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Zimbabwe ditches US tariffs for smoother trade
Zimbabwe wants to help businesses trade better with the United States. The country's president decided to stop charging extra money on goods coming from America. President Emmerson Mnangagwa made the announcement after the United States started taxing products from different countries. He believes removing these extra charges will help both countries sell more products to each other. The president shared his ideas on X, the website people use to send quick messages. He explained that Zimbabwe wants to make trading fair and help businesses grow. American companies can bring more products into Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwean businesses can sell more things to America. Zimbabwe hopes to protect local jobs and ensure the competitiveness of...
Bulawayo Faces Spike in Violent Crime
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-biggest city, is worried about dangerous crime everywhere. People feel scared because bad things keep happening around them. A bank robbery shocked everyone six months ago. Brave robbers stopped a security van and stole four million US dollars right in the middle of the day. People watching thought something strange was happening but could not believe their eyes. A police officer named Sergeant Abel Masava died after trying to help someone during a family fight. Police later caught some people they believed were responsible for hurting him. They found guns connected to many robberies at stores and gas stations. Numbers show Bulawayo has more crime than other parts of Zimbabwe. More than two thousand crimes...
Ghana Music Festival USA Rocks Atlanta
A big music party is coming to Atlanta! The Ghana Music Festival USA 2025 will take place from May 30th to June 1st. Music lovers will gather at Ehall South, Ehall Music Lounge, to celebrate amazing sounds from Ghana. The festival wants to help Ghanaian musicians share their awesome music with people around the world. Artists, business owners, and music experts will come together to make something special. They hope to show everyone how cool Ghanaian music can be. Before the big event in Atlanta, the festival will visit other cities. People in Worcester and Dallas will enjoy music talks, meetings, and fun workshops. During these early events, musicians will share their stories and learn from each other. The festival will include many...
Seychelles set to shine hosting beach soccer world cup
Seychelles will welcome people from around the world for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup from May 1 to 11. The beautiful island country wants to show off its amazing beaches and clear blue waters to millions of people watching. Sixteen top beach soccer teams will play in the tournament. The teams came from different parts of the world, such as Japan, Brazil, Spain, and the United States. Athletes will compete in four groups to see who becomes the champion. The tournament marks a special moment because it is the first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup happening in Africa. Seychelles wants to share its beautiful landscapes and rich culture with everyone who watches. The president of Seychelles called it a day of pride for the country and the...
Eduwatch Takes Aim at School Fees Burden
Africa Education Watch wants to help students who are facing unfair school fees. The group discovered that some schools are charging parents money for exams, which goes against the rule of free education. School leaders are asking parents to pay for exam papers and printing. They are even threatening to stop children from taking tests if their families cannot afford the fees. Education Watch believes this is wrong and breaks the law about free basic schooling. The organization points out that the government promised that every child could go to school without paying extra money, and Students should not be punished because their parents do not have enough cash. Education Watch believes that asking for money is not fair and keeps poor...
MP and NDC Clash Over Drug Trafficking Claim
A heated argument broke out on JoyNews during the Newsfile programme. The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, made serious accusations about two airplanes. Rev. Fordjour claimed the planes landed at Kotoka International Airport in March 2025 and might have been moving drugs and money. He said intelligence reports suggested the aircraft could carry cocaine and large amounts of U.S. dollars. The claims sparked strong reactions from political groups. Sammy Gyamfi from the National Democratic Congress warned Rev. Fordjour about his statements and challenged the MP to prove his claims or face serious consequences. Gyamfi spoke strongly about the need for evidence. He believed the MP should not hide behind...
Eventory Ghana Shares Eid Treats at Police Mosque
Eventory Ghana and several sponsors helped the Ghana Police mosque on Friday, April 4th, 2025. They brought shawarma, drinks, and water for Muslim people celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. The company wanted to show support for the community during a special time. Hewale, who speaks for Eventory Ghana, explained they chose to help because they care about giving back to people around them. They wanted to make people happy and share kindness during the holy month of Ramadan. The company gave food and drinks to help Muslim brothers and sisters who might not celebrate with their families. Hewale said they felt very excited about making people smile and feel special during this important time. Eventory Ghana plans to make helping others a yearly...
Bono minister warns DCEs to keep it clean
Two new leaders were chosen to help make two districts in Ghana better. The Bono Regional Minister told them to be honest and work hard for their people. Stephen Awuni will lead the Dormaa West district. Everyone in his assembly chose him. Before becoming a leader, he worked with schools. He wants to help all people in his district, no matter who they are or what they believe. Collins Asoma will lead the Berekum West district. All the assembly members also chose him. He used to teach at a college. He wants to help people by building better roads, creating jobs, and helping young people learn. The minister warned the new leaders to avoid doing anything wrong. He wants them to be good and fair. The local people are happy and hope these...
Police hunt land guards in fatal farmer shooting
Police are searching for two dangerous land guards who killed a farmer named Azumah Zakari during a fight about land. The shooting happened on a Saturday afternoon in a farming area called Nyanoa. The men shot Zakari in his left leg. People who saw what happened said he bled a lot and could not reach the hospital quickly enough. By the time he arrived at the hospital, he had died. Local people describe the two suspects as troublemakers who have been causing problems for a long time. One man is called Kobby Asaa, and the other is known only as Red. People believe they might be connected to the local chief. Police from nearby areas came to look at where the shooting happened. They want people to help them find the two men who committed...
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