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President Barrow Vows Tough Stance on Corruption. President Adama Barrow says he will crack down on corruption and has warned of strict measures to enforce anti-graft laws. Barrow appeared in an interview with Alpha Karaga's Sarahule show. The show will air on Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Star FM...

Brikama Area Council Chair Accuses President of Targeting Market Vendors. Yankuba Darboe is the chairman of the Brikama Area Council. On Friday, he accused President Barrow of using state power against him and local vendors. Darboe said the president is behind attempts to destroy stalls at...

Sheriff Jallow Named Permanent Secretary at Public Service Ministry Sheriff Jallow is the new Permanent Secretary (PS) at the Ministry of Public Service. He took over on January 24, 2025. Jallow was the director of the Civil Service Reform and Planning Unit (CSRPU), and he will continue to run...

Bell Bottling Introduces First Canned Brew in Gambia. Bell Bottling launched Gambia's first canned brewed drink on Friday. The event was held at the company's Brusubi-Turntable headquarters. Borrie Darboe is the sales and marketing director. He said the canned drinks are the newest product...

President Ruto Unveils Ongoing Nairobi State House Renovations. President William Ruto gave a rare look at the Nairobi State House renovations on Saturday. He hosted Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Ruto showed off the transformed residence. It has a bold new flat roof design...

From Slum to Success: Kenyan Entrepreneur Transforms Lives. Dennis Maina grew up in Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben slum. He faced many challenges. But he never gave up on his dreams. Maina, 32, attended Gatoto Primary School and Githumu High School and earned a degree from the University of...

South Africa Coal and Iron Ore Firms Seek Rail Fixes. South African coal and iron ore companies want to sign deals with Transnet, the state-owned logistics firm, next month. The deals could lead to billions of rand in investments. The money would go to repair key rail lines and boost exports...

Five Men Get Life for Brutal Murder in Zimbabwe. Five men were sentenced to life in prison for a brutal murder in Zimbabwe. The crime happened in late 2022 in Silobela, Kwekwe. The men are four brothers and a neighbor. They killed Isabel Ndlovu, 28, at Linda Business Centre on November 30...

Zimbabwe Election Officials Observe Belarus Presidential Vote. A team from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is in Belarus observing the country's 2025 presidential election. ZEC Chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba leads the delegation. International groups are monitoring the vote to...

Zimbabwe Faces Tough AFCON Draw Due to Low FIFA Ranking. Zimbabwe's Warriors could face a difficult draw at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team is ranked 121st in the world and 33rd in Africa. The draw will take place tonight in Rabat, Morocco, and all 24 qualified nations will attend...

Zimbabwe to Roll Out Prepaid Water Meters Nationwide. Zimbabwe plans to install prepaid water meters across the country. Harare will start the process. It is part of a public-private deal to improve water treatment and supply. Paying in advance ensures everyone pays their bills, eliminating...

Manica Bikes Launches Solar-Powered Tricycles in Zimbabwe. Manica Bikes has introduced solar-powered tricycles in Zimbabwe. The company wants to promote green transportation. The government supports investments in eco-friendly auto technologies, which align with the goals of economic...

Small-Scale Miners Drive Zimbabwe's Gold Output to New Heights. Zimbabwe's gold production soared in 2024, thanks largely to small-scale miners. They contributed over 65% of the 36.48 tonnes produced. This beat the government's annual target of 35 tonnes and was a 21% jump from 2023's output...

VP Mohadi: Zimbabwe to Set Up Drug Rehab Centers. Zimbabwe will soon establish drug rehabilitation centers in every province, Vice President Kembo Mohadi said on Saturday. The goal is to address rising substance abuse among young people. Mohadi spoke at a sports tournament held in his honor in...

Acting President Chiwenga to Lead National Hero's Burial. Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga will lead the burial of national hero Justin Mupamhanga today. The ceremony will take place at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. President Mnangagwa is on annual leave. Dr Chiwenga is standing...

SADC Forces Repel M23 Rebel Attack in DR Congo. SADC forces fought off an attack by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The regional bloc is working to bring peace to the troubled area. Thousands have died in the conflict. Millions have fled their homes. As current SADC...

Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke met with Kenyan President William Ruto again recently. Chivayo is a Zimbabwean businessman, and Muteke is his partner. The purpose and details of their meeting were not disclosed, and it is also unclear when and where exactly the meeting took place. This...

Chakwera Draws Criticism for Tanzania Trip Amid Soldiers' Deaths. LILONGWE, Malawi - President Lazarus Chakwera faces backlash for his upcoming trip to Tanzania as the nation mourns soldiers killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Analysts and commentators question his priorities and...

Ruto to Chair AU Institutional Reforms Retreat in Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya—President William Ruto will lead a high-level retreat on African Union (AU) institutional reforms at State House on Monday. The meeting will bring together select heads of state and government from across the continent...

CIB Kenya Names Abhinav Nehra as New CEO. NAIROBI - Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya has appointed Abhinav Nehra as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Nehra fills the position previously held by Daphne Maina in an acting capacity since December 2023, following the...