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Zimbabwe officials say pain medication shortages did not cause singer Tatenda Pinjisi to die. Government spokesman Nick Mangwana addressed public anger after seeing a video where Pinjisi begged for painkillers. He wrote online that fatal crash injuries killed the musician near Norton last...

A car crash killed Edward Mubaiwa last week. The Zimbabwe ICT minister shared news about her son-in-law on social media. Tatenda Mavetera wrote Thursday that her family faces dark days after the accident. Her daughter Chido survived but remains in the hospital with serious injuries. The couple...

Six people died Thursday morning when their Nissan NV van crashed into a haulage truck. The accident happened near Corner Store along the Harare-Chirundu Road at the 214-kilometer mark. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the collision occurred around 11:30 a.m. The vehicles hit...

Most East African homes still cook with wood, charcoal, or crop waste, causing a health emergency across the region. A recent report shows that about 95 percent of households used these solid fuels in 2020, exposing nearly 390 million people to dangerous air pollution. Countries like South Sudan...

Fans saw a fresh trailer for the new Painkiller game during the Galaxies Showcase event. Anshar Studios and 3D Realms plan to release this reboot later in 2024. The game offers seven weapons, including the Electrodriver for bouncing shurikens and the Stakegun for impaling enemies from far away...

Kenyan businesses are making more power on their own these days. This home-grown electricity helps support the national power grid. The news came from an energy conference held recently in Nairobi. Energy companies, customers, money lenders, and government workers attended the two-day meeting...

Kenya needs better teamwork to fight terrorism, public prosecutor Renson Ingonga said at the National Defence College. He wants agencies to build mutual trust when handling terror cases. His office faces problems tracking terrorists who use cash for safe houses and vehicles. Criminals often...

Traffic jams hit St. Petersburg Friday morning after officials closed several major roads without warning residents. The Liteiny Bridge connecting downtown to the Vyborg District came to a standstill. Drivers found they could not use the embankment from Primorskoye Shosse toward the city center...

Team Group released two new storage devices for tech users who need speed on the go. The X2 MAX USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Portable SSD offers speeds up to 1,000 MB/s with storage options reaching 2 TB. This lightweight 12-gram drive works with Type-A and Type-C connections, making it compatible with...

Uganda Law Society criticized a High Court decision that kept opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye behind bars. The group called the ruling speculative during their Thursday press briefing in Kampala. ULS treasurer Arthur Isiko said the court lacked evidence when claiming Besigye might interfere...

The court pushed back a forgery case against Kampala District Land Board chairman David Balondemu and Dr. Hassan Ssegujja to May 16, 2025. Chief magistrate Ronald Kayizzi delayed the hearing because lead prosecutor Viola Tusingwire could not attend, though witness Ivan Kyazze was present. Both...

A Sakubva woman reportedly set her rented room ablaze last week after drinking alcohol. Neighbors said Prisca Masvodza, 44, ignored their help, claiming the fire was "good riddance to bad rubbish." The fire affected four families sharing the property. Some residents took advantage of the chaos...

A woman claims DJ Sbu recorded their phone call without permission before sharing it on his podcast, The Hustlers Corner SA. She discovered the recording after it appeared online, prompting her to spend R5,000 on legal fees to remove the episode from the internet. The angry woman plans legal...

Church leaders see divine meaning in the meeting of Independence Day and Easter for the first time since 1980. They point out that both events center on sacrifice through bloodshed. Apostle Stephen Mangwanya of the New United Apostolic Faith Church believes this rare calendar alignment holds...

NetOne set up a fresh computer lab at Nyamuroro Kubatana High School yesterday. The company brought new machines for students to learn robotics. President Mnangagwa opened the facility during his visit. More than 300 children will use this space for tech education. The lab offers modern...

A village head in Makoni got into trouble after handling an adultery case without permission from higher officials. He charged a man three cows for having an affair with another man's wife. Headman Chitsike took the village leader to Chief Makoni's court for breaking proper rules. Officials said...

Manicaland officials finished preparations for today's Independence Day event at Nedziwa Business Centre. Visitors from Mozambique's Manica Province will attend the celebration alongside thousands of residents. Provincial Minister Misheck Mugadza plans to deliver the presidential address during...

A man left his pregnant girlfriend in a lodge after his mother wouldn't welcome her as family. The situation came to light during a court hearing where her father wanted payment for his daughter. Taurai Chidza asked Brandon Tawonga for cattle, goats, and cash as bride price. When Agnes moved...

Children of war veterans groups finished restructuring all seven districts in Manicaland. The nationwide effort aims to build stronger local teams. District elections took place across the region during recent weeks. Leaders completed the final district vote in Zimunya-Marange last Sunday. Many...

The government worked with UN partners to power most health centers in Manicaland using solar energy. Nearly 192 out of 214 medical facilities now run on clean power instead of relying on unstable electricity. This project helps doctors treat patients without interruptions from power cuts...