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Zimbabwe stands ready to gain major benefits from money sent home by workers living abroad. African nations are expected to receive $ 100 billion from these transfers by 2025. The African Development Bank released this prediction at their recent meetings in Côte d'Ivoire. Bank officials expect...

President Mnangagwa opened a new food factory at National Foods in Harare today. The plant makes biscuits, cereal, and pasta for people across Zimbabwe. Company leaders spent 22 million dollars building the modern facility. The president cut a ribbon after touring the building with government...

Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o died at age 87. He wrote his first book, "Weep Not, Child," back in 1964. The author spent decades creating stories about Africa. His final work was called The Perfect Nine. Judges picked it for a major book prize in 2021. The writer grew up during British rule...

Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa launched a new media policy at State House yesterday. He wants journalists to portray the country honestly, rather than portraying it in a negative light. The president said media workers used to compete over who could criticize Zimbabwe the most harshly. He...

Nigeria's government has given seven armored vehicles to police forces for combating crime. Minister Ibrahim Gaidam presented the tactical vehicles to Inspector General Olukayode Egbetokun at the ministry building. The 2024 budget covered the cost of these Modified Light Tactical Armoured...

House lawmakers called university leaders to answer questions about fake degree problems. Committee chairman Abubakar Fulata wants vice chancellors from ten private schools to appear on June 2. The officials must explain why people say their universities sell degrees without proper education...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan faces defamation charges from the Federal Government after television comments. The government filed case CR/297/25 at the FCT High Court on May 16, 2025. Officials claim she damaged someone's reputation through her public statements on air. Penal Code Section 391...

Armed criminals attacked three villages on Tuesday, and killed many people across Niger State. Over 100 gunmen raided Zagzaga, Chibani, and Kuch communities during the violence. The attackers stole more than 200 cattle from local farmers. Families ran away from their homes to escape the...

Emmanuel Ogunyemi worked for the Lagos State government, but broke the corruption laws badly. He collected paychecks from two different government offices simultaneously, which was illegal. The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board paid him monthly wages. Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council...

Emmanuel Ogunyemi worked for the Lagos State government, but broke the corruption laws badly. He collected paychecks from two different government offices simultaneously, which was illegal. The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board paid him monthly wages. Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council...

SERAP wants lawmakers to reject President Tinubu's 24 billion dollar loan request completely. The advocacy group posted its concerns on social media about Nigeria's growing debt problems. They warned the new borrowing would push total debt to 183 trillion naira. This amount cannot be sustained...

Eight communities from Imo State ask President Tinubu to remove soldiers from their farmland. Armed military forces surrounded 30,000 hectares of community property nine months ago. The troops prevented farmers from reaching their crops through intimidation and violence. Dr Ugo Jim-Nwoko speaks...

Bulawayo will host the Street Child Cricket World Cup in 2027. The tournament brings together 20 mixed teams of street-connected young people from around the world. Mayor David Coltart and the City of Bulawayo fully support the event. This marks the third tournament edition, and the first time...

Chicken Inn hopes to win its first home game this Saturday against Triangle United. The team played six matches at Luveve Stadium without a victory this season. Coach Joey Antipas wants his players focused after last weekend's abandoned match against Scottland. Controversial refereeing decisions...

Amakhosi Cricket Club 2 earned their spot for the 2025 National Premier League. Coach Farai Gunda called the achievement a historic moment for his team. The club finished in third place with 56 points during the Bulawayo Metropolitan Cricket Association First League. They beat the Mosi Titans...

MWOS faces Scottland this Saturday at Ngoni Stadium for their biggest match of the season. Both teams started as new clubs and quickly became top contenders. MWOS leads the league with 27 points against Scottland's 23 points. The rivalry began last year during promotion battles. These clubs...

Zimbabwe completed a health project for women affected by Cyclone Idai. China and the United Nations Population Fund contributed to the funding of the work. The program helped over 60,000 women receive medical care for childbirth. Doctors and nurses learned new skills to help mothers and babies...

The World Bank praised Zimbabwe for making tough changes to fix its economy. Eneida Fernandes leads the World Bank team there and spoke at a meeting about debt problems. She said her organization wants to give money to help the country grow. The bank will support Zimbabwe through a special...

Hapymore Mudenda from Binga crashed his truck and killed someone. The 30-year-old driver faces a fine of up to $500 or up to six months in jail. Courts found him guilty of culpable homicide after he admitted fault. The accident happened on the Siabuwa-Mujeri Road in October 2023. Mudenda lives...

Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank aims to stabilize the economy through new monetary policies. Deputy Governor Innocent Matshe spoke at a mining conference in Victoria Falls recently. He said mining companies must help the country stop using American dollars. The new Zimbabwe Gold currency needs support...