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Critics question President Barrow's silence following former dictator Jammeh's recent outburst. The administration's lack of response marks a sharp contrast to its swift reactions against other political opponents. Yahya Jammeh launched verbal attacks against President Barrow 48 hours ago...

The Gambia faces mounting challenges as its population surges. The West African nation, known as "The Smiling Coast," expects 3.5 million residents by 2025, growing at 3.1% yearly. This rapid increase strains resources and social services, leading to rising crime, poverty, and land disputes...

The Gambia Football Federation announced Wednesday that Mariama "Bom" Sowe has been appointed as interim head coach of the Gambia women's national football team. Sowe returns to the position after being replaced by Yahya Manneh last year. Manneh has since taken over as head coach of the...

Mighty Warriors Coach Serima Wins Top Honor at Youth Tournament. Zimbabwe women's national team assistant coach Primrose Serima earned "Coach of the Tournament" honors at the Jadel Football Academy tournament last Saturday in Belgravia Sports Club. The former midfielder led Jadel Zimbabwe to...

Zimbabwe Sets Grain Prices, Farmers Await Tobacco Season Details. The Grain Marketing Board has set maize and traditional grain prices at US$335 per tonne. Though farmers welcome the price, many say the late announcement limited their planning options. Pre-planting prices help farmers decide...

Zimbabwe Expresses Support for Cuba Amid US Sanctions. Zimbabwe has declared its support for Cuba following new US economic measures against the Caribbean nation. The US recently placed Cuba back on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, drawing criticism from multiple nations. Zimbabwe...

SADC Takes Firm Stance on DRC Crisis After Peacekeepers' Deaths. SADC Chairman President Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged decisive action regarding the deteriorating security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following attacks that killed 13 peacekeepers. Nine South African...

Zimbabwe Tightens Controls on Presidential Farm Input Program After Theft. The Zimbabwe government has ordered stricter measures for its Presidential Input Programme following recent cases of theft. Officials must prevent leakages and ensure farm supplies reach the intended farmers. The...

Trump Halts Colombia Tariff Threat After Migration Deal. The White House said it reached a deal with Colombia on migrant returns Sunday night, ending a brief trade dispute. President Trump had threatened Colombia with steep tariffs after the country blocked U.S. deportation flights. His plan...

Victoria Falls Financial Hub Draws Global Interest. Zimbabwe's new offshore investment center in Victoria Falls attracted strong investor attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube led talks with potential backers last week. The hub aims to bring foreign...

Police Hunt Teacher Trainee in Gweru Campus Murder. Police seek a Hillside Teachers' College student after the death of his girlfriend at Guinea Fowl High School in Gweru. The victim, Keener Tsanana, worked as a student teacher at the school. A security guard found her body Saturday at 8 p.m...

Anti-Graft Body Probes Driving License Fraud. Zimbabwe's corruption watchdog launched investigations into driving schools bribing officials for fake licenses. The scheme involves instructors paying Vehicle Inspectorate Department staff to certify unqualified drivers. "These practices threaten...

Court Awards Woman $32,500 in Zimbabwe Divorce Case. A Harare court granted Letwin Kadiyo $32,500 in her divorce from Kudakwashe Naison. Justice Emy Tsanga's ruling acknowledged the financial and personal sacrifices made in marriage. The couple met in 2013 at Harare's Gulf Complex. She sold...

Police Asked to Focus on Major Traffic Risks. Zimbabwe police received new guidance about traffic stops this week. Officers should target serious safety issues rather than minor equipment violations. Drivers complained about police checking small details like fire extinguisher types and...

Zimbabwe Farmers Hit Full Planting Target as Rains Continue. Zimbabwean farmers have planted 3.87 million hectares of crops this season, reaching their target. The success comes amid steady rainfall across the country. Maize leads with 1.8 million hectares planted, followed by sorghum at...

Fitness, Music Stars Join Oliver Mtukudzi Marathon Event. Popular dance leaders John Cole and Zororai "Zorro" Nhira will host Zumba sessions at the Oliver Mtukudzi Half Marathon on February 2. The event takes place at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton. "We added Zumba classes to give athletes...

Zimbabwe Opens New Courts in Rural Areas. Zimbabwe's justice minister has created three new courts to bring legal services closer to rural communities. Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi signed orders last week to set up courts in Makuti, Ruwangwe, and Nyanga. The move aims to help more people access...

Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Backs President's Term Extension. Senior Zanu PF officials backed plans to extend President Mnangagwa's leadership past 2028. The move aims to help him finish plans for national growth by 2030. War Veterans Secretary Douglas Mahiya dismissed critics of the extension. He...

Zimbabwe Recovers Stolen Cars, Files Hundreds of Corruption Cases. Zimbabwe's anti-corruption agency filed 470 criminal cases in 2023, of which 343 were sent to prosecutors. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) also seized over 350 cars tied to a civil service rebate scheme. "We...

Zimbabwe Warriors Set for 2025 Africa Cup Battle. German coach Michael Nees sees hope for Zimbabwe's national team at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Warriors face South Africa, Angola, and Egypt in Group B. "With good preparation, we can meet the challenge," Nees told ZIFA...