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The Zimbabwe Nurses Association condemned the Ministry of Health and Child Care for abandoning Progress Muzwa, a nurse who sustained severe injuries while saving a mother and child during a medical emergency. Enock Dongo, the association president, accused officials of leaving Muzwa without...

South Africa's Public Protector has disputed statements from Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson Jessie Majome regarding collaborative efforts on healthcare access issues. Majome told Newzroom Afrika that her organization had formally contacted the South African office about Zimbabwean...

Lawyer Fadzayi Mahere challenged Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe after he declared an immediate prohibition on night vending and second-hand clothing sales within Zimbabwe's central business districts. Garwe directed all municipal councils to enforce this restriction on Monday, August 4...

Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah led the House Business Advisory Committee meeting for the National Assembly. Committee members reached an agreement that the 18th session would extend through Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The gathering began with prayers honoring the deceased Member of the...

Pakistan Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal met with Chinese officials Shan Zhongde from the Atomic Energy Authority and Space Administration in Beijing. The leaders explored partnerships between their nations for nuclear power development and space technology advancement. Iqbal stressed how the...

The National Highways and Motorway Police conducted memorial services at their headquarters on Monday. Inspector General B.A. Nasir served as the primary dignitary for the observance. Senior officials, staff members, and bereaved families gathered to honor fallen officers. Participants placed...

Officials from the National Disaster Management Authority released spillway waters at Tarbela Dam after water levels reached concerning heights. The controlled release will boost Indus River flow rates to around 250,000 cusecs. Authorities issued advance warnings to relevant agencies across the...

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi honored fallen law enforcement officers during Police Martyrs' Day ceremonies on August 4. The federal official recognized personnel who died protecting Pakistani citizens and maintaining domestic security. Officers sacrificed their lives while combating terrorism...

The British publication The Economist recognized Field Marshal Asim Munir's diplomatic achievements in transforming Pakistan's international relationships. His strategic leadership has repositioned the nation's standing with major global powers. The journal documented a pivotal White House...

Pakistan commemorates the annual National Police Martyrs' Day with ceremonies honoring fallen law enforcement officers. The observance recognizes police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. Families of deceased officers receive expressions of national...

Dutch Ambassador Henny de Vries completed her diplomatic assignment in Pakistan with expressed satisfaction regarding bilateral relationship improvements. Her tenure focused on agricultural cooperation through the Dutch-Pak Agri Network established in 2022. The initiative connected agricultural...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travels to Gilgit Baltistan today for an official assessment of recent flooding. Heavy rains have caused significant damage across the region, prompting this emergency visit. The prime minister plans to meet directly with flood victims and provide financial...

Julius Bitok presided over the WiFi launch ceremony at four West Pokot County educational institutions on Thursday. The Principal Secretary for Basic Education oversaw connectivity installations at Ortum Mixed Secondary, Holy Rosary Girls Secondary, Saint Francis Ortum Boys Comprehensive, and...

EdfaPay achieved three prestigious certifications from the PCI Security Standards Council for mobile payment solutions. The digital payment provider became the first organization across Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region to earn this comprehensive recognition. These certifications cover...

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology initiated AdopTech's third phase to advance artificial intelligence applications across industrial and logistics sectors. Officials selected 15 demonstration projects that will showcase emerging technology capabilities within operational...

Bharti Airtel's subsidiary Xtelify introduced Airtel Cloud, a sovereign cloud platform designed for business operations across India. The system processes 140 crore transactions per minute and operates from sustainable data centers with artificial intelligence provisioning. A team of 300...

Egyptian e-commerce platform Wuilt secured $2 million from investors led by Flat6Labs and MTF VC. Hub71, JIMCO, Purity Tech, and angel investors also contributed to the funding round. The Cairo-based company made its core platform completely free across Egypt during April 2025. This strategic...

Minister Blade Nzimande launched National Science Week 2025 at Tshwane University of Technology's exhibition center. The annual celebration adopts the theme "Science for everyone" to promote broader public engagement with scientific fields. Students from Pretoria Technical High School...

Taiwan threatens semiconductor export limits against South Africa following diplomatic tensions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced potential chip restrictions after South Africa downgraded Taiwan's representative status. Philippe Yen from the West Asian and African Affairs Department...

The South African Broadcasting Corporation appointed Maijang Mpherwane to lead Video Entertainment operations from August 1, 2025. Mpherwane brings extensive broadcasting experience from previous SABC roles spanning Commissioning Editor through General Manager positions. His tenure produced...