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Zimbabwe Farmers Hit Full Planting Target as Rains Continue. Zimbabwean farmers have planted 3.87 million hectares of crops this season, reaching their target. The success comes amid steady rainfall across the country. Maize leads with 1.8 million hectares planted, followed by sorghum at...

Fitness, Music Stars Join Oliver Mtukudzi Marathon Event. Popular dance leaders John Cole and Zororai "Zorro" Nhira will host Zumba sessions at the Oliver Mtukudzi Half Marathon on February 2. The event takes place at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton. "We added Zumba classes to give athletes...

Zimbabwe Opens New Courts in Rural Areas. Zimbabwe's justice minister has created three new courts to bring legal services closer to rural communities. Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi signed orders last week to set up courts in Makuti, Ruwangwe, and Nyanga. The move aims to help more people access...

Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Backs President's Term Extension. Senior Zanu PF officials backed plans to extend President Mnangagwa's leadership past 2028. The move aims to help him finish plans for national growth by 2030. War Veterans Secretary Douglas Mahiya dismissed critics of the extension. He...

Zimbabwe Recovers Stolen Cars, Files Hundreds of Corruption Cases. Zimbabwe's anti-corruption agency filed 470 criminal cases in 2023, of which 343 were sent to prosecutors. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) also seized over 350 cars tied to a civil service rebate scheme. "We...

Zimbabwe Warriors Set for 2025 Africa Cup Battle. German coach Michael Nees sees hope for Zimbabwe's national team at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Warriors face South Africa, Angola, and Egypt in Group B. "With good preparation, we can meet the challenge," Nees told ZIFA...

Zanu PF Leaders Visit Border Post to Monitor Economic Policies. Senior members of Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party arrived at Beitbridge Border Post Thursday for a two-day review of economic policies. The visit follows decisions made at the party's annual conference in Bulawayo last October...

India Lauds Zimbabwe Partnership at National Day Event. India praised Zimbabwe's leadership for building strong ties between the nations at India's National Day celebration in Harare on Thursday. The event marked 45 years of diplomatic relations. Indian Ambassador Bramha Kumar highlighted...

Zimbabwe Seeks Energy Partners as Demand Surges. Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa announced plans to expand the country's energy partnerships amid rising power demands from infrastructure growth. Energy Minister July Moyo delivered the president's message at the Africa Heads of State Energy...

Zimbabwe Government Rebukes War Veterans' Criticism of President. Zimbabwe's Information Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, strongly disapproved of recent statements made by certain war veterans against President Mnangagwa. The minister singled out veteran Blessed Geza for what he called...

SADC Pledges Action After M23 Rebels Break Congo Peace Deal, Kill Peacekeepers. The M23 rebel movement has shattered the peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), attacking peacekeepers and seizing the major city of Goma. The attacks killed 13 peacekeepers from South Africa, Malawi, and...

Zimbabwe's President Praises Local Inventor's Energy Breakthrough. President Mnangagwa lauded Maxwell Chikumbutso for creating wireless devices that run without conventional power sources. These include an unmanned aerial vehicle and television sets. "I have this television in my home,"...

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) wants Aisha Jumwa removed as chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). IEK says President William Ruto's appointment of Jumwa on January 17 violates the KRB Act. According to IEK president Eng Shammah Kiteme, the KRB Act requires the President to...

President Barrow Vows Tough Stance on Corruption. President Adama Barrow says he will crack down on corruption and has warned of strict measures to enforce anti-graft laws. Barrow appeared in an interview with Alpha Karaga's Sarahule show. The show will air on Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Star FM...

Brikama Area Council Chair Accuses President of Targeting Market Vendors. Yankuba Darboe is the chairman of the Brikama Area Council. On Friday, he accused President Barrow of using state power against him and local vendors. Darboe said the president is behind attempts to destroy stalls at...

Sheriff Jallow Named Permanent Secretary at Public Service Ministry Sheriff Jallow is the new Permanent Secretary (PS) at the Ministry of Public Service. He took over on January 24, 2025. Jallow was the director of the Civil Service Reform and Planning Unit (CSRPU), and he will continue to run...

Bell Bottling Introduces First Canned Brew in Gambia. Bell Bottling launched Gambia's first canned brewed drink on Friday. The event was held at the company's Brusubi-Turntable headquarters. Borrie Darboe is the sales and marketing director. He said the canned drinks are the newest product...

President Ruto Unveils Ongoing Nairobi State House Renovations. President William Ruto gave a rare look at the Nairobi State House renovations on Saturday. He hosted Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Ruto showed off the transformed residence. It has a bold new flat roof design...

From Slum to Success: Kenyan Entrepreneur Transforms Lives. Dennis Maina grew up in Nairobi's Mukuru kwa Reuben slum. He faced many challenges. But he never gave up on his dreams. Maina, 32, attended Gatoto Primary School and Githumu High School and earned a degree from the University of...

South Africa Coal and Iron Ore Firms Seek Rail Fixes. South African coal and iron ore companies want to sign deals with Transnet, the state-owned logistics firm, next month. The deals could lead to billions of rand in investments. The money would go to repair key rail lines and boost exports...