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Zanu PF Leaders Visit Border Post to Monitor Economic Policies. Senior members of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party arrived at Beitbridge Border Post Thursday for a two-day review of economic policies. The visit follows decisions made at the party's annual conference in Bulawayo last October...

India Lauds Zimbabwe Partnership at National Day Event. India praised Zimbabwe's leadership for building strong ties between the nations at India's National Day celebration in Harare on Thursday. The event marked 45 years of diplomatic relations. Indian Ambassador Bramha Kumar highlighted...

Zimbabwe Seeks Energy Partners as Demand Surges. Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa announced plans to expand the country's energy partnerships amid rising power demands from infrastructure growth. Energy Minister July Moyo delivered the president's message at the Africa Heads of State Energy...

Zimbabwe Government Rebukes War Veterans' Criticism of President. Zimbabwe's Information Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, strongly disapproved of recent statements made by certain war veterans against President Mnangagwa. The minister singled out veteran Blessed Geza for what he called...

SADC Pledges Action After M23 Rebels Break Congo Peace Deal, Kill Peacekeepers. The M23 rebel movement has shattered the peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), attacking peacekeepers and seizing the major city of Goma. The attacks killed 13 peacekeepers from South Africa, Malawi, and...

Zimbabwe's President Praises Local Inventor's Energy Breakthrough. President Mnangagwa lauded Maxwell Chikumbutso for creating wireless devices that run without conventional power sources. These include an unmanned aerial vehicle and television sets. "I have this television in my home,"...

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) wants Aisha Jumwa removed as chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). IEK says President William Ruto's appointment of Jumwa on January 17 violates the KRB Act. According to IEK president Eng Shammah Kiteme, the KRB Act requires the President to...

President Barrow Vows Tough Stance on Corruption. President Adama Barrow says he will crack down on corruption and has warned of strict measures to enforce anti-graft laws. Barrow appeared in an interview with Alpha Karaga's Sarahule show. The show will air on Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Star FM...

Brikama Area Council Chair Accuses President of Targeting Market Vendors. Yankuba Darboe is the chairman of the Brikama Area Council. On Friday, he accused President Barrow of using state power against him and local vendors. Darboe said the president is behind attempts to destroy stalls at...

Sheriff Jallow Named Permanent Secretary at Public Service Ministry Sheriff Jallow is the new Permanent Secretary (PS) at the Ministry of Public Service. He took over on January 24, 2025. Jallow was the director of the Civil Service Reform and Planning Unit (CSRPU), and he will continue to run...

Bell Bottling Introduces First Canned Brew in Gambia. Bell Bottling launched Gambia's first canned brewed drink on Friday. The event was held at the company's Brusubi-Turntable headquarters. Borrie Darboe is the sales and marketing director. He said the canned drinks are the newest product...

President Ruto Unveils Ongoing Nairobi State House Renovations. President William Ruto gave a rare look at the Nairobi State House renovations on Saturday. He hosted Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Ruto showed off the transformed residence. It has a bold new flat roof design...

From Slum to Success: Kenyan Entrepreneur Transforms Lives. Dennis Maina grew up in Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben slum. He faced many challenges. But he never gave up on his dreams. Maina, 32, attended Gatoto Primary School and Githumu High School and earned a degree from the University of...

South Africa Coal and Iron Ore Firms Seek Rail Fixes. South African coal and iron ore companies want to sign deals with Transnet, the state-owned logistics firm, next month. The deals could lead to billions of rand in investments. The money would go to repair key rail lines and boost exports...

Five Men Get Life for Brutal Murder in Zimbabwe. Five men were sentenced to life in prison for a brutal murder in Zimbabwe. The crime happened in late 2022 in Silobela, Kwekwe. The men are four brothers and a neighbor. They killed Isabel Ndlovu, 28, at Linda Business Centre on November 30...

Zimbabwe Election Officials Observe Belarus Presidential Vote. A team from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is in Belarus observing the country's 2025 presidential election. ZEC Chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba leads the delegation. International groups are monitoring the vote to...

Zimbabwe Faces Tough AFCON Draw Due to Low FIFA Ranking. Zimbabwe's Warriors could face a difficult draw at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team is ranked 121st in the world and 33rd in Africa. The draw will take place tonight in Rabat, Morocco, and all 24 qualified nations will attend...

Zimbabwe to Roll Out Prepaid Water Meters Nationwide. Zimbabwe plans to install prepaid water meters across the country. Harare will start the process. It is part of a public-private deal to improve water treatment and supply. Paying in advance ensures everyone pays their bills, eliminating...

Manica Bikes Launches Solar-Powered Tricycles in Zimbabwe. Manica Bikes has introduced solar-powered tricycles in Zimbabwe. The company wants to promote green transportation. The government supports investments in eco-friendly auto technologies, which align with the goals of economic...

Small-Scale Miners Drive Zimbabwe's Gold Output to New Heights. Zimbabwe's gold production soared in 2024, thanks largely to small-scale miners. They contributed over 65% of the 36.48 tonnes produced. This beat the government's annual target of 35 tonnes and was a 21% jump from 2023's output...