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St. Petersburg school officials created new rules for foreign children entering local schools. The Education Committee requires these students to pass Russian language tests before enrollment. Officials posted this regulation on the government's legal website recently. The tests apply to all...

A bearded man kidnapped his wife from a passenger bus near Vyborg in the Leningrad region last Monday night. He blocked the road with his BMW at the 43rd kilometer of Primorskoye Highway, according to officials from the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The suspects...

Zimbabwean soccer stars showed up across world leagues last weekend. Marshall Munetsi played every minute for the Wolves during their 4-2 win over Tottenham in the English Premier League. He took one shot as a right winger before helping his team defend their lead from midfield later in the...

ZIFA officials traveled to South Africa to meet with SAFA leaders about football administration practices. The Zimbabwe delegation includes President Nqobile Magwizi, executive committee members Alice Zeure and Kudzai Kadzombe, alongside CEO Yvonne Manwa. They plan to spend two days learning...

Dorothy Mabika became the new chairperson of the ZANU PF Women's League in Manicaland Province. Party officials elected her on April 6 to replace Happiness Nyakuedzwa, who faced a two-year suspension from leadership roles. Women's Affairs Secretary Mabel Chinomona confirmed the appointment in a...

The Labour Court of Zimbabwe overturned the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions' decision to retire secretary-general Japhet Moyo when he turned 60. Justice Samuel Kudya found the retirement violated contracts, proper procedures, and Moyo's right to a fair hearing. Moyo challenged his forced...

Kenya Power and Lighting Company is the main electricity distributor in Kenya. It handles the supply and upkeep of power lines across the country. Its history stretches back many decades, and people often call it KPLC. With a focus on getting power to households and businesses, it has become a...

Five staff members at Kumalo Primary School face fraud charges after authorities found school money missing. Headmistress Stella Mhlanga, 63, her deputy Enelesi Sibanda, 56, and teachers Nombulelo Maiswe, 57, Rumbidzai Magwaku, 36, and Siphatheleni Sibanda, 52, were arrested Monday. The School...

GALAX showed off its upcoming RTX 5090 D HOF OC Lab XOC graphics card for people who love extreme overclocking. This limited edition GPU helps users push their computers beyond normal limits. The card comes with dual 12V-2×6 power connections that make it stronger than regular RTX 5090 models...

Huawei released new X1 series routers in regular X1 and advanced X1 Pro versions. When they hit stores in late April 2025, customers can buy these devices for about $85 and $130. The routers feature unique cylindrical designs instead of traditional models with external antennas. They house 11...

COLORFUL Technology introduced new iGame GeForce RTX 5060 graphics cards for different computer setups. The lineup includes the RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB or 16GB memory options alongside the standard RTX 5060 model. Customers can choose from various designs, including Advanced, Ultra W, Battle Ax...

Acer added new AI gaming laptops and a compact desktop to its Nitro line, offering strong performance and graphics for gamers and content creators. The computers use AMD Ryzen AI processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs that make games more responsive and speed up rendering. These...

New rumors suggest Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion might return with a fresh remake soon. Gaming insider NatetheHate shared this information last month, hinting at a possible announcement between March and April. Data miners found evidence on the website of Chinese studio Virtuos, which appears to be...

Peter Okoye from P-Square recently spoke up about his money laundering case against his older brother, Jude Okoye. He made an emotional statement after testifying in Lagos court on April 14, 2025. Peter said keeping quiet for more than 20 years almost ruined him completely. He warned others not...

Choppies Zimbabwe has left the country after facing economic problems. The retailer once ran 30 stores with 1,000 employees but sold its business to Pintail for $260,000. Pintail belongs to Deputy Industry Minister Raj Modi, who previously sold his SPAR stores to Choppies for $22 million back in...

Health workers across Zimbabwe steal medicine from public clinics to sell on the black market because they earn very little money. A new report from Transparency International Zimbabwe shows that these workers pass drugs to street vendors who mark up prices for sick people. Many common...

Australian company Invictus Energy plans to merge two agreements with Zimbabwe's government to speed up oil project development after recent discoveries. The company will combine its existing exploration agreement with its production sharing agreement. This change aims to make administration...

China linked arms with Zimbabwe through two fresh agreements focused on airport upkeep and transport training. Officials signed deals covering maintenance at Victoria Falls International Airport and technical teamwork between Zimbabwe airport officials and China Jiangsu International. The...

NBS Bank saw its profits soar to K72.99 billion after tax in 2024, marking a 148 percent increase from K29.38 billion in 2023. The financial statement released by the company shows that net interest income reached K160 billion, up 139 percent from K67 billion last year. This growth came from...

Financial experts urge Malawians to seek help from established banks during tough economic times. Select Financial Services, a micro-lender serving government workers, believes credit access has become essential for families facing rising living costs. According to Akuzike Kafwamba, the head of...