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Exynos 2700 leaks hint at thermal and speed leap
Samsung's next phone chip might finally fix its overheating problems for good. Leaks point to a major thermal redesign in the Exynos 2700, internally called Ulysses. Its new packaging places a unified copper heat sink over the entire processor and memory. This direct contact should massively improve heat dissipation compared to current partial solutions. The chip will use Samsung's next two-nanometer manufacturing process. This SF2P node promises significant performance gains and much lower power use. Clock speeds for the prime CPU core are also expected to see a notable increase. These improvements stem from an advanced transistor architecture that offers better control. It will likely feature new ARM Cortex C2 cores, possibly called...
Bulawayo patrols fail to stop gold panning surge
A council ranger faces murder charges after a joint patrol turned deadly. Bulawayo authorities continue struggling to stop illegal mining in vital water catchment areas. Ranger Sizakele Moyo shot and killed a gold panner during a skirmish in Esigodini, leading to Moyo's arrest and remand in custody. Recent police and city ranger operations resulted in eight arrests and the confiscation of equipment. Dozens of tools and detector machines were seized as evidence. These patrols aim to protect water sources from pollution and siltation caused by panning activity. Officials report the panners frequently return despite raids and arrests. This persistence forced the council to consider a permanent ranger base near the dams. The same council...
Slimzar launches tech and music drive for kids
A local artist is putting his money where his mouth is for kids in need. Bulawayo cultural figure Ngqabutho Ncube, known as Slimzar, started a foundation to help disadvantaged youth. The Slimzar Wa Afrika Foundation focuses on closing the technology gap for underprivileged children. The initiative will provide career guidance and teach high-level digital skills. Ncube stated the goal is to prevent children from being excluded from global progress due to poverty. He emphasized a designed curriculum to overcome economic barriers. Its first project asks the public for donated musical instruments. This campaign came after Ncube visited the Queen Elizabeth Children's Home and saw the need. He also called on other musicians to volunteer...
Two men remanded over village stabbing spree
Two villagers got locked up after a brutal stabbing incident. Julien Sibanda and Ngqabutho Ncube are held in custody following their court appearance for attempted murder. The Bulawayo regional magistrates' court heard how they allegedly attacked fellow Ntabazinduna resident Eric Dube. The incident occurred one evening in the Matabeleland North village. Prosecutors say the men first went to Dube's homestead but did not find him. They later located him elsewhere and assaulted him with a metal object. The attack left Dube with a serious head wound and multiple leg injuries. He required immediate hospital treatment after the violent confrontation. Authorities have not released any information regarding a possible motive for the assault...
Bulawayo eyes water hookup for two townships
City officials might connect new townships to water systems despite existing shortages. Bulawayo plans to link Inhliziyo and Emthunzini townships to city water and sewer lines. This move depends on major infrastructure upgrades first. The city already struggles with water supply issues, implementing regular rationing schedules. The combined water demand from both fully developed areas would be significant. Meeting this requires new large-diameter piping over several kilometers. Developers must install bulk meters and assist with construction work. The connected areas would also be subject to the same water rationing as other suburbs. A large budget is allocated for pipeline construction and a chlorine dosing room. The plan includes...
Zanu-PF's 2030 power play faces legal backlash
A president's party is trying to change the rules to keep him in office. Legal challenges are piling up to stop a constitutional amendment for Emmerson Mnangagwa. Former CCC parliamentarian Anadi Sululu is the latest to file, demanding Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi halt the process. Sululu leads a group called the E Movement focused on constitutional integrity. The push follows a ruling party conference where Zanu PF resolved to extend the presidential term. Party insiders report no internal consensus, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's faction refusing support. The plan allegedly relies on lawmakers linked to CCC figure Sengezo Tshabangu to avoid a public referendum. Sululu's legal letter cites a specific constitutional...
Tagwirei's 'HE' post fuels succession rumors
A social media caption accidentally started a political firestorm. Pretty Mlalazi posted a photo of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei with his wife. She used the term HE in the description, which many interpreted as His Excellency. Online commentators instantly suggested this signaled Tagwirei's presidential ambitions, linking it to past political maneuvers. The comparison drawn was to a previous incident involving Emmerson Mnangagwa. Before becoming president, a photo showed him with a mug labeled I am the boss. This was seen as a power move ahead of a leadership change. The similarity fueled speculation that Tagwirei is positioning for succession within Zanu PF. Tagwirei's defenders rushed to offer a church-related explanation. They...
Chitungwiza gripped by deadly mugging spree
People are getting killed over cell phones in a Zimbabwean suburb. Chitungwiza residents are absolutely losing it after a string of brutal muggings turned deadly. The high-density areas of Zengeza and St. Mary's have become no-go zones after dark due to roaming gangs. Multiple deaths and injuries are reported from attacks targeting random pedestrians. Sources say groups of seven to ten young men coordinate these ambushes. They often carry knives or blunt objects, taking phones and cash before assaulting people. Isolated spots near shopping centers and along certain roads are now considered especially dangerous. Poor street lighting and a lack of police patrols let these criminals operate freely. Locals blame a surge in drug abuse for...
TOG church eyes US branch after global expansion spree
Apostle Batsirai Java is expanding his religious empire worldwide with fresh branches across multiple continents. Tabernacles of Grace Ministries recently established bases in Australia, Dubai, and the United Kingdom, with American operations launching soon. The preacher known as ABJ revealed these aggressive moves during a packed crossover gathering where thousands listened to the update. Sydney already hosts hundreds of members, and the leadership plans to flood social media channels to grow that specific audience. Java indicated that Tanzania is next on the list, adding to domestic sites in Mutare and Chinhoyi. The organization clearly wants total saturation. The leader preached about overcoming spiritual sabotage, claiming that...
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