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Zengeza Man Killed Over Rental Dispute, Landlord on the Run
Police seek a Zengeza landlord who beat his tenant to death after a rental dispute. Crispen Marara fled following the assault that killed Tendai Nenguwo. The trouble began when Nenguwo collected $560 from tenants at a Hanga Street property but spent the money himself instead of giving it to Marara. Angered by this, Marara gathered four men who repeatedly hit Nenguwo with fists and a broom handle. The injured tenant later died at Chitungwiza Central Hospital on Sunday. Inspector Luckmore Chakanza from Harare police confirmed they're investigating the murder case. The victim was 38 years old. His sister, Yvette Masango, told reporters that her brother had complained about chest pain after the beating. She explained he didn't report these...
Tatenda Pinjisi Honoured With United Send-Off in Mutoko
Musicians, promoters, and royalty associations came together for Tatenda Pinjisi's burial in Mutoko today. The 34-year-old singer died Sunday in an accident that killed two band members near Norton Tollgate. Family spokesman Howard Pinjisi thanked everyone for their support during this difficult time. Various music industry groups provided food, transportation, and equipment for the funeral services. The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association supplied groceries for mourners who traveled to rural Mutoko. Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights organized free rides for musicians wanting to attend the burial. They also brought refreshments to honor the popular performer. ZIMURA board member Alexio Gwenzi praised Pinjisi as someone who valued his...
QNAP Debuts Dual-Controller ES1686dc R2 for Enterprise HA
QNAP released its ES1686dc R2, a high-performance storage system for businesses needing constant uptime. The 16-bay device uses SAS connections running at 12 Gb/s speed with dual controllers that work simultaneously. This setup keeps systems running even if hardware fails. The new storage system is aimed at companies that need file servers or virtual machine storage. It allows workers to replace parts without shutting down operations. Waterball Liu from QNAP says their QES operating system makes advanced storage easy to use when businesses cannot afford downtime. The system protects data through various methods, including deduplication, compression, and corruption prevention. Each controller comes with four network ports supporting...
CoreWeave Brings NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 Online for AI Leaders
CoreWeave became one of the first cloud providers offering NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems at scale. Companies like Cohere, IBM, and Mistral AI already use these systems to train advanced AI models. The company made NVIDIA Grace Blackwell generally available after showing strong results in MLPerf benchmarks. Customers can access thousands of these powerful GPUs designed for reasoning and AI agents. Mike Intrator, CoreWeave CEO, said they work closely with NVIDIA to deliver the latest solutions for AI model training. The systems transform data centers into AI factories that create intelligence at scale. Leading AI companies worldwide have started using GB200 NVL72 for various applications, including agentic AI and cutting-edge model...
ASML Posts €7.7B Q1 Sales With Strong Gross Margin
ASML reported first-quarter sales of €7.7 billion with profits reaching €2.4 billion. The company achieved a gross margin of 54.0%, exceeding expectations thanks to a favorable product mix. New orders totaled €3.9 billion during the quarter. The chip equipment maker delivered its fifth High NA system to customers. ASML expects second-quarter sales between €7.2 billion and €7.7 billion, with gross margins of 50-53%. The company maintains its full-year 2025 outlook of €30-35 billion in sales. CEO Christophe Fouquet noted that artificial intelligence remains the main industry growth driver, but recent tariff announcements have created market uncertainty. The company plans to increase its annual dividend to €6.40 per share, up 4.9% from...
Migrant Kids in St Petersburg to Face Russian Language Test
St. Petersburg school officials created new rules for foreign children entering local schools. The Education Committee requires these students to pass Russian language tests before enrollment. Officials posted this regulation on the government's legal website recently. The tests apply to all immigrant children except those from Belarus. Students can skip testing if they show papers proving they studied in Russian before. The language checks come in two different levels—enough knowledge or not enough knowledge. First graders only need to pass speaking tests, while older kids must complete written work. Testing sessions last about 80 minutes at the maximum. Cameras record all test takers, and a special group handles any problems that...
Man With Gun Abducts Woman From Bus Near St Petersburg
A bearded man kidnapped his wife from a passenger bus near Vyborg in the Leningrad region last Monday night. He blocked the road with his BMW at the 43rd kilometer of Primorskoye Highway, according to officials from the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The suspects threatened the driver with a gun, forcing him to open the bus doors on the Zelenogorsk-Ozerki route. He removed a 41-year-old woman he claimed was his wife before driving away with her. Police opened a criminal case under hooliganism laws and continue searching for the suspect. Witnesses described him as European-looking with a beard, approximately 30-40 years old. Authorities are investigating all details surrounding the incident. The kidnapping...
Zimbabwean Players Shine Across Global Football Leagues
Zimbabwean soccer stars showed up across world leagues last weekend. Marshall Munetsi played every minute for the Wolves during their 4-2 win over Tottenham in the English Premier League. He took one shot as a right winger before helping his team defend their lead from midfield later in the match. Andy Rinomhota started at right fullback for Cardiff City but left after 65 minutes in their 2-2 draw with Preston North End. Marvelous Nakamba made the bench for Luton Town following his recovery from a calf injury. Tawanda Chirewa came on late for Huddersfield Town during their 1-0 loss to Wycombe Wanderers. Tendayi Darikwa played all 90 minutes in Lincoln City's 1-1 tie against Shrewsbury Town. Tivonge Rushesha started for Reading in...
ZIFA Meets SAFA to Share Football Strategies
ZIFA officials traveled to South Africa to meet with SAFA leaders about football administration practices. The Zimbabwe delegation includes President Nqobile Magwizi, executive committee members Alice Zeure and Kudzai Kadzombe, alongside CEO Yvonne Manwa. They plan to spend two days learning from their South African counterparts. The Zimbabwean football leaders hope to gain knowledge about running sports organizations more effectively. Their meetings cover governance structures, staff management, technology systems, tournament planning, and money-making opportunities. ZIFA wants to improve its operations through these discussions with regional partners who have experience in similar challenges. The visit represents part of broader...
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