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Musicians gather at Mbafa Primary School for a night of entertainment in Uhuru Nakazi, Chegutu. The local community joins others across the nation who have benefited from government efforts to spread national events throughout provinces. Performers ready to take the stage include Afrofusion...

Zimbabwe leader Mnangagwa told citizens his government stays true to the freedom fighters' legacy as he pushes for a tech-savvy future. He spoke to large crowds at Gokwe independence celebrations marking 45 years since liberation. The president promised his administration would honor past...

President Mnangagwa praised Zimbabweans for staying alert against groups with questionable motives. He spoke at Mutora Open Grounds in Gokwe Nembudziya today, stressing unity as essential. The president urged citizens to remain united, patriotic, and firm when facing outside influences. He...

With a new free mod, players can experience Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Definitive Edition through virtual reality. Creator Holydh released the update on Nexus Mods, letting gamers play the entire game in first-person VR with complete motion controls. The 6DOF implementation enables aiming all...

PC gamers received a fresh update for Hogwarts Legacy on April 17. The patch adds ray tracing improvements and better stability for players. It fixes several issues, including the Hogsmeade watermill shadow problem and reflection system resolution. The update brings support for AMD FSR 3 and...

UNESCO members passed a plan Wednesday to help Sudan recover cultural sites damaged during years of conflict. The group voted for a measure called Supporting the Culture, Education, and Media & Communication Sectors in Sudan at its 221st Session. This action aims to rebuild schools, train media...

President Museveni stressed wealth creation as key to job growth during his Thursday rally in Kiboga West. He explained that private sector initiatives naturally create employment opportunities for Ugandans. Government positions total only 480,000 compared to Uganda's 46 million population...

MARU Credit hosted its latest Club Nite at Uganda Golf Club on Wednesday. The Timeless Tees edition combined golf heritage with music, networking, and financial guidance, featuring Uganda's famous Afrigo Band. Joshua Mazune, MARU Credit's managing director, said they created a space where...

A Kabale University Kiswahili assistant lecturer died Thursday afternoon in a highway crash that injured thirteen others. Innocent Agaba, who taught at Kyogo Secondary School, lost his life when a Toyota Hiace overturned multiple times on the Kabale-Mbarara highway. Police identified Agaba as a...

South Sudan rebels urged political groups on Thursday to unite against President Salva Kiir's government. SPLA-IO acting chairman Nathaniel Pierino Oyet released a statement from an unknown location calling for nationwide resistance. He claims Kiir has ruled with an iron fist for two decades...

Uganda ended its 20-year electricity contract with private firm Umeme Limited last month. The government took back control through its state-owned Uganda Electricity Distribution Company on April 1. President Yoweri Museveni had long criticized Umeme for charging high rates that hurt business...

Fred Matiangi returned to Kenya Thursday night after living abroad since the 2022 elections. The former interior cabinet secretary arrived at Jomo Kenyatta airport on a Qatar Airways flight. Political allies, including Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, greeted him at the airport...

UN shipping deal aims to cut greenhouse gases through new rules starting in 2027. The plan targets large vessels over 5,000 tons, which create most maritime carbon emissions. Global shipping causes nearly three percent of the world's greenhouse gases as it moves 80 percent of international...

Kenya dropped import fees on nuts and oil crops from East African countries for companies in special trade zones. Agriculture officials issued this change through a legal update that starts April 17. The new rule helps businesses in Export Processing Zones enjoy better trade with regional...

Kenya military leaders gathered at Moi Air Base yesterday for a memorial honoring ten officers killed in a helicopter crash last year. The April 2024 tragedy claimed the life of Gen Francis Ogolla, former Chief of Defence Forces, along with nine other service members. Family members attended the...

Kenya military leaders gathered at Moi Air Base yesterday for a memorial honoring ten officers killed in a helicopter crash last year. The April 2024 tragedy claimed the life of Gen Francis Ogolla, former Chief of Defence Forces, along with nine other service members. Family members attended the...

The Lang'ata cemetery faces fresh controversy as health officials clash with Nairobi county leaders over its future. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni urged City Hall to shut down the facility due to health risks from overcrowding. County officials quickly rejected her intervention...

Many Zimbabweans question if independence celebrations remain meaningful as the nation marks 45 years since colonial rule ended. The holiday falls on Good Friday this year, creating an unusual overlap that sparks deeper reflection among citizens nationwide. President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted a...

Cold weather didn't stop hundreds from joining Zimbabwe's 45th independence celebrations at Nemanwa Grounds in Masvingo District. The event buzzed with excitement as people gathered at Nemanwa Growth Point, part of the government's plan to spread national events across all regions. Festivities...

Zimbabwe marked its 45th Independence Day at a place called Uhuru Nakazi in Mashonaland West Province. The name carries special meaning as Uhuru means freedom in Swahili, and Nakazi translates to work. Provincial Affairs Minister Marian Chombo presented the President's address to those gathered...