Zimbabwe's government is kicking border security into high gear at Beitbridge. Drones, fast cargo scanners, and electronic tracking systems will help catch smugglers red-handed. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube can't hide his excitement about potentially boosting government revenue.
The new tech aims to beef up surveillance and stop sneaky cargo tricks. Customs officials are already celebrating over three major daily interceptions of smuggled goods. Warehouses are bursting at the seams with confiscated merchandise.
Similar systems are coming to other border posts like Forbes and Chirundu. The electronic cargo tracking will watch every truck's movement from entry to exit. Officials hope to catch politically connected truckers trying to...
Starlink blasted past 460,000 customers across Brazil, securing a game-changing approval from national telecom regulator Anatel. The satellite internet provider scored permission to roll out its second-generation constellation, promising faster and more stable internet connections.
SpaceX's new satellites pack a serious punch with improved frequencies, powerful antennas, and lower orbital paths. They'll deliver high-speed internet to rural areas that previously struggled with connectivity, creating headaches for traditional internet providers.
The approval means Starlink can expand aggressively, targeting underserved regions and urban markets. Every country controls its airwaves, so SpaceX must navigate local regulations carefully...
Government ministers handed out fancy land plots to politicians while kicking everyday people out of their homes. Lawmakers scored 70 new residential stands across prime locations like Goromonzi, Zvimba, and Mabelreign. Over 1.25 million Zimbabweans sit on a national housing waiting list with zero hope of landing a plot.
MPs keep scoring sweet land deals that come with road access and electricity. Harare City Council continues bulldozing humble homes labeled as illegal structures. These demolitions target poor families who've built shelters using their life savings.
The land giveaway looks like a classic power move straight out of George Orwell's Animal Farm. Political leaders who once promised equality now feast on privileges while...
Minister Daniel Garwe defended the government's move to give Parliament members free land. He called the residential stand handouts a legal benefit matching perks for civil servants and war veterans. Lawmakers have received plot allocations across several regions since 2013.
Garwe highlighted that they distributed 188 stands in Goromonzi and smaller numbers in other areas like Bulawayo and Beitbridge. The recent round saw 70 new residential plots given out around Harare, Goromonzi, and Zvimba. He stressed that these allocations follow constitutional guidelines about citizen housing access.
Critics argue the distributions seem unfair during Zimbabwe's housing crunch. The minister pushed back hard against corruption claims. He promised...
A young security guard landed in hot water after waving a rifle around his workplace. Juda Gopito stormed into his company office, demanding five months of unpaid wages from the HR manager. He allegedly threatened to shoot Karen Rutendo Kaseke if she didn't pay up immediately.
Police quickly swooped into action after the incident was reported. They arrested Gopito on the spot and confiscated his loaded service rifle with four rounds ready to go. The troubled guard faced the magistrate and serious criminal charges.
Another security guard made headlines for different reasons. Confidence Magaisa received a six-year prison sentence for shooting a fellow worker at the Mangoro 25 Mine. He fired at Elton Sibanda after ordering workers to...
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo just threw down a massive gift package for Bulawayo preacher Dr. Ian Ndlovu. He splashed out two fancy rides and cash totaling over $430,000 at Divine Kingdom Baptist Ministries. The flashy donation includes a top-tier Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series VXR and a Toyota Fortuner for Ndlovu's wife.
Chivayo praised the pastor's skills at bringing people together without stirring up trouble. He called Ndlovu a proud flag-bearer for Zimbabwe who speaks truth through spiritual messages. The preacher has become known for prophecies about leadership and social issues across different countries.
Ndlovu runs a church that started small but grew into a powerful ministry, drawing national attention. His...
Zimbabwe kicked off a massive payback plan for white farmers whose land vanished decades ago. The government shelled out $3 million as part of a massive $3.5 billion compensation deal hammered out in 2020. Farm seizures that rocked the country between 2000 and 2001 crashed the economy and pushed Western nations away from Zimbabwe's doorstep.
Robert Mugabe championed the farm grabs that sparked an international uproar. Emmerson Mnangagwa stepped up after taking power through a 2017 coup and started patching things up with global partners. The current payment covers 378 farms with a total allocation reaching $311 million. Farmers will receive cash for land improvements but not the actual ground they once worked.
Foreign-owned farms...
Gospel music lovers are in for a treat at the upcoming Revive and Worship Concert hitting MT Soche Hotel on Easter Saturday. Classic Events Management and DJKenny Entertainment have pulled together a killer lineup of top-notch gospel performers ready to rock Blantyre. Theresa Phondo, Paul Kachala, Kelvin Sings, Beracah, Frank Chimpazi, Chigo Grace, and Annette Nandine will electrify the stage with soul-stirring melodies. Event organizer Edson Kawalala promises an unforgettable musical journey that will spark spiritual excitement across the city.
Expect high-energy hosting from crowd favorites Angel Chima, Steve Mikita, and Peter Bodole, who will keep the crowd pumped throughout the night. These charismatic personalities guarantee an...
Parliament just approved Bill No. 17 of 2025 for Mental Health, replacing the old Mental Treatment Act from 1948. The new law moves from medical-only care to a human rights approach that respects patients' dignity. It also creates a Mental Health Board that will oversee treatment, help people recover, and protect their rights.
Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda told lawmakers the bill brings fresh ways to treat people with mental health problems. She explained mental health cases keep rising across Malawi because of money troubles, long-term sickness, plus stress. The law guarantees important rights for people with mental conditions - they must be recognized legally, can work, deserve fair treatment, need information access, and...
