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Zimbabwe's government has declared that implementing a 24-hour economy remains impractical without proper infrastructure and legal frameworks. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe stated that night vending remains prohibited because cities lack essential facilities, such as sanitation systems...

Zimbabwe's new artificial intelligence-enabled grain silos in Mutare stand ready for launch next week after reaching 98 percent completion. President Emmerson Mnangagwa will open the facility on Wednesday, October 29, with only exterior paving and system testing left to finish. The complex...

Zimbabwe and Zambia will create a joint agro-industrial facility to boost manufacturing output and food supplies under a bilateral development program. Officials from both governments finalized the Common Agro-Industrial Park plan at talks in Livingstone that ran from Monday through Tuesday...

Zimbabwe's Grain Millers Association signed an agreement with the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority to produce 200,000 tonnes of white maize for the 2025-26 growing season. The state agency will deliver grain to processors in Harare, Bulawayo, and Mutare between April 2026 and March...

A Harare man faces murder charges after allegedly stabbing a competitor to death at a snooker table following a dispute about missing game tokens. Blessed Muchenje of Epworth appeared before magistrate Artwell Sanyatwe on Monday and was ordered held without bail pending a High Court hearing...

National Bank of Malawi will host a family celebration on Sunday at Peak Gardens in Lilongwe featuring performances by Kelly Kay, Eli Njuchi, Praise Umali, Fada Moti and Temwa. The event runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities designed for employees, customers and their families. Marketing...

The Malawi Congress Party selected Peter Dimba as its nominee for Speaker of the National Assembly ahead of Wednesday's parliamentary election. Party spokesperson Jessie Kabwila said legislators backed the former labor minister because he demonstrates reliability and strong principles necessary...

Police in Mzuzu arrested a woman, her two children and a fourth suspect for killing security guard Gerald Chirwa last month. Authorities charged Margaret Zimba, 44, along with her son Labson Chirwa, 18, daughter Chikondi Chirwa, 21, and Chisomo Nkhambule, 27, with murder after the victim died in...

Silver Strikers will defend a one-goal lead against YANGA SC on Sunday at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam as both teams compete for a CAF Champions League group stage berth. Andrew Joseph scored the decisive goal at Bingu Stadium last week to give the Malawian club an advantage heading...

General Paul Valentino Phiri transferred command of the Malawi Defence Force to General George Alexander Jaffu on Friday after nearly 40 years of military service. The outgoing commander said political figures and business leaders repeatedly attempted to influence recruitment decisions and...

The Democratic Progressive Party student branch at the University of Malawi endorsed Sameer Suleman for Speaker of the National Assembly ahead of voting scheduled for Monday. Branch president Fredrick Quiver Kalulu said Suleman defended citizens in the previous Parliament and demonstrated strong...

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson traveled to Kinshasa, where thousands welcomed him at ceremonies honoring his African ancestry. The 59-year-old boxer received traditional gifts and clothing from local officials who celebrated his decision to explore his family history in the Democratic...

Zambia and Mozambique will construct a 1,500-megawatt hydroelectric facility at Mphanda Nkuwa along the Zambezi River. The partners aim to strengthen power supplies and attract private investment by developing shared infrastructure in the Southern African region. Zambian President Hakainde...

The Malawi Health Equity Network urged authorities to protect the nation's polio-free status following the 2022 outbreak, which was contained. The health advocacy group praised government officials and partners for their rapid response to the wild poliovirus case that threatened the country's...

Tanzania blocked access to X one week before national elections, allowing only government officials and President Samia Suluhu Hassan to use the platform. Authorities cited concerns about misinformation and national security, but critics argue the ban suppresses opposition voices and limits...

Gospel artist Allan Ngumuya will release his 15th studio album next year after four decades in music. The collection titled Mfumu ya Mafumu features collaborations with the late Soldier Lucius Banda and several contemporary gospel musicians. Ngumuya has released albums consistently since 2014...

Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has praised NBM Development Bank Limited for its work supporting small and medium enterprises in Malawi. Swinney met with bank officials and business owners on Monday in Blantyre to review their progress and development strategies. The Scottish leader...

A government investigation has uncovered more than K500 million missing from funds allocated for Mzuzu Airport renovations under former President Lazarus Chakwera's leadership. The K1.4 billion project aimed to extend the runway from 1.3 to 1.5 kilometers, but remains largely unfinished despite...

Thailand’s state-owned energy company PTTEP International will carry out offshore oil and natural gas exploration and drilling with Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) at Blocks M 5 and M 6 near Mottama. Operations will run from 1 November this year through 30 March 2027. Navigation warnings...

A Russian delegation led by Ms Anna Sergeevna Vinnikova, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Novosibirsk, visited the Bagan ancient cultural site. She was accompanied by ministers and officials from the Mandalay Region Government and the Department of Archaeology and National Museum. The...