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A Zimbabwean religious leader received a 14-year sentence from the Livingston High Court after sexually abusing female church members in Scotland. Walter Masocha established the Agape for All Nations Church in Stirling and exploited his position as self-appointed archbishop to target vulnerable...

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reported his former wife, Mary Mubaiwa, to authorities regarding alleged criminal activities. He cooperated fully with prosecutors across Zimbabwe and South Africa during their investigations. Chiwenga stated through his legal representatives that he acted...

Gauteng province implements a pilot program targeting parents who fail child support payments through credit bureau reporting. Ten provincial courts participate in this accountability initiative that emerged from a November 2023 agreement between the Department of Justice and the Social Justice...

The Environmental Management Agency fined Harare cement producer PPC Zimbabwe US$3,000 for exceeding permitted dust emission levels. The penalty targets excessive particulate matter from the company's kiln stack operations and dust fallout violations. PPC Zimbabwe maintains rigorous compliance...

Vice President Kembo Mohadi appeared publicly on July 28 to dispel rumors about his removal from office. Reports had suggested illness led to his replacement by former army commander Ambrose Mutinhiri. Mohadi visited the Dinson Iron and Steel Company Manhize Steel Plant in Mvuma alongside...

Attendees assembled at Gweru Provincial Heroes Acre for burial services honoring two fallen liberation war veterans. Cde Abias Pelile and Cde Solomon Nhondova received their final tribute during the ceremony. Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution Owen Ncube presided...

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced six new healthcare programs at the National Health Technology Assessment Conference 2025. The Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section spearheads these evidence-based medical improvements. Digital platforms and patient-centered...

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd expands Electric Train Service operations between KL Sentral and Padang Besar during the upcoming holiday periods. The railway company schedules additional trips across 18 operational days spanning three separate timeframes from August 28 through September 21. Travelers...

Malaysia completed its pre-feasibility assessment for nuclear power as a primary energy source. Research findings demonstrate strong potential for delivering stable and clean electricity nationwide. The government established six technical task forces based on study recommendations. Science...

Authorities investigate online harassment allegations against an individual identified as Small Apple after two women filed complaints with Sibu police. The suspect allegedly distributed explicit visual content to female victims through digital platforms. ACP Zulkipli Suhaili confirmed that...

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that medicine price transparency education will proceed uninterrupted while medical practitioners challenge government price control policies through judicial review. The minister expressed support for the legal process during a press...

Police discovered a decomposed body inside a Taman Seng Goon residence after concerned neighbors contacted authorities. The 66-year-old resident had not been visible to community members for ten consecutive days before yesterday's discovery. Sungai Maong police officers responded to the 3:45 pm...

The IJM Duo Highway Challenge Run will force authorities to shut down two major expressways this Sunday. Officials will close New Pantai Expressway and Sungai Besi Expressway from 1am until 11am on August 3. The Ministry of Works and Malaysian Highway Authority granted approval for these...

Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi confirmed that the Salim Water Treatment Plant upgrade exceeds expected timelines during his recent site inspection. The Sibu Water Board manages this RM291.4 million initiative, which demonstrates remarkable advancement beyond...

A Sessions Court judge awarded RM800,000 in damages to a woman who suffered complications from breast filler injections at an unlicensed Petaling Jaya clinic. The patient experienced pain and swelling after the 2020 procedure, requiring multiple surgeries and treatments to remove the fillers...

Authorities conducted a noon operation against a suspected online gambling facility operating from the 23rd floor of a Jalan Kia Peng building. The Vice, Gambling and Corrupt Practices Crime Investigation Division collaborated with Dang Wangi district headquarters during the Op Dadu enforcement...

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that Malaysia is nearing completion of its review of the Security Offences Special Measures Act 2012. Parliamentary amendments will arrive shortly after the government completes its policy memorandum preparation. The ministry examines...

Malaysia targets December 2025 for completing the basic Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful product concept development. The government plans implementation by late 2026, though officials have not finalized the structure and design. Stakeholder consultations continue to ensure affordability and...

Singapore has selected Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the 82nd recipient of the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship. The three-day program commenced today and continues through August 1. Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms Onn Hafiz becomes the ninth Malaysian leader to earn...

Malaysia Aviation Group will relocate Firefly's jet operations from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 on August 19, 2025. Turboprop services will remain at Subang Airport to maintain regional connectivity. Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham...