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Zimbabwe's agriculture minister travels to Rome for a major food conference. Dr. Anxious Masuka represents his country at the Food and Agriculture Organisation meeting. The three-day event started Friday with African Union and European Union agriculture leaders. Officials discuss ways to fight...

Two men accused of rape must present their defense after a court rejected their request for dismissal. Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie face charges related to socialite Ashley Masendeke. The defense lawyers Shepherd Makonde and George Manokore argued that Masendeke gave inconsistent...

Zimbabwe plans a new strategy for managing its elephant population over the next ten years. Officials completed a three-day meeting at Hwange National Park on Friday to review the management approach. The discussion focused on using modern technology, addressing climate shifts, and adapting to...

A court released 12 people from Sakubva after they spent two days behind bars for joining a teachers union protest. Magistrate Annie Ndiraya set bail at 50 dollars for each person at the local courthouse. The residents face charges of taking part in a violent gathering that disturbed public...

Two rival women fought for leadership control during a public party meeting in Zimbabwe's Manicaland province. Mercy Sacco and Dorothy Mabika both claimed the chairperson role for the regional women's league. Each woman sat at the main table during the coordination committee gathering. Both...

A church minister and his wife faced fraud charges yesterday after allegedly cheating a school owner out of $158,000. Titus Murefu and Winnet Murefu appeared before Regional Magistrate Clever Tsikwa at court. The couple received bail and must return for hearing on July 22. Police accuse them of...

Construction crews have started building a major bypass road around Zimbabwe's dangerous Christmas Pass. Leengate Private Limited began clearing land last Thursday for the 99 million dollar project. The company will build two modern traffic exchanges at each end of the 31.2 kilometer route...

A man from Marange wants DNA testing for his baby after suspecting his wife cheated during his absence. Lovemore Gore left for work in Harare last November and stayed away for one full year. His second wife Emilia Nemaramba told him she was pregnant in March. She gave birth in November when he...

Anti-corruption officers arrested two prosecutors at a Zimbabwe court for demanding bribes from a traditional healer. Takunda Chinakidzo Muzenda and Marlon Makamba face charges of criminal abuse of office after taking money to drop extortion charges. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission...

A Zimbabwean doctor living in Britain says a veterinary worker stole nearly three thousand dollars from him. Tony Muchekesi claims Perseverance Gambiza tricked him during a fake cattle purchase agreement. The woman works as a cleaner at Veterinary Services but promotes herself as a cattle dealer...

Tehran residents visit a coffee shop located inside the former American embassy compound. The Boof cafe serves cold drinks amid anti-American murals painted on the walls. A barista named Amir says American sanctions harm Iranian businesses and limit travel options. Women wearing different...

President William Ruto challenged his critics Friday to outline their method for removing him from power. He told opponents they must respect Kenya's Constitution during any leadership change process. The president spoke at a business forum where he defended his record on job creation. Ruto said...

A Nairobi court freed two men Friday after prosecutors failed to convince a judge they needed more time for investigation. Former soccer captain Robert Otiti and boxing coach Suleiman Bilali each received personal bonds worth 50,000 shillings. The magistrate also offered them cash bail at 20,000...

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen agreed to support APS Bomet FC after Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli asked for help. The football team reached Kenya's top league after finishing second place during their National Super League season. Murkomen made his commitment during a...

President William Ruto told police leaders to start quick investigations after violent protests hurt small business owners Wednesday. The president spoke during a special day for small businesses and said he felt sad about people dying and property damage. Hard-working Kenyans who run small...

Kenya's top legal organization harshly criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen after he told police to shoot people who threaten officers or attack police stations. The Law Society of Kenya called his order illegal and against the constitution. Legal experts warned police...

Kenya Revenue Authority told petroleum retailers they must install electronic tax systems at all outlets before June 30, 2025. The agency sent out notices reminding fuel station operators about the eTIMS Fuel Station System requirement. Station owners have two options for meeting this deadline...

Traffic came to a crawl across Nairobi this afternoon as vehicles packed major roads heading both directions. Drivers found themselves trapped on routes leading into and out of the city center. Officials have not explained what caused the massive backup that brought the capital to a near halt...

Kenya's anti-drug agency stressed prevention as the top way to fight substance abuse problems. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse held events across the country for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Officials gathered at Embu County...

Timothy Stelu Lekolool received a promotion to major general and appointment as senior directing staff at the National Defence College. The officer previously served as brigadier before Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced his advancement. Lekolool made military history as the first...