Harare City has been unable to find a finance director since February. The city interviewed people for the job, but nothing happened after that. The process is stuck in the Human Resources Committee. According to Harare Residents' Trust, top officials want to keep loopholes open for stealing money.
The city has been working without a permanent finance director since 2018. Instead, they keep extending contracts for acting directors like Godfrey Kusangaya. This setup lets crooked people steal cash through bad contracts. Kusangaya holds back money from departments that need it most, making services worse for everyone.
Mayor Jacob Mafume blocks the hiring of the new director because he wants his friend to have the job. Watchdogs asked...
TV reporter Blessed Mhlanga has taken his case to the highest court after sitting in jail for over a month. He wants the Constitutional Court to look at his arrest under cyber laws. Courts keep saying no to letting him out on bail. Police locked him up because his show had a guest who said mean things about President Mnangagwa.
Mhlanga fights back through lawyer Chris Mhike against three top officials. He believes the cyber rules break the country's main laws about free speech for news workers. The reporter claims every person should be allowed to share ideas without fear. He also thinks protecting news sources matters deeply for press freedom.
His legal papers ask judges to check if these internet laws serve as tools to silence...
Mbare Musika is Harare's busiest market, known for its vibrant trade in vegetables, clothes, hardware, and other goods. After a massive fire in late 2024 destroyed many stalls, the government built a new market area to help vendors restart their businesses. In 2025, rental fees for the new stalls became a hot topic as vendors and city officials debated affordable pricing.
Types of Stalls and Current Fees
The rebuilt market has different sections with various stall types. Initially, Harare City Council proposed monthly rentals as high as US$600 for wholesale stalls, US$300 for flea market spaces, US$200 for vegetable stalls, and US$150 for farmers' produce areas. Vendors also faced additional charges for toilets and vehicle parking...
Small businesses drive economic growth, create jobs, and spread wealth, said President Mnangagwa at the opening of Mbare Musika Traders Market. The modern facility helps 1,628 traders start working again after losing their stalls to fire last year. He described SMEs as critical to Zimbabwe's economy, with major contributions to GDP. He recently visited Uganda for talks about job creation for young people and women.
Mnangagwa urged entrepreneurs to build more small companies using new digital technologies. His government will offer low-interest loans, business development help, skills training, and market access. He asked everyone involved to keep rent prices affordable for traders. He wants SMEs working closely with government...
President Mnangagwa showed support for traders hit by the Mbare Market fire. He gave them lease papers and rental cards already loaded with one month of fees. This helps young people, disabled persons, veterans, and sellers restart their work without money worries. The program comes as part of opening the first phase of rebuilding at the famous marketplace.
The president said his government wants to help small businesses grow through fewer rules and easier processes. The market burned down on October 8 last year, causing heavy losses for many sellers. Days later, officials declared a disaster status, which allowed them to gather resources to fix everything. Phase one finishing means 1,628 traders can sell again in better spaces...
An old person died on a Kenya Airways plane traveling from New York to Nairobi last Friday. The passengers fell ill during the flight before medical help could save them. The flight crew told airline officials about the collapse at 8:40 AM Nairobi time. Three medical experts who happened to be passengers helped the crew use emergency equipment to try to save the person's life. The pilot turned toward Entebbe airport, hoping to land quickly for better medical care.
Despite everyone's efforts to revive the passenger, doctors confirmed death at 9:10 AM, before the plane landed. The flight continued to Nairobi after the death was confirmed, following standard flight safety rules. When the aircraft landed at 10:27 AM, medical staff...
The NRM party, along with Faridah Nambi Kigongo, has challenged Elias Nalukoola's win in the Kawempe North election. Their lawyers from Crane Associated Advocates filed a case arguing that the Electoral Commission broke the rules. They claim results from 14 polling stations with 16,640 registered voters were missing when officials declared Nalukoola the winner with 17,939 votes. The legal team believes these missing votes could have changed who won.
The court papers also accuse Nalukoola of cheating through campaign activities on voting day itself. His team allegedly blocked voters, interfered with election staff, and handed out cash before and during voting. The election became famous for its disorder and fighting at polling places...
Kenya has learned what caused the helicopter crash that killed their defense chief. President Ruto received a report saying engine problems brought down the aircraft last year. The military has updated its safety rules to stop future accidents.
The crash happened on April 18, 2024, when General Francis Ogolla traveled with nine other military staff members. Their Bell helicopter crashed after takeoff from Chesegon Trading Centre. Everyone died when the aircraft hit the ground. The team had been visiting soldiers fighting crime in North Rift.
The crash killed high-ranking officers, including Brigadier Saidi, Colonel Keittany, Lieutenant Colonel Sawe, Major Magondu, Captain Mohamed, Captain Litali, Sergeant Mureithi, Sergeant Omondi...
MTN Uganda launched its new Kabode Supa smartphone today. The company wants everyone across Uganda to have affordable smart devices. Customers pay just UGX 45,000 upfront for this powerful phone. They can finish paying with small daily amounts of UGX 900 or choose weekly or monthly plans. Each buyer receives 16GB of FREE data spread over eight months.
Mackinon Kabarole from MTN called the phone "a digital lifeline" for students, business people, and dreamers everywhere. The Kabode Supa has better features than previous models. It has a longer battery life, keeping users connected throughout the day. The improved RAM and storage let people run multiple apps smoothly and store many photos and videos. The phone includes an 8MP rear camera...
