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Lewis Matutu shared a disturbing dream about violence in Zimbabwe before deleting his Twitter. He urged prayer for the nation, fearing the dream may come true.

Luthuli Dlamini, a celebrated Zimbabwean actor who found success in South Africa, has returned home after 20 years abroad. His family warmly welcomed him back.

Airtel Africa wants to improve people's data use. To this end, it is working with three famous African musicians. The musicians are Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platinumz, and Simi. They made a special song with Airtel Africa. The song gives people tips on how to use their data well. Airtel Africa...

Donald Trump is ready to get to work fast as president. On his first day in the White House, he plans to sign many orders that could change immigration, climate action, and even money. Mr. Trump wants to send many people who are in the country illegally back to where they came from. He might...

Japan and Kenya have a strong bond. A top Japanese official, Horiuchi Toshihiko, is visiting Kenya and wants the two countries to work together even more. Japan has helped Kenya grow in many ways over the years. They have built important things like ports and power plants. But Japan also aids...

Donald Trump is getting ready to be president again. On Sunday night, he talked to a big crowd in Washington, D.C., and said he would sign a lot of orders on his first day back in the White House. Trump wants to put America first. Trump said he would undo many of President Biden's actions. He...

A new team of Kenyan police landed in Haiti on Saturday. They held a prayer service with officers from other countries on Sunday. The goal is to help Haiti's police stop violence and crime caused by gangs. Kenya has sent 600 officers so far, and 200 more will go by the end of January. The...

Nairobi's Governor Sakaja Johnson is not happy with a new order from the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o. The order says that county governments do not have to use their money to pay for student bursaries. This could mean big problems for students who need help paying for school...

President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has asked the people to stay united and peaceful. He said this on the 12th anniversary of the death of John Landa Nkomo, who was the Vice President. President Mnangagwa called Nkomo a great leader who worked hard to bring people together. Nkomo always said...

Four people who filed court cases against the impeachment of Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have gone to the Court of Appeal. They want the Court of Appeal to undo a decision made by the High Court. The High Court had refused to grant a request for the judges to step away from the...

Mukuru is on a mission. The company wants to help more people in Africa with money matters. Doug Tait-Knight, Mukuru's boss, shared his plans with The Herald Finance & Business. Mukuru just got a special license, which allows it to offer more services. People can now save money in a digital...

Tragedy struck in Harare on Wednesday. A young man named Kivo Muzari was killed. He was only 24 years old. The police say it was a robbery. It happened downtown. The corner of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue and Chinhoyi Street. They caught one man. Godknows Chataika is his name. He grabbed Muzari's...

Everson Chatambudza is the chairman of Yadah Stars Football Club and a lawyer in Harare. Prophet Walter Magaya is the president of the same club. Magaya wants to run for president of ZIFA, Zimbabwe's soccer association. But there is a problem. The rules say that candidates for ZIFA president...

Most people in Harare use buses and vans called kombis to get to work and school. These kombis are owned by private companies, not the government. The government wants to ensure that the kombis are safe and easy to use, so it has rules that kombi owners must follow. The police are checking that...

The government of Zimbabwe is taking a big step to help farmers. They will give them special papers called title deeds, which show that a farmer can use a piece of land. With a title deed, farmers can go to a bank and use the title deed to get a loan. The loan gives them money to improve their...

Rural School Shapes Young Farmers in Gambian Village. Parents came to see where their children learn farming in Balingho. The school helps young people grow food and start businesses. A German group called Sabab Lou set up the school in 2018. They want to give youth good jobs at home instead...

New Leader Takes Helm of West African Force in Gambia. A fresh face stepped up to lead the peace mission in The Gambia. Colonel Ndiangne Diouf became the new boss of ECOMIG forces at a bright ceremony in Fajara. The old commander, Colonel Babucarr Touray, passed him the flag after he had...

Court Waits for Drug Case Star to Return from Holiday Trip. A woman charged with moving drugs comes back to The Gambia this weekend. Nadine Ismael De Gouveira Pareira left for Portugal last month. She needs to face a judge in Banjul's High Court. Judge Ebrima Jaiteh gave her time off at...

Watchdog Waits for Answers on Missing Millions in Gambia. The National Assembly wants to know what happened to money from selling ex-president Jammeh's things. Last year, they asked for papers showing D22 million in bank slips, but no one has given them the files yet. Leaders set a clear rule...

"Blessed Ways vs. Blessed Lands" - A Fresh Look at Faith and Progress. People often fight over holy places. Yet what matters more—where you live or how you live? Many claim their land is special through faith, but good living beats a good location. Take Africa. It has rich soil and warm sun...