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Nyaradzo Funeral Services hosted a joint memorial on Monday at its Willowvale Road location in Harare for three Kuwadzana Extension children who died under unexplained circumstances the previous week. Bishop Nyasha Manhango from Bethesda Apostolic Church called for careful conduct toward...

Private hospitals must admit patients facing life-threatening emergencies for at least 48 hours, regardless of their ability to pay, under a proposed Medical Services Amendment Bill. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora told the National Assembly on Thursday that the legislation aligns with...

Zimbabwe advances climate-resilient farming practices with the government seeking complete adoption of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa model to boost yields and secure food supplies. The holistic farming system shifts from rain-dependent large-scale plowing to precision conservation methods. Lands...

ZANU PF has begun accrediting delegates for its 22nd Annual People's Conference, which will convene at Mutare Polytechnic Pavilion Grounds from Oct. 13 to 18. The conference will feature a reduced number of attendees and concentrate on economic matters under the theme Attainment of Vision 2030...

Zimbabwe's Environment Patron and Wildlife Ambassador has called on citizens to help prevent the rising number of veld fires threatening the nation's natural resources. A single spark can destroy years of environmental growth and endanger both human and animal life. The ambassador urged...

Zimbabwe allocated $1.9 million for a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign targeting young children. Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora launched the program on Monday at Stoneridge Clinic in Harare, where initial vaccinations began. The initiative runs through Friday...

President Mnangagwa's rural industrialization program transforms how Muzarabani villagers earn income through wild masawu fruit harvesting and processing. The initiative merges traditional practices with contemporary scientific approaches, creating economic centers in rural regions and reducing...

Leicester City midfielder Hamza Chowdhury traveled 16 hours to Bangladesh on Monday and arrived at 11 a.m. before joining afternoon practice without rest. The player did not start in Saturday's match but immediately entered camp to prepare for Thursday's Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong at...

Bangladesh confronts Hong Kong on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Dhaka as coach Javier Cabrera seeks to overcome a squad assembled from multiple nations. Hong Kong shares the Group C lead with Singapore on four points after defeating India 1-0 in June through substitute Mahama Awal, but...

A Japanese rice bran oil manufacturer plans to source crude oil from Bangladesh to address supply shortages in its domestic market. Sanwa Yushi Company Limited announced the initiative on Monday at a Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry meeting in Dhaka. Managing Director...

A European business federation signed an agreement with a Bangladesh rehabilitation center on Monday to expand healthcare services for underserved populations. The Europe Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry partnered with the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed to...

The Bangladeshi Nationalist Diaspora Alliance formed a 101-member convening committee on Monday to advance nationalist principles among expatriates worldwide. Chief Patron Atikur Rahman Ruman endorsed the structure, and Mohammad Ali Chowdhury received the convener appointment, while Shah Zobayer...

India's Supreme Court requested responses from federal authorities and Ladakh officials on Monday after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife filed a petition challenging his detention under the National Security Act. Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria declined to order disclosure of...

Bangladesh showcased its food industry at Anuga 2025 in Cologne on Monday with seven companies presenting products at the world's largest food trade fair. The Export Promotion Bureau organized the pavilion where Danish Foods, Fulkoli Bread & Biscuit Industries, IFAD Multi Products, Kazi Food...

Britain pledged continued support for Bangladesh's economic development and met with opposition party leaders on Monday to discuss democratic progress. The UK trade envoy held discussions with representatives from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, National Citizen Party, and Bangladesh...

An attorney disrupted proceedings at the Supreme Court on Monday by throwing a shoe toward Chief Justice BR Gavai before security personnel detained him. The Bar Council of India suspended lawyer Rakesh Kishore for conduct that violated professional standards and court dignity. The shoe failed...

Rain washed out Barishal's final National Cricket League T20 match against Rajshahi on Monday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground. Barishal posted 140 for 5 in 18 overs after Iftakhar Hossain Ifti scored 55 off 48 balls, and Rabbi hit an unbeaten 39 off 22 deliveries...

Hamas and Israeli delegations started indirect negotiations on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh to end the Gaza conflict that has lasted nearly two years. Egyptian and Qatari mediators shuttled between the parties to establish frameworks for exchanging hostages held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in...

Aminul Islam Bulbul will lead Bangladesh cricket for the next four years after winning an uncontested election on Monday. The nation's first Test centurion said his commitment to the sport has deepened since joining the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Bulbul stated that he initially planned a short...

A Turkish deputy foreign minister met with a Bangladeshi Islamist party leader on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Ali Berris Ekinci held talks with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman at the latter's Dhaka residence in the Bashundhara area. Turkish Ambassador...