agent posed a flight risk. The state team failed to convince the...
A Harare woman lost her fraud case against two businessmen after a court cleared them of all charges. Elizabeth Parirenyatwa had accused Brian Murphy and Adam Wood of lying about when Brian James Rhodes died. She claimed they changed his death date from 2006 to 2012 on official company papers. The magistrate found both men not guilty after a tough six-week trial.
Parirenyatwa says she handles the estate of Rhodes who passed away back in 2006. She got kicked out of a Mutare Road property that belongs to Karoi Properties before filing the criminal charges. The court heard five witnesses testify during the long legal battle. Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki said the state never proved the men committed fraud.
Defense lawyers turned the tables...
Global Aid Mission stepped up their fight for people with albinism during a recent gathering in Harare. The charity group marked International Albinism Awareness Day with a powerful message about skin cancer dangers. CEO Easter Chasi told attendees that people with albinism face serious health risks because they lack melanin protection. She urged them to stay strong and chase their dreams despite facing discrimination. The organization wants to build better support networks for these vulnerable individuals.
Nurse Anesu Gumbo has treated albinism patients since 2018 and shared heartbreaking stories from her work. She described caring for one woman who developed a massive wound that needed daily medical attention for two years. The...
South Africa crushed Zimbabwe to win the first Test match by a massive 328 runs. The Proteas grabbed a 1-0 advantage in their two-game series after wrapping things up on day four. Zimbabwe suffered their worst ever loss in Test cricket as the reigning World Test Championship winners showed their class. The home team never recovered from early batting collapses that put them behind from the start. This defeat marked another chapter in Zimbabwe's long struggle against their southern neighbors.
Wellington Masakadza fought hard with 57 runs for his team. Craig Ervine also battled well and made 49 before losing his wicket. Muzarabani provided some late entertainment with aggressive hitting down the order. However, these efforts came far...
