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Ziyambi: Mnangagwa Not Pushing to Extend Presidency. HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zanu-PF Politburo member and Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not want to change Zimbabwe's Constitution to stay in power past 2028. Ziyambi told Zanu-PF Mashonaland West members that...

20 People from Zimbabwe Died in South Africa Mine. The Zimbabwe government said 20 people from Zimbabwe died in an old gold mine in South Africa. They were some of about 87 total people who died there. The people who died were illegal miners. They stayed in the Stilfontein mine for weeks with...

Senator Mwonzora's cars were attacked today. The cars belonged to the MDC-T party leader. The attack happened at the funeral of CCC Legislator Hon Hakata. Hon Hakata passed away a day before his leg was amputated. His family had tried to raise money to buy blood for the surgery. Tragically, he...

Gift Ostallos Siziba, a prominent political figure, declared his solidarity with the artist Winky D, tweeting, "Winky is us, we're Winky Ds." His statement sparked debate on social media, with opposition growing from various quarters. Witness Dube criticized the opposition's involvement...

HARARE, Zimbabwe—Mudiwa Hood, a prominent businessman in Zimbabwe, issued his final public statement on Mukoma Hopewell's tax situation. Hood emphasized that tax information is strictly confidential. As a private citizen, he said he would not disclose any details. However, Hood expressed...

Arturia, a company that makes audio equipment, released an update to its software. The update helps users create immersive music for movies, video games, and other audio projects. Key Features of the Update: Precise control over speaker configurations (up to 16 channels) Support for Dolby...

Harare, Zimbabwe—Wicknell Chivayo, a prominent Zimbabwean businessman, has made vehicle donations that have been questioned about their legitimacy. Critics allege that Chivayo has not actually donated vehicles worth US$10 million over the past 12 months, as he claims. They argue that the...

Freedom of Expression: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities in Kenya. Kenya's Constitution protects freedom of expression. This allows people to share their thoughts and ideas. But some young Kenyans are using this right in the wrong way, especially on social media. They post things that mock...

Gusii Community Contemplates Political Shift Ahead of 2027 Elections. The Omogusii community in Kenya is considering a new political direction as the 2027 general elections approach. This comes amid growing discontent with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and its leader, former Prime...

Kenya Power Announces Token Message Delay, Offers Alternatives. Kenya Power said it is having problems sending token messages to prepaid customers. The company shared this in a post on the social media platform X. Kenya Power also provided other ways for customers to get their tokens. It said...

Increased Rainfall Expected in Southern Kenya, Met Department Says. The Kenya Meteorological Department said Kenya will see more rain in some areas this weekend. The southern half of the country will receive moderate to heavy rainfall. "Changes are coming!" Kenya Met said on X. "Expect more...

Kenya's Credit Outlook Improves, Moody's Reports. President William Ruto expressed optimism on Saturday. This followed Moody's revision of Kenya's credit outlook from "negative" to "positive". The President stated, "We are doing well," in a message on the social media platform X. Other leaders...

Acting President Visits Youth Exhibition. Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is at St Canisius Parish in Marlborough. He will officiate the Catholic Youth Business and Innovation Hub Exhibition and Fundraising Dinner. During his visit, Dr Chiwenga toured various stands. He wanted to...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged young Kenyans to register as voters on Saturday. He praised Generation Z for their civic engagement on social media, but he said it was not enough. Gachagua spoke in Kirinyaga. He said voting is the only way to help transform the country. While...

Business Tycoon Chivayo Backs Magwizi for ZIFA Presidency, Pledges Millions. Wicknell Chivayo, a prominent businessman, has endorsed Nqobile Magwizi in today's Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential election. Chivayo promised major sponsorship deals if Magwizi wins. Six candidates...

Army Breaks Siege in Khartoum, Claims Victory. The Sudanese army said it broke a siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on its command center in Khartoum on Friday. The army called this a major victory in the capital city. The two sides have been at war for nearly two years. The...

Nacala Logistics Malawi Surpasses 2023 Cargo Transportation Record. BLANTYRE, Malawi—Nacala Logistics Malawi has announced that it exceeded its 2023 record for miscellaneous cargo transportation in 2024. The company attributes this achievement to the resumption of the Kanengo-Mchinji railway...

Zomba Group Donates Mattresses to Bimbi Health Center. ZOMBA, Malawi—A group of men who grew up in Zomba from the 1970s to the early 2000s has donated 12 mattresses to Bimbi Health Center. The donation aims to improve the living conditions of patients in the postnatal ward. Charles Mukiwa, a...

Old Mutual Rewards Top Performers with Dubai Trip. BLANTYRE, Malawi—Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited has recognized seven outstanding business development staff members with a fully paid trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The reward is a token of appreciation for their exceptional performance...

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Concerned Over Police Prosecution Delays. LILONGWE, Malawi - The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has raised concerns about the Malawi Police Service's delayed prosecution of cases. The committee met with police officials on Thursday to discuss the...