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Chiwenga Opens Energy Talks in Victoria Falls
Dr Constantino Chiwenga traveled to Victoria Falls to kick off a major renewable energy meeting. Experts from all over are gathering to discuss clean energy and how to make our power systems work better for everyone. The conference brings together people who make rules, study energy, handle money, and run businesses. They want to solve tricky problems about how we create and use power across the region. Everyone knows our planet faces serious challenges with climate change and how much energy we need to keep our world running smoothly. Energy leaders will share smart ideas about building better ways to make electricity that don't hurt our environment. They will work together to figure out how Zimbabwe and other countries can create...
Zanu PF factions clash over Manicaland women's league vote
Political tensions erupted within Zimbabwe's ruling party as Manicaland province became a battleground for competing Zanu PF factions. The women's league election transformed into a high-stakes confrontation between rival candidates and powerful party leadership. Two primary contenders emerged for the provincial women's league leadership position: Mercy Sacco and Dorothy Mabika. Their contest aimed to replace Happiness Nyakuedzwa, who had been removed from her position last year. Behind the scenes, national party leadership split into warring camps. Mabel Chinomona, the national Women's Affairs secretary, openly supported Mabika, while Monica Mutsvangwa championed Sacco's candidacy. Dramatic election results revealed Mabika's apparent...
NPAZ drops charges against man held for insulting Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe's National Prosecuting Authority unexpectedly cleared Alfred Ngonidzaishe Machakaire after he endured more than a month behind bars for allegedly criticizing President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The 34-year-old resident from Gowo village in Manicaland province faced serious legal challenges following a heated exchange at a local bottle store. The entire incident originated from a tense interaction between Machakaire and Leonard Chidemo, a local councillor representing the ruling Zanu PF party. When Chidemo refused Machakaire's request to purchase beer, tensions escalated quickly. Machakaire reportedly made inflammatory remarks about the president, which prosecutors interpreted as a direct challenge to presidential authority...
Dorcas Moyo steps back from trolls, gears up for 10th album
Gospel singer Dorcas Moyo has decided to take a step back from online negativity after experiencing intense social media criticism. Her recent viral statement on March 31 sparked widespread attention, leading to a barrage of online attacks that have tested her emotional resilience. Speaking candidly about her experiences, Moyo shared how the constant online harassment weighs heavily on her spirit. She has chosen a path of quiet diplomacy, refusing to engage directly with her online detractors. Instead, she sees these challenges as opportunities to strengthen her brand and musical career. The singer has developed a unique perspective, viewing critics as potential catalysts for her personal growth and professional success. Amid the...
Zimbabwe to roll out internet to all 2 400 wards by 2030
Zimbabwe's government has green-lit an ambitious nationwide internet connectivity project designed to transform digital access across the country. The Presidential Internet Scheme promises to blanket all 2,400 administrative wards with high-speed broadband, leveraging cutting-edge satellite and fiber optic technologies. Information Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere explained the comprehensive plan will reach deeply into Zimbabwe's most remote regions. Schools, police stations, health centers, traditional homesteads, agriculture offices, courts, and community centers will all receive advanced internet infrastructure. The initiative targets communities currently left out of digital networks, bridging significant technological gaps that have...
Autopsy confirms Sylvia Kemunto was strangled, suspect held
A devastating tragedy unfolded at Multimedia University after first-year student Sylvia Kemunto was found dead under horrific circumstances. Medical experts concluded she died from being strangled, with clear signs she fought against her attacker. Government pathologists discovered severe neck injuries and head trauma, indicating a violent struggle. The suspected killer, Philip Eric Mutinda, stands accused of murdering Kemunto after allegedly pushing her against walls and strangling her with a hoodie drawstring. After the attack, he reportedly packed her body into a suitcase and moved it between different locations before hiding her remains in a rooftop water tank. Investigators pieced together a chilling sequence of events showing...
HRMPEB begins CBET exams for diploma and certificate students
The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board has kicked off its April 2025 exam period for the new Competency-Based Education and Training Diploma and Craft Certificate in Human Resources. Candidates will tackle tests across multiple locations throughout Kenya from April 9 to April 16, representing a breakthrough moment for professional development in the sector. Margaret Nguu, the organization's chief executive, explained how these fresh examination programs connect directly with Kenya's national education strategy. She emphasized that the approach goes beyond traditional learning methods. Students will now prove their abilities through practical skills that match real-world workplace demands. The curriculum pushes...
MPs Umulkheir and Falhada filmed fighting at Parliament
Parliamentary chaos erupted when two female lawmakers broke into a heated confrontation inside the legislative building. The dramatic scene unfolded with two MPs—Umulkheir Harun from the Orange Democratic Movement and Falhada Iman from the East Africa Legislative Assembly—engaging in an aggressive altercation captured on camera. Female colleagues attempted to intervene amid the escalating conflict, desperately trying to pull the MPs apart. Other legislators stood watching from nearby, with one MP frantically calling for assistance. Another person pleaded with onlookers to stop recording the unfolding drama. The situation reached a critical point until the Sargent-at-arms successfully separated the combative politicians. Despite being...
Court orders arrest of Tirop murder suspect after no-show
The High Court has taken decisive action against Ibrahim Rotich, the prime suspect in the murder of international athlete Agnes Tirop. Justice Robert Wananda issued a stern order directing the Director of Criminal Investigations to arrest Rotich and bring him to court to face justice for the alleged crime. The judge ruled that the Sh500,000 cash bail previously deposited must be forfeited to the state. Rotich's repeated absence from court hearings prompted the issuance of an arrest warrant. The Eldoret police station's officer-in-charge, James Lenaso, testified that Rotich had never reported to the station as required under his bail conditions, despite being released in November 2024. Rotich's lawyer, Ngige Mbugua, admitted inability...
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