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Sonicbits just updated their FM synths Exakt and the free version Exakt Lite. The latest Exakt comes with version 1.3.0, which adds a sweet new reverb right after the delay effect. You can turn this on for any preset you want. They threw in 20 fresh presets, bringing your total choices to more...

Hope grew over the weekend for peace in eastern Congo as several key groups showed they wanted to talk instead of fight. The M23 rebels pulled back from Walikale town, which led both Congo and Rwanda to make positive statements about peace. The Congolese army told everyone on Saturday evening...

Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo harshly criticized the National Resistance Movement after their big loss in the Kawempe North parliamentary election. He blamed the ruling party's defeat on its disconnect from regular Ugandans, its arrogance, and poor management. Writing for media outlets...

Political analyst Gurvy Kavei from the University of Namibia thinks nobody saw President Nandi-Ndaitwah's cabinet picks coming. He shared his views with Nampa during a Sunday interview about the new ministers. Many news outlets tried to guess who would join the government team before the...

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle told his players they need to stay sharp for their upcoming game against Zimbabwe. Both teams want to improve their chances after struggling early in the World Cup qualifying rounds. The match happens Tuesday at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, located in Uyo...

The Zimbabwe Warriors team landed in Nigeria after leaving South Africa on Friday. They flew into Lagos Saturday morning and plan to travel to Uyo later that day. This trip comes right after they faced Benin in a Thursday match. The national squad keeps all the same players from that previous...

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta urged Kenyans to keep praying for their country and everyone who leads it. Kenyatta emphasized how much it matters when Kenyans pray for people running the government. At a Sunday Thanksgiving mass in St. Joseph's Cathedral located in Meru County, the former...

Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, known by many as DJ Levels, works as a music producer and songwriter who became famous across Zimbabwe. He helped start the Chill Spot Records music label with friends. Born September 9, 1989, in Murewa, DJ Levels started his education at Avonlea Primary School in...

Lorraine Guyo, known as the comedian Chihera Lolo, makes people laugh on Facebook and YouTube. She was born in Bikita, Masvingo, Zimbabwe, but currently resides in Harare. Born on February 23, 1994, Lorraine identifies herself as a village girl, having spent most of her early years in rural...

Adam Rhys Lurie investigated the aircraft Wicknell Chivayo uses. The jet carries South African registration ZS-ACT. Records identify it as a Bombardier Challenger 300 business jet manufactured in 2004 with serial number 20034. The plane appears on flight trackers but lists only "Private owner"...

Panganai Java entered the world on October 29, 1987, and grew up in Seke Chitungwiza with parents Christine and Charles. People call him Twabam or Prophet Passion. He married Lily Tsegaye from Ethiopia in 2016 after divorcing Prophetess Yasmin in 2015. He shares a son named Uebert with Yasmin...

Safirio Madzikatire, a comedian and musician, made Zimbabweans laugh and dance. Fans knew him as Mukadota from his character Mukadota Baba VaRwizi on TV. His popular TV show, "The Mukadota Family," played on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Television during the eighties and early nineties. People loved...

Norman Chipfumbi performs as Nicky Genius around Zimbabwe. This talented musician creates songs, writes lyrics, and produces tracks from his home base in Harare. Many fans know him best for his popular track "Loss," to which Holy Ten added guest vocals. He mixes several styles together when...

Back in 2002, Zimbabwe watched its first soap opera hit TV screens across the nation. Studio 263 became an instant hit with viewers who loved seeing stories about regular people living in Harare. The show made such an impact that international channels like M-net picked it up for broadcast...

Tariro Chidanyika became famous across Zimbabwe when her cheating scandal blew up all over social media in 2023. People call her Mai Denzel. She upset many Zimbabweans after someone leaked recordings where she admitted cheating on her husband. The recorded confessions hit Facebook and other...

When Shona men want to marry, they must follow special steps to pay a dowry called roora. The process starts with sending someone to speak for the man. This person tells the bride's family about the man's wish to marry their daughter. The messenger helps both sides talk about marriage plans...

Zimbabwe just made it super easy to trade your old blue paper license for a fancy new plastic one. You simply need to text a special WhatsApp number and follow a few basic steps. The Transport Ministry created this system to help drivers meet the standards used across different African...

Zimbabwe drivers can swap their old blue paper licenses for new plastic cards through a simple WhatsApp process. The Ministry of Transport wants everyone to meet regional driving standards with these updated cards, so they shared clear instructions for citizens ready to make the change right...

Geoffrey Nyarota died Saturday at 74 after fighting colon cancer for a long time. He made his name as a brave reporter who dug deep into corruption cases in Zimbabwe. His biggest story came in 1989 when he showed how government officials bought cars cheaply and sold them for huge profits. Five...

Fuel costs hurt many families in Zimbabwe these days. Almost all sellers want USD payments, making cheaper RTGS fuel nearly impossible to find. More drivers turn to gas-saving cars to stretch their dollars further. Smart car choices help people manage in tough economic times. Honda Fit Hybrid...