Zimbabwe Expands Public Sector Benefits with Housing, Salary Protections.
Zimbabwe's government has announced new benefits for public workers, including subsidized housing and protection against currency fluctuations.
Officials plan to provide two million residential stands and apartment units for civil servants by year's end, with one million already allocated. A new technical committee will oversee these housing projects, bringing together representatives from multiple ministries and workers' groups.
"The committee will create a roadmap by early 2025 for housing delivery," Public Service Minister Edgar Moyo told The Sunday Mail. "This initiative aims to improve living standards and boost productivity among public employees."...
SADC, EAC Plan Joint Summit Over DR Congo Crisis.
The Southern African Development Community has proposed an urgent meeting with the East African Community to address growing unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This initiative follows the EAC's recent Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State on January 29, 2025, where regional leaders discussed strategies to restore stability in eastern Congo.
At a special SADC meeting in Harare led by President Mnangagwa, leaders emphasized their commitment to finding lasting peace in the region.
SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi issued a statement confirming the bloc's dedication to resolving the conflict through diplomatic channels.
The planned joint summit marks a significant step...
Bulawayo Doctor Faces Child Support Dispute Amid Paternity Questions.
A Zimbabwean dentist faces legal challenges after allegedly fathering a child with a student intern under his supervision.
Dr. Munashe Murava appeared in court following a child support complaint from Abigail Sibanda, a Zambian university student. Sibanda told the court she met Murava during her clinical attachment at his practice. Their relationship turned intimate, resulting in her pregnancy in 2021.
The court heard that Murava made regular maintenance payments of US$200 from December 2022 through August 2023. He then stopped paying, accumulating arrears of US$2,200. When questioned about the missed payments, Murava requested a DNA test to confirm paternity. The...
Zimbabwe Mining Firm Faces Fine Over Water Pollution.
A mining company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son received a fine for breaking environmental rules in eastern Zimbabwe.
Cattle died after drinking from a river near ZimCN's Radnor Mine in Mudzi, local villagers report. The deaths sparked fresh worries about mining risks to nearby communities.
According to state media, Collins Mnangagwa, the president's son, chairs the mine's board. His father launched the multi-million dollar plant in 2022.
The Environmental Management Agency confirmed it fined ZimCN. "We suspect contamination from a nearby mine," said EMA spokesperson Amkela Sidange. The agency collected water samples for testing.
ZimCN broke the rules "likely to...
Market Attack Kills Over 100 in Sudan Conflict.
A deadly attack on a market near Sudan's capital filled a hospital mortuary with bodies Saturday, Doctors Without Borders reports.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces struck the city of Omdurman, killing and wounding more than 100 people, Sudanese officials said. The RSF denied these claims.
Most victims were women and children, according to the Sudanese Doctors' Union.
The violence stems from a 22-month civil war between the RSF and Sudan's army. The conflict has caused thousands of deaths in what the UN calls one of Earth's worst humanitarian crises.
The army recently increased attacks in Omdurman, which sits across the Nile from Khartoum. It aims to push out RSF forces...
Record Floods Strike North Queensland, One Dead.
Heavy rains in northern Queensland, Australia, have left one woman dead and forced thousands to leave their homes.
Officials warn flood waters may reach second floors of buildings. The situation remains dangerous and threatens lives.
The area received more than 700mm (26in) of rain in 24 hours. Queensland State Premier David Crisafulli expects record rainfall through Monday.
Weather experts say these floods could become the worst in 60 years.
"This rainfall stands apart from anything northern Queensland has seen in recent history," Crisafulli told ABC News. "Both the strength and length of the storm make it unique."
Officials ordered thousands in Townsville to exit their homes by...
Former Kenya Deputy President Plans Consultation Report.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will present findings from recent meetings at his Wamunyoro home.
The report includes feedback from leaders and religious figures across Kenya. Gachagua cited overwhelming responses for the delay past his December 31, 2024 deadline.
"I expected visitors from Mt Kenya, but people came from all regions. I decided to welcome everyone," Gachagua said. He plans to share the results on Sunday, February 9.
He made these remarks at Almighty God Ministries Church in Murang'a County. The former deputy president pledged to keep meeting with national leaders about Kenya's future.
On Saturday, Gachagua met with officials from Samburu...
Kenya Trade Department Leads Digital Push, Regional Growth.
Kenya's State Department for Trade drives economic change through digital tools and regional deals. The agency helps local firms reach new markets at home and abroad.
Digital solutions are at the heart of Kenya's trade plans. A new e-commerce program launched last December brings together public and private groups and aims to help small businesses use online platforms more effectively.
The department signed several key trade agreements, including deals with the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, and benefits from the African Growth Act.
A major breakthrough came with the Tripartite Free Trade Area, which will be operational on July 25, 2024...
Kenyan Abduction Victims Demand Justice, Call for ICC Action.
Victims of recent abductions in Kenya pressed the government for swift action on Tuesday, sharing their ordeals and listing demands for resolution.
The group called for quick, independent probes into eight named cases, including Bob Njagi, Jamil Longton, and Aslam Longton. They urged authorities to locate all missing persons and prosecute those behind the abductions and killings.
"We will not settle for silence, cover-ups, or reports that absolve the guilty," the victims stated, backed by the Kenya Human Rights Commission.
Their demands include an end to forced disappearances, torture, and killings of activists. The group rejected partial investigations and unfulfilled...
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