Zimbabwean Zimdancehall star Silent Killer refused to fly for his UK show today at the SAMA Festival in Leicester. The artist, whose real name is Jimmy Mudereri, walked away after check-in with Ethiopian Airlines because he feared the plane would crash. He had all his travel papers ready, but left everyone confused when he locked himself inside an airport bathroom instead of boarding. Festival organizers had planned for him to perform alongside famous musicians like Alick Macheso, Mambo Dhuterere, Selmor Mtukudzi, Voltz JT, Blot, Nisha T, DJ Sab, and Fatha Ansy.
This marks another problem for Silent Killer following last year's troubles. Police arrested him in July 2024 for taking money without showing up at a concert. The artist also...
Police will bring a 36-year-old man to court on Tuesday after he reportedly killed Max Plaatjies with a knife attack. The deadly incident happened around 9:30 PM at the Jika Jika supermarket located in the Tseiblaagte residential area. Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango identified the victim as 21 years old. The argument started because of a beer that belonged to the older man.
The suspect took out a pocket knife during their disagreement, according to police reports. He stabbed the younger man on the left side of his neck, causing severe bleeding. Plaatjies managed to walk about 100 meters away from where the attack happened. He collapsed onto the paved road after losing significant blood from his injury. Medical responders declared...
A soup kitchen at Gava village serves meals to 174 children three times weekly. Catholic AIDS Action started this program in March, with the UN World Food Programme helping kids aged six months to nine years facing hunger problems. The coordinator, Kakuru Servantius, explains that many children would have nothing to eat after school without this service. The center accepts all vulnerable children, even those not officially registered, which sometimes creates food shortages before monthly supplies arrive.
Children occasionally miss meals for several days without parents explaining why they are missing meals. Servantius asks the government to help expand feeding to five days every week. Staff members find tracking absent children...
Police in Oshana launched Operation New Era on Friday to fight crime during Easter weekend. Commissioner Naftal Sakaria made it clear that criminals would find no place to hide as officers increase their presence across the region. The special operation runs from Friday through Tuesday, with police working hard to keep everyone safe during the holiday. Officers will spread out across many locations to respond quickly when needed.
Sakaria expressed serious concerns about drunk drivers causing road accidents throughout the region. He also talked about illegal trade problems affecting local businesses. The commissioner mentioned that legitimate shops pay value-added tax, but smugglers bring goods into the country without proper...
Rundu faces a serious malaria situation with 10 deaths among 2,092 cases since January through mid-April. Health officials declared malaria an outbreak last November when cases jumped across northern areas. Hospital staff admitted 465 people during this period. Most infections (1,762) originated locally, but 330 cases came from people seeking treatment near border regions.
Muyenga Pontianus, who tracks diseases at Rundu Intermediate Hospital, points to Muroro and Muhopi villages as problem spots. The Sauyemwa, Kehemu, and Ndama areas also report many cases. The hospital struggles with equipment shortages, especially quick malaria test kits. Finding patients becomes difficult because many give the wrong addresses. Transportation remains...
Afrobeats star ADI GOAT will take the stage at Atinka Media Banku Festival next month. The event happens May 1 at Atinka Media Village forecourt, where fans can watch him perform live. He plans to play his food celebration song, FADIDI, during what promises to be an exciting musical showcase. ADI GOAT thanked Atinka Media Management for this career opportunity. He expressed special gratitude toward Entertainment Lounge host Odeefour Diasapapa for helping him gain exposure.
The artist asked all his supporters to attend the festival, where he promises something memorable. Food vendors will serve traditional Banku with various stews and soups at the celebration. Natural drinks will also be available for everyone enjoying the festivities...
Nigerian actor Lege Miami sparked anger online after saying married women who lock their phones are prostitutes. He claimed in a viral video that housewives using passwords show they cheat on their husbands. Many people attacked his comments for promoting harmful ideas about marriage and trust. His remarks created heated debates across social media platforms. He also criticized women who follow their husbands' example of having phone passwords.
The actor told these women they should leave their marriages if they want privacy like their partners have. Most people think his views treat men better than women unfairly. Digital rights supporters point out that passwords protect personal information rather than hiding affairs. His...
Three women arrested for joining protests against President Mnangagwa won their freedom Thursday. The High Court gave bail to Moreblessing Nkomo, Jenifer Chimange, and Sthabile Maduve after they appealed their case. They faced charges related to the March 31 demonstrations that aimed to remove Mnangagwa from power. Their case was handled separately from 95 other people who remain behind bars for similar offenses.
Judge Lucy Mungwari decided the lower court made a mistake when it refused them bail earlier. She said there were no special reasons to keep them locked up because of public safety concerns. The judge found no connection between their allegedly singing at Copacabana bus station and any threat to public order. Police had...
Two trains crashed into each other on Friday morning in Gwanda, leaving 13 people hurt. Police said the accident happened early at the 132-kilometer mark on the Bulawayo-Beitbridge train route. They reported a freight train hitting a passenger train carrying 47 travelers and 31 workers. The National Railways of Zimbabwe quickly told everyone these trains did not belong to them. NRZ posted online that they have nothing to do with that particular rail line because private companies run it.
The railway authority made clear they cannot speak for the private train operators involved in the crash. They simply wished all injured people a fast recovery after the accident. Many people had asked NRZ about the collision, prompting their public...
