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Zimbabwe police authorities have banned headphone use by drivers and pedestrians, warning that diminished hearing impairs alertness to hazards on roadways. Commissioner Maxwell Chikunguru announced enforcement operations targeting unroadworthy vehicles and unauthorized stopping locations during...

Two Panashe Petroleum workers face money laundering allegations connected to fuel imports totaling more than 2.6 million dollars following their appearance before a Harare magistrate. Ipaishe Richman Madziwa and Willmore Nyama each secured release on 300 dollar bonds after the prosecution argued...

Political activist Jim Kunaka faces incitement charges after authorities accused him of organizing unauthorized demonstrations at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Square in Harare and another location in Mutare. Provincial magistrate Sharon Rakafa presided over his court appearance, where state prosecutor...

Zimbabwe will serve as a central hub for a 1.5 billion dollar petroleum infrastructure project connecting Mozambique's Beira Port through Harare to Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Malawi. The Beira Bulk Petroleum Company has secured financing for the cross-border pipeline system and...

A group of local investors plans to construct comprehensive tourism infrastructure along the Mazvikadei Dam waterfront, including a conference facility accommodating 5,000 attendees, lodging options, recreational amenities, and an airstrip. The development aims to expand hospitality capacity in...

Zimbabwe's judicial framework must reflect African principles of shared humanity and serve as an instrument for societal change rather than mere regulation, according to Vimbai Nyemba, who leads the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs ministry. Speaking at the Law Society of Zimbabwe...

Two Zimbabwean men received decade-long prison sentences following their conviction for armed robbery and illegal firearm possession after stealing a vehicle from a Chitungwiza resident. Emmanuel Sithole and Vengesai Gibson forcibly removed Sizini Eunice Rapoyo from her Toyota Wish while she...

Zimbabwe's economic advancement depends on training institutions matching their curricula to sectoral requirements and technological developments, according to Ambassador Rudo Chitiga, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development. Speaking at a consultation workshop in...

A community security volunteer in Emakhandeni has died after being shot in the head during a patrol encounter with suspicious individuals. Godfrey Muzanenhamo and his neighborhood watch team confronted several men emerging from a thicket when one suspect opened fire before escaping. The victim...

Authorities in Zimbabwe have completed DNA testing to identify six children killed in a bus crash in South Africa and will transport their remains home by road. The young victims died when a bus traveling from Port Elizabeth lost control and plunged off a cliff along the N1 highway outside...

Donald Trump announced that the upcoming White House reception for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will feature ceremonial elements typically associated with a state visit, despite being labeled as a working engagement. The US president described the occasion as an opportunity to honor...

Princess Sarah bint Mashhour, wife of the Saudi Crown Prince, has contributed 10 million Saudi riyals to assist children living with type 1 diabetes in the kingdom. The funding will support the Children with Type 1 Diabetes Support Fund, an initiative of the Saudi Health Endowment Fund, and...

French department store Galeries Lafayette inaugurated its first Indian location in Mumbai, featuring 250 luxury and designer brands across five floors spanning 8,400 square meters. The venture operates through partnership with Aditya Birla Group's fashion division, though industry specialists...

Palestinian footballers faced a Basque Country selection at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao before approximately 50,000 spectators who displayed Palestinian and regional flags. The friendly match drew several thousand demonstrators carrying banners before kickoff, reflecting widespread Spanish...

Bangladesh's chief advisor press secretary, Shafiqul Alam, predicted the February parliamentary contest would proceed without significant violence, describing the Awami League's organizational infrastructure as severely weakened. The opposition party's former grassroots network has either...

Bangladesh Bank has directed all financial institutions to rapidly update borrower loan information as election candidates rush to clear outstanding debts and avoid disqualification from the upcoming national polls. The Credit Information Bureau mandated accurate reporting of every account...

Beximco Group confronts mounting regulatory pressure as Bangladesh authorities investigate allegations of securities manipulation and fraudulent financial activities across its publicly traded subsidiaries. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission rejected renewal applications for...

India captain Shubman Gill departed from a Kolkata medical facility after receiving treatment for a neck spasm sustained during the opening Test against South Africa, though his participation in the second Test at Guwahati remains doubtful. Medical staff continue assessing his condition while...

Television personalities Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla claimed victory in the inaugural season of Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga, a reality competition program featuring celebrity couples that aired on Colors. The winners expressed appreciation for an experience that allowed them to...

A Dhule resident has described how the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana enabled her to escape decades of rental housing and financial insecurity. Santosh Choudhary received government assistance totaling approximately 100,000 rupees through the program, beginning in 2016, which allowed her to...