Brikama Area Council Chair Accuses President of Targeting Market Vendors.
Yankuba Darboe is the chairman of the Brikama Area Council. On Friday, he accused President Barrow of using state power against him and local vendors.
Darboe said the president is behind attempts to destroy stalls at Brikama market. He claimed it was part of "Operation Clear the Roads."
In June 2024, a similar operation led to clashes at the market. Police fired tear gas at angry vendors. Dozens, including Chairman Darboe, needed medical care.
Darboe alleged the president told the regional governor to send security forces to the market. He said Barrow discusses plans to "destroy" the market at national security meetings.
"We are ready to defend our market,"...
Sheriff Jallow Named Permanent Secretary at Public Service Ministry
Sheriff Jallow is the new Permanent Secretary (PS) at the Ministry of Public Service. He took over on January 24, 2025.
Jallow was the director of the Civil Service Reform and Planning Unit (CSRPU), and he will continue to run it.
In 2018, the government launched the Civil Service Reform Program Strategy, a 10-year plan to modernize public services.
The strategy aims to:
Optimize staffing in the civil service
Attract and keep skilled workers
Boost discipline and performance
Bring back merit and professionalism
Use technology to improve services
As head of PS and CSRPU, Jallow will work to achieve these goals and coordinate other reform efforts.
The reform program...
Bell Bottling Introduces First Canned Brew in Gambia.
Bell Bottling launched Gambia's first canned brewed drink on Friday. The event was held at the company's Brusubi-Turntable headquarters.
Borrie Darboe is the sales and marketing director. He said the canned drinks are the newest product from the Bonto factory. It began operations in 2021 after Banjul Breweries BBL closed.
Bell Bottling has filled the gap left by BBL's exit and added new drinks, giving Gambia its own beverage products.
"This is the dream of Bell Bottling's directors, shareholders, and staff," Darboe said. He credited the Gambian people for supporting the products.
The company employs hundreds directly and indirectly, including distributors. Bell Bottling has...
From Slum to Success: Kenyan Entrepreneur Transforms Lives.
Dennis Maina grew up in Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben slum. He faced many challenges. But he never gave up on his dreams.
Maina, 32, attended Gatoto Primary School and Githumu High School and earned a degree from the University of Nairobi.
Life in Mukuru was hard. Over 500,000 people shared limited resources. But Maina stayed hopeful.
"Ipo siku" is a common saying among young Kenyans. It means better days are coming. This belief motivated Maina.
Maina's mother had a big impact on his life. She worked hard to provide for the family, selling snacks and doing odd jobs.
Her faith and strength inspired Maina. Even when he misbehaved as a teen. He learned business skills by...
South Africa Coal and Iron Ore Firms Seek Rail Fixes.
South African coal and iron ore companies want to sign deals with Transnet, the state-owned logistics firm, next month.
The deals could lead to billions of rand in investments. The money would go to repair key rail lines and boost exports.
Groups representing Glencore and an Anglo-American unit are in talks with Transnet. They are working out terms, said Ian Bird. He is head of transport for business group B4SA.
B4SA is partnering with the government. The goal is to fix South Africa's poor transport and energy systems.
Coal exports fell to a 30-year low in 2023 as rail lines failed, and iron ore shipments hit a 10-year low. The drop is due to theft and lack of maintenance.
The...
Five Men Get Life for Brutal Murder in Zimbabwe.
Five men were sentenced to life in prison for a brutal murder in Zimbabwe. The crime happened in late 2022 in Silobela, Kwekwe.
The men are four brothers and a neighbor. They killed Isabel Ndlovu, 28, at Linda Business Centre on November 30.
High Court Judge Munamato Mutevedzi handed down the maximum sentence. He said the gang could never return to society.
The Ncube brothers are Mkhululi, 26, Qhubekani, 23, Qabhakani, 30, and Thulani, 27. Their neighbor is Mexen Moyo, 28.
The gang used knives, sticks, and kicks in the planned attack. They showed no remorse, the judge said.
Mr. Ndlovu died after being taken to Kwekwe District Hospital. The attack happened at Peter Maranga's shop...
Zimbabwe Election Officials Observe Belarus Presidential Vote.
A team from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is in Belarus observing the country's 2025 presidential election.
ZEC Chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba leads the delegation. International groups are monitoring the vote to promote democracy.
Chigumba said she was happy with the ballot security measures. After visiting polling stations, she spoke to the media.
"We saw impressive security features on the ballot boxes," she noted. Each box had a special section for early voting ballots.
The ballots have a watermark for security. The boxes have a signature and wax seal on one side.
"We were quite satisfied with the security features," Chigumba said.
Voters started...
Zimbabwe Faces Tough AFCON Draw Due to Low FIFA Ranking.
Zimbabwe's Warriors could face a difficult draw at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team is ranked 121st in the world and 33rd in Africa.
The draw will take place tonight in Rabat, Morocco, and all 24 qualified nations will attend.
New ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi will be present. He was elected over the weekend.
Zimbabwe and Botswana have the lowest rankings of the qualified teams. This means they could be grouped with African powerhouses like Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt.
The Warriors are making their sixth AFCON appearance. They missed the last edition due to a FIFA suspension. The ban ended in July 2023.
The 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four. The top...
Zimbabwe to Roll Out Prepaid Water Meters Nationwide.
Zimbabwe plans to install prepaid water meters across the country. Harare will start the process. It is part of a public-private deal to improve water treatment and supply.
Paying in advance ensures everyone pays their bills, eliminating bad debts for water companies. The upfront funds provide working capital to buy chemicals and fix pipes. It also helps budget for long-term investments.
Most people support the plan if water is fairly priced and readily available. The prices must be transparent. The water should also be safe to drink.
Harare tested prepaid meters in four areas some years ago, but the city ended the trial without picking the best system. Officials wanted to stick...
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