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RBZ Claims Six Percent Growth as Zimbabwe Scrambles for Currency Stability
Zimbabwe's central bank boss thinks the country will grow six percent this year. Dr Innocent Matshe from the Reserve Bank says their economy stays strong despite world troubles. He talked to business leaders about how well Zimbabwe keeps doing when other countries struggle. Mining, farming, factories and tourism help push the economy forward. The bank chief feels confident about the future. People started using Zimbabwe's money called ZWG more often these days. Back in April last year only 26 people out of 100 used ZWG for buying things. Today more than 40 people out of 100 choose ZWG when they shop. The government made people pay taxes with ZWG instead of dollars. This smart move made everyone want to hold more local money. The...
Govt Moves to Finalize Pre-2009 Pension Payouts, Targets 3-Year Completion
Zimbabwe plans to fix a huge pension mess that has lasted over 15 years. The government wants to finish paying back retirees who lost their life savings during the country's economic collapse. Officials are changing the rules to speed up compensation payments for people whose pensions became worthless. Finance bosses promise to wrap up all payments within three years. The chaos started when inflation destroyed the Zimbabwe dollar before 2009. A special commission investigated how pensioners got cheated during the currency switch. The investigators found that ordinary workers suffered massive losses when their savings converted to US dollars. Government officials created new laws to handle the payback process. Two pension companies have...
Man Attempts Suicide After 15-Year Sentence for Attempted Rape
A man jumped from a courthouse building after a judge gave him 15 years behind bars for trying to rape his cousin. Monwabisi Mhilwane leaped from the third floor at Bulawayo Magistrates Court last week. The 38-year-old crashed onto a prison cell roof on the first floor and broke his leg. Prison guards had been leading him out of court when he broke free and jumped. He told reporters from his hospital bed that he wanted to die because the sentence made him furious. Doctors at Mpilo Central Hospital are treating Mhilwane for serious injuries all over his body. He has fractures in his upper body and bruises on his face along with the broken leg. Prison officers are watching him around the clock as he recovers. Court workers and the public...
Lion Spotted on Chegutu's Chakari Road, Authorities on High Alert
A wild lion has been prowling around Chakari Road near Chegutu and has terrified local residents. Wildlife officials from ZimParks rushed out a special tracking team after people heard the big cat roaring at night. Fresh paw prints were found around the area, proving the dangerous animal was really there. The beast has everyone scared because it could attack people or kill farm animals. ZimParks spokesman Tinashe Farawo told everyone to stay away from thick bushes and water holes. Parents must watch their kids closely and farmers need to guard their animals day and night. The lion has not hurt anyone but some people say their goats and chickens have vanished during dark hours. Officials think the predator escaped from a wildlife park...
Agradaa Defies Court Ruling, Vows to Continue Feud with Empress Gifty
Evangelist Patricia Asiedua faced another courtroom defeat against gospel star Empress Gifty. Justice P. Baffoe-Bonnie slapped the controversial preacher with a hefty fine of GH¢6,000. The judge also threw out her request to stop the singer's massive GH¢20 million lawsuit. Agradaa walked out of Tema High Court empty-handed for the second time. Her legal troubles keep piling up as the case drags on. The feisty evangelist refused to back down after her court loss. She grabbed her phone and recorded a fiery response video for social media. Agradaa dared Empress Gifty to silence her online activities through legal action. She made a shocking promise to abandon her religious work if anyone managed to shut her up. The angry preacher said she...
Davido Pauses Show in Umuahia to Blast Concertgoer for Baby Risk
Nigerian superstar Davido shocked fans when he stopped his concert to scold someone carrying a baby. The famous singer was performing at Don Lulu's launch party when he spotted the infant. Thousands of people packed the venue that night on June 27, 2025. The loud music and bright lights created a dangerous scene for any child. Davido decided he had to speak up about what he saw. The artist pointed at the person holding the baby and called them wicked. He asked why anyone would bring such a young child to this kind of event. His voice carried over the speakers as he made his point clear. The crowd went quiet as Davido expressed his anger about the situation. Many people started filming the moment with their phones. Videos of the...
King Paluta Dismisses Critic at London Boat Party, Goes Viral
A Ghanaian artist named King Paluta caused drama at a fancy boat party that happened across the pond. The event was called the All White Boat Party and took place on the Thames River. King Paluta was performing his music when a woman guest showed clear signs of boredom. She actually made hand gestures telling the musician to stop his set. The artist did not take this feedback well at all. King Paluta stopped singing and started yelling at the unimpressed woman. He called her stupid and made fun of her hair piece. Other party guests tried to calm the angry performer down. King Paluta refused to listen and kept going with his verbal attack. He claimed he had to speak his mind and could not hold back his feelings. The outburst created a...
Delay reflects on her journey to create iconic TV show, The Delay Show
Deloris Frimpong Manso kicked off her media career when she was just 17 years old. She landed her first gig at Live FM and stayed there for about eighteen months before taking some time off. The young woman came back to work at Meridian FM and later moved to Adom FM. At Adom FM she hosted a late night program from midnight until four in the morning without getting paid. Fred Nuamah eventually told her that her services were no longer wanted at the station. The determined broadcaster refused to give up on her dreams after that setback. She found work at Top Radio where she handled test transmissions from 2005 to 2007. Delay later joined Oman FM and spent nine years building her reputation there. Felix Anna noticed her talent during a...
Ruth Adjei's Awurade Yɛ stirs hearts with vibrant gospel medley
Gospel singer Ruth Adjei just dropped her newest track called Awurade Yɛ. The song title means Do It Lord and has believers talking everywhere. She mixed old church songs with fresh beats to create something special. The music blends classic Pentecostal worship with modern Ghanaian Highlife rhythms. Fans say the track hits different because it connects past and present perfectly. Ruth took five old church favorites and gave them a complete makeover. She kept the spiritual heart of each song but added contemporary instruments and vocals. The artist made sure the original message stayed strong even with all the updates. Her approach brings back memories for older listeners and attracts younger gospel fans. The result sounds both familiar...
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