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Gernot Rohr, who coaches Benin, sees major talent in the Zimbabwe team that could help them win future matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Both teams clashed Thursday at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, ending with a 2-2 tie. Benin grabbed an early advantage by...

The Zimbabwe soccer team heads to Nigeria for their next 2026 FIFA World Cup match. They face the Nigerian squad on Monday at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Fans can watch the Group C matchday five action starting at 6 pm CAT. The Warriors had already packed up after their game...

Khama Billiat made the nominee list for the 2025 Annual National Sports Awards, which are run by the Sports and Recreation Commission and return after a five-year break. The upcoming ceremony takes place on March 30 at Cresta Lodge, Msasa. Billiat appears in the fresh People's Choice Award group...

EMC Suppliers Limited and Green Pines Limited just gave Kanengo and Lingadzi Police Stations two computers and security lights worth K3.5 million. The Castel Malawi distributor made this donation Thursday to help law enforcement in Lilongwe work better. Their manager, Atusaye Mwasokwa, believes...

A major boost just hit the construction world in Malawi thanks to a huge cash injection for brand-new heavy equipment. The local industry has struggled for years with not having enough machines. Immanuel Ndilowe runs Immas Building Contractors and says they spent K1.5 billion on fresh...

The Reserve Bank of Malawi just stepped up against black market currency trading. Malawi faces tough times with high foreign exchange prices and not enough cash. The central bank says things would be better if all foreign money came into the country through proper channels. They believe this...

The Democratic Progressive Party claims Malawi leaders took cash meant for the Chikwawa district's Shire Valley project. Charles Mchacha spoke about this during a Sunday rally at Chikwawa Community Stadium. The party wants more support before national voting happens on September 16th this year...

People living near Blantyre city feel thrilled about the new night market. Everyone welcomes this change because it helps local businesses grow. The market lets traders sell items after dark when regular shops close down. Shoppers can buy what they need during evening hours instead of rushing...

Malawi faces major problems because nobody knows how many people have Down Syndrome. This makes health care much harder to provide. Joel Christie from the Health Ministry says they cannot make good policies or provide proper services without these numbers. They also struggle to set aside money...

Money problems plague Malawi's economy today. Private companies have started teaching people about money management. The 2023 FINSCOP survey showed that 74% of citizens can use banks and similar services. This leaves 26% of people at risk for money troubles. The Reserve Bank of Malawi says...

Malawi health officials set up plans to keep the Marburg virus away from their country after Tanzania reported cases. The health department deputy director, Kondwani Mamba, told reporters yesterday they can handle any outbreak. He pointed out how the ministry works with staff at every level...

Agriculture Minister Mutahi Kagwe says farmers across Kenya can pick up cheaper fertilizer starting Monday. He spoke out Saturday after many farmers with digital vouchers went home empty-handed from National Cereals and Produce Board stores. The government stands ready with a million bags to...

Sudan's army grabbed control of the Republican Palace and key buildings in downtown Khartoum after a four-day battle. This dealt a heavy blow to their enemies, the Rapid Support Forces. Army spokesman Nabil Abdalla went on TV to tell everyone they had pushed RSF fighters out of the presidential...

Kenya's Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the government wants to keep hosting the WRC Safari Rally after the current deal ends in 2026. The Safari Rally returned to world racing in 2021 after being away for 19 years. It is the most popular rally event, with more than 124 million...

Super Metro Limited trucks showed up at Likoni Road for checks after the National Transport and Safety Authority told them to. The Star saw a video of company vehicles arriving at the inspection center in Nairobi early Saturday. NTSA staff watched everything to make sure each bus met safety...

Rally fans have packed Naivasha for the fourth World Rally Championship event. The competition started Friday when President William Ruto waved the flag. Local businesses expect more tourists during this three-day rally. Hotels, camping sites, and Airbnbs report full bookings, helping them...

Turkish police arrested 343 people during Friday protests across the country. These demonstrations started when authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday. The government accused him of corruption and helping terrorist groups just before his expected announcement as a...

Fans have bought every ticket for the Harambee Stars' game against Gabon tomorrow at Nyayo National Stadium. This rush came after many Kenyans and the Football Kenya Federation asked people to support their national team by attending the match. The FKF thanked everyone for their amazing support...

Safaricom plans to update its system next Monday night, March 24. The update will last just half an hour, from 1 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. During this short time, M-Pesa might work on and off. You can still make calls, use data, and send texts without any problems. The company aims to make its services...

A commercial court gave two investment companies extra time to pay back $5 billion they owe Equity Bank. Justice Francis Gikonyo decided East Africa Cables Limited and TransCentury could have 90 additional days to clear their debt. Last October, Justice Alfred Mabeya had already given these...