The Uganda Bureau of Statistics met with leaders from the Buganda Kingdom about a map problem. People became angry when they saw an official map that completely left out Buganda. The viral map named every region of Uganda except Buganda. Instead, it split Buganda territory into two areas called North Central and South Central.
Dr. Vincent Fred Ssenono led the UBOS team to Bulange Mengo on Friday. They talked with Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, the Information Minister for the Buganda Kingdom. UBOS explained that troublemakers created the incorrect map to harm relations between them and Buganda. They stressed that Buganda exists as a region recognized by the constitution.
UBOS promised to work closely with Buganda and other cultural groups...
Ten prisoners broke out of Jinja jail early Sunday morning. They smashed through the holding cell walls by pushing together until the walls crumbled. After the walls gave way, these inmates beat up the guards on duty. They ran off fast, leaving everyone guessing where they went.
An inside detective explained why it happened but didn't want his name used. He explained that the jail buildings date back to 1928. Years of weather damage left most walls barely standing. Recent heavy rainfall weakened everything even more, making their escape plan work perfectly.
James Mubi, from the regional police, confirmed they locked up all twelve officers who worked that night. These officers currently sit in cells at Nalufenya Police Station. Mubi...
The government asks everyone in Zimbabwe to keep living life as normal. Dr. Jenfan Muswere from the Information Ministry says police officers stand ready to protect citizens across the country. He spoke to reporters yesterday in the capital city. Dr. Muswere wants people to ignore fake calls for protests that spread on social media platforms. He calls these messages the work of "cyber terrorists" and says security teams can handle any problems that might come up.
Dr. Muswere pointed out that peace continues across Zimbabwe according to the Constitution, including this coming Monday, March 31, 2025. He mentioned that some troublemakers use computer-generated videos to trick people. Anyone trying to create panic or chaos will face legal...
Zimbabwe's gold currency, ZiG, is ready to expand to more businesses as people start trusting it better for everyday use. The central bank expects ZiG payments will spread to more places, including gas stations, because citizens see it keeping its value pretty well compared to before.
After ZiG launched last year, certain things like passports and fuel required US dollars. The government made this rule to keep important prices steady until the new money proved itself reliable. Currently, about 35% of all cash changing hands happens in ZiG, up from just 15% when they first started using it.
Zimbabwe's top banker, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, wants a gradual shift away from dollars toward full ZiG use by 2030. He emphasizes that small steps...
The government brought in outside experts to check how top officials did their jobs. This includes Cabinet ministers and makes sure everyone receives fair treatment during reviews. Back in 2021, officials started using performance contracts for ministers, permanent secretaries, local leaders, and public company executives. They wanted more accountability and better results from everyone working for the public.
These contracts help push toward Vision 2030 goals of creating a modern, wealthy, industrial country. Officials face reviews every three months, twice yearly, and once a year. The government picked an independent company to help make these reviews honest and focused on actual results. After each budget year ends, they create one...
The government has praised churches for their strong support of communities across the nation. At a special event in Harare yesterday, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga spoke highly about religious leaders who fight against unfair treatment of people, help those living in poverty, and bring aid to groups that often go unnoticed. He attended the 50-year celebration for the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa as a representative of President Mnangagwa.
Dr Chiwenga, who follows the Catholic faith himself, said churches do much more than just spiritual work. He believes they push forward progress in both social areas and economic growth. He urged the bishops to keep using their regional meetings to build stronger...
Dr. Jenfan Muswere has asked reporters to step up their coverage of road safety issues. He believes their work helps cut down crashes and protect lives. The Information Minister shared these thoughts through his representative, Mr. George Chisoko, at the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe Media Awards held in Harare for 2025.
The Minister pointed out that Easter and Independence celebrations are coming soon. This time of year often sees more car crashes on the roads. He praised journalists for their hard work and asked them to keep writing about safety concerns. Their stories make Zimbabwe safer for everyone who travels by road.
Zimbabwe Newspapers' staff took home many prizes at the event. Fatima Bulla-Musakwa earned the title of...
Zimbabwe makes more power thanks to extra water from the Zambezi River and better output at the Hwange Power Station. This helps wheat farmers plan for winter crops and improves business across the country. The Zambezi River Authority provides water to both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Because of good rain this past season, Kariba Dam's power jumped from 185 megawatts to 485 megawatts. The total electricity available reached 1622 megawatts by Friday last week. Energy Minister July Moyo thinks power might keep improving through the coming months as things progress further.
The water used to make electricity went up to 27 billion cubic meters this year, compared to only 16 billion last year. Unit 7 at Hwange should start working again very soon...
SADC leader President Mnangagwa started talking with East African Community head President William Ruto about meeting soon. They need to create guidelines for five former African presidents who will try to fix the fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. These plans follow after both regional groups held an online meeting Monday, during which they picked the special peace team.
The peace team includes past presidents Olusegun Obasanjo from Nigeria, Uhuru Kenyatta from Kenya, Kgalema Motlanthe from South Africa, Catherine Samba Panza from the Central African Republic, and Sahle-Work Zewde from Ethiopia. Both current presidents must meet within seven days to tell this group exactly what they should do and how they should do...
