Ghana's New Patriotic Party has called its Bono Regional Chairman to face discipline charges. Kwame Baffoe goes by the name Abronye DC and must appear before the party's disciplinary committee. Party leaders say he broke rules about making public statements without permission. The National Executive Council had told him to stop making comments that could harm the party. Officials made this decision during a recent National Steering Committee meeting held in Accra.
The party released a statement on Tuesday announcing the disciplinary action against Baffoe. The statement explained that party leaders want him to answer for his behavior. General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong signed the official announcement. The party says Baffoe ignored...
Zimbabwe retailers want their government to cut business rules and costs under the country's next development plan. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers asked officials to make regulatory reform a top priority for the National Development Strategy 2. This five-year plan aims to help Zimbabwe become an upper-middle-income nation before 2030. Business leaders say heavy regulations hurt companies and prevent economic growth. Reducing red tape could create more jobs and boost the economy.
President Mnangagwa supports making business easier for companies across Zimbabwe. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube promised to review all regulatory costs within six months. The retail group believes complicated rules hurt local products and cause...
Scientists test new cotton seeds that resist drought conditions across Gokwe District. The Cotton Research Institute works with local farmers to develop stronger crop varieties. Climate change threatens traditional farming methods throughout Zimbabwe. Officials hope genetic modifications will boost cotton production significantly. Research teams focus on areas that receive limited rainfall each year.
Gokwe District produces major cotton harvests for the national economy. The region gets between 600 and 650 millimeters of rain annually. Agricultural experts believe Gokwe South could generate more than 20 million dollars from cotton sales. Farmers rely heavily on cotton crops for their primary income source. The area sits within...
Zimbabwe removed all members from the National Social Security Authority board on Tuesday morning. Minister Edgar Moyo appointed Christopher Dube as the new chairman of the state pension fund. Dube currently serves as town clerk for Bulawayo City Council. The government said the changes will help the organization follow a new strategic plan. Officials sent termination letters to all former board members the same day.
Dr Emmanuel Fundira led the previous board after his appointment in May 2023. His contract was supposed to last until May 2027 before the sudden dismissal. Minister Moyo thanked Fundira for bringing stability during forensic audit recommendations. The minister explained that removing the board would create a foundation for...
Bulawayo City Council plans to host an investment conference next month targeting business people who left the city for Zimbabwe's capital. The event takes place July 30, 2025 and carries the name Khumbul'ekhaya Investment Conference. Officials want to attract former Bulawayo residents who moved to Harare along with other potential investors. The conference aims to rebuild connections between these entrepreneurs and their hometown. Council leaders hope the gathering will spark new economic activity for Zimbabwe's second largest city.
Bulawayo has struggled with economic problems that forced many talented professionals to relocate elsewhere. The city once served as Zimbabwe's main industrial center but lost businesses and workers over...
Zimbabwe rugby star Tapiwa Mafura offers advice to his Sables teammates as they prepare for next month's Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda. The team enters the continental tournament as defending champions after their victory last year. Other nations like Uganda, Morocco, Kenya and Senegal understand the threat Zimbabwe poses. Namibia still remembers their 10-32 loss to the Sables during the previous competition. The defending champions will face extra pressure from opponents targeting them.
Mafura believes the added attention should not affect team performance. The fullback says players must focus on their individual roles rather than worry about outside expectations. He recently returned to camp after representing Zimbabwe at the Rugby...
South Africa's cricket team landed in Bulawayo on Tuesday for their upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe. The Proteas immediately started training at Queens Sports Club after their arrival. Their first match begins Saturday at the same venue. The team plans to use three days of practice to prepare for the challenging series. Spinner Keshav Maharaj leads the young squad.
Head coach Shukri Conrad brings a fresh group of players to Zimbabwe. Five veterans from the World Test Championship final squad stayed home to rest. Captain Temba Bavuma cannot play due to injury. Conrad sees this tour as a chance for younger players to prove themselves. The coach visits Zimbabwe for the first time.
Conrad respects Zimbabwe's cricket abilities and...
Zimbabwe begins historic hearings about past violence today. Chief Mtshane Khumalo leads the National Council of Chiefs and says all preparations are complete. The government wants to heal wounds from fighting that happened after independence in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces.
President Mnangagwa started this peace effort as part of his Second Republic goals. Chief Khumalo reports that transport arrangements are ready for traditional leaders who will travel to rural communities. Chiefs collected vehicles from the Central Mechanical and Equipment Department in Bulawayo yesterday. Some leaders brought their personal vehicles to help with the process.
The steering committee met with Matabeleland chiefs two weeks ago to finish...
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa traveled to Mozambique yesterday for the country's 50th Independence Day celebration. He told reporters that Zimbabwe and Mozambique share an unbreakable friendship built during their fight for freedom from colonial rule. The two nations helped each other during their liberation wars against white minority governments. Mozambican fighters died on Zimbabwean soil during the struggle for independence. Maputo served as the main political base for Zimbabwe's war effort.
Mnangagwa described the countries as twins because of their shared history. He said Mozambique provided crucial support when Zimbabwe fought against Ian Smith's government. The president explained that problems affecting one country...
