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Jamaican reggae singer Alecia Gray, known professionally as Lila Iké, and her co-defendant, Shennelle Moore, will face trial in February 2026. A St Catherine Parish Court set the new date after the case was delayed because the official case file remains incomplete, awaiting a statement from a...

The musician Akon is confronting new legal challenges in his divorce proceedings, alongside a recent arrest. New filings in Los Angeles show he has asked the court to terminate spousal support obligations to his estranged wife, Tomeka. He is also seeking joint physical custody of their minor...

With the academic year concluding and public examinations finished, a period of unstructured time begins for students who remain at school. Educators suggest this interval presents an opportunity for productive and restorative activities beyond the traditional classroom. Recommended pursuits...

The Kunzvi Dam project in Mashonaland East province has reached 72 percent completion and has begun impounding water. Permanent Secretary Obert Jiri reported that the dam is being developed as a multi-faceted economic project, incorporating future irrigation, hydropower generation, and...

The Gwanda Rural District Council has initiated the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide its local development from 2026 through 2030. According to the council's chief executive officer, Ranganai Sibanda, the plan is designed to align with national economic goals, including the...

ZESA Enterprises, a subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, has significantly increased its transformer manufacturing output, with production rising to 1,940 units this year from 1,297 last year. The company's acting managing director, Dr. Godfrey Mugaviri, reported these figures to Parliament...

A new government agricultural strategy has identified a lack of commercial focus and poor breeding practices as major obstacles to beef production in Zimbabwe's communal areas. The blueprint notes that approximately ninety percent of the national cattle herd is located in these regions, where...

Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing children's needs as a fundamental component of sustainable development. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga conveyed this position during his address at the Sub-Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations in Gaborone, Botswana. He stated...

Zimbabwe's industrialization efforts depend on aligning educational programs with the specific demands of different economic sectors and new technologies, according to a senior official. Ambassador Rudo Chitiga, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development, stated that a...

The Zimbabwean government is negotiating a new five-year funding agreement with the United States to support its national HIV response. Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed the discussions, which focus on a memorandum of understanding for financial support commencing in...

The Zimbabwean government has emphasized its commitment to sustainable urban development and addressing the national housing shortage. During a belated World Habitat Day commemoration in Umguza, Matabeleland North Province, officials outlined key initiatives. Minister of National Housing and...

A 41-year-old man, Gift Mawodza, was admitted to All Souls Mission Hospital after a severe electric shock received while allegedly attempting to vandalize a Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company transformer near the facility. The incident resulted in his hospitalization at...

The government of Matabeleland North province has commended Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings for its investments in nurse training, stating that the initiative strengthens local healthcare. A government representative, Tapera Mugoriya, expressed that such public-private partnerships are...

President Duma Boma Boko of Botswana commended the nation of Zimbabwe for its dependable partnership, specifically highlighting a recent donation of Anti-Retroviral drugs. He stated that this gesture demonstrated strong fraternal bonds between the two neighbors. The president offered these...

Nigerian rapper Olamide has responded to the online criticism following his declaration that Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist since Fela Kuti. His initial statement, made during a press conference in Toronto, prompted strong reactions from fans of Burna Boy and Davido. Addressing the...

Dapper Music & Entertainment has launched a new production division named Banger Only Production, or BOP, appointing four producers to lead its creative direction. The team includes Tobby Badass, Deo Beats, Japh Kenti, and Shakablaka, who will collaborate to develop original music for both local...

Afrobeats artist Spyro has criticized the modern music industry for prioritizing superficial entertainment over meaningful content, arguing this shift accelerates moral decline. He expressed that while past music evoked deep emotion and conveyed significant messages, current productions often...

Senator Ned Nwoko has verified that medical documents circulating online concerning his wife, Regina Daniels, are authentic. His office confirmed that toxicology reports from Serenity Hospital identified dangerously high levels of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, morphine, opiates, and...

Osita Oparaugo, founder of GetBundi Education Technology, has asserted that Africa can lead the digital revolution by fundamentally transforming its educational methods. Speaking at a recent Digital Nigeria conference in Abuja, he advocated for a shift from memorization to practical, critical...

The Afrobeats musician Spyro has claimed he would not face financial hardship if his music career ended, citing his significant earnings from corporate performances. He explained that his broadly appropriate musical style makes him a preferred choice for events organized by banks and prominent...