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Africa's urban future hinges on housing, leaders say at forum in Nairobi

The 2nd Africa Urban Forum has opened in Nairobi, placing the continent's urgent housing crisis at the centre of discussions on economic growth, governance and long‑term stability.Held under the theme "Adequate Housing for All: Advancing S…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 149 | by Stephen Jakes

Mnangagwa arrives in Ghana for State Visit

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Accra for a State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Zimbabwe and Ghana.Mnangagwa announced his arrival through his official X account.Upon landing at Kotoka International A…

Published: 01 Apr 2026 at 21:28hrs | 907 | by Stephen Jakes

AUC chair calls for inclusive dialogue in Somalia

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for inclusive dialogue in Somalia as tensions rise in the South West State.In a statement posted on the AU’s X account, Youssouf said he was closely monitoring developmen…

Published: 30 Mar 2026 at 08:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

AU appoints Special Envoy for Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed Albert Shingiro - former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi - as Special Envoy to support Gabon and Equatorial Guinea in implementing the International…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 05:57hrs | 891 | by Stephen Jakes

AU Chair urges Africa to confront legacy of slavery

The African Union (AU) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called on African nations to confront the enduring legacy of slavery as the continent marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic …

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 05:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Ugandan President appoints journalist as executive director of Uganda Media Centre

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed renowned journalist and international broadcaster Alan Kasujja as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC).Kasujja, a highly respected figure in regional and global …

Published: 25 Mar 2026 at 16:46hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Dube Elected Chairperson of Southern African Press Councils Association

Veteran Zimbabwean journalist, Loughty Dube, has been elected the inaugural Chairperson of the newly formed Southern African Press Councils (SAPC), following its official launch in Lusaka, Zambia, yesterday.The election took place during t…

Published: 20 Mar 2026 at 06:32hrs | 549 | by Agency

PHOTOS: Zimbabwe's new bank notes

Zimbabwe’s central bank has announced that a new series of ZiG notes will be introduced on April 7, initially in denominations of ZiG10, 20, and 50, with the 100 and 200 notes to follow later.Governor John Mushayavanhu said the move will i…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 11:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

George Soros's OSF condemns the deportation of Brian Kagoro

The Open Society Foundations (OSF) has strongly condemned the detention and denial of entry into Kenya of its managing director of programmes, Brian Kagoro, calling the action "arbitrary, legally unfounded, and a violation of due process."…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 10:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

SADC Community Leaders President Warns: 'UN Wildlife Agency Is Destroying Africa's Wildlife'

President of Southern Africa Community Leaders Network (CLN), Dr Rodgers Lubilo,  has declared that CITES has "completely failed" as a platform to deliver legal ivory and rhino horn trade. He warned that unless Southern Africans …

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 12:46hrs | 706 | by Emmanuel Koro - Samarkand, Uzbekistan

BCC to demolish old farmhouses

The Bulawayo City Council has announced plans to demolish several former farmhouses that have become hazardous and illegally occupied in suburbs such as Nkuluma

Published: 16 Nov 2025 at 10:53hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe dismisses Sikhala's claims as 'attention-seeking'

The Government has dismissed allegations made by opposition politician Job Sikhala following his arrest in South Africa, describing his remarks about Zimbabwe's

Published: 16 Nov 2025 at 10:53hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter

Mushrooming roadblocks trigger public outrage

A surge in police roadblocks on major routes into Harare - particularly along the Harare-Chitungwiza highway - has triggered public outrage and raised alarm wit

Published: 16 Nov 2025 at 10:52hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter

1 dead, 1 arrested as police hunt for Jabulani Moyo intensifies

A major police operation in Cosmo City ended in bloodshed on Friday when officers tracking fugitive murder suspect Jabulani Moyo engaged a group of men linked t

Published: 16 Nov 2025 at 10:10hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter

Mabuyane stops investigation into his alleged fake degree

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has succeeded in halting a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into allegations that he fraudulently registered for a pos

Published: 16 Nov 2025 at 10:03hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

Chinese president boycotts G20 in SA

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit set to take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on 22 and 23 Nov

Published: 13 Nov 2025 at 19:54hrs | 1674 | by Staff reporter

SA media reporting on Eskom is racist

Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati says the South African media's reporting on the power utility's turnaround has been unbalanced due to racism.Speaking to Sizwe Mpo

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 09:03hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter

Zambian President Hichilema pelted with stones

What began as a community engagement visit quickly turned chaotic yesterday when Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was pelted with stones and booed by a furi

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 07:25hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter

Ziyambi accused of shielding Judge Katiyo

Senior officials in the Ministry of Justice have accused their minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi, of attempting to frustrate disciplinary proceedings against High Court

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 18:17hrs | 1329 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean drivers arrested in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has declared war on rogue elements in the province's trucking industry, following a far-re

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 18:11hrs | 1583 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean ambassadors pay tribute at Chimoio shrine in Mozambique

Zimbabwean Ambassadors from across the globe recently visited the historic Chimoio shrine in Mozambique, where they paid solemn tribute to the fallen heroes and

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 06:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Richard Mdluli seeks to address claims at Ad Hoc Committee

Retired Crime Intelligence Head, Richard Mdluli wants Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating concerns of national security to give him an opportunity to ma

Published: 18 Oct 2025 at 18:51hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter

Our salaries must not be linked to President branding: ARTUZ

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has strongly condemned the branding of civil servants' salaries and benefits with President Emmerson Mn

Published: 16 Oct 2025 at 19:15hrs | 1488 | by Stephen Jakes

Varakashi4ED condemn coup in Madagascar

Varakashi4ED has condemned the coup taking place in Madagascar, declaring full solidarity with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in rejecting th

Published: 16 Oct 2025 at 19:11hrs | 602 | by Stephen Jakes

At Least 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Crash, Zimbabweans onboard

LIMPOPO, South Africa - A devastating bus accident on the N1 highway near Musina has claimed the lives of at least 42 people, including a 10-month-old child, in

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 06:11hrs | | by Mandla Bhebhe

Madlanga Commission to hear about big names on Monday

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will resume its hearings on October 13

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 20:56hrs | 1132 | by Staff reporter

Edward Kieswetter charged over 'fake' judgment

Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) CEO Lucky Montana has taken the extraordinary step of laying criminal charges against the South African Rev

Published: 07 Oct 2025 at 22:22hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter

Chivhayo Was Part of Regional Leaders and Dignitaries to Congratulate Malawi President

Businessman and African investor Sir Wicknell Zikhomo Kwambiri was among the regional leaders and dignitaries who attended the inauguration of Malawi President

Published: 06 Oct 2025 at 06:46hrs | 1528 | by Stephen Jakes

League of African Ambassadors' Inaugural meeting set for Zambia's Mulungushi

The inaugural meeting of the League of African Ambassadors (LAA) has been slated for Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia, running from

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 08:36hrs | 447 | by Stephen Jakes

Shock as Zambia's President Hichilema Moves to Amend Constitution

Zambia's political landscape is once again in turmoil as President Hakainde Hichilema pushes forward with a controversial constitutional reform process - sparki

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 10:15hrs | 1141 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of crime

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 20:08hrs | 2098 | by Staff reporter

Helen Zille wants to bring apartheid back to Jozi

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has slammed the Democratic Alliance's (DA) decision to field Helen Zille as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg in the 2026 lo

Published: 22 Sep 2025 at 07:53hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa posts explicit videos on X

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa's official X account (@CyrilRamaphosa) briefly published explicit videos on Friday during his oversight visit to the Nort

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 17:17hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter

Member of Executive Council Botha Warns: Climate Education Fails Without Economic Relevance

Gauteng's Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Environment, Ewan Botha, has drawn on his childhood experiences to highlight gaps in climate change educatio

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 16:29hrs | 372 | by Emmanuel Koro

WATCH: Naledi Pandor blames Ramaphosa

Former International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor said that the African National Congress (ANC) has lost its glory and South Africans now lo

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 22:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Criminals trying to rubbish Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's claims

Contrary to KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's claim that dockets from the political killings task team were "gathering dust" in

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 19:31hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter

'ANC of Ramaphosaon the verge of collapse'

Embattled ANC NEC member Senzo Mchunu has warned that the ANC is on the verge of collapse, saying a serious intervention is needed to save it.Speaking at Machob

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 19:26hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter

MK Party seeks to extend land restitution cut-off date to April 6, 1652

Member of Parliament Mzwanele Manyi has announced his intention to introduce a Private Member's Bill aimed at overhauling South Africa's land ownership framewor

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 10:12hrs | | by Frank Talk

International Hunting for Harmony - How a Tanzanian Village Balances Life and Wildlife

The midday sun hung low over Kimokoa Village, turning the dust into gold and the air into a shimmering haze.In the distance, the flat, dry landscape of the Long

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 21:48hrs | 505 | by Emmanuel Koro

South Africa ripe for a coup

Recent developments within South Africa's military and government circles, combined with warnings from national intelligence, suggest the country may be facing

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 16:25hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda court complex nears completion

Chief Justice Luke Malaba has confirmed that the construction of the new Gwanda Court Complex, one of the judiciary's largest infrastructure projects, is in its

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 11:03hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter

DA/ ANC govt reprimands SANDF General

South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya has been officially reprimanded for reported comments he made against Israel and in suppo

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:37hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter

DA/ANC-led Ethics Committee refuses to probe kaffir tweets

PARLIAMENT'S Ethics Committee will not investigate a racism complaint against Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie.&nbsp;His offensive tweets containing the use of th

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 08:32hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

Ndiraya voted coach of the month

Scottland secured their spot in the next stage of the Chibuku Super Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over GreenFuel in a largely uninspiring match played yes

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 10:19hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter

Chief ordered to retract Zanu-PF slogans

The High Court has found Chief Seke, Stanley Chimanikire, guilty of breaching the Constitution by chanting Zanu-PF political slogans while addressing a gatherin

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 09:18hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter

Lab-grown diamonds causing havoc

South Africa's cabinet has approved participation in an international effort to boost the marketing of real diamonds, responding to the increasing appeal of lab

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 09:16hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter

Failed state warning for South Africa

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) chief executive Busi Mavuso says that businesses cannot function properly in a failed state, but partnering with the gov

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 09:10hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter

ZRP cracks down on illegal use of blue lights, sirens

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to motorists illegally using blue lights, sirens, and bar lights on their vehicles, with Commissio

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 15:51hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa delivers cyclone relief to Mozambique

President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in the central Mozambican city of Chimoio on Saturday to hand over a consignment of humanitarian aid to communities affecte

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 15:49hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter

Lungu's family to appeal decision to give Edgar's corpse to HH

The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have filed papers for leave to appeal Friday's High Court judgement.Earlier on Friday, Gauteng Judge Presiden

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 18:47hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter

News / Africa

Mayor Coltart urges clean-up drive ahead of ZITF 2026

Mnangagwa spindoctor slams CAB 3 - UDI comparison as 'fatuous'

Whites controlled South African regime to jail Malema for 15 years

Ramaphosa impeachment loading

'Ramaphosa security head bribed Phala Phala suspects'

Dead body 'refuses' to fit in coffin

Mnangagwa biography directive sparks outrage

CCC divisions in Insiza trigger defections to Zanu-PF

Zimbabwe police faces severe staffing shortage

Shona supremacist agenda continues

Gweru cracks down on rate defaulters

Teacher flees home amid cheating allegations

Mnangagwa hospital rehab fails to fix crumbling infrastructure

ZBC raises US$13.6 Million from motor vehicle radio licence fees

Basic goods prices set to keep rising amid fuel hikes

ZITF 2026 introduces exclusive black card for VIP delegates

Man lured via WhatsApp killed in suspected love triangle dispute

Matebeleland North athletes face serious equipment shortages

Gwanda housing project stalls for over a decade

Government dissolves ZIMURA Board

Armed gang terrorises Mabelreign

Chaos erupts over Bulawayo water utility

Zimbabwe teachers to earn up to US$1,397 under new wage agreement

Fake doctor speaks from prison

4 arrested for coffin stunt on kombi

Zimbabwe villagers tap into Chinese baobab market

ZACC seizes fake Domestos in City raid

Methodist revival Church rift deepens

Zanu-PF hails strong support for Amendment Bill

Manicaland farmers secure export deals with China ahead of zero‑tariff policy

Old Mutual Zimbabwe steps up renewable energy investment under NDS2

Africa's urban future hinges on housing, leaders say at forum in Nairobi

Amai's Traditional Cookout Competition celebrates Zimbabwe's culinary heritage in Bulawayo

Mnangagwa tours Mabvuku Interchange project, commends progress

Matobo council gets fraction of devolution funds

ZRP clarifies viral claims of 'coffin protest' in Highfield

3-legged pot could slowly be poisoning you

Mahere demands for police action over Mangwana's remarks on judges

Douglas Coltart clarifies Zimbabwe citizenship

NUST student to represent Zimbabwe at BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit

Soldier in court over fatal knife dispute

Redcliff repossesses 90 undeveloped stands

Gweru orders removal of illegal tuckshops, gas kiosks

Family of 4 killed in road crash

Masimba repositions as currency risks mount in Zimbabwe

Banks take Zimra to court

Politicians fuel illicit land deals

Magistrate acquits Education Officials in corruption case

Prosecutors drop charges against doctor in custody dispute

Mudenda raises alarm