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A bus crash killed three people and hurt 18 others near Bulawayo on Wednesday evening. The Stallion Cruise bus hit two trucks around 6:30 PM close to the first tollgate at Umguza. Police said the bus driver tried to pass a Volvo truck but moved into traffic coming the other way. The bus crashed...

A court sent Nkenya Mudenda to jail for stealing company money and losing it through gambling. The 29-year-old man from Pumula received an 18-month prison sentence after admitting his crime. Magistrate Evia Matura heard his case at Tredgold court. Mudenda worked for Ansar Foods as a trusted...

A British man survived an Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the only person who lived through the deadly accident. The 40-year-old passenger sat near the front of the aircraft when it went down. Home Minister Amit Shah visited Ramesh at the...

Political activist Bon Kalindo warns opposition parties about voter registration numbers released by the Malawi Electoral Commission. He claims these figures could help President Lazarus Chakwera win the September 16, 2025 elections with more than half the votes. Kalindo believes the Smartmatic...

Sadza might not be your best friend when you want to lose weight. This thick cornmeal porridge packs quite a punch when it comes to calories and carbs. Each serving provides approximately 300-400 calories. That number climbs fast when you eat bigger portions. Most people need substantial...

Sadza packs a serious nutritional punch into every serving. This traditional Zimbabwean staple food is made from ground maize meal that is cooked with water until it becomes thick and creamy. People across southern Africa rely on sadza as their primary source of energy each day. Each cup of...

Sadza packs quite a caloric punch for such a simple dish. This beloved Zimbabwean staple food contains around 350-400 calories per cup when prepared traditionally. The exact number depends on how thick you make it and what type of cornmeal you use. Most people eat sadza as their main carb...

Zimbabwe approved a major ocean protection treaty during Cabinet meetings Tuesday. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced the country will ratify the Marine Biodiversity Agreement for areas beyond national borders. The United Nations treaty protects sea life and sustainable fishing...

Walter Mzembi returned to Zimbabwe after six years away from his home country. The former foreign affairs minister fled during 2018 to avoid corruption charges about stolen television sets. Government officials accused him of taking 2 million dollars worth of equipment meant for World Cup...

Zimbabwe plans to double community health workers from 19,000 to 40,000 people before 2030 arrives. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora wants one worker stationed at every village across the country. The government supports Africa CDC goals for expanding healthcare access through local...

Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacked President John Dramani Mahama for stopping radio station closures. The Minority Leader called the presidential order a dangerous abuse of executive power. National Communications Authority shut down 64 stations for operating without proper licenses. Mahama...

Office of the Special Prosecutor defended searching Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited offices for investigation documents. Samuel Appiah Darko said investigators needed papers about the Ghana Revenue Authority contract dispute. The agency used court warrants after SML refused to share...

Stanley Afaku received a 10-year prison sentence for robbing a hospital security guard at gunpoint. The 36-year-old Nigerian man attacked Nash Arthur during February at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital. Judge Naa Amberley Akowuah ordered Afaku's deportation after he completes his jail term...

Thomas Tanko Musah brought Ghana National Association of Teachers leaders to meet President John Dramani Mahama at his office. The teachers group wanted to congratulate Mahama after his December election victory. Musah said voters spoke clearly when they chose Mahama as their new president. GNAT...

President John Dramani Mahama ordered radio stations back on air after public anger over closures. National Communications Authority shut down over 60 stations for breaking broadcast rules. Critics called the move heavy-handed censorship that threatened democratic freedoms. Asaase Radio and...

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey toured children's homes across Accra and found troubling conditions. The Gender Minister saw overcrowded facilities struggling to help vulnerable kids. Many parents abandon children with special needs at care centers across Ghana. Government officials promise better...

Ghana's Gender Ministry started three days of training with European Union partners at Accra workshops. Officials want better reporting on women's roles during peace talks across West Africa. The program teaches government workers how to track progress under United Nations Security Council...

Upper West Regional Peace Council hosted women for three days of conflict prevention training. United Nations Development Programme partnered with the council to teach mediation skills across Lambussie District. Denmark and Luxembourg governments funded the workshop through Ghana's Gender...

West African Examinations Council finished planning for 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination across Nandom Municipality. The organization expects 890 students from 37 schools to take the important test. Boys make up 437 candidates and girls total 453 participants. Public schools...

Charles Aseidu visited students taking important exams across Tano South constituency. The parliament member encouraged 1,835 junior high school students during their Basic Education Certificate Examination. Boys made up 925 of the test takers from 61 different schools. Three students missed...