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University of Zimbabwe teachers walked off the job Wednesday, asking for higher wages. Junior professors make just $250 US dollars each month, with a small amount in local currency. Legal adviser Munyaradzi Gwisai told reporters the walkout followed all legal requirements. Teachers say these low...

Police arrested former Harare Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni and ex-Acting Town Clerk Josephine Ncube for allegedly abusing their positions. They face charges related to changing a land development deal between the city and Shelter Zimbabwe that reportedly cost Harare about $20 million in lost...

South Africa just appointed a new special envoy who previously called President Donald Trump racist and homophobic. Mcebisi Jonas made these comments during a 2020 speech, calling Trump a narcissistic "right-winger." President Cyril Ramaphosa selected Jonas Monday to help fix relations between...

A Zimbabwe High Court invalidated Sengezo Tshabangu's expulsion from the Citizens Coalition for Change in a default judgment. Judge President Mary Zimba-Dube rejected party president Welshman Ncube's affidavit because he failed to show proper authorization to represent the party. The court ruled...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the United States on Monday. The appointment aims to repair relations that have deteriorated under President Donald Trump. The US expelled South Africa's ambassador and reduced...

Ghana told foreign traders to leave its gold market by April 30, a government agency announced Monday. The West African nation aims to improve purchases from small miners, boost revenue, and stop smuggling. Ghana leads Africa in gold production and wants to change how local and foreign companies...

Paypigs exist in spaces where money intertwines with verbal domination. They seek harsh words and pay for that sharp thrill. This exchange thrives on authority, submission, and a curious fusion of shame and excitement. A paypig feels a rush each time they hear a degrading remark, then offers...

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick needed to remind his players that they made the Champions League semifinals despite losing 3-1 to Dortmund on Tuesday. The Spanish team still advanced because they won the first match 4-0. Flick told reporters after the game that Barcelona deserved their semifinal...

St. Petersburg lawmakers just passed a bill about newspaper kiosks after the city tore down many fruit stands. The city wants to set a minimum number for these news outlets across town. The Legislative Assembly approved the first reading of the governor-backed bill on Wednesday, April 16. The...

Companies like Apple, AMD, and NVIDIA have placed large orders at TSMC's Arizona facility amid worries about potential tariffs. These tech giants previously viewed American chip production as costly but currently rush to secure manufacturing capacity inside the United States. The Taiwan-based...

Jagex surprised players today by releasing RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Steam Early Access without warning. The open-world survival crafting game costs USD 29.99 or GBP 24.99. Players seem happy with the game so far, giving it a 79% positive review score. Executive Producer Jesse America said they...

Small boats can start using rivers across the Leningrad Region today. Governor Alexander Drozdenko signed permission for this yesterday. Boat operators waited for this annual announcement to begin water travel legally. Local officials must ensure that safety measures work properly as people...

The "122" phone service in St. Petersburg marked its fifth birthday on April 16. City residents have made over 46 million calls since it launched in 2020. People reach out about 50,000 to 60,000 times every day for help with various needs. Governor Alexander Beglov says the system became one of...

Heat waves hitting St. Petersburg have residents wondering if officials will end the heating season early. Temperatures reached 21 degrees Celsius today amid unusual mid-April warmth in the Northern capital. Energy officials explained they follow a simple rule: heating shuts off after five...

Aimee Lou Wood criticized a recent Saturday Night Live sketch that mocked her appearance. The April 12 episode, "White Potus," featured Donald Trump at a resort with exaggerated versions of his associates. Sarah Sherman played RFK Jr.'s girlfriend using a strong British accent and fake teeth...

Putin ran a video meeting about the Infrastructure for Life project with the State Council Presidium. He wants comfortable living spaces across Russia by supporting 2,160 key settlements where most citizens live. These areas form the backbone of Russian infrastructure. Regional leaders started...

The website 4chan has faced many challenges throughout its existence. Users abandoned the platform during various scandals, and advertisers pulled their money when controversies erupted. Critics accused the anonymous message board of nurturing harmful speech that possibly influenced mass...

According to online posts, someone hacked the internet messageboard 4chan. Some reports claim the hacker exposed personal information about site moderators to everyone. Users first noticed the breach when an old, unused section of the website suddenly became active, with "U GOT HACKED" displayed...

The mysterious Doomsday radio station known as UVB-76 or The Buzzer sent out four coded messages today - much more than its usual activity. The station transmitted different code words at various times throughout the day: Neptune at 10:54, Thymus at 15:48, Foxcloak at 17:17, and Nootabucks at...

Russian air defense systems fought off several drone attacks in Shuya, located in the Ivanovo region. The regional government shared this news through their Telegram channel. Defense officials reported they shot down seven drones over the area between 8:00 AM and 9:40 AM Moscow time. Residents...