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A top ZANU-PF official has publicly declared the party's full unity behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa described the bond between the leader, the party, and voters as a happy marriage during a press briefing in Harare. He pointed to a unanimous key...

A Zimbabwean youth group linked to the ruling ZANU PF party has called for changes to a proposed climate bill. The organization, Boys Dzamdhara, stated its support for the Climate Change Management Bill during a recent symposium. Their national chairperson, Hopewell Chako, led the group, with...

Warner Chappell Music just signed Margo Price to a global publishing deal. Her frequent collaborator, Jeremy Ivey, also joined under an administration agreement. Price's latest record, Hard Headed Woman, scored two Grammy nods, including one for a duet with fellow Warner signee Tyler Childers...

Beggars Group officially shifted ownership to a trust last October, a move meant to keep the indie giant independent long-term. Founder Martin Mills transferred his shares into the MM Settlement Trust. He and CEO Paul Redding will continue running the company, which houses labels like XL...

Caroline Ellis got a promotion at Universal's Island Records, moving up to Vice President of A&R. She will keep working with artists like Chappell Roan and Suki Waterhouse, whom she originally signed to the label. Ellis reports to Jackie Winkler, the head of A&R, who was also promoted last year...

Netflix basically broke when they dropped the new Stranger Things season. The show pulled in nearly sixty million views in its first five days, setting a new record for an English-language series on the platform. That huge audience is now boosting the music careers of two cast members, Finn...

Live Nation just took over operations for Impact Arena in Bangkok. The deal with developer Bangkok Land gives the concert behemoth control of the twelve thousand-seat venue. They plan to upgrade the production infrastructure and fan amenities to attract more touring acts. Company executives...

A new VR singing game just dropped on Meta Quest with a massive music library. This app, called Realize Music: Sing, comes from a Las Vegas startup founded by gaming vets from places like Guitar Hero and Rockstar. It features over a million licensed tracks from all three major labels and the...

Beggars Group tightened its grip on XL Recordings last year, grabbing a majority stake. The indie giant paid 2.6 million pounds to XL co-founder Richard Russell back in October, bumping its share from fifty to fifty-one percent. This move turns XL, home to artists like Adele and The Prodigy...

Beggars Group, the indie label founded by Martin Mills, just posted some healthy numbers for last year. The company, which runs labels like XL Recordings, 4AD, and Matador, saw its total revenue hit nearly 110 million pounds. Their operating profit skyrocketed, climbing almost fifty percent to...

PRS for Music just dropped its biggest quarterly payment ever to its members. The UK collection society shelled out over 274 million pounds to songwriters, composers, and publishers. That figure marks a four percent jump from the same period last year. More than fifty-one thousand members got...

South African border agents have seized a bunch of smuggled goods heading into Zimbabwe. The Border Management Authority says they grabbed nearly a million Rand worth of stuff since the start of the month. This includes food items, over two hundred car batteries, and a truck. The busts happened...

A district held a delayed event for the national tree planting campaign. Bulilima District organized the commemoration, planting one hundred trees at a local secondary school and nearby areas. The Sausage Tree, designated the tree of the year for its medicinal value, was among the varieties...

The country's economy leans heavily on cash sent home from abroad. Remittances hit nearly two point two billion dollars last year, making up a big chunk of foreign currency. These funds keep households and small businesses afloat, but officials want to shift this flow into bigger investments...

A provincial official called for communities to plant and protect trees for their wide-ranging benefits. Minister Albert Nguluvhe, addressing a tree planting event in Insiza District, emphasized that forests are vital for health, climate stability, and local economies. His remarks were delivered...

A Belarusian defense official wants deeper ties with Zimbabwe beyond just military agreements. Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin, leading a delegation, met with President Mnangagwa after signing pacts on security with Defense Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri. He stated his goal was to...

A senior sports official says the upcoming under-19 cricket world cup is a major moment for the continent. Acting Permanent Secretary Cynthia Mawema called the 2026 tournament, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, a celebration of African cricket that will leave a lasting impact. She made the...

Gwanda just opened a new central travel hub, cleaning up the downtown area. The facility, a joint project between the town and a local investor named Cabangani Dylan Mangena, serves as a main bus terminal for regional and local routes. Provincial Minister Albert Nguluvhe officially opened it...

Officials plan to overhaul fees and licenses for broadcast and telecom companies. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere stated that this review aims to lower data and calling costs for consumers. The process will target mobile networks, internet providers, and various radio and television...

Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is heading to India to bolster economic and cultural links. Ambassador Stella Nkomo confirmed the visit, noting India ranks as a top trading partner. The trip aims to address a trade imbalance, with Zimbabwe seeking to increase its agricultural...