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Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume told everyone the city tap water tastes great and poses no health risks. He made these bold claims after facing tough questions from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission about dirty water problems. The commission called him to answer complaints about bad sewers and...

Homeland Security Minister Ezekiel Ching'oma called out opposition parties for skipping Saturday's worship service. The minister runs the Independence Day planning committee and made his comments after the event ended. He told reporters that government officials had invited every political party...

Passion Centre for the Children handed out work equipment to 14 young people who finished job training classes. The students learned tailoring, carpentry, and brick making during six months of lessons at the school. Each graduate received the tools they need to start working right away. The...

Malango Maganga wants more groups to teach young people job skills around Blantyre district. The civil society leader spoke at a special event where 36 students finished learning plumbing. Three local groups worked together to make this training happen. The ceremony took place in Lunzu and...

Chelsea crushed Palmeiras to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals. Cole Palmer put the Blues ahead early before Estevao Willian leveled things up for the Brazilian side. Malo Gusto's cross bounced off goalkeeper Weverton for an unlucky own goal that sealed Chelsea's victory. New signing Joao...

Musalia Mudavadi stepped up to defend President William Ruto against mounting criticism. The Prime Cabinet Secretary says the job puts massive stress on the leader every single day. Ruto asked for the presidency and voters gave it to him fair and square. The weight of making tough choices...

Nairobi leaders just passed a game-changing law about illegal buildings across the city. The County Assembly approved the new rules that will help thousands of property owners who built without permission. Governor Johnson Sakaja must sign the paperwork before it becomes official law. City...

President William Ruto faced heavy criticism about building a church at State House. David Ndii stepped up to defend the controversial project. The economic adviser explained that over 1,000 government workers and their families live at the compound. These people need a place to worship every...

Two soccer stars have fallen hard from their peak performance levels. Khama Billiat scored 13 goals during 19 games for Yadah last season. The talented forward has managed just one goal across 17 matches for his new team Scottland FC. His shooting touch has completely disappeared since joining...

Mamelodi Sundowns walked away from the FIFA Club World Cup with the biggest paycheck among African teams. The South African squad pocketed $12.55 million even though they failed to advance past the group stage. Their impressive earnings came from combining the basic $9.55 million participation...

Ezekiel Mabhiza hunts through garbage piles every day just to survive. The 36-year-old father digs through dirty diapers and broken machines around Zimbabwe's capital city. His bare hands search for any scrap metal he can sell to buyers. Each day brings him about $8 from his metal finds. That...

Australian actor Julian McMahon lost his battle with cancer at age 56. The star passed away Wednesday at his home in Clearwater, Florida. His wife Kelly Paniagua shared the sad news with fans around the world. She talked about how much Julian loved his family and his acting career. The actor...

Faith Zaba walked free from jail Friday after posting $200 bail. The Zimbabwe Independent editor had been locked up since Tuesday on serious charges. Officials accused her of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa's authority through her newspaper work. The trouble started over a weekly column...

Kaizer Chiefs have secured deals for attacking stars Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman, but Cape Town Spurs refuses to let them go. The relegated club demands both players report back for training despite losing their top league status. Spurs insists the duo remains bound to their contracts...

UEFA punished Barcelona with a massive money penalty on Friday. The Spanish soccer giants must pay 15 million euros for breaking financial rules. European soccer officials made the announcement after investigating the club's spending habits. Barcelona could face even bigger fines if they mess up...

Inter Milan grabbed French striker Angélo Yuan Boni from Parma. The Italian giants paid 25 million euros for the 22-year-old forward. Boni signed a permanent deal that keeps him at Inter for many years ahead. The club confirmed the transfer through official channels. His move to the Nerazzurri...

Liverpool players traveled to Portugal for a heartbreaking goodbye ceremony. Manager Arne Slot joined his squad to honor fallen teammate Diogo Jota and brother Andre. The tragic car crash took both young men away from their loved ones. Team captain Virgil van Dijk stood with his teammates during...

Inter Miami wants to keep Lionel Messi around for more soccer magic. The Argentine superstar has been talking with team officials about staying longer. ESPN sources say the club feels pretty good about their chances of keeping him. Messi's current deal runs out when this year ends. The team...

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could not hide his joy after beating Palmeiras 2-1. The Italian manager said his team earned every bit of their Club World Cup quarter-final victory. Maresca told reporters that Chelsea controlled the first half completely against the Brazilian side. The Blues scored...

Brazilian defender Emerson Royal could head back to Spain after just one year at AC Milan. The right-back joined the Italian giants from Tottenham Hotspur but failed to impress during his time there. His performances at Milan have not lived up to expectations either. Real Betis wants their...