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Former MDC legislator Albert Mhlanga has strongly denied accusations of being a sellout following his defection to the ruling Zanu PF party. Mhlanga, who previously represented Pumula, dismissed the criticism from his former opposition allies as a meaningless refrain from failed politicians. He...

The Bulawayo City Council has provoked strong public criticism by extending Town Clerk Christopher Dube's contract for an additional year. This second renewal, moving his departure to November 2026, was approved pending a legal opinion on a new statutory instrument affecting retirement ages...

The Beitbridge Border Post has doubled its daily freight processing capacity, now handling up to 1,000 trucks daily following a major modernization of its facilities. Authorities attributed this increased efficiency to a redesigned layout that effectively separates commercial, bus, and light...

A suspected outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease is causing concern in Bulawayo schools, with approximately 20 to 30 children from two institutions showing symptoms. These symptoms include blisters on the limbs and mouth, accompanied by fever and sore throat. City health officials...

Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is leading his nation's delegation at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg. Although not a member state, Zimbabwe received a special invitation from the host country, South Africa. The Vice President, representing President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is...

On the final day of the Premier Soccer League season, Dynamos confront a critical match against FC Platinum, needing at least a draw to avoid relegation. Coach Kelvin Kaindu acknowledged the significant challenge, recognizing FC Platinum as a well-organized opponent. He stated that the team is...

A survey of founders from the Helm entrepreneur network indicates significant dissatisfaction with the current government, with nearly two-thirds characterizing it as anti-business. The poll also revealed that an overwhelming majority, ninety-five percent, believe the government does not reward...

The Conservative Party has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of compromising the budget process and involving the Office for Budget Responsibility in political disputes. This follows her decision to abandon a proposed income tax increase, which she attributed to improved economic forecasts from...

A technology entrepreneur, Madelaine Thomas, has accused Barclays of refusing to open a business account for her startup, Image Angel, and closing a personal account connected to her income from the adult content platform OnlyFans. Thomas stated that after an initially positive response, the...

A new industrial partnership between Make UK and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters aims to strengthen trade and technological collaboration between the United Kingdom and Canada. The agreement, formalized in Ottawa by the chief executives of both organizations, focuses on cooperation in...

According to a Rightmove survey, nearly twenty percent of potential homebuyers have postponed their plans due to speculation about property tax reforms in the upcoming Budget. The study, which involved over 10,000 people, indicated widespread apprehension regarding possible adjustments to stamp...

The US Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, has authorized a new federal oil and gas leasing program encompassing areas off the coasts of California and Alaska. This initiative replaces a previous administration's program that had protected large portions of the Outer...

The International Atomic Energy Agency has directed Iran to disclose its enriched uranium stockpile and permit inspections of nuclear facilities damaged in past attacks. A resolution passed by the IAEA Board of Governors, receiving 19 votes in favor with 12 abstentions, formally calls for this...

A United Nations expert, Special Rapporteur Surya Deva, has called on Germany to address several human rights issues following an official visit. While praising the country's foreign aid and climate initiatives, he identified significant areas for improvement. The expert urged the German...

A European Union court has ruled that Amazon must adhere to the stringent regulations for Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act. The court rejected Amazon's legal challenge, which argued that the new obligations infringed upon its fundamental rights to conduct a business and...

A federal appeals court has overturned a preliminary injunction that limited how federal agents could use force against protestors in the Chicago area. The court ruled that the lower court's order was excessively broad and impractical, effectively restraining a wide range of federal officials...

Amnesty International has condemned Chadian authorities for failing to protect citizens from deadly violence between herders and farmers. The organization documented seven separate clashes in four provinces from 2022 to 2024, which resulted in 98 deaths, over 100 injuries, and 600 people...

A new report from Human Rights Watch alleges that Israeli military operations in the northern West Bank constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The organization states that these actions resulted in the forced displacement of approximately 32,000 Palestinians from the Jenin, Tulkarm...

United Nations experts have accused El Salvador of improperly using the Interpol system for political purposes by targeting two exiled human rights workers, Ivania Cruz and Rudy Joya. The experts stated that the Interpol red notices and underlying charges against the pair, who now reside in...

The law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher has promoted 30 lawyers to partner, significantly expanding its global partnership. The promotions round, effective at the start of next year, included seven new partners in its London office, representing a twenty-five percent increase in that city's...