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A Scottish folk singer speaks out about green energy projects hurting Highland communities. Julie Fowlis posted online messages expressing worry about massive infrastructure changes across northern Scotland. The Gaelic singer and musician said many rural areas feel overwhelmed and distressed...

Zimbabwe's investment agency creates a new system to help foreign business owners solve problems quickly. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency approved 207 fresh investment licenses during early 2025. Numbers jumped 44.8 percent compared to the same months last year. Government reforms...

Insurance regulators create new rules to strengthen Zimbabwe's insurance companies. The Insurance and Pensions Commission develops the Zimbabwe Integrated Capital and Risk Programme to protect customers better. Eleven life insurance companies meet the two million dollar minimum capital...

Small farmers earn praise for record tobacco sales across Zimbabwe during the current season. Tobacco growers sold 289 million kilograms worth 970 million dollars compared to 201 million kilograms last year. The crop brings 43 percent more money than the same period during 2024. Leaders want...

Zimbabwe expects tobacco farmers to earn upper middle-income status before 2030. Agriculture Minister Dr Anxious Masuka announced the country will produce over 300 million kilograms and export tobacco worth more than 1 billion dollars. Each of the 135,000 growers should receive about 8,270...

Bulawayo construction workers celebrate new building boom across the city during April. Local council approved 176 projects worth 4.6 million dollars for homes and businesses. The building department processed 697 plans and sent 140 back for fixes. April saw 334 fresh applications valued at over...

Highlanders lost 3-2 to Simba Bhora at Barbourfields Stadium during another disappointing performance. The home team came back twice but could not avoid their fifth match without a win. Simba Bhora coach Joel Luphahla celebrated beating Highlanders after losing twice at the same ground with...

Greenfuel lost their perfect home record when TelOne beat them 1-0 at Greenfuel Arena on Saturday. Coach Taurai Mangwiro felt disappointed about the defeat and wants his team to bounce back against Scottland on Wednesday. The home side had never lost at their stadium during the entire 2024...

Triangle fought back twice against league leaders MWOS during their 2-2 draw at Gibbo Stadium yesterday. MWOS coach Lloyd Mutasa blamed poor defending for his team losing their lead on two separate occasions. The visiting side struggled to maintain control despite taking the lead early during...

Two promoted teams continue surprising everyone during the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season. MWOS stays unbeaten and leads the table with 31 points after tying Triangle yesterday. Scottland sits third with 26 points after beating Kwekwe United 1-0 at Rufaro Stadium. Both clubs perform...

Manchester United signed Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha for 62.5 million pounds on Thursday. The 26-year-old player joins manager Ruben Amorim as his first major purchase during a difficult season. United supporters hope Cunha can help turn around the team's poor performance. Some fans compare...

Social media star Ashley Masendeke told a Harare court she was gang raped at a lodge on April 30. The actress known as Mai Jeremaya waived her right to privacy and spoke publicly about the attack. She accused Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie of tricking her and forcing sex against her...

Zimbabwe will start paying victims of Gukurahundi after decades of waiting. Community hearings begin June 26 with traditional chiefs leading the process across Matabeleland. Chief Fortune Charumbira told reporters the government stands ready to compensate people who suffered during the 1980s...

Police caught three men stealing copper cables near Headlands last Monday morning. Officers arrested Tinashe Musara and Tatenda Zimweje from Chitungwiza and Jacob Muzungunye from Mutare. The suspects moved stolen cables between two vehicles at a bushy spot near Yorkshire Primary School...

Three women from Chitungwiza ran away naked from a traditional healer's place on Saturday. Pamela Bako, Shillah Mabvudzi and Talent went to Sekuru Sinaro for spiritual cleansing. The traditional healer gave them herbs that made them feel dizzy and confused. Two men working with the healer stayed...

Southern Africa finance leaders want the same car insurance rules for all countries. They met at Victoria Falls and decided to copy the Yellow Card system that works across borders. Zimbabwe's finance minister leads this group and says travel will become much easier for everyone. Seven...

Zimbabwe celebrates the International Day of the African Child today. The country honors this special day across Africa every June 16. President Mnangagwa will open Zimbabwe's 33rd Junior Parliament on Friday at the new Parliament building. Young people gather to discuss their rights and share...

Blaise Metreweli will become the first woman to lead MI6 after 116 years of male chiefs. She started working for the Secret Intelligence Service back during 1999 and currently runs their technology department. The 47-year-old spy expert will take over from Sir Richard Moore later during 2025...

Iran fired 28 ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday night and wounded at least 15 people. Emergency crews rushed victims to hospitals across the country after the attack. A 72-year-old woman suffered smoke breathing problems and needed moderate medical care. Six other people had light injuries...

Iranian media made false claims about stopping a British warship from entering the Persian Gulf. State outlets said their navy forced a British destroyer to change course after warning it with drones. The reports accused the British ship of helping Israel attack Iranian targets. Analysis of...