The South African start-up bringing tech to townships
Talifhani Banks is the founder of South African delivery firm Spaza Eats. Founded in 2023, Spaza Eats focused on serving…
The 92-year-old president who never loses
To absolutely no-one's surprise, Cameroon's Constitutional Council has proclaimed the re-election of 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head…
Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board
A plane crash near Kenya's coast has killed 10 European tourists and a local pilot, officials have said.The aircraft was…
Fear of mass killings as thousands trapped in besieged Sudan city taken by militia group
Fears are mounting of mass killings in the key Sudanese city of el-Fasher after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…
Government calls for strategic clarity ahead of NDS2
THE government has made a strong call for strategic clarity, institutional discipline and enhanced governance capabilities as the nation transitions…
Strengthening rural roots: Empowering Zim’s farmers against imported competition
IN Zimbabwe’s peri-urban and rural fields, dedicated farmers grapple with the overwhelming influx of imports, determined to reclaim their livelihoods…
‘50% of southern Africa citizens lack access to clean energy’
SOUTHERN Africa, home to nearly 400 million people, is grappling with significant energy access and security issues, with approximately 200…
‘Prioritise mental health as a core component of disaster preparedness, response’
THE African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI) has called on the government, humanitarian agencies and development partners to invest in…
Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit
A HIGH COURT landmark ruling has cleared the way for a major fraud lawsuit to proceed after throwing out the…
Infant falls from mom’s back, dies as parents fight
TRAGEDY struck in Mberengwa when a four-month-old baby fell from her mother’s back during a fight between the parents. Midlands…
Zimbabwe seeks to reduce mercury use by 4,8t in 5 years
ZIMBABWE has set a target to reduce the use of mercury in gold production by 4,85 tonnes while improving the…
Tiger fish tourney drives conservation and community development
THE Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament has once again proven to be a shining example of how sports tourism can…
Zimbabwe’s health budget crisis: A call for urgent reform
AT the heart of Zimbabwe, countless marginal families struggle to access basic healthcare, confronted by a system that is failing…
Harare orders removal of abandoned vehicles after toddlers’ deaths in car park
By Tapiwa SvondoTHE City of Harare (CoH)has ordered the immediate removal of all abandoned and broken-down vehicles from car parks,…
Zimbabwe calls for unconditional removal of Western sanctions
Zimbabweans on Saturday marked Anti-Sanctions Day in Harare, the country’s capital, calling for the unconditional removal of Western sanctions imposed…
Dynamos in nail-biting victory against Highlanders, books place in Chibuku Super Cup final
By Sports ReporterHARARE footballing giants, Dynamos have become the first club in Premier Soccer League (PSL) history to qualify for…
South Africa boosts deportations amid jobs crisis, minister says
BloombergSouth Africa is pushing to deport more undocumented migrants who compete with citizens for jobs in an economy with one…
Storm brews over Zimbabwe presidential extension plan
The Zimbabwe ruling party’s backing of a term extension for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, which requires a change to the constitution,…
A coronation not a contest – Tanzania’s first female president faces little opposition
With no heavyweightopposition candidates cleared to compete in Wednesday’s election, many Tanzanians feel the vote is less like a contest…
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya re-elected to eighth term, opposition reports gunfire
ReutersCameroon’s PresidentPaul Biyawas re-elected to an eighth term with 53.66% of the vote, official results showed on Monday, raising the…