Zimbabwe officials started work on a new flyover road at a busy Harare intersection. Workers will build this structure where Simon Mazorodze meets Willowvale Road. The Transport Ministry announced these plans recently. The area sees heavy traffic between factories, homes, and southern routes. This spot connects Harare with roads heading toward Beitbridge.
This intersection causes many accidents during rush hour. The new flyover aims to reduce these crashes. After construction finishes, cars will move faster through this area, and drivers can expect shorter travel times when crossing the capital. The government has not shared when the project will end or how much it will cost.
This project is part of a larger plan to fix roads across...
Sweden Ambassador Nicola Clase led the UN Women Board on a five-day trip to Zimbabwe last week. President Mnangagwa told the group that gender equality helps national growth. The Board checked out programs that support women in business. They saw safer marketplaces in Epworth and Umzingwane built with EU money. They also visited a tech center in Bulawayo where women improve their textile products.
The Board toured a knowledge hub in Murehwa and met young women learning digital skills. One participant said these skills give rural women more independence. The group talked with top officials about better policies for women in business. They also met with women who run civil society groups to discuss barriers in the digital economy...
South Africa's highest appeals court hears the Home Affairs case against ZEP holder protections tomorrow. A court order from June 2023 shields about 178,000 Zimbabweans from arrest until courts decide if ending the permits is legal. The government extended permits until November 2025, but it still fights the protection order.
Home Affairs claims permits were always short-term, and ministers can end them at will. They argue another court already ruled on this matter in a separate case that they also appeal. They reject any duty to keep permits active until Zimbabwe's economy recovers.
The Zimbabwean Immigration Federation says canceling permits harms families and lives deeply rooted in South Africa. Many permit holders have lived here...
Fufu isn't raw dough at all. This popular West African food starts with starchy ingredients that undergo cooking and pounding to create a stretchy, dough-like consistency. The finished product might look like uncooked dough, but it has actually gone through a complete cooking process.
Traditional fufu comes from starchy vegetables like cassava, yams, plantains, or malanga. People boil these vegetables until soft, then pound them in a mortar with a wooden pestle. The pounding continues until the mixture becomes smooth and elastic. This technique requires skill and strength, transforming cooked starches into a stretchy, malleable food.
Modern preparations sometimes use flour alternatives like cassava flour, which gets mixed with water...
Fufu is a beloved staple food across many West African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon. This doughy, stretchy delight comes from pounding starchy foods like cassava, plantains, or yams into a smooth, elastic consistency. Most people familiar with Western eating habits might wonder about an interesting aspect of fufu consumption—it gets swallowed directly rather than chewed. This practice raises questions for those unfamiliar with West African cuisine traditions.
The texture explains everything about why people swallow fufu instead of chewing it. Traditional fufu has a uniquely soft, stretchy consistency that resembles thick dough. When prepared properly, fufu becomes incredibly smooth and slippery. This...
Fufu is a popular dish in West Africa and parts of Central Africa. It is a thick, dough-like substance that accompanies stews and soups. Traditional fufu is made by pounding starchy vegetables or grains until they form a smooth, elastic consistency. The dish is a cornerstone of many African cultures, passed down through generations as both daily sustenance and celebratory fare.
Main Ingredients of Traditional Fufu
Cassava Fufu
Cassava is the most common ingredient used to make fufu in many West African countries. People harvest this starchy root vegetable, peel it, and cut it into chunks before cooking. The cooking process removes harmful compounds naturally present in cassava. After boiling until soft, cooks pound the cassava in a...
Stonebwoy sent kind words to King Promise after he won Artist of the Year at the recent Telecel Ghana Music Awards. King Promise beat several other artists such as Joe Mettle, Black Sheriff, King Paluta, Team Eternity, Kweku Smoke, and Stonebwoy himself. The dancehall star posted a friendly message welcoming King Promise to the group of past winners. Both musicians competed for the main prize but kept their friendship strong despite the rivalry. King Promise thanked his supporters during his victory speech.
He talked about staying strong even when people made fun of him for past losses. The award comes as a major step forward in his music career. King Promise also earned three other trophies at the event for his song Paris and album...
King Promise says his music quality earned him the Telecel Ghana Music Awards top prize. He beat rivals King Paluta and Stonebwoy after losing last year when many thought he would win. The singer told TV3 yesterday he made every track on his album stand alone as a hit. He wanted listeners to enjoy all songs without skipping any parts during playback. His album True to Self produced several popular songs, including Terminator, Paris, Favourite Story, and Continental.
The musician also credits better local promotion for his success this time around. To boost his presence, he hired Tilly Akua Nipaa to handle public relations in Ghana. Before that, he only had publicity teams working overseas in Britain and America. He used to handle local...
Shatta Wale fan Gideon Kwaku Ofori sent an open letter about his music idol's recent absence from award nominations. He wrote that rivals have many achievements to talk about because they keep creating new things. Ofori wishes to see his favorite artist perform at the TGMA event, which would make him happy. He feels this would reward his support during these current times.
The letter points out that even if Shatta Wale does not care much about awards, just being nominated would please his supporters. Fans could vote, go to the ceremony, and collect prizes if he chooses not to attend. They want to talk about their accomplishments with others proudly. Ofori says the SM fan group lacks excitement these days. He asks Shatta Wale to join...
