A massive fire swept through Mukungu village on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze destroyed homes and left hundreds of families without shelter. Property worth millions burned to the ground. Over 300 households lost everything they owned. Emergency workers rushed to help victims escape the flames.
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku arrived Friday morning to see the damage firsthand. He promised government support for all affected families. Workers delivered food, bedding and other supplies the same day. Ruku said officials want to prevent future disasters. The government plans long-term solutions for fire safety.
Officials are building affordable houses across informal settlements. These projects target areas like Kibra, Mukuru kwa Njenga...
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba denied reports about Walter Mzembi meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House. The former minister fled Zimbabwe during 2018 when corruption charges threatened his freedom. Rumors claimed Mzembi returned secretly on June 11, 2025 for talks with the current leader. Social media users debated whether the exiled politician tried to make peace with Zanu-PF party officials. Critics questioned why Mnangagwa would meet someone facing serious legal problems.
Mzembi served as tourism minister under Robert Mugabe before leaving the country for cancer treatment. He claimed political persecution after the 2017 military coup removed Mugabe from power permanently. The former official later moved to...
Lake Kariba water levels rise and bring hope back to local fishermen. The kapenta fishing business faces better times after years of struggle from climate problems. Government officials promise support for small fishing companies across the region. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa visited fishing cooperatives and pledged help for sustainable practices. She wants stronger cooperation with Zambia to manage shared water resources properly.
Twenty-three fishing cooperatives work around Kariba and expect new laws to help their operations. The upcoming Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill should reduce heavy fees that hurt fishing businesses. Fisherman Besters Munakira welcomes higher water but wants lower licensing costs for boat operators. Workers say...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa gave tablets to young lawmakers across Midlands Province. The Ministry of Information Communication Technology distributed devices to 43 junior parliamentarians and Chiefs. Officials want these digital tools to help youth leaders perform better during their government duties. The program supports Zimbabwe's Second Republic plan to reduce technology gaps between communities. Leaders believe modern devices will improve how young people learn about governance and education.
Junior legislators praised the tablet donations during the ceremony. One parliamentarian said the device helps document community problems with photos and videos. Another young leader plans to share learning materials with classmates who...
Zimbabwe's Parliament signed an agreement with Silveira House to improve how lawmakers work with communities. The Jesuit institution will train members of Parliament about social and economic problems facing citizens. Father John Dove started Silveira House during 1964 as a center for civic education and skills training. The organization teaches people about democracy and helps marginalized groups across the country. Roman Catholic leaders named the institution after Father Gonçalo da Silveira from the 1500s.
Father George Bwanali represents Silveira House and spoke at the signing ceremony about better governance. He said lawmakers need help from churches and community groups to make good decisions for everyone. The priest believes...
King Charles III gave David Beckham a knighthood during his Birthday Honours ceremony. The former England captain earned the royal title for his sports achievements and charity work. Beckham already held an OBE award since 2003 before receiving this higher honor. The 50-year-old football star expressed pride about the recognition for his humanitarian efforts. He works as an ambassador for UNICEF and The King's Foundation.
Gary Oldman also received a knighthood for his acting career and recent television success. The honors list featured 1,200 recipients from various backgrounds and professions. Women made up 48 percent of those recognized with ages spanning from 11 to 106 years old. Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia...
Dynamos Football Club quit their continental tournament before it started. The team cited money problems for leaving the Caf Confederation Cup. Bernard Marriot leads the club but fans blame poor management for the withdrawal. The decision embarrasses a team that once dominated African football competitions. Financial troubles reveal deeper problems with how executives run the organization.
Rivals Highlanders secured a one million dollar sponsorship deal from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Dynamos missed their chance at similar funding because leaders failed to act professionally. The club came close to earning 400,000 dollars from last season's tournament run. Poor planning prevented them from building on that success. Management showed...
President Trump cuts money for African military help and development programs. His America First plan reduces foreign aid budgets across the continent. African countries face terrorist groups without enough support from Washington. The administration tells these nations to handle more security problems alone. Many African armies already fight extremists with limited resources.
Benin lost more than 80 soldiers to terrorist attacks during 2025. General Michael Langley leads US Africa Command and calls the Sahel region the terrorism center of the world. He warns that extremist groups could reach West African coasts and increase global threats. Langley confirms America will reduce troops on African soil. The military leader tells African...
A donkey cart killed Luckson Ndlovu after hitting a tree on Monday morning. The 28-year-old man from Tshemahali village was collecting firewood with his wife Caren when the accident happened. Their cart lost control and flipped over on the dusty road around 9 AM. The heavy cart trapped Ndlovu underneath and crushed him badly. His wife escaped serious harm during the crash.
Neighbors heard the accident and ran to help the couple. They pulled Ndlovu from under the overturned cart and rushed him to Ntoli Hospital for emergency treatment. Doctors could not save his life because his injuries were severe. Police spokesperson Inspector Chiratidzo Dube confirmed the man died at the medical center. Village residents expressed shock about the...
