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Media Figure Questions Religious Leader's Credentials. Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chinono has challenged PHD Ministries founder Walter Magaya's recent graduation claims. The University of South Africa (UNISA) stated they have no record of Magaya's graduation. Chinono shared this...

Social Media Activity Shifts After Recent Gift. Sonja Madzikanda, former spouse of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, has removed all content from her Instagram and TikTok accounts. The deletion occurred following Chivayo's presentation of a new Range Rover to media personality Lulu Muteke. This...

Former ZTN Media Executive Questions Company Practices. Andrew Farayi Hodges, a past ZTN executive, has raised concerns about the company's operations through social media posts. His statements focus on executive compensation and audit transparency at Zimpapers, ZTN's parent company. Hodges...

Zimbabwean Businessman Presents Media Star With Luxury SUV. Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has given media personality Lulu Muteke a new 2025 Range Rover Sport. The presentation took place at a local dealership amid balloons and celebrations. Friends and family joined Muteke as she received...

Zimbabwe's Small Dairy Farms Lead Value-Addition Push. Small dairy farmers across Zimbabwe are turning raw milk into high-value products, boosting both their income and the nation's dairy sector. These farmers help meet the country's annual demand of 150 million liters of raw milk. At places...

A Rising Star in Zimbabwe's Professional Development Scene: Meet Coach Molly Chuma. Molly Chuma, known professionally as Coach Molly, has emerged as Harare's leading expert in grooming and etiquette coaching. Through her MC School of Etiquette, she transforms lives by teaching essential social...

Harare businessman Nqobile Magwizi won the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency by a large margin in the January 25 elections. He will lead the association's executive committee for a four-year term. The election marked several milestones in ZIFA's history. It saw the highest number...

The Zimbabwe government has praised the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service for its work on food security. The Ridigita Prison Farm in Mashonaland East is a key example. The farm shows how agriculture and rehabilitation can work together. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi visited the farm...

The government has set a new age limit for drivers of public service vehicles: at least 30 years old. This change starts immediately. The goal is to reduce fatal accidents on the roads. Zimbabwe has over 2,000 road traffic deaths each year. Negligent driving is a major cause. Transport...

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is committed to protecting its citizens from instability and ensuring lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). SADC Chairman, President Mnangagwa, made this statement at an Extraordinary Summit in Harare. The summit was...

SADC Calls for Joint Summit with East African Community to Address DRC Crisis. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has taken a significant step towards addressing the escalating security concerns in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by proposing an immediate joint summit with...

Zimbabwean Government Facilitates the Return of Visually Impaired Citizens from South Africa. In a recent successful operation, the Zimbabwean government repatriated 27 visually impaired citizens from Johannesburg, South Africa, along with 10 aides and eight children. This initiative was...

Students Visit the Iranian Embassy to Learn About Culture. HARARE, Zimbabwe—On Friday, Students from two schools visited the Iranian Embassy's Cultural Centre to learn more about Iranian culture. The schools were Blessed Hope Gaza Academy and Mountain Bay School. The visit was part of cultural...

Philemon Machana and Twine Phiri Appeal ZIFA Election Results to CAS. Philemon Machana and Twine Phiri lost the ZIFA presidential race. They say the elections were not free and fair. They filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). They claim there was improper influence...

SADC Chairman Calls for Action on DRC Humanitarian Crisis. President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe urged SADC leaders to act now. They must address the growing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mnangagwa is the current Chairman of the Southern African Development...

Social Media Influencer Tamia Ja Faces Controversies and Legal Issues. Tamia Ja, whose real name is Hannah Jabesi, has become a well-known social media influencer. However, her frank opinions have led to several controversies, some of which have even resulted in legal action against her. This...

Rwanda Denies Warning South Africa During Leaders' Talks. Rwanda's government strongly denied claims that it warned South Africa during recent phone calls between the two countries' presidents, Paul Kagame and Cyril Ramaphosa. Rwanda said no warning was given at any point during the talks...

The IOC will choose a new president on March 20 in Greece. The winner will lead the sports world for the next 8 years. There are seven candidates. Sebastian Coe is the World Athletics chief. He won the Olympic 1,500 meters. Kirsty Coventry is Zimbabwe's sports minister. She was an Olympic...

Martha Karua, leader of the Narc Kenya party, has called for a national conference. The conference would discuss the recent wave of abductions and extrajudicial killings in Kenya. Karua said all Kenyans, religious groups, and professional organizations must stand up. They need to defend their...

Kenya's Housing Program Sparks Political Clash. Environment Minister Aden Duale challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's criticism of the national housing initiative on Thursday. Duale shared an earlier video showing Gachagua supporting the same program he opposes today. "It...