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Ayariga calls for calm in Bawku clash
Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga spoke up about the recent violence between locals and security forces. The clash killed one person and hurt several others, including security officers. Someone allegedly tried to burn down the MP's house during the trouble. Ayariga promised the NDC government under President John Dramani Mahama will keep working for peace in the area. He sent condolences to families affected and asked everyone to support the peace process led by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The lawmaker told Bawku residents he remains firm about solving the conflict through Ghana's legal system. He stated his position hasn't changed over the years. Ayariga agrees with the Kusaug youth that outsiders can't claim chief status in...
Voices That Rock Zim Awards set for July debut in Harare
Zimbabwe will host the first-ever "Voices That Rock Zim Awards" on July 11, 2025. The fancy black-tie event will take place at The Venue in Avondale, Harare. KComms Agency organized this celebration, combining modern awards with Hall of Fame honors. The ceremony marks a huge step forward for Zimbabwe's voice talent industry. It specifically celebrates voice-over artists, broadcasters, and presenters across the country. Project manager Rumbidzai Peresuh from KComms Agency spotted a missing piece in Zimbabwe's entertainment awards scene. She noticed that other platforms like NAMA, Comic Awards, and Music Talent Awards recognized different artistic skills. However, vocal talent remained without proper recognition until this new event. The...
PAP president opens Benin assembly, urges action on Africa's ills
PAP president, Chief Fortune Charumbira, opened Benin's National Assembly with a strong message about parliament's role in fixing Africa's problems. Speaking in Porto Novo, he stressed how lawmakers must address issues blocking progress toward the African Union Agenda 2063 goals. He told assembly members that Africa faces both old and current challenges that hurt economic change for over one billion African citizens. The peace goal to quiet guns by 2030 faces threats from conflicts in eastern DRC, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa region. Charumbira asked tough questions about Africa's failure to solve these conflicts and why AU peace plans haven't worked. He highlighted how many African citizens remain left out of progress, saying...
Morelife Zimbabwe boss fined over US$197k fraud scheme
They caught Kunaishe Madongorere red-handed for scamming investors. The Morelife Zimbabwe boss tricked people out of almost $200,000 through his bogus investment scheme. The court found him guilty on 131 fraud charges. His punishment includes a $500 fine, plus he must pay back all $197,300 to his victims before June 2025. His company also broke the law. They ran a deposit-taking microfinance business without proper registration, violating the Microfinance Act. Madongorere attracted victims through social media posts promising fast money. He convinced people they'd receive their cash plus huge interest after waiting a short time. The scheme worked at first but crashed when everyone wanted their money back. The fraudster started avoiding...
46 shortlisted for Labour Court Judge interviews Monday
The JSC just announced who wants to become a Labour Court Judge. A total of 46 hopefuls will be interviewed on Monday, April 14. These candidates will face tough questions as the Judicial Service Commission looks for people with solid legal skills. These interviews matter because they help fill important jobs in Zimbabwe's courts. The JSC handles justice administration plus picking who serves as judges throughout the country. They created this shortlist after a careful review of all the applications they received. The entire selection process follows strict rules from Zimbabwe's Constitution. The 2012 Judicial Service Code of Ethics ensures that everything happens fairly. The commission wants everyone to know they're picking judges...
Mbare hit hard by bedbug outbreak as crisis deepens
Bedbugs have invaded Harare's Mbare suburb, hitting Matererini and Matapi Flats hard. Locals call these blood-suckers "tsikidzi" or "insikizi" as they spread through the area. City pest controllers started fumigation efforts, marking Mbare as a top priority. Mayor Jacob Mafume says they need quick action to stop these bugs from taking over the capital. Health experts warn that these pests travel easily on clothes, bedding, and luggage to new places. They resist normal bug sprays and hunt people at night using body heat and breath. The global comeback of bedbugs comes from city growth, travel, and super-resistant bug families. France saw infestations in more than 10% of homes between 2017 and 2022, causing worries about the Paris...
Smart Market set to open in Mbare after major upgrade
The Mbare Musika market has scored a major upgrade, with the new Smart Market facility opening this Friday. President Mnangagwa will attend the launch of this modern trading center, which aims to clean up and secure the marketplace for everyone. Despite rumors flying around social media, stall rentals will cost traders just $120 monthly, keeping it affordable for local sellers. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe called the project a game-changer for urban development that helps formalize street trade. Mayor Jacob Mafume highlighted how the facility transforms Zimbabwe's busiest trading hub with better organization and efficiency. The market comes equipped with 120,000 liters of borehole water, waste management systems, security...
Seamless co-op lands in Dark Souls Remastered on PC
PC gamers can finally play the entire Dark Souls Remastered game with their friends thanks to a new Seamless Co-op mod just released. The creator Yui, who also made similar mods for Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3, completely rebuilt how multiplayer works. Up to five players can adventure together without those annoying fog walls that normally block cooperative play. The mod perfectly syncs everyone's game progress throughout the adventure. It makes the experience more balanced, with enemy scaling applied to all monsters, not just bosses like in the original game. Players who disconnect can rejoin their friends from anywhere in the game world. Light sources created by one player become visible to everyone else playing together. Anyone...
Crimson mod brings fresh flair to Devil May Cry 3 on PC
A killer Devil May Cry three mod called Crimson launches next month with changes that look worthy of an official remake. Players can grab the beta on May 13, as shown in a five-minute trailer packed with awesome upgrades for PC gamers. The mod adds aerial combat inertia for complex combos, plus the Guardfly mechanic that lets Dante fly around using Royal Guard abilities, just like in Devil May Cry 4. It also features better jump cancel hitboxes, longer enemy juggle time, new HUD designs, and weapon-switching similar to what Nintendo Switch players already enjoy. Devil May Cry made headlines again thanks to the Netflix animated show, which scored a second season renewal. The game series' future remains unclear since director Hideaki...
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