The former army chief thanked President Mnangagwa for making him the Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Minister. He feels deeply honored by this new job. The President swore him in at the State House located in Harare yesterday. Vice Presidents Dr Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi watched the ceremony along with many high-ranking officials.
Lt-Gen Sanyatwe retired from military service just days ago. He expressed gratitude to the President, who leads the country and commands all defense forces. The ex-army boss said he feels humbled about the trust placed in him to run this important ministry. He believes the President showed special faith by picking him for this role.
Sanyatwe talked about his plans for his new position. He...
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe says security forces are ready across Zimbabwe. He spoke yesterday at a Harare press conference about safety measures. Everyone, including visitors to the country, should feel protected when going about their daily business. The police have sent enough officers everywhere to ensure people stay safe.
The government is aware of illegal threats from certain troublemakers. Kazembe warned these people to stop their harmful activities. Nothing will stop the government from keeping the country secure as required by law. He expressed serious concerns about social media posts, fake press releases, and letters that try to stir up problems.
These illegal attempts aim to gather crowds that would disrupt...
President Mnangagwa has given Emmanuel Matatu a big promotion. The Zimbabwe president bumped Major-General Matatu up to Lieutenant-General. He also named him Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army effective right away. The changes happened because Mnangagwa serves as Commander-in-chief of all Zimbabwe Defence Forces.
Dr. Martin Rushwaya announced these changes yesterday. He is the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet. The official statement mentioned that this happened under Sections 216 and 89 of the Zimbabwe Constitution. The Defence Act Chapter 11:02 sections 11(1)(a) and 11(4) also played a part in making this happen. The president acted within his legal powers.
Matatu takes over from Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe...
The National Social Security Fund brought together many suppliers, buyers, and other important people on March 26, 2025. They met at the 9th Suppliers Forum to talk about new ideas and chances in buying goods and services. Everyone gathered under the banner 'Unlock the Future of Procurement.' The meeting showed how smart buying practices can help grow the economy and improve the country.
NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota discussed the fund's future buying plans, which are based on computers, earth-friendly practices, and working with partners. The fund spent 827.1 billion shillings on purchases last year. Ayota stressed the fund's desire to work better and make a bigger difference. He said they use digital tools to save time and...
South Sudan opposition forces just declared their peace deal dead after President Kiir locked up their leader. The military grabbed Dr. Riek Machar Wednesday night around 9:46 PM, according to SPLA-IO deputy chairman Oyet Nathaniel Pierino. Security agents from multiple forces stormed into Machar's home under direct orders from President Salva Kiir. They placed both Machar and his wife, Angelina Teny, under house arrest right in Juba.
The security teams also arrested all of Machar's bodyguards and protection staff and moved them to different locations across the city. The 2018 peace agreement, called R-ARCSS, that both leaders signed, has completely fallen apart. Oyet claims this arrest destroys any chance for lasting stability in the...
The Uganda government is working hard to fix the flood problems caused by heavy rains, said Denis Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip. He spoke to Parliament Thursday about these efforts. He expressed his sadness for the families who lost loved ones during recent floods and asked for quick action to reduce the harm from bad weather conditions.
Obua shared what scientists from the Water and Environment Ministry discovered about why the weather changed. The Indian Ocean has tropical cyclones that affect Uganda's weather patterns. During February, the sun moves nearer to the equator, which heats things. Uganda sits right on the equator, making temperatures climb very high.
Obua explained that cities trap more heat than rural areas...
Equity Group Holdings keeps making money despite a tough economy. In 2024, they earned 48.8 billion Kenyan shillings after taxes. Their profits before tax grew 17% to reach 60.7 billion shillings. Each share earned 12.3 shillings, up 11% from last year. These numbers show how well their business plan has worked during hard times.
The company attracted more customers and grew its deposits to 1.4 trillion shillings. It serves 21.6 million people across Africa. Its cash reserves jumped 19% to 345 billion shillings. It also holds 512 billion shillings in investments, giving it a strong liquidity ratio of 57%. These resources help it fund its Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan.
CEO James Mwangi praised his team for staying strong despite...
The UN Food and Agricultural Organization joined forces with Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture to train reporters. They want better news coverage about pest outbreaks and control methods. These pests cause farmers to lose 40% of global food each year. Better reporting helps everyone fight this serious problem.
Pests and diseases that attack farm crops and animals make it harder to reach the goal of zero hunger by 2030. The FAO says these destructive bugs and illnesses create major roadblocks. The Sustainable Development Goals cannot succeed when plants and animals keep getting sick. Farmers need help protecting their harvests from these threats.
Martin Ameu, FAO Program Officer in Uganda, explained how bugs and plant diseases steal 40%...
President Ruto plans to visit the Ukambani area next month for a development tour. He wants to address important issues that affect people there. This follows a big meeting at State House in Nairobi on Thursday. Kenya Kwanza lawmakers and top officials from Ukambani attended this important gathering.
They discussed ongoing projects and checked what they had already done. They also discussed what needed to happen faster. Labor Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said Ruto wants to meet with community leaders from Ukambani in April. After these meetings, he will tour Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties.
The President hopes to build better teamwork among local leaders during his visit. He wants them to focus on bringing services and growth...
