A Ugandan court refused to let prosecutors examine phone records of opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and co-defendant Hajji Obeid Lutale. Chief Magistrate Christine Natenge said her court lost power over the case after sending it to a higher court. The ruling means investigators cannot access data from the suspects' mobile devices at the lower court level. State attorney Richard Birivumbuka had asked for permission to extract information from the phones. The case moved to High Court on May 29, which removed it from the magistrate's control.
Defense lawyers led by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago called the prosecution's request improper. They argued the state broke legal procedures when trying to bring the case back to the lower...
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni paid 40 million shillings to run for party leader and president again. The National Resistance Movement leader wants to keep both jobs for the 2026 elections. Dr Tanga Odoi leads the party election team and confirmed Museveni made the payment. The president will announce his plans at party offices on Saturday. Party workers changed their Friday schedule to prepare for his visit.
The party opened applications for its top decision group called the Central Executive Committee. People wanting these jobs must apply before July 4. The same day marks the deadline for Museveni to finish his paperwork. Reporters and district party leaders can attend the Saturday event. Current committee members also received...
Two former cabinet ministers attacked a powerful businessman they call corrupt. Saviour Kasukuwere and Tendai Biti spoke out against Kudakwashe Tagwirei after he accused them of wrongdoing. The politicians say Tagwirei represents everything wrong with Zimbabwe's government. They worry his growing power inside the ruling ZANU-PF party threatens the country. Both men fear he wants to become a political leader.
Tagwirei runs Sakunda Holdings company that America sanctioned three years ago. The United States said his business helped government officials steal money through state contracts. Political experts believe he attends party events across Zimbabwe to build support for future leadership roles. Kasukuwere wrote angry messages about...
Health experts from Africa gathered in Harare for their fourth annual meeting. The Regional National Public Health Institutes conference focuses on sharing information and building stronger health systems. Leaders want African countries to take control of their medical futures. The meeting aims to help nations prepare for disease outbreaks and other health emergencies.
Zimbabwe's Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora addressed the opening ceremony. He said COVID-19 and diseases like Marburg revealed serious problems with African health systems. The minister described a New Public Health Order that African leaders created. This plan has five main parts that include stronger health institutes and local medicine production. Mombeshora wants...
Harare City Council faces major problems with its top administrative job. The Town Clerk position has become a source of corruption and political fighting for many years. Three different people have held the job recently and all faced serious accusations. City resources have been stolen and mismanaged during their time in office. Political leaders often interfere with decisions that should be made independently.
Tendai Mahachi lost his job in 2015 after earning $37,000 per month. He worked with 18 managers who together made more than $500,000 monthly. Mahachi demanded large payments when he left and was accused of lying about his age. Josephine Ncube took over as acting Town Clerk but also faced charges of financial abuse. Hosea...
Harare city officials warn residents about criminals who sell government and municipal land without permission. These land dealers trick people into paying money for property they cannot legally own. The scammers tell buyers that city council will make their illegal purchases legal later. Officials say this promise is false and people lose their money.
City workers have finished checking all illegal land takeovers across Harare. Council members will review the findings before releasing a public report about the problems. Enforcement actions will start soon under current government rules and city policies. Officials plan to follow all legal procedures during the crackdown.
Residents must stop buying land from unauthorized sellers...
Zimbabwe signed a major deal with a Chinese company to fix a busy highway and upgrade a border crossing. The agreement covers the road between Harare and Nyamapanda. Joy Pedzisai Makumbe from the Transport Ministry put her name on the contract June 25. Henan Concessions Company will pay for all the work. The Chinese firm will also run and maintain everything after construction finishes.
The project will make the highway wider to reduce traffic jams. Workers will build a modern toll collection area. The border post will receive new equipment for faster passport and customs checks. Officials say the upgrades will help trucks and cars move more easily between countries. Better roads should boost trade across southern Africa.
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Harare city officials started a new computer system for students who want work experience placements. The digital platform replaces old paper forms that students used to submit. Mostard Mashiringo works as the main technology officer for the city government. He explained that students can send applications from any location at any time. The new method removes the requirement for printed documents.
The online system makes the acceptance process faster and creates better connections with schools and colleges. Delays become shorter and the process becomes more open to public view. Bruno Hlabanu coordinates student programs for the city administration. He told future applicants to check the official city website starting July 1, 2025. The...
Keshav Maharaj will captain South Africa for the first time when his team faces Zimbabwe this weekend. The spinner takes charge after regular leader Temba Bavuma suffered a hamstring injury. Maharaj brings 199 Test wickets into the match and appears likely to reach 200 during his 59th five-day game. The 35-year-old calls Test cricket his favorite format and feels honored to lead the national squad.
The new captain describes his leadership approach as relaxed and open to input from teammates. Maharaj allows bowlers to develop their strategies because he believes this helps players improve. He steps up when necessary but prefers creating a comfortable environment for his squad. The captain wants every player to feel welcome and confident...
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