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    Movember exposes deadly silence on men’s health

    The Movember campaign launches globally each November, using mustache cultivation to spark meaningful health discussions among men. Originating in Australia in 2003, this initiative transforms a simple grooming choice into a tool for addressing serious male health issues often avoided in...
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    Namibia’s election plan stumbles over vehicle gap

    Namibia's electoral authority needs 73 additional vehicles to conduct regional elections on November 26 in the Zambezi region. Officials confirmed 254 of the required 327 vehicles have been secured, prompting public appeals for assistance with the shortfall. The Electoral Commission of Namibia...
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    Court slaps down Dudula for targeting migrants

    South Africa's High Court declared Operation Dudula's efforts to block foreign nationals from healthcare and schools illegal and xenophobic. The ruling compels the anti-immigrant organization to halt all activities targeting non-citizens immediately. This decision brings relief to many Malawians...
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    20 students arrested over teacher protest in Mzimba

    Police in Mzimba detained approximately 20 learners from Endindeni Community Day Secondary School after they damaged campus facilities during protests against administrative decisions. Authorities initially believed complaints about cafeteria meals sparked the disturbances, but reporters...
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    Ansah backs veterans, says freedom has a cost

    Malawi's First Vice President Jane Mayemu Ansah pledged continued government support for military veterans and their relatives during a Capital Hill ceremony in Lilongwe. She accepted a poppy from former defense personnel ahead of annual remembrance observances and purchased a second flower for...
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    Zikwanje gang arrests hit 17 in Lilongwe crackdown

    Malawi authorities detained two more individuals connected to a violent criminal organization that terrorized Lilongwe and nearby regions, raising the suspect count to 17. Officers apprehended Lastorn Malizani, 38, from Mangulama Village under Traditional Authority Mkalo in Chiradzulu, along...
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    Chiefs fine teen after failed suicide attempt

    A teenager in Dedza district attempted to end his life after approximately 660,000 kwacha vanished from his small enterprise under circumstances locals attribute to sorcery. The 17-year-old youth operated a business selling cooking oil, preparing fried potatoes and processing mobile money...
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    DCCMS warns Malawians to ignore vital forecasts

    Malawi's climate agency warns that citizens remain poorly equipped to interpret weather forecasts, leaving agricultural communities vulnerable despite expanded information access. Deputy Director Charles Vanya addressed environmental reporters during a Monday training session in Salima...
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    Sean Williams axed as drug battle ends career

    Zimbabwe Cricket has permanently barred Sean Williams from national team consideration after the veteran all-rounder pulled out of critical matches and admitted to battling substance abuse. The organization announced on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, that Williams withdrew just before the ICC Men's...
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    Walter Magaya was left behind as his wife, Tendai Magaya, guard got bail

    A Harare court released the spouse and security guard of religious figure Walter Magaya after both posted bond, while the preacher himself remained jailed, facing multiple allegations. Tendai Magaya received permission to leave custody after paying $500 bond despite prosecution resistance...
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    Chitukutuku loses R550m loot to the State

    Zimbabwe's anti-corruption authority has seized approximately $30 million in property from Frank Chitukutuku, who previously led the Zimbabwe National Road Administration, after he could not explain how he accumulated such wealth. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed in early...
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    Chamisa grilled over Tanzania statement

    Former opposition figure Nelson Chamisa triggered intense backlash from Zimbabweans after commenting on Tanzania's disputed presidential vote. His statement on X, released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, condemned the Southern African Development Community and the African Union for endorsing...
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    Jub Jub begs Kelly to let him see his son

    Rapper Jub Jub has issued an emotional appeal to singer Kelly Khumalo through social media, asking her to permit contact with their son Christian and stop characterizing him as an absent parent. The television host posted an Instagram video stating he has repeatedly attempted to arrange meetings...
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    Ti Gonzi begs Mnangagwa over fake car deal

    Zimbabwean rapper Ti Gonzi has publicly appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa after losing $6,000 in an alleged vehicle scam. The musician claims that bodyguard Tapiwa Chikondo sold him an automobile with counterfeit license plates and no proper registration at Yadah Hotel, where Prophet...
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    Billiat fires Scottland to title glory

    Scottland FC claimed the championship after climbing from Division One in a stunning ascent through Zimbabwean football. The club captured both promotion and the league title in consecutive campaigns, demonstrating exceptional determination and tactical discipline that surprised observers across...
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    Magaya jailed as fraud, rape charges pile up

    A Zimbabwe court has denied bail to Prophet Walter Magaya, ruling it lacks the authority to consider his release on rape charges. The magistrate in Harare on Tuesday ordered the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader to seek relief from the High Court instead. Magaya faces 13 fraud...
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    Chivayo gifts Scottland FC US$250k after title win

    Businessman Wicknell Chivayo presented Scottland FC with $250,000 after the club won the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship during its first season in the top division. The entrepreneur announced the reward through social media on Saturday, calling the achievement remarkable and...
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    Harare burial costs to soar in 2026 proposal

    Harare municipal authorities want to increase cemetery charges by as much as 50 percent starting in January, prompting concern among families who say the higher rates exploit people during times of loss. Adult burials at Warren Hills Cemetery would climb from $275 to $400 under the draft budget...
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    Eubert Angel defends Magaya, sparks backlash

    Religious leader Eubert Angel has publicly defended fellow preacher Walter Magaya against sexual assault charges that have captured national attention in Zimbabwe. Angel stated that discussions about contraceptive protection undermine the legitimacy of the claims and called for restraint until...
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    Magaya accused of using Gono’s farm in housing fraud

    A Harare court heard fraud allegations on Tuesday against religious leader Walter Magaya, who prosecutors say deceived church members by falsely claiming ownership of property belonging to former central bank chief Gideon Gono. Authorities allege the cleric obtained a single-season farming...
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