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Mudiwa Hood Spotted with VP Chiwenga Despite Previous Denial. A new photo has emerged showing Zimbabwean artist Mudiwa Hood with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, contradicting Hood's earlier statements about not knowing the VP. Social media user @TeeMhazo shared the image, which captures...

Zimbabwean Artist Mudiwa Hood Refutes Claims of Meeting with Somizi Mhlongo, Zimbabwean musician Mudiwa Hood has dismissed reports linking him to South African celebrity Somizi Mhlongo. A viral photo sparked speculation about their alleged meeting and Hood's personal life. Hood addressed the...

Social Media Tension Rises Between Zimbabwean Socialites. Reports indicate growing friction between businessman Wicknell Chivhayo's former and current romantic interests. The situation emerged after Chivhayo announced his new relationship and marriage plans last year. His ex-partner, Sonja...

Susan Mutami has responded to Mudiwa Hood's denials of her accusations about his sexual orientation. The exchange took place on social media. Mutami thanked a Twitter user for bringing the issue to her attention. In a long post, she then questioned Hood's credibility. She mentioned Hood's...

A Zimbabwean man living in South Africa is accused of scamming a TikToker. The man allegedly claimed to be a UZ Economics student who needed R3,000 for exams. He told the TikToker he was depressed and thinking about suicide. But social media users from Gweru recognized the man. They say he has...

Mudiwa Hood has denied accusations of being gay made by Susan Mutami. Hood responded to the claims in a now-deleted tweet. He said people with different opinions are often accused of being thieves, gay, or corrupt. Hood called the person running Mutami's account a liar. The celebrity stated he...

Human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has responded to former president Yahya Jammeh's recent comments. Jammeh tried to downplay efforts to bring him and his associates to court. Jobarteh said Jammeh has only one thing left to do for The Gambia. He must go to court. There, he should be sentenced...

Minister Ebrima Sillah is upset. People are using the new OIC roads for business, and he wants the police to remove them quickly. Minister Sillah started a nationwide tour on Saturday. He is inspecting ongoing road projects. His ministry staff and the National Roads Authority went with him. The...

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) stated on January 24 about a Central Bank employee arrested with a large sum of cash. The arrest took place at the Jenoi checkpoint around 4:15 pm GMT. DLEAG officers worked with State Intelligence Services (SIS), the Gambia Police Force, and a military...

Authors Support Government's School Book Printing Contract. The Association of Gambian Authors for Schools (AGAS) backs the government's book printing deal with GPPC. This comes after the Gambia Teachers Union (GTU) criticized the contract. GTU said schools lack enough books and subject range...

Government Cancels Kamalo Extension Land Allocations. The government has canceled all land allocations at the Kamalo Extension. This was the prime industrial area along the Banjul-Serekunda highway. A multi-sectoral task force investigated claims of improper land deals there. Lands Minister...

Gambian President Adama Barrow declined to clarify his stance on seeking a third term during an exclusive interview with Star FM's Alpha Karaga. The interview, set to air at 9 pm, features Barrow responding to questions on his political future with measured ambiguity. When asked about calls...

British pressure on The Gambia to implement justice reforms has sparked debate about sovereignty and international influence. The issue emerged during West Coast Radio's Coffee Time program on January 22, 2025, where reports indicated Britain urged President Barrow's administration to act on...

Critics question President Barrow's silence following former dictator Jammeh's recent outburst. The administration's lack of response marks a sharp contrast to its swift reactions against other political opponents. Yahya Jammeh launched verbal attacks against President Barrow 48 hours ago...

The Gambia faces mounting challenges as its population surges. The West African nation, known as "The Smiling Coast," expects 3.5 million residents by 2025, growing at 3.1% yearly. This rapid increase strains resources and social services, leading to rising crime, poverty, and land disputes...

The Gambia Football Federation announced Wednesday that Mariama "Bom" Sowe has been appointed as interim head coach of the Gambia women's national football team. Sowe returns to the position after being replaced by Yahya Manneh last year. Manneh has since taken over as head coach of the...

Mighty Warriors Coach Serima Wins Top Honor at Youth Tournament. Zimbabwe women's national team assistant coach Primrose Serima earned "Coach of the Tournament" honors at the Jadel Football Academy tournament last Saturday in Belgravia Sports Club. The former midfielder led Jadel Zimbabwe to...

Zimbabwe Sets Grain Prices, Farmers Await Tobacco Season Details. The Grain Marketing Board has set maize and traditional grain prices at US$335 per tonne. Though farmers welcome the price, many say the late announcement limited their planning options. Pre-planting prices help farmers decide...

Zimbabwe Expresses Support for Cuba Amid US Sanctions. Zimbabwe has declared its support for Cuba following new US economic measures against the Caribbean nation. The US recently placed Cuba back on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, drawing criticism from multiple nations. Zimbabwe...

SADC Takes Firm Stance on DRC Crisis After Peacekeepers' Deaths. SADC Chairman President Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged decisive action regarding the deteriorating security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following attacks that killed 13 peacekeepers. Nine South African...