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Authorities in Zimbabwe have arrested multiple individuals for the illegal possession and attempted sale of protected wildlife parts. In Harare, two men, Andrew Makusele and John Jelester, were detained for trying to sell a hyena nose. Separately, Abraham Chaukura and his son were arrested in...

Playwright Aaron Chiundura-Moyo reported that con artists are demanding a portion of the financial gift and vehicle he received from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The 71-year-old author stated that individuals are falsely claiming they facilitated his receipt of a Toyota Fortuner and 50,000 US...

Zanu PF's Harare Province convened its fifth interdistrict gathering at Epworth High School Grounds, drawing over 40,000 supporters and affiliate organizations from Zone 5 encompassing Epworth, Mabvuku, Hatfield and Waterfalls. Provincial chairman Godwills Masimirembwa indicated the assembly...

Former Zanu PF Youth Affairs Political Commissar Godfrey Tsenengamu has returned to the ruling party after being expelled in 2020 for criticizing senior leadership. Tsenengamu received an enthusiastic reception from thousands of supporters at Dzivarasekwa Stadium in Harare, where he vowed to...

Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has rejected xenophobic rhetoric following businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's suggestion that foreign nationals should be barred from certain economic sectors in Zimbabwe. Mutsvangwa warned against nationalist protectionism that could damage the...

Lawyers for Zanu PF members Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu failed to appear in court for pre-sentencing proceedings despite a judicial warning, prompting a postponement until later this month. Lovemore Madhuku, Ashiel Mugiya, and Tapson Dzvetero sent a substitute attorney claiming other...

The Trump administration plans to challenge state artificial intelligence regulations through federal litigation, according to a draft executive order that would establish a Justice Department task force targeting California and Colorado laws. The directive instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi...

Jamaican football commentators have criticized former Reggae Boyz head coach Steve McClaren following elimination from automatic World Cup qualification after scoring draws against Trinidad and Tobago and Curacao. Craig Butler questioned tactical decisions, including delayed substitutions and...

American rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly urged increased international focus on violence affecting Christian populations in Nigeria, asserting that religious communities face systematic targeting. The performer stated that houses of worship have been destroyed and families displaced due to their...

Jamaican dancehall performer Spice has reclaimed a position on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart as her inaugural full-length release 10, returned at number eight. The artist, born Grace Latoya Hamilton, stands as the sole female representative currently appearing on the rankings following...

Tanzania outlined its National Water Grid strategy at the United Nations climate conference in Brazil, presenting an infrastructure plan connecting major lakes and rivers into a coordinated distribution system. Deputy Permanent Secretary Abdallah Hassan Mitawi told attendees that the network...

Tanzania's ruling party has warned newly appointed cabinet members that poor performance will result in swift consequences as authorities implement campaign promises made to citizens. CCM Secretary for Ideology Kenani Kihongosi stated the organization will monitor ministers and deputy ministers...

Absa Bank Tanzania has accelerated digital banking expansion by enhancing card-based platforms to provide more accessible financial services nationwide. Director of Retail Banking, Ndabu Swere, announced the strategy while recognizing participants in the Play Your Card Rights campaign, which...

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange has entered a recovery phase as banking sector performance and government securities attract renewed investor interest. Total turnover climbed to 5.6 billion shillings from 5.1 billion during the previous trading period, representing growth of 9.79 percent. CRDB...

Zanzibar's incoming water, energy and minerals minister has warned that officials engaging in theft or misconduct will face prosecution as authorities work to address ongoing electricity and water supply challenges. Nadir Abdul-latif Alwardy announced that senior personnel will sign quarterly...

Tanzania's agriculture ministry will introduce a digital soil mapping initiative providing farmers with location-specific fertility data and fertilizer recommendations following the completion of specialized training for 45 research personnel at Mlingano Soil Research Centre in Muheza. Director...

Tanzania's official seed verification authority has issued warnings against vendors supplying substandard agricultural products to farmers. TOSCI Director General Nyasebwa Chimagu stated the organization will pursue legal action against individuals deceiving growers or distributing uncertified...

A Dar es Salaam medical facility provided complimentary diabetes testing to more than 200 residents as part of global disease awareness activities. Shifaa Hospital Medical Director Emmanuel Maganga warned that inadequate management of the condition produces serious complications, including renal...

Zanzibar authorities have emphasized expanding investment in digital data infrastructure to strengthen evidence-driven governance during commemorations marking Africa Statistics Day. Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Hamad Omar Bakari told attendees at Idriss Abdulwakil Hall that...

Tanzania stands to receive up to 20 million dollars through the Loss and Damage Fund for climate change mitigation initiatives, according to Presidential Advisor on Environment Richard Muyungi. He informed Tanzanian delegates attending the UN Climate Change Conference in Belem that authorities...