Donald Trump defended his government's decision to stop foreign students from attending Harvard University. A federal judge blocked the action after the school filed a lawsuit against the move. Trump posted on Truth Social, asking why other countries never pay for their students' education costs. The president questioned why Harvard accepts 31 percent of foreign students from nations that sometimes oppose America. He demanded that the university share information about international students since taxpayers give Harvard billions of dollars.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem canceled Harvard's permission to accept foreign students last Thursday. The action threatened thousands of international students and the money they bring to...
Americans marked five years since George Floyd died during a police arrest that sparked global protests. Families gathered at his Houston gravesite, where reverend Al Sharpton led memorial services. Minneapolis held church services and gospel concerts at George Floyd Square, where the murder happened. Thousands of people attended events across both cities to honor Floyd's memory. The anniversary brought together civil rights activists and community leaders.
Derek Chauvin killed Floyd in 2020 when the white officer knelt on his neck for over nine minutes. Video footage of the murder caused worldwide outrage and massive demonstrations against police violence. Chauvin received a 22-year prison sentence after courts found him guilty of...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged Namibians to stay united during genocide reparations talks with Germany. The leader spoke at Africa Day celebrations on Sunday in the Oshana region. Her government wants a complete resolution that properly addresses compensation claims for affected communities. The ongoing discussions aim to secure rightful payments for historical wrongs. Unity remains crucial as both countries work toward an agreement.
The 62nd Africa Day focused on Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations as its central theme. The African Union has backed efforts to advance justice and secure reparation payments from former colonial powers. The organization also works to return stolen cultural...
Namibian hotels filled 55 percent of their rooms during April 2025, according to economist Almandro Jansen from Simonis Storm. This number fell short of last year's April rate of 58.19 percent but beat the 2019 level of 54.73 percent. Vacation travelers made up most guests at 95.16 percent of all stays. Business visitors accounted for just 3.92 percent, and conference guests took 0.92 percent. The coastal areas performed best with 60.79 percent occupancy compared to 45.95 percent during March.
Easter holidays drove many inland residents to visit beach destinations and boosted coastal numbers. Business travelers also favored seaside hotels more than other regions. The coast reached 10.98 percent business occupancy, which topped all...
Michael Nees plans to reveal his Zimbabwe team roster on Tuesday for the upcoming African matches. The national coach is preparing player selections for games against Burkina Faso and Niger next month. Both contests happen during June, with the first match on the 6th and the second game on the 10th. Morocco will host these friendly encounters at neutral stadium locations. The Warriors travel abroad for these international competitions away from their home soil.
Brendan Galloway and Khama Billiat face uncertain availability due to current injury problems. If their physical conditions fail to improve, these key players might miss both matches. The coaching staff must find replacement options for absent squad members. Medical teams...
European football seasons ended across multiple countries during weekend action. Marshall Munetsi found the net with a stunning strike for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Brentford. The midfielder blasted a shot from 20 yards out that sailed into the top corner after 75 minutes. Jørgen Strand Larsen provided the assist for the equalizer that earned Wolves a 1-1 draw. Munetsi played 87 minutes and scored his second goal since joining the Premier League club in January.
The Zimbabwe international finished the campaign with six total goals across two different leagues. He netted four times for Stade de Reims before his transfer to England. Bill Antonio scored his first goal of the Belgian season for KV Mechelen against Dender. The winger...
Jordan Zemura reached a major milestone during his Italian football career on Sunday. The Zimbabwe defender completed his 50th Serie A match when Udinese faced Fiorentina. Zemura started the game and stayed on the field for all 90 minutes of action. His team lost the match 2-3, but the personal achievement felt special for the African player. The final game of the season marked two years since leaving Bournemouth for Italian football.
Zemura moved from Premier League side Bournemouth to Udinese in 2023. His second campaign with the Italian club produced better results than his debut season. The Warriors defender scored one goal and created two assists throughout the current campaign. He told DAZN reporters that he felt pleased with his...
Prince Kaybee shared his thoughts about Zimbabwean music after social media users complained about local artists lacking global appeal. Tabani sparked the debate when he posted about South African performers making money from Zimbabwe concerts. The user questioned why Zimbabwean musicians only play for their people when they travel abroad. Scott Maphuma, Nasty C, Kabza, DJ Maphorisa, and Prince Kaybee all performed recent shows across Zimbabwe. Many people agreed that local music struggles to attract international audiences like Oliver Mtukudzi and Thomas Mapfumo once did.
The South African DJ spent time recording in Bulawayo and Harare during his career. He praised Zimbabwean engineers and songwriters for their world-class skills and...
Brama Traoré picked his players for the upcoming match against Zimbabwe's national team. The Burkina Faso coach selected 27 athletes for the games during the June break. Morocco will host the friendly between the Stallions and Warriors next month. Tunisia also faces Burkina Faso during the same international period. Most squad members play for clubs outside their home country.
Foreign-based players make up nearly all of the roster, with domestic athletes forming a tiny fraction. Nasser Djiga from Wolverhampton Wanderers earned a call-up for both matches. The defender will compete against his club teammates, Marshall Munetsi and Tawanda Chirewa, from Zimbabwe. Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen joins the squad for the African...
