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Deadly floods killed six people and forced more than 80,000 residents to flee their homes across China's Guizhou province. State television reported the deaths occurred after massive flooding struck Rongjiang county starting Tuesday. Emergency officials activated their highest alert level as...

A Vietnamese appeals court cut the prison sentence for businessman Trinh Van Quyet from 21 years to just seven years Thursday. The former tycoon had been convicted of fraud and stock market crimes worth $146 million. Quyet built the FLC business empire that controlled luxury resorts, golf...

Two women from Mutare received prison sentences after stealing money from their workplace for a failed internet investment scheme. Progress Muzite and Winfilder Dangarembizi must serve five months behind bars unless they pay back the stolen funds. The court found both women guilty of fraud under...

Fifteen business leaders control major industries across Africa and shape the continent's economic future. These executives run companies worth billions of dollars and influence government policies from Nigeria to South Africa. Their power extends beyond personal wealth to include community...

Tech billionaire Suri met with Zimbabwe's First Lady to discuss helping local communities. His company Maser Group ranks as Africa's seventh most valuable startup. The First Lady leads the Angel of Hope Foundation that serves women, children and elderly people across Zimbabwe. Suri praised her...

The United States demands Zimbabwean students make their social media accounts public before applying for study visas. Students seeking F, M or J visas must change privacy settings to allow American officials full access to their online profiles. The new rules affect university students...

Gospel singer Sabastian Magacha earned just $120 from music royalties during all of 2024. The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association paid him this small amount for his songs played on radio stations. Court records show the payment equals about 33 cents each day. Magacha shared these details during a...

South Africa and Zimbabwe have opened a special border crossing for tourists visiting their national parks. The new route connects Kruger National Park with Gonarezhou National Park. Officials from both countries approved the seasonal crossing that started May 1. The pilot program will continue...

OK Zimbabwe supermarket chain plans major changes to fix financial problems. Willard Zireva will take over as executive chairman after Herbert Nkala steps down. The company fired several top managers and brought back experienced leaders to help stabilize operations. Board members Rose Mavima...

Business leaders across Zimbabwe worry about their unstable currency called ZiG. The money lost 43 percent of its value during September 2024. Companies cannot plan ahead when money changes value quickly. Leaders met at a conference in Victoria Falls to discuss the problem. They want government...

Parliament demands changes to Zimbabwe's old steel law from 1942. The current rules hurt the country's steel business and make exports harder. Clemence Chiduwa leads the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce. He says the outdated law treats steel products like raw minerals...

Parliament demands Treasury remove the 2% money transfer tax before August 31, 2025. Lawmakers want to save Zimbabwe's struggling formal business sector from collapse. The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce released a stern report about the crisis. Committee leader...

The University of Zimbabwe fired four union leaders during a faculty strike that has lasted 71 days. Faculty members demand pay raises from $230 to $2,250 monthly. University officials removed Association of University Teachers President Munyaradzi Chamburuka and three other top union officials...

Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei sparked controversy Wednesday after telling university students that Zimbabweans without government contracts are foolish. The Sakunda Holdings founder spoke at the National University of Science and Technology. He defended himself against accusations of being a...

Zimbabwe will host Sri Lanka for five cricket matches during late August and early September. The Asian team will visit Harare for two One Day International games on August 29 and 31. Three Twenty20 contests will follow on September 3, 6 and 7. Harare Sports Club will stage all five encounters...

Shell rejected reports about possible merger talks with BP on Wednesday. The British oil company told reporters that no discussions were happening between the two firms. A company spokesman said Shell remains focused on improving how it performs rather than buying other businesses. The Wall...

Senior officials at Harare City Council fear for their jobs after investigators released a harsh report about the local government. President Emmerson Mnangagwa created a five-person team to examine how the municipality operates. Retired High Court judge Justice Maphios Cheda led the...

A German company transformed a remote peninsula in Tanzania into one of Africa's hottest real estate markets using an unusual building material. CPS Africa constructed Fumba Town from timber rather than concrete, creating the fastest-selling property development in East Africa. The project...

Bangladesh created a 36-person national committee to honor the student uprising that happened last summer. The government announced the formation on Wednesday through an official statement. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will lead the group as chairman. Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam...

German Ambassador Achim Tröster met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at State Guest House Jamuna for a final goodbye. The diplomat completed four years of service representing Germany in Bangladesh. Yunus praised Tröster for helping build stronger ties between the two countries. The...