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The United States of America (USA) has launched a new commercial diplomacy strategy for Africa, marking a shift from traditional development assistance to fostering increased trade and investment. Ambassador Troy Fitrell, Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of African Affairs, announced the new approach, emphasizing that Africa is now seen as a “capable commercial partner” […]
US President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office with video footage supporting discredited claims of white persecution in South Africa, according to the BBC. In what was described as an extraordinary meeting, Trump played a video showing chants of “Kill the Boer, kill the farmer,” alleging white farmers are […]
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has confirmed that the June session for both Ordinary and Advanced Level candidates will begin on Friday, May 23, 2025. Candidates are urged to double-check their timetables, as there will be no examinations on Monday, May 26, in observance of the Africa Day holiday. ZIMSEC spokesperson Nicky Dhlamini said […]
The Supreme Court has upheld both the conviction and six-year jail sentence of Alex Tombe for his role in a high-profile judicial bribery scandal. Tombe was convicted for facilitating a US$20,000 bribe meant to influence the sentencing of convicted gold smuggler Henrietta Rushwaya. The scam involved legal practitioner Progress Maringamoyo, who remains at large, and […]
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa met with 39 students awarded scholarships under the ED-UNZA Scholarship Trust yesterday evening. Of these, 21 are set to begin studies in the February and August 2025 intakes, while the rest are already pursuing their programmes. The students will undertake various degree programmes, including medicine, law, and electronic engineering. President Mnangagwa […]
A powerful step toward transforming Zimbabwe’s rural cattle and beef value chain was made this week, as the community hosted a landmark Cattle Fair Program under the unifying theme “Promoting a Sustainable, Thriving Cattle and Beef Value Chain Through the Herding for Health Approach.” Held at the heart of BH10 Mvuthu-Mpumelelo Village Ward 3, the […]
Leaders of the African Union (AU) recently convened in Luanda, Angola, to deliberate on the establishment of the African Union Development Fund (AUDF) a sovereign financing mechanism aimed at supporting Agenda 2063 and reducing dependence on external funding. In a statement, Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), highlighted […]
After years of dormancy, Solusi University is set to rekindle its Africa Day Celebrations in a powerful show of unity, diversity, and cultural pride. The event, scheduled for May 25th, 2025, marks a significant moment in the institution’s history — not only as a celebration of African heritage but also as a reaffirmation of Solusi’s […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Madlambuzi, Plumtree, are investigating two recent murder cases and are appealing to the public for information that may assist in the investigations. On 17 May 2025, a murder occurred at Sihwatshula Grounds, where Proud Ncube (21) was stabbed in the chest with an okapi knife by Joseph Moyo (24) following […]
Prosecutor General Hon. Loyce Matanda-Moyo recently met with Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) commissioners to enhance collaborative efforts in the fight against corruption. Addressing the media, Matanda-Moyo emphasized the critical working relationship between the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and ZACC. She underscored the importance of maintaining clear legal boundaries—where ZACC handles investigations and the NPA is […]
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