Assan A Jallow faced questions yesterday about his work history during testimony at the Local Government Commission. The internal auditor from Banjul City Council answered inquiries related to financial management practices at Area Councils. Lead Counsel started by asking when exactly he began...
The Jospong Group from Ghana wants to help The Gambia handle trash better. They signed a paper saying they'll bring their African-made trash solutions to The Gambia. Rohey John Manjang, who runs The Gambia's environment department, met with Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong from Jospong Group on March 3...
Justice Minister Dawda Jallow called The Standard yesterday about the 2024 draft constitution bill. Many people wrongly thought the government pulled the bill completely. He explained that they simply moved the second reading from March 27 to June because they needed more time for talks with...
ZICCO just helped pay medical bills for sick musician Thabiso Moyo, showing they really care about their members. The Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights stepped up when one of their board members needed serious medical care. Their actions prove how much they value people working in creative fields...
Julian King just dropped his fresh track, Chinjira Life, which shows love to women who stay loyal through thick and thin. He teamed up with hot rapper Bagga for this release, which was timed perfectly with International Women's Day celebrations. The song sends a clear message about recognizing...
Chegutu Pirates face major problems playing football this season. The team recently lost its spot in the Premier League after struggling against tougher teams. They asked their local government for $6,000 to join the Northern Region Division One League. Unfortunately, the city council refused to...
Coach Vitor Pereira and player Nelson Semedo shared their thoughts about Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi following his first goal for their English Premiership football club against Everton. Saturday saw Wolves earn a 1-1 draw with Everton, pushing them six points clear from the...
ZIFA operates smoother than ever before. The fresh leadership team headed by Nqobile Magwizi started just two months ago yet has already secured several corporate partnerships. Last week, they signed two agreements focused on improving their digital systems and developing technical skills...
People around the world have recently heard stories claiming Zimbabwe makes kids work on tobacco farms. These stories miss the mark big time. They ignore how Zimbabwe actively protects children, respects family traditions, and enforces tough laws against anyone who tries to exploit kids. The...
A beautiful piece of history disappears little by little every day. Over the past century, families used to enjoy picnics, kids played happily, and couples walked hand-in-hand through Harare Gardens. The park has become a deadly trap where one misstep might cost your life. Fear and danger hide...
March celebrates women everywhere but hides a terrible problem. Many young girls across the world marry before turning 18. These child brides lose their childhood, education, and future chances. The practice happens most often because families need money or follow old traditions.
We must stop...
SADC and the East African Commission want to end the fighting in Congo for more than just peace. They aim to fix the problems caused by old colonial borders that split African people into groups fighting each other. These borders led to ethnic wars like the one happening right across the...
Zimbabwe officials, business leaders, and key partners plan to meet tomorrow to tackle problems caused by fake and smuggled goods. They hope to find lasting answers that will protect the economy and help it grow. The meeting comes after a nationwide sweep that grabbed over $2.4 million worth of...
Police caught three men who robbed folks and raped women around Mvuma last fall. These arrests solved many crimes that happened at Central Estates and Moffat Business Centre. According to Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko from Midlands police, they nabbed Edward Nhokwara (20), Devine Nyasha Gapu (19)...
Kadoma cops just put the brakes on folks carrying dangerous items around town for the next four months. They banned anyone from having spears, axes, swords, knives, or daggers because crime rates have jumped up lately. The police chief, Musiyalela Mwezi, announced this rule starts March 10 and...
Southern Africa's farmers can look forward to great harvests because of all the rain they received this season. The Food and Agriculture Organization recently shared this good news. Heavy rainfall since January has improved crops across Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique.
The FAO...
Cops caught a Chipinge man sneaking booze across the border and slapped him with a $300 fine. Anywhere Chigerwe drove his Honda Fit through a hidden spot at Southdown instead of using legal entry points between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Law officers spotted the 31-year-old coming from Mozambique...
A Harare court heard charges against Rocky-Thomas Nlosikhona Mkhethiwa, who allegedly stole $112,000 from his workplace. The court accused him of two separate fraud counts. Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa granted him bail at $1,000 and scheduled his next appearance for April 24.
The first...
Thieves made off with $105,000 worth of merchandise from Mohammed Murad Mussa's warehouse located in Graniteside, Harare. Mussa has no relation to the businessman who passed away earlier. He stumbled upon the break-in Monday after heading to the building to pick up inventory. The warehouse...
The people of Chivhunze Village feel deep sadness as officials report five deaths from the Bandama Farm dam break. Sunday turned tragic when rushing water carried away residents after the dam walls failed. Search teams keep looking day and night for two more people who remain unaccounted for...
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