Windhoek hosted the launch of a major cycling competition on Wednesday. The Namibian Rotary Club Cycle Classic 2025 represents one of the nation's oldest sports competitions. Event planners hope to attract more than 1,000 riders this year. Last year's race drew exactly 1,000 participants. Rotary Club Windhoek organizes the annual competition.
The cycling event will happen on October 4 and 5. Riders can choose from mountain bike courses, children's races, and road cycling at different lengths. People can buy tickets through online sales or at Model store locations. Race organizers decided to focus only on bicycle events. They removed running competitions to prevent participant confusion.
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Police continue investigating the deaths of three young girls killed in Okahandja during the early months of 2025. The victims' families have expressed growing concern about the slow pace of the investigation. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi defended the ongoing police work against claims the cases have stalled. She told reporters the murders remain a top priority for law enforcement. The police department has not given up on finding those responsible.
Shikwambi explained the complexity of the investigation creates challenges for officers. Some people possess important information but refuse to share what they know with authorities. Police officers have followed every lead and tip received from the public. The forensic evidence...
Capcom presented fresh footage from Resident Evil Requiem during its Spotlight Showcase 2025 presentation. The company revealed new scenes from the upcoming horror game. Players will experience the action when Requiem launches on February 27, 2026. Summer Game Fest 2025 first introduced the title earlier this month. The initial reveal focused on story elements rather than actual gameplay.
The development team shared their creative vision during the showcase. They aimed to craft what they call addictive horror experiences. Returning to Raccoon City posed unique challenges for the creators. The location holds deep importance within the franchise's history. Team members explained how they approached these creative hurdles.
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Chicken Inn faces serious internal problems as the July transfer window approaches. The Bulawayo football club struggles with unhappy players and contract disputes. Goalkeeper Issah Ali remains unpaid for six months after suffering a leg injury during training last September. The club offered him a three-month settlement package but negotiations stalled. Ali continues working with different representatives who change demands.
Secretary-general Tawengwa Hara says the goalkeeper situation became complicated when Ali refused their salary offer. The player wanted to wait and see how his leg healed before making decisions. Hara claims Ali keeps bringing new managers who shift their requests. The club supported Ali through medical scans and...
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised strong ties with Mozambique during a speech to local government officials. He spoke at the All-Councillors meeting after returning from Mozambique's 50th independence celebration. The president said both countries remain like family members because of shared history during liberation wars. Mozambique helped Zimbabwe's freedom fighters battle the colonial government led by Ian Smith. Leaders from both nations continue working together on trade deals and security matters.
Mnangagwa urged Zimbabweans to copy Mozambique's development success since gaining independence from Portugal. Mozambique built thousands of schools and health clinics after starting with just 10 schools at independence. The...
Zimbabwe tax officials report major wins from new import rules that force stores to prove they paid customs fees. The Revenue Authority says shops selling foreign goods must show paperwork proving proper tax payments. Officials refuse to share exact numbers but claim local products have returned to store shelves after disappearing due to cheap smuggled items.
Smuggled goods sell at unfairly low prices because importers skip required duty payments. The new law strengthens existing customs regulations that allow tax inspectors to check businesses after goods cross borders. Any imported items without proper documentation become illegal merchandise subject to seizure.
Revenue agents visit both large retail stores and small market vendors...
Twenty-eight people from Bangladesh have reached Pakistan after leaving Iran due to fighting there. The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry announced their safe arrival at the border today. These citizens traveled across the countries using roads to escape the dangerous situation.
Pakistan officials are helping the group reach Karachi city. The travelers will board planes from Karachi to return home to Bangladesh. The Pakistan government is working with Bangladesh to make sure everything goes smoothly for the journey back.
The Bangladesh Embassy workers in Tehran are talking with other Bangladesh citizens who remain inside Iran. Embassy staff will help more people leave when they can do it safely. The fighting makes travel difficult for...
President Mnangagwa visited the Geo Pomona waste management display at yesterday's All-Councillors meeting. The company showed new garbage collection methods to help Zimbabwe reach Vision 2030 development targets. Siphathisiwe Masuku works as the firm's public relations manager. She said the presidential visit proves how important private companies are for national progress. The event brought together council leaders from across the country.
Geo Pomona demonstrated its house-to-house trash pickup service during the gathering. Workers collect waste directly from homes using special trucks that follow set schedules. The new approach replaces old central bin systems that often failed residents. Neighborhoods stay cleaner because garbage...
Two brothers received prison sentences totaling 70 years for violent crimes that terrorized Bulawayo residents. Enock Makumbi, 25, and Roy Makumbi, 23, each got 35 years after courts found them guilty of eight serious charges. The crimes happened between November 2024 and January 2025 across Upper Rangemore areas. Western Commonage Court heard evidence about armed robberies, rape, and brutal attacks on innocent people. Magistrate Sibongile Marondedze called the pair dangerous predators who caused severe harm to victims.
The brothers attacked their first victim on November 1, 2024, beating Khanyile Ndlovu with weapons and stealing his phone. Their most serious crime occurred January 2 when Roy raped a woman during a home invasion after...
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