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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu joined political and traditional leaders in celebrating former military governor Bode George as he marked his eighth decade. The chief executive, represented by Secretary to the Government George Akume at the Lagos ceremony, praised the retired officer's dual...

Youth and student activists from Sokoto State defended a senior opposition figure against removal actions they claim originated from illegitimate party processes. The coalition representing Peoples Democratic Party supporters characterized efforts to oust National Organizing Secretary Umar...

A regional political coalition wants Nigeria's president to reconsider federal appointments tied to Plateau State, arguing that campaign loyalists face exclusion while individuals who failed to deliver electoral victories receive government positions. The North-Central All Progressives Congress...

Prominent constitutional attorney Thabani Mpofu attributes an anonymous corruption complaint to retaliation over his sustained criticism of judicial misconduct. Through legal representative Admire Rubaya, Mpofu and his brother Skumbuzo challenged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission to...

Cross-border transport companies want revenue authorities to eliminate roadside inspection stations and halt vehicle seizures tied to passenger contraband violations. The Zimbabwe Passengers Transporters Organisation told Zimra officials, through attorney Admire Rubaya, that bus owners face...

Authorities detained two suspects following separate homicides in Harare and Masvingo that originated from minor confrontations. Police apprehended Luckman Kamangile after passenger Amos Karumba died from injuries sustained during an argument over small change following a commuter taxi ride in...

Zimbabwe's transport authority plans to eliminate paper-based vehicle certification after acknowledging systemic corruption enabled unsafe automobiles to receive roadworthiness approval. Minister Felix Mhona announced the deployment of computerized brake measurement equipment and alcohol...

Zimbabwe's digital transformation received backing from the United Nations Development Programme through a weeklong initiative designed to democratize artificial intelligence education and narrow technology access gaps across remote regions. Government ministers from multiple portfolios endorsed...

Zimbabwe's state hospitality operator has completed a half-million-dollar renovation of the New Ambassador Hotel in downtown Harare, transforming all 72 guest quarters with water-efficient fixtures and energy-saving systems. Rainbow Tourism Group chief executive Tendai Madziwanyika said the...

A Goromonzi mining operation faces allegations of operating illegally while multiple worker fatalities and serious injuries accumulate at the site. Sources claim Larryscope Investments conducts underground extraction using only a surface certificate rather than proper mining authorization, with...

Transport authorities have announced an emergency shutdown of Runde Bridge along the highway connecting Harare with the border post at Beitbridge, warning travelers to expect substantial disruptions during an 80-minute maintenance window. Engineers will apply protective asphalt surfacing to...

Zimbabwe's largest medical aid provider will recognize exceptional health journalism during an inaugural awards ceremony in Bulawayo as the organization marks eight decades of operation. Cimas Health Group received 120 entries across four categories after opening submissions to print, broadcast...

Agricultural development programs backed by international lenders have reached completion across four Zimbabwean provinces, with irrigation infrastructure improvements spanning more than 5,000 hectares of communal farmland. Francesco Rispoli, representing the International Fund for Agricultural...

A Zimbabwe-based entrepreneur has received international recognition for her contributions to event management and workforce development. Kundai Willis accepted the Emerging Business Icon in Events and Training Award from She-Millionaire, a South African organization supporting African women...

Two Bulawayo residents face fraud allegations after allegedly deceiving an investor out of $60,000 through a fabricated railway contract scheme. Stephen Chitofu and Lakidzani Chitofu denied the charges during their court appearance before regional magistrate Taurai Manuwere, with proceedings set...

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye emphasized the need for his squad to minimize errors after their comprehensive defeat against Bologna at home. The Nigerian international made a crucial penalty stop before halftime, but could not prevent three second-half strikes from Tommaso Pobega and Federico...

Veteran English striker Alan Shearer has declared Liverpool's championship hopes finished after watching the Reds suffer a comprehensive home loss to Nottingham Forest. The defeat marked their sixth setback through just 12 fixtures, a tally Shearer considers insurmountable for any title...

Nigerian club Rivers United fell to Egyptian champions Pyramids FC by three goals to nil during their opening CAF Champions League fixture at a venue in Cairo. Forward Ahmed Atef netted a hat trick for the hosts, with all three strikes arriving after halftime. The visiting squad, managed by...

Manchester City squandered an opportunity to narrow the gap behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after suffering a defeat at St James' Park against Newcastle. Pep Guardiola's squad missed multiple first-half scoring chances before Harvey Barnes broke the deadlock for the home side, despite...

Niger Tornadoes midfielder Ani Chigozie has vowed to deliver a strong performance when his side meets Rangers at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu for their league fixture. The Ikon Allah Boys player, who started his football journey in the southeastern city, described his return as emotionally...