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Gambian music star ST, also known as Brikama Boyo, drew a packed house at QCity arena for his eighth album launch on Saturday night. The show filled every seat in the building, and many more fans stood outside after they could not enter. More than 30 other singers came to help ST mark this...

The Gambian government gave Yankuba Darboe two more years as head of the tax office. Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, announced this yesterday. Mr. Darboe has led the Gambia Revenue Authority since 2014. When The Standard asked if he would stay or leave, Minister Ceesay said the...

The head of The Gambia's voting body, Alieu Momar Njai, will leave his job next month when his work time ends, sources say. Pa Makan Khan, who speaks for the Independent Electoral Commission, said Mr. Njai leads the group until March. Khan does not know who will take Mr. Njai's place after he...

The Gambia's trade ministry said its workers going to Saudi Arabia will earn $200 each month, which is equivalent to D14,200. Mod Secka, the trade ministry's top officer, shared this news with lawmakers on Tuesday. He said the government wants better pay for these workers. "We are talking...

Kora master Jali Hammay plans to release two new albums this Saturday at Bakoteh Junction Baa Event Garden. The artist, whose real name is Muhamadou Saho, will present his works "Kakunung Yitand" and "Batufaalu Lodula." The first title means "Showing The Past," and the second means "The Stance...

Local leaders stayed away from a key meeting with national lawmakers in Janjangbureh. The council chairman, Sulayman Sawaneh, his deputy, and ward leaders did not come to the planned talks. The lawmakers went there as part of their duty to check the council's work. They hoped to see the...

A court in Essau gave Alpha Omar Jallow a fine of D20,000 on Wednesday. If he fails to pay, he must work hard in prison for four years. The mechanic hurt police officer Mbanyick Joof with an iron bar. Jallow said he was wrong in the case of harm to the officer. The court first asked him to pay...

Former U.S. President Trump signed new rules on Friday that stop all U.S. help to South Africa. He wants to bring White South African farmers to America as people who need safe homes. Trump said the South African leaders hurt White people's rights. Trump's paper said South Africa takes farms...

The head of Zimbabwe's central bank says store owners face trouble due to poor management of their firms, not the state of their businesses. He does not agree with their claims about money problems. Dr John Mushayavanu shared these thoughts as he gave his money plans for 2025. He said he would...

Young Monalisa Sibanda made waves at last week's Junior National Swimming Championships in Harare. The ten-year-old from Bulawayo won twelve medals at the Les Brown pool. Her wins came as four gold, six silver, and two bronze medals. She trains at the School of Swimming and looks up to past...

Derek Chisora, 41, plans his last UK match tonight. He will face Otto Wallin in Manchester's Co-op Live arena. The boxer might still face Dillian Whyte in London next year. His main goal is to reach 50 fights in 2025, with one last match set for Africa, London, or Saudi Arabia. Chisora grew up...

As Valentine's Day comes near, many ask what makes love work well. One woman shares her thoughts through a simple test: rate yourself as a partner from 1 to 10. Love fills the air these days with heart-shaped goods in stores. Yet true care means more than buying things. It needs people who want...

Since COVID-19 began, home workouts have changed how people stay fit. When gyms closed, many turned to exercise at home. This shift became more than just a short-term fix—it grew into a way of life. Many people think about better health as each year starts. The early months offer a fresh chance...

The Met Gala plans its grand return to New York City on May 5, 2025. Top names in art and show business will lead this famous fashion night. Oscar star Colman Domingo joins race driver Lewis Hamilton and music makers A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams as the main hosts. Basketball great LeBron...

From late fall through spring, Zimbabwe comes alive with award shows that honor its stars. These grand events fill halls with bright lights and fine clothes. Famous faces draw much attention at these shows. People talk about what they wear and how they act when they win or lose. Things often go...

The Limpopo River runs through southern Zimbabwe for 360 kilometers toward the Indian Ocean. This mighty river serves as more than a border - it brings both good and bad to the people near it. The clear waters feed farms and draw tourists to its banks. Local families depend on the river for...

Air Force leader Ellen Chiweshe made history this week. She became the second woman to lead an air base in Zimbabwe since 1980. The 58-year-old started her air force career in 1988 at Suri Suri Air Base. She has returned there as its chief. The base now has a new name: Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo Air...

A young chef from Zimbabwe shows how small starts can lead to big success. Buhlebenkosi Nkala learned food skills at a training school in Insiza District. Her path led her to a food contest at the United Nations. Nkala came from Umzingwane District. She studied at Phangani School from 2015 to...

South Africa and Zimbabwe share deep ties to Congo's wars. Both sent troops there, and both faced hard words from the West about land. Zimbabwe fought in Congo from 1998 to 2002. The West did not like this. They thought Zimbabwe hurt their money plans in Congo's rich mines. Years later, South...

Zimbabwe sports had big news this week. Two players moved to better teams in England. Soccer player Marshall Munetsi left his French team for English club Wolves. The 28-year-old said this change made his dreams come true. He could play his first game next week against Liverpool, the team at...