President Mnangagwa asked Zimbabweans not to misuse social media. He wants everyone to stay united against what he calls shadowy people trying to divide the nation. Speaking at the 45th Independence Day celebrations in Gokwe yesterday, he praised citizens for staying loyal despite online lies. He thanked people at home and abroad for remaining alert and patriotic, refusing to follow those with questionable motives.
The President stressed the importance of unity and growth for Zimbabwe. He called on all citizens to help build the country together. He spoke in both English and Shona, telling everyone they must work for Zimbabwe. He asked people to become known for serving their communities and bringing others together. These comments...
The Local Government Ministry has started investigating claims that Bikita District Development Coordinator Bernard Hadzirabwi used his government car for taxi services. Ministry spokesperson Gabriel Masvora told Masvingo Mirror they want to check if Hadzirabwi really used an Isuzu single-cab truck with registration MLG 164 as a private taxi.
People say Hadzirabwi picked up eight riders near the Masvingo courts on March 31, 2025, around 7:30 a.m., when heading to Nyika Growth Point. One person sat up front, and seven climbed in back, paying between US$1 and US$3 for rides. When asked about this, Hadzirabwi wanted proof of these actions. After learning the reporter herself paid him US$3 as his final passenger at Nyika Growth Point, he...
A young married couple died in a terrible crash on the Harare-Chirundu Highway on Thursday. Kelvin Chimombe, 26, and Charmaine Tembo, 18, had been married just four months when they became victims at the notorious accident spot. They were among six people who lost their lives instantly at the 214km marker.
The pair married earlier this year in January. Tembo grew up in Chirundu with her sister, Melisa Ushemakota, who told reporters she raised Tembo as her sister. Before her marriage, Tembo worked as a hairdresser at a local salon. Their mothers were sisters, creating a close bond between them.
The couple traveled to Murombedzi in Zvimba district for a memorial service honoring Kelvin's uncle. Nobody expected their journey would end...
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi came to Julius Malema's defense after Kenny Kunene called him names. These comments happened because Donald Trump said bad things were happening in South Africa. Trump said he would skip the G20 summit in November. Ndlozi, who recently left the EFF for PowerFM after issues with Malema, still supported his former leader against Kunene's remarks.
Ndlozi thinks revolutionaries need to stir things up. He believes people should not attack those who sing "Dubuli Bhunu" (Kill The Boer). He points out that South Africans sing Die Stem daily as part of the national anthem. Ndlozi feels everyone should stand with Julius on this matter because the song represents their heritage. He says there is no link between singing this...
Malawi opposition groups struggle with taking lesser roles in possible election teams. DPP, UTM, UDF, and AFORD want leadership positions rather than supporting roles. Working together, these parties would create strong competition against the ruling MCP party. Their combined effort could win more seats and shape how the country runs.
Joining forces helps avoid splitting votes between many candidates, making winning against the MCP much more likely. Together, they can share money, people, and supplies for better campaigns across the country. Different political ideas come together when parties unite, letting more citizens' voices count in elections. They can pick the best person to run in each area, making sure they have the strongest...
Tobacco sales reached $15.3 million in just nine days after markets opened. Farmers sold 6.7 million kilograms across auction floors at Lilongwe, Limbe, and Chinkhoma. The AHL Tobacco Sales report shows 66,648 bales traded at about $2.28 per kilogram. These numbers beat last year when sales hit only $14.8 million during the same period.
Tobacco Association president Abiel Kalima Banda tells farmers to expect good returns this season. President Chakwera called tobacco farming vital because it brings foreign money needed for many goods and services. He asked people to respect tobacco farmers for their impact on life in Malawi. Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale mentioned new competitive pricing agreements with buyers to help farmers.
Some...
St Petersburg drivers need to plan for road changes starting April 22. The city transport office announced closures related to Victory Parade preparations in two phases. The first restrictions run April 22-24, with more coming April 30 through May 9. During phase one, cars cannot park on Malaya Morskaya Street near St Isaac's Cathedral or on even-numbered sides of both Konnogvardeisky Boulevard and Yakubovich Street.
Phase two adds more limitations, including no stopping areas along the Moika River embankment, Millionnaya Street, sections of Malaya Morskaya Street, Konnogvardeisky Boulevard, Palace Square access roads, and other streets. Traffic shuts down completely between 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm on both April 30 and May 3. These full...
St Petersburg will feel extra warm today as temperatures reach near-record levels. Weather expert Mikhail Leus says the city sits under an atmospheric front coming from northern areas. He predicts partly cloudy skies with brief rain showers during the afternoon hours. Some parts of the city might also experience thunderstorms. Despite the rain, temperatures will climb very high for April.
Thermometers will show 21-23 degrees in the city itself. The surrounding Leningrad Region will see similar warmth between 18-23 degrees. Today's heat may break the daily record from April 19, 2000, which stands at 21.1 degrees. Light northwest winds at 3-8 meters per second will blow across the region. Air pressure remains lower than normal at 754...
Bridges on Neva branches start opening again this Sunday, April 20. The season includes Kantemirovsky, Grenadersky, and Sampsonievsky bridges. These crossings will keep opening for ships until November 15. Anyone who needs these bridges raised must ask two days before their ships need to pass. The St. Petersburg Mostotrest office shared this information recently.
These bridges open much less often than others in the city. Last year, each one opened only about six times, including test raises during winter. Compare that with Palace and Blagoveshchensky bridges, which opened 373 times each during the same period. River navigation just began throughout Petersburg's waterways. Ship captains plan their routes carefully around these...
