Popular Sungura musician Tatenda Pinjisi died Sunday from injuries after a car crash near Norton. The accident killed three others immediately, including two band members. Emergency workers took Pinjisi to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital with head trauma and broken bones. Doctors tried hard but could not save him despite multiple scans and treatments.
Pinjisi made a name for himself with what he called soft gospel sungura music. He brought energy and new ideas to performances that captivated audiences across Zimbabwe. Fans and fellow artists shared memories and grief on social media platforms following news of his death. Police are looking into what caused the deadly crash. Music industry members have asked for better safety measures...
After three weeks of maintenance work, all traffic can now use the Karuma Bridge. The bridge connects northern Uganda with the rest of the country. During the closure that began March 24, workers installed four expansion joints on the bridge deck.
Travelers had to take longer routes through Murchison Falls National Park, eastern Uganda, or Masindi Port. Transport ministry spokesperson Allan Ssempebwa said the bridge received new reflective plates and street lights as part of the upgrades.
The ministry explained that expansion joints help bridges adjust to temperature changes and heavy traffic. Some minor work continues but will not affect drivers. These tasks include adding guardrails, more lighting, and painting structural components...
Police took nine people back into custody right after a High Court judge freed them in Arua. The arrests happened as they walked out of the courtroom following their release by Justice Harriet Grace Magala. These individuals had been held on serious charges, including murder, aggravated defilement, and armed robbery.
One person had been waiting for trial since 2021, with others detained between 2022 and 2023. Court sources said the judge had to let them go because prosecutors failed to bring any witnesses during their trial. The court simply had no choice under the law.
West Nile Regional police spokesperson Collins Asea confirmed that officers acted on direct orders from the Director of Public Prosecutions headquarters in Kampala...
Seven new contractors will join Bitumen World to fix the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. Each company will handle about 51 kilometers of the 435-kilometer route leading to the major tourist destination. The plan follows the same model used for the Harare-Beitbridge road project. Companies were supposed to begin April 3 but faced delays with paperwork.
Matabeleland North Provincial Minister Richard Moyo said the project goes beyond filling potholes. The government wants to completely rebuild the damaged highway that has increased travel time from five hours to eight or more. Heavy truck traffic and recent rains have left the road in poor condition.
This highway connects Zimbabwe with Southern African nations like Zambia, DRC, and South...
Zimbabwe plans to start making solar panels and lithium batteries soon. The government wants local universities to work with international companies that have technology expertise.
The cabinet approved an agreement with the International Solar Alliance to create a Solar Technology Application Resource Center at Chinhoyi University of Technology. This center will help with solar energy research and development across the country.
Energy Minister July Moyo believes the future has arrived because of available technology. He said they want to partner with universities on solar energy projects. These partnerships will cover research, training, and manufacturing possibilities. The country aims to use its lithium resources for battery...
A Bulawayo man living in South Africa faces overwhelming grief after losing his wife, Mary, and two daughters in a car crash. David Gotore learned the terrible news while traveling from Zimbabwe to South Africa on March 28. The accident happened when a truck with failed brakes hit their car head-on in Louis Trichardt. His wife, Mary, 42, daughter Atalia, 21, and five-year-old Kiara died in the collision. One child survived the crash.
The tragedy sent David into depression, requiring four days of hospital care. He paid tribute to Mary, his wife of 25 years, calling her his strength and rock. He described Atalia as quiet with many dreams and Kiara as spirited and fearless. Friends, family, and former colleagues gathered to support him...
Party members say no one can impeach President Mnangagwa without Zanu PF support. Zimbabwe uses a party-based system where lawmakers follow party decisions, not personal wishes.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told a meeting the failed March 31 protests led opponents to try impeachment next. He explained that MPs must represent their party views through a whipping system. The chief whip makes sure everyone follows the official party position during debates.
Ziyambi stressed that motions need chief whip approval before Parliament considers them. The constitution lets parties recall members who go against party interests. He assured supporters that Parliament remains firmly under party control.
Former Senate President Edna Madzongwe...
A car hit police Constable Amanda Katanha Saturday evening as she walked home from work in Zimbabwe. She died at the scene on Mazowe-Centenary road, about 17 kilometers from her station. The officer had just finished her shift at Dowkins Farm in Concession when the accident happened around 6:40 p.m.
Police reported Sunday through their X account that Katanha walked with two fellow officers on the far edge of the road when the vehicle struck her. The Toyota Probox car carried three passengers during the crash. Police identified the vehicle through its license plate, AGP8475. The accident highlights the dangers facing officers who travel on foot after completing their duties.
Ghana makes 300,000 metric tons of palm oil, but people need 450,000 tons, President Mahama said Saturday. The country faces a 150,000-ton shortage that requires better planning and growing methods. Global palm oil markets should reach $65 billion within three years. The president shared these facts during his Feed Ghana Programme launch in Techiman.
The government plans to create special zones for farming and food processing throughout Ghana. Officials want to offer rewards for everyone working with palm oil from farm to export. Their Tree Crop Development Authority will focus on six main plants: oil palm, cashew, mango, coconut, shea, and rubber. Palm oil remains especially important among these crops.
President Mahama wants to...
