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Rachel Mwikali Leads 'Pussy Power' Movement in Mathare Slums. Rachel Mwikali is a radical feminist. But she is also kind and caring to the poor in Mathare slums. That's why she started the Pussy Power movement. She wants to help women at the grassroots level embrace their femininity. She says...

Kumbirai Kangai's First Wife Wins $345,750 in Landmark Inheritance Case. A court has awarded Esther Chatindo, the first wife of the late national hero Kumbirai Kangai, $345,750 in maintenance from his $8 million estate. The ruling comes after a 12-year legal battle. When Kangai died in 2013...

Bishop Accused of $80K Fraud in Real Estate Deal. A bishop in Harare, Zimbabwe, is facing fraud charges. Emmanuel Muzondi, 49, allegedly scammed a man out of $80,000. The victim is Lovemore Paipamire. He is the director of Pasmic Procurements Private Limited. Muzondi leads Emmanuel Global...

First Female Commander Appointed at Zimbabwe Air Force Base. Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe made history yesterday. She became the first female commander of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo Air Force Base near Chegutu, Zimbabwe. Her appointment shows President Mnangagwa's commitment to empowering women. He...

Minister: Local Authorities Responsible for City Roads. A Cabinet Minister has said that local authorities are in charge of fixing their roads. This is true even though most roads are under the Ministry of Transport. Last year, the government said it would fix roads in major cities and towns...

First Lady Launches Zviperengo Cultural Quiz for Students. Zimbabwe's First Lady, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, has launched a unique educational program. It's called the Zviperengo Cultural Quiz Programme. The program is for students in grades 5 to 7. Dr. Mnangagwa is also the Patron of Culture and...

Elon Musk Questions South Africa's BEE Laws Amid SpaceX Licensing Dispute. Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire, has joined President Donald Trump in criticizing South Africa's policies. Musk asked President Cyril Ramaphosa on X, "Why do you have openly racist ownership laws?" The...

China Hits US with Tariffs, Escalating Trade Tensions. China has announced new tariffs on US goods. The tariffs range from 10% to 15%. They will start on February 10. This is in response to recent US tariffs on Chinese products. The US cited concerns over China's control of fentanyl. China's...

Gold Steady Near Record High as Trump Imposes China Tariffs. Gold prices held steady near an all-time high on Tuesday. This came after President Donald Trump placed 10% tariffs on Chinese goods. The move boosted demand for safe-haven assets. China quickly retaliated with various levies on US...

New Industrial Policy Garners Strong Business Support. Zimbabwe's business leaders back the upcoming Zimbabwe National Industrial Development Policy 2 (ZNIDP2). The policy aims to boost economic growth from 2026 to 2030. The new policy builds on the success of the National Development Strategy...

Innscor Africa Gets License for Colcom Foods Solar Plant. Innscor Africa has received approval to build a solar power plant for its subsidiary, Colcom Foods. The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) granted the license. The plant will be located at Colcom's Workington industrial site in...

POTRAZ Condemns Cyberbullying, Warns of Prosecution. The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has spoken out against cyberbullying. It says it is a serious crime and that those who commit it could face legal consequences. Cyberbullying involves sending or...

AMA Expands Strategic Crop Contracting for Summer Season. The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is pushing for more strategic crop contracting this summer. They want to climate-proof agriculture in Zimbabwe. There are now 22 registered contractors, up from 19 last year. AMA CEO Clever...

Zimplats Invests $850M in Capital Projects. Zimplats, Zimbabwe's leading platinum producer, has invested $850 million in capital projects as part of its $1.157 billion capital expenditure plan. The company shared this update in its quarterly report for the period ending December 31, 2024. The...

US Admits USAID Used for Regime Change, Vindicating Zimbabwe's View. The Trump administration has acknowledged that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) was used to promote regime change in several countries. This admission supports Zimbabwe's long-held view of the organization...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has resumed duties after a month-long leave and is focusing on Zimbabwe's economic stability and growth, according to Deputy Chief Secretary George Charamba. Speaking to The Herald, Charamba emphasized that Mnangagwa's return would bring pivotal economic decisions...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe will head a delegation from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to Tanzania this week for a crucial meeting with the East African Community (EAC). The gathering aims to address the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...

Uganda Sees Rise in Congo Refugees as Fighting Spreads. More refugees from DR Congo enter Uganda each day as fighting worsens in South Kivu province. Uganda's refugee minister, Lillian Aber, reports that 150 to 154 people arrive daily from the conflict zone. "The numbers have slightly...

Electoral Reform Plans Missing in Uganda. Uganda's top legal officer said this week that the country has no plans to prepare for election changes before 2026. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka told Parliament he lacks instructions to draft any reforms. His statement came after MP Mathias...

Uganda Debates Power Plant Tax Break Worth Billions. Uganda faces a crucial decision over new tax breaks for the Bujagali Hydro Power Project. The government wants to extend income tax exemptions until June 2025. Past tax breaks have already cost Uganda Shs388.70 billion between 2018 and 2021...