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Zimbabwe plans mandatory artificial intelligence and cybersecurity training for all civil servants starting next year, targeting at least 10,000 government workers annually. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced the initiative during the 2026 Budget Pre-Seminar in Bulawayo, calling it...

Farmers at Springs Farm in Goromonzi plan to challenge a government court application seeking to revise prior High Court decisions about land formerly held under Aspindale and Lochinvar estates. Their legal representatives filed a formal opposition to the Ministry of Local Government and Public...

A Zimbabwean man accused of attempting to take a soldier's weapon at Zimbabwe House now awaits psychiatric assessment after a Harare court remanded him until November 20. Moses Ruvheneko appeared before Magistrate Ruth Moyo, facing criminal trespass and disorderly conduct charges related to...

The Zimbabwe Republic Police leadership urged newly graduated officers to uphold strict ethical conduct and professional behavior to build public confidence and attract future recruits. Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba addressed 622 cadets at the Police Staff College ceremony in Harare...

A Harare businessman reported having $5,000 taken during a night out with two women at Evitro Club inside Belgravia Sports Club on October 24. Peter Simon Sini alleges Brenda Muchingwe, 27, stole his wallet and passed it to Paida Muchina, 24, before both left the venue. The women from Redcliff...

A Zimbabwean couple's marriage collapsed due to religious disagreements after Talent Zinyika sought guidance from Apostolic prophets against her husband Noah Tapfira's wishes, bringing their dispute before Chief Mutasa's community court. Zinyika testified that prophets warned her during...

A Zimbabwean man who lived abroad for more than 40 years faces rejection in his effort to claim his late father's rural property. Davies Muchanyuka returned from the United Kingdom seeking ownership, but Chief Mutasa ruled that the homestead belongs to his father's widow, Mbuya Rosy Muchanyuka...

Bukhonzo East constituency anticipates reliable clean water access after the December completion of the World Bank-supported Nyamugasani water project. The initiative, now 88 percent finished, will deliver 5,588 cubic meters daily to 57 villages across Kasese district. Officials confirmed that...

Parliament Speaker Annet Anita Among formally requested election authorities on Wednesday to certify her unopposed parliamentary candidacy for the 2026 elections. She joined several colleagues seeking an official declaration after no challengers emerged during October nominations. Uganda's...

The African Development Bank approved additional funding of 217 million euros for road projects linking Uganda and Rwanda on Wednesday. This financing will complete the Busega Mpigi Expressway and Kagitumba Kayonza Rusumo corridors to strengthen regional trade connections. Construction delays...

President Museveni outlined the National Resistance Movement's seven core achievements during a Wednesday rally at Bugobero High School in Manafwa District. He emphasized peace secured by rejecting tribal divisions, infrastructure development, including roads and utilities, and social...

Four Kampala traders were jailed on Thursday after a court refused bail requests connected to tax protest charges. Sunday John Baptist, Nsamba Kenny, Tenwya Ratif and Ssenabulya Jackson denied causing public disturbances before Magistrate Winnie Nankya. Prosecutors alleged the men blocked...

Over two hundred opposition supporters in Ntungamo District shifted allegiance to Uganda's governing National Resistance Movement party on Wednesday. The change occurred during a community meeting in Rwentobo-Rwahi Town Council led by presidential advisor Peace Rugambwa. Participants cited...

Kampala police detained 204 individuals during joint operations on November 4 and 5, targeting theft, drug abuse and street crime. Officers conducted raids across multiple city divisions including Kajjansi, Old Kampala, Kabalagala and Mukono District. Suspects faced allegations ranging from...

Uganda's accounting body adopted international sustainability reporting rules on Wednesday, requiring climate and environmental disclosures from financial institutions starting in 2026. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda will implement IFRS S1 and S2 standards voluntarily...

Morrison Rwakakamba, former Uganda Investment Authority board leader, urged political followers on Wednesday to avoid disrupting what he called the nation's calmest electoral period in decades. He described current voting preparations as exceptionally orderly despite scattered disturbances...

Uganda extended head coach Paul Put's contract through 2028, the nation's football federation confirmed Wednesday. The Federation of Uganda Football Associations secured Put's leadership ahead of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Chief executive Edgar Watson stated the agreement...

Uganda police detained Issa Sekito, interim head of the Kampala City Traders Association, on Wednesday after unrest in the downtown area. Authorities accused Sekito of encouraging violence and attacking officers. Kampala police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed Sekito was held at Kampala...

Presidential candidate Bobi Wine canceled planned campaign events in Kiruhura District on Wednesday after physical confrontations erupted between his National Unity Platform backers and ruling party supporters. The opposition leader intended to address voters in President Museveni's home region...

NEC FC dismissed head coach Hussein Mbalangu and named Kaddu Badru Mukasa as his replacement on Wednesday, just six matches into the Uganda Premier League season. The Bugolobi club cited Mbalangu's unprofessional behavior, specifically his participation with Singo Ssaza during the Masaza Cup...