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Zimbabwe approved 2,406 agricultural partnerships covering 217,739 hectares to increase farm production. The joint venture program connects landowners lacking resources with investors seeking agricultural opportunities. Over 270,000 residents and 10,000 diaspora members await land access for...

Hundreds gathered at Bulawayo Amphitheatre yesterday for the state-assisted funeral of Babongile Sikhonjwa, known as the "Ndebele Rock Star." Car spinners and politicians joined citizens for the memorial service honoring the cultural icon who influenced Zimbabwe's entertainment industry for two...

Weather officials warn citizens to prepare for severe conditions as Malaysia enters a transitional climate period lasting from September 30 through November. The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasts unstable atmospheric patterns replacing the current southwest monsoon system. Wind...

Emergency responders recovered a disabled man from a drainage channel in Teluk Intan after he fell from his wheelchair this morning. Mohd Zaidi Ismail, 48, suffered from left-side paralysis and drowned at the Jalan Labu Kubong location in Kampung Cenderong Balai. Fire department crews responded...

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urged the United Nations to establish formal cooperation frameworks with regional bodies during Thursday's ministerial meeting. He argued that groups like ASEAN and the African Union offer valuable local knowledge and early warning systems for conflict...

Malaysian authorities report traffickers target elementary students with candy containing illegal drugs, affecting victims as young as 10 years old. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi alerted education officials about this dangerous method of recruiting young users. Communities must work...

Joy FM and Hitz FM presenter Dadzie responded to female rapper Sista Afia through a Facebook statement after her recent Delay Show interview. The broadcaster hosts Showbiz A-Z and Daybreak Hitz programs on the respective radio stations. Sista Afia discussed her challenges gaining industry...

Grammy-nominated reggae artist Rocky Dawuni received a diplomatic passport from Ghana's government without requesting the document. The musician told Okay FM that officials granted the passport based on his cultural ambassador work rather than personal lobbying efforts. Dawuni serves as a United...

Rapper Sarkodie addressed the Kumasi Rising Dialogue about Ghana's creative sector challenges. The artist emphasized how government officials struggle to support the industry effectively due to knowledge gaps. Many policymakers express willingness to invest substantial resources but lack proper...

Ghanaian artist KiDi expressed disappointment about missing an opportunity to work with Highlife legend Daddy Lumba during a conversation with George Quaye on JoyPrime. The Touch It performer created a track during 2019 with hopes of featuring the veteran musician on the recording. KiDi...

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Tiwa Savage revealed new details about the intimate video that damaged her reputation in 2021. The performer explained during a recent interview that her former romantic partner deliberately shared the private footage as part of a wager with his friends. She had...

Ghanaian rapper Showboy, performing under the name Adanko, launched a public attack against fellow artist Sarkodie ahead of the upcoming Rapperholic event. The Saturday concert will take place in Kumasi on September 27, 2025, as part of the Homecoming series. Showboy expressed anger over his...

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie rejected accusations from US-based musician Archipalago regarding his ethnic heritage before this year's Rapperholic concert. Archipalago challenged Sarkodie's Ashanti background and claimed the artist uses the region for profit. The controversy emerged after Sarkodie...

Opposition leader Maurice Kamto announced Friday that anti-government forces cannot form a unified coalition against President Paul Biya before October elections. The constitutional court barred Kamto from participating in the contest despite his second-place finish during 2018 voting. Eleven...

A Kenyan textile manufacturer plans to terminate employment for 1,000 workers after American trade legislation expires on September 30. United Aryan factory produces denim clothing for major US brands under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Chief Executive Pankaj Bedi said Trump...

Madagascar security forces killed at least five protesters during Thursday demonstrations against persistent utility failures. Hundreds marched through Antananarivo demanding reliable electricity and water services before clashes erupted with police. Officers deployed tear gas and rubber bullets...

Madagascar residents emerged Friday morning to survey destruction following deadly demonstrations against persistent utility failures. Young protesters had gathered Thursday demanding solutions to daily electricity and water outages lasting more than 12 hours. Police deployed tear gas and rubber...

A contemporary art museum opened Thursday in Grand-Bassam, a UNESCO World Heritage coastal town in Ivory Coast. The facility occupies a renovated colonial-era building that previously housed postal and customs operations. Twenty-eight artists from nine African nations display works spanning...

Cameroon President Paul Biya departed for Europe days before campaign season began for October elections. The 92-year-old leader travels frequently to Geneva while seeking his eighth consecutive term since taking office in 1982. Sources confirm his absence from the United Nations General...

Nigeria ships 90 percent of its leather production to European and Asian markets where manufacturers transform the materials into luxury goods. International brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton source raw hides through intermediaries from Kano state tanneries. These finished products carry...