Search teams found the body of Nguapeua Riruako after four days of looking. The 25-year-old man had fallen from a houseboat during painting work on Wednesday. Police officers joined with his coworkers and local residents to search the Zambezi River area. Community members discovered his remains at Namwi Island on Sunday morning. Inspector Kisco Sitali leads community policing efforts for the Zambezi region.
Riruako had spent four months building and painting the new houseboat before the accident happened. Family members confirmed the identity of the recovered body. Medical staff at Katima Mulilo State Hospital will examine the remains. The body showed no signs of damage from the water. Sitali explained that doctors must complete their...
Doctors declared Boniface Kariuki brain dead after police shot him during recent protests. The 22-year-old mask seller suffered a bullet wound to his head on June 17. His family received news that his brain stopped working despite life support keeping his heart beating. Medical staff performed several surgeries but could not remove all bullet pieces from his brain. Family members wait for doctors to announce his official death.
Police fired at Kariuki during demonstrations about Albert Ojwang's death. Ojwang died after officers detained the blogger and teacher. Protestors demanded justice for the 31-year-old man who suffered fatal assault wounds. Officers shot Kariuki at close range when they broke up the crowd. The young vendor became...
Iran demands America stop all future military attacks before peace talks can begin. The deputy foreign minister spoke with BBC reporters about resuming diplomatic discussions. Trump's team contacted Iran through mediators about starting negotiations again. However, America has not promised to avoid bombing Iran during these conversations. Iranian officials want clear answers about whether attacks will continue.
America bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21st during recent fighting. Israel started attacking Iranian nuclear sites and military buildings on June 13th. Iran fired missiles back at Israel for twelve days of conflict. The fighting ended with a ceasefire agreement between both countries. Iranian leaders say they...
The US Senate voted on a major spending bill that could hurt millions of Americans. The Congressional Budget Office says the bill would remove health insurance from nearly 12 million people. The same report shows the bill would add $3.3 trillion to America's debt. Republican leaders pushed hard to advance President Trump's legislation through Congress. The bill passed a test vote with a narrow 51-49 margin.
Two Republicans voted against their party's bill on Saturday night. Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina broke ranks and announced he would not run for reelection. Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky also opposed the measure because it raises debt limits. Tillis worried the bill would cost his state billions in healthcare funding...
Sergei Tikhanovsky spent more than five years locked away from the world. The former blogger from Belarus sat alone inside a high security prison cell. Guards refused to let him speak with anyone during his long captivity. Alexander Lukashenko had ordered his arrest after Tikhanovsky challenged the dictator's power. The prisoner lost almost 60 kilograms during his harsh treatment behind bars.
A special American team recently visited Belarus to help free political prisoners. Keith Kellogg led the delegation that met with Lukashenko about releasing captives. The talks resulted in freedom for Tikhanovsky and 13 other detained activists. Lukashenko agreed to the prisoner exchange to improve his standing with Western nations. The dictator...
Police arrested four female employees at Ondangwa Square Mall during weekend operations. The women face charges for fraud and theft from their workplace employer. All suspects worked at Tianyauan Trading CC and range from 23 to 30 years old. Officers believe the group stole N$394,381 from the business over an 18-month period. The alleged crimes occurred between January 2024 and June 2025.
The employees changed customer price quotes to benefit themselves financially. Management never approved these alterations to official company documents. The women kept the extra money that customers paid for goods and services. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi released details about the case to news media. She represents the national police force...
The Directorate of Veterinary Services made a new announcement on Thursday. Dried meat from animals with split hooves can enter foot-and-mouth disease-free areas without special papers. The meat must be properly cooked and boiled first. All blood must be removed from the meat before transport. This rule helps prevent the spread of dangerous animal diseases.
Johannes Shoopala leads the veterinary services department. He explains that raw meat cannot move without special trade agreements. The foot-and-mouth virus stays alive in animal parts even after freezing. Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and certain wild animals have split hooves. These animals pose the greatest risk for spreading the disease.
Animals without split hooves can move...
Zimbabwe launched computer training courses for residents of Guruve North constituency. The Ministry of ICT taught basic digital skills to 250 local people during a recent five-day program. Students learned how to use Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and internet browsing. Many participants had never used computers before taking these classes. The government provided certificates to everyone who completed the training successfully.
Trainees gained valuable knowledge about creating documents and making professional presentations. One student discovered that PowerPoint helps with marketing and business advertising. Another person wanted to use the certificate when applying for jobs. The courses helped people...
Southern African Development Community ministers gathered for their 43rd energy and water conference held at Harare. The regional leaders focused on renewable energy investments and infrastructure development projects. Countries want to achieve complete energy independence across member states. Officials spent five days discussing water and power supply challenges. The meeting began Monday with senior government representatives.
Dr Gloria Magombo from Zimbabwe's Energy Ministry explained regional power system improvements. She described massive investments made across SADC nations to boost electricity supplies. Industries and businesses need more reliable energy sources for growth. The conference identified ways to increase power...
