Judge Benjamin Paradza became one of Zimbabwe's most famous legal figures not because of any single groundbreaking case, but because he found himself at the center of a political storm that would define the country's troubled relationship with judicial independence. His story shows what happens when a judge refuses to bend to political pressure and pays the price for standing up to government authority.
The tale of Benjamin Paradza begins in February 2003 when police officers walked into his chambers in Harare and arrested him on corruption charges. This wasn't just any ordinary arrest. Paradza was a sitting judge, someone who should have been protected by the very legal system he served. Yet there he was, being led away from his...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa forgave a former judge who ran away from Zimbabwe years ago. Benjamin Paradza went to jail for taking bribes but escaped the country after his trial. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told people about the pardon last week. The government published the news on May 23 for everyone to see. Paradza can come home without going back to prison.
The ex-judge faces serious health problems and wants his family to care for him. He became a lawyer again after moving to New Zealand. Sources say keeping him locked up would cost the government lots of money because he needs medical help. His relatives asked officials to let him return to Zimbabwe. War veterans also supported bringing the sick man back home.
Paradza got...
England beat Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on Saturday. The hosts won the match after three days of play. Shoaib Bashir bowled his best Test performance with six wickets. Zimbabwe could only score 255 runs in their second attempt. England had already made 565 runs in their first turn at bat.
Three English batsmen scored centuries during the big total. Zak Crawley made 124 runs before getting out. Ben Duckett hit 140 runs for his team. Ollie Pope scored the most with 171 runs against Zimbabwe bowlers.
Bashir is just 21 years old and loves playing cricket at this ground. He took nine wickets during the entire match. The young spinner helped England win easily against the African team. Sean Williams played well for Zimbabwe with 88 runs. Ben...
A military trainee lost his life after drowning during army exercises last April. Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu told people about the death during a graduation ceremony at Imbizo Barracks. The army leader spoke to crowds on Friday as 489 new soldiers finished their training program. Officials continue looking into what happened during the water accident on April 6th. The victim showed great promise as a future army member.
Five hundred people started the tough military course last September. The training lasted eight months and pushed recruits physically and mentally. At graduation, male trainees numbered 363, while female soldiers totaled 126. Ten people could not complete the program because they failed to meet standards, so...
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine wants his team to play more matches against England after losing their first Test there for 22 years. England beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs at Trent Bridge on Saturday. The match lasted only three days instead of the usual five. England scored a huge total of 565 runs before declaring their innings closed. Zimbabwe could only manage 265 runs and 255 runs in their two attempts.
Brian Bennett gave Zimbabwe fans something to cheer about during the loss. The 21-year-old opener scored the fastest Test century by any Zimbabwe player. He reached 100 runs in just 97 balls during the first innings. Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza also played well with scores of 88 and 60 runs. England spinner Shoaib...
Nyasha Mhonda helped plan a major political gathering last Friday. Her husband commands the Presidential Guard. She wore a hat with the president's letters on it. The event happened in Masvingo province. People think businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei wants to become the next president.
Tagwirei held a meeting about giving farmers land papers. Many government officials came to watch. He said young people need more chances to farm. The businessman wants to help women make decisions about land. War fighters think his plan will hurt past land changes.
Someone claims Tagwirei pays the guard commander money each month. The amount reaches 25,000 American dollars. This payment might keep him safe from harm. His wife's help at the meeting makes...
Uganda Revenue Authority workers visited Kanoni Town to collect taxes from small businesspeople. The mobile tax office campaign reached Gomba District after successful work at Kabulasoke Town. Traders already knew about income tax because officials from Mityana office had taught them earlier. Many business owners received Payment Registration Numbers during that previous visit. Bank agents helped people pay their taxes right away near the mobile office.
Small businesses must pay presumptive tax when they earn between 10 million and 150 million shillings yearly. Companies without proper record books fall under these tax rules across Uganda. Payment amounts start at 80,000 shillings and change based on business type. Tax Education...
Uganda Cubs will play at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for the first time. The young football team earned their place at the tournament, which will take place in 2025. Officials placed them against France, Chile, and Canada during the group stage draw. Head coach Brian Ssenyondo and team manager Bashir Mutyaba attended the ceremony. The Cubs represent Uganda at the biggest youth football competition around the world.
James Bogere scored twice against The Gambia to secure his country's qualification. Uganda fell behind early during the playoff match but came back to win 2-1. The victory happened during a crucial game held in Morocco. No Ugandan football team had ever reached a FIFA World Cup before this achievement. Players and coaches...
Luke Ross created a new virtual reality mod for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Players need a monthly Patreon subscription costing 10 to access the modification. The VR Friend tier gives customers access to all previous Ross mods from games like Elden Ring and Spider-Man. Take-Two forced Ross to remove Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption VR mods after sending legal notices. The modder continues making VR experiences for popular video games.
YouTube creator Bearded Banjo tested the DOOM mod before its public release. He described the experience as fast and sometimes overwhelming for VR players. The mod supports head tracking for aiming but requires gamepad controls instead of motion controllers. Banjo used an RTX 4090 graphics card with a...
