Talib Ahmed Bensouda from the United Democratic Party told party members to stick together and defeat President Barrow. The UDP leader posted a video on Facebook Saturday after party supporters argued about who should replace Ousainou Darboe as presidential candidate. Bensouda said the party must win the 2026 elections instead of fighting each other over leadership. He wants UDP members to work together and attract new voters to join their cause. The party cannot grow when members split apart over who leads them.
The mayor said party members should stop using tribal politics to pick their next leader. People should choose leaders based on what they have done and their good character traits. Tribal politics has hurt The Gambia and...
Africell planted 9,000 mangrove trees on Saturday June 14th as part of their 25th anniversary celebration. The phone company wants to plant 25,000 trees across The Gambia to mark 25 years of business. Workers placed the young trees along rivers and coasts where climate change damaged the land. Local people and young volunteers helped with the tree planting event. The Africell Impact Foundation organized the work to help protect the environment.
Company head Hussein Diab-Ghanem said mangroves fight climate change better than other trees. These special trees soak up four times more carbon from the air than forest trees do. Mangroves stop ocean waves from washing away beaches and give fish safe places to live. Many fishing families depend...
The Njawara Agricultural Training Centre works with Action Aid International The Gambia to teach farmers better growing methods. They created the Agroecology Platform in Central River Region North to help local growers. The European Union pays for this project that teaches people how to make natural fertilizer. Seventeen farmers learn new skills at the Women Initiative Gambia Centre in Njau. The training shows farmers how to grow more food without harmful chemicals.
Alpha Sey from NATC said the partnership helps farmers make more money from their crops. The platform teaches growers how to protect their soil and raise animals better. Natural farming methods stop wind damage and make dirt richer for plants. Chemical fertilizers hurt the...
A new 102-page book tells the story of young soldiers who took over their African country. The soldiers first looked like heroes who wanted to help the people. Power changed them and they turned against each other. They killed people without trials and made citizens disappear forever. The military leaders became the same tyrants they had fought against.
Young people later started a peaceful movement that ended the dictatorship. They never used guns or violence to win their fight. The youth brought down the government and gave their nation hope again. Their courage saved the country from brutal rule. The revolution succeeded without anyone dying.
The story mixes tragedy with hope and shows how people can fight back. Power destroys some...
Former Minister Walter Mzembi had to leave South Africa after his travel papers became invalid. His lawyer Killian Mandiki said Mzembi moved to Zambia at the start of last year. The former minister will appear in court today as the magistrate decides whether to drop his arrest warrants. Mandiki explained that doctors found Mzembi had serious rectal cancer that required surgery. The cancer spread and needed constant medical treatment.
Mzembi faced many hospital stays because of dangerous health setbacks. He traveled to Zambia when his health got much worse. Doctors put him in the hospital right away and gave him oxygen treatment. Medical staff watched him closely for more than ten days. The lawyer gave the court medical papers that...
Vision Group bought Tongaat Hulett sugar operations and wants to fix years of financial problems. The company suffered from massive debt and poor leadership decisions that hurt production levels. New owners plan to make operations run better and increase sugar output across Zimbabwe. Sugar production dropped because of high costs and management mistakes over several years.
Vision Group aims to rebuild the sugar business through smart investments and better farming methods. Company leaders want to save foreign money for Zimbabwe and create more jobs for workers. The plan focuses on growing more sugarcane and making factories work more efficiently. Agricultural experts believe the sugar industry can return to profitable operations with...
Zimbabwe and Zambia signed a deal to build a major fuel pipeline together. The government wants to stop trucks from carrying gas and oil on dangerous roads. Criminal gangs steal fuel during truck transport and avoid paying taxes. Cabinet ministers discussed how the pipeline will help both countries save money.
The new pipeline connects existing fuel lines from Beira port to Feruka station. Workers will extend the system from Feruka to Harare and across the border to Zambia. Energy Minister July Moyo says the project helps Southern Africa share resources better. The pipeline may reach Democratic Republic of Congo later.
Road smuggling causes serious problems for fuel security across the region. Dishonest traders bypass government...
Four armed criminals robbed a Harare store yesterday morning and escaped with $500,000 cash and goods. Police believe someone inside the business helped plan the crime. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed officers started investigating the theft. The robbery shocked other shop owners nearby. Criminal gangs targeted the business during busy morning hours.
Local merchants criticized the victim for keeping large amounts of money at the store. One business owner questioned why anyone would store such wealth where workers earn small wages. The comment highlighted ongoing security concerns among downtown traders. Many businesses struggle with proper money storage practices. Store owners worry about becoming targets for future attacks.
Three...
Zimbabwe farmers planted more than 120,000 hectares of wheat this season. The country exceeded its national target and expects a record harvest. Leonard Munamati leads the agricultural advisory services and confirmed the milestone. Farmers planted 120,007 hectares across the nation during the extended planting period. Agricultural officials continue checking the final numbers.
The government wants farmers to produce at least 600 000 tonnes of wheat. Good farming practices will help reach this goal. Munamati told farmers to use fertilizers based on soil tests. Proper irrigation management and pest control remain important for healthy crops. These steps will boost production and productivity.
President Mnangagwa started the national...
