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A severe housing shortage within the Zimbabwe Republic Police has led officers to split single rooms with curtains to house multiple families, Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe revealed during a pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo on November 7, 2025. Describing the conditions as deplorable, he...

Zimbabwean social media figure Shadaya Knight has stirred fresh controversy by commenting on the reported breakup of American artists Big Sean and Jhene Aiko after their decade-long relationship. In a post on X, he claimed some fans were criticizing Sean for not marrying Aiko, while also...

Siya Kolisi is set to earn his 100th cap for South Africa in Saturday’s match against France at the Stade de France, drawing tributes from teammates and fans alike. Fellow Springbok Eben Etzebeth honored the milestone with a heartfelt social media post, calling Kolisi a once-in-a-generation...

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has opened global reporting channels for individuals alleging abuse by PHD Ministries leader Walter Magaya, urging victims worldwide to come forward. In a formal statement issued in Harare, police confirmed they are receiving inquiries from multiple countries and...

The Vienna Symphonic Library has launched Big Bang Orchestra 2.0, a comprehensive overhaul of its orchestral sampling series recorded on Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. The collection is now organized into seven unified Packs: Tutti, Riffs, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, and Choirs...

quietformat has released auraVox, a vocal chain processor co-developed with artist slchld. The plugin merges artistic intuition with technical precision to deliver polished, mix-ready vocals in any setting. Its three core modules include a Musical EQ, an Input-Responsive Compressor, and the...

Tone2 Audio has introduced Hypersync, a new soundset for its Icarus3 synthesizer-workstation. Designed for a broad range of electronic music styles, it offers dynamic patches suited for EDM, Techno, Trance, Trap, Hip-hop, cinematic scoring, and more. The collection includes 202 expressive...

Diginoiz has launched LAYER IT, a sampler plugin aimed at simplifying drum layering for producers and sound designers. The tool merges visual waveform displays with MIDI control, triggering multiple stacked samples from a single note while allowing individual timing offsets. Each layer includes...

Sequential has rolled out a free firmware update for the Take 5 synthesizer, introducing a Poly Chain function that links two units into a single 10-voice instrument with mirrored front-panel controls. Developed in response to user demand, the feature enables richer chords and more expansive...

Oberheim has released a firmware update for the TEO-5 synthesizer, adding Poly Chain functionality to merge two units into a single 10-voice instrument with synchronized controls. The update also introduces ten new arpeggiator modes, including Spiral and Leapfrog patterns that create complex...

Sontronics has launched the ARIA 2 microphone, an upgraded version of its widely used studio model favored by artists like Adele and Ed Sheeran. The redesign features a new in-house large-diaphragm capsule delivering enhanced clarity, balanced mids, and detailed highs, alongside updated...

Synchro Arts has released RePitch 2, a comprehensive overhaul of its vocal pitch-correction plug-in, featuring a redesigned interface and significant new capabilities. The update introduces multitrack editing, allowing users to manage multiple vocal tracks within a single instance, and adds...

The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) has drawn a record 4,000 exhibitors from 155 countries, with African participation surging notably—17 nations featured in the Country Exhibition and an 80% year-on-year rise in African businesses attending. As China reaffirms its role as Africa’s...

The government has called on young people to lead economic development as part of its ongoing support for entrepreneurship nationwide. Business owners from across Matabeleland South Province convened on Friday at Wellton Primary School in Beitbridge for a summit featuring networking, idea...

Zimbabwe’s Semwa Dam project in Rushinga is gaining recognition as a showcase of local engineering and sustainable construction, as the nation prioritizes rural infrastructure to enhance food security and development. Currently in the dental concreting phase, the roller-compacted gravity dam...

The List Awards honored Southern Africa’s top innovators and changemakers Friday night in Harare, presenting accolades across 13 categories for achievements in technology, humanitarian efforts, arts, and community development. John Arufandika received the Emerging Technologies Award for...

Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture has designated Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16, as National Days of Prayer in response to the extensive damage from Hurricane Melissa. Culture Minister Olivia Grange convened religious leaders to establish a National Religious and Faith-based...

Jaundy Martin was sworn in on Friday as Attorney General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a second time, replacing Grenville Williams, who stepped down to run in the November 27 general election under the ruling Unity Labour Party banner. The ceremony occurred at Government House in...

Admiral Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, arrived in Guyana on Thursday for a two-day visit to reinforce defense cooperation and affirm U.S. backing for Guyana’s sovereignty. He is set to meet with Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is acting as president, and Brigadier Omar Khan...

Hurricane Melissa struck Westmoreland with sustained winds of 185 mph as a Category 5 storm, leveling homes, inundating farms, and cutting off entire communities. Debbie-Anne Gordon, a board member of Food For The Poor Jamaica, traveled to the parish without waiting for official instructions...