A Southern African Development Community (SADC) observer mission has delivered a damning assessment of Tanzania’s 2025 general election, warning that intimidation, arrests and an internet shutdown prevented citizens from freely exercising their democratic rights. In a rare and unusually forthright preliminary report released on 3 November,
By Parvel H. Makona Local electoral watchdog, the Electoral Resource Centre (ERC) has raised alarm over what it describes as a disturbing descent into violence and human rights abuses in Tanzania following the 29 October 2025 general elections. In a statement, the ERC said the aftermath of
By Parvel H Makona The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has joined more than 130 regulatory bodies worldwide to commemorate the 10th anniversary of #MedSafetyWeek a global campaign encouraging the public to report medicine side effects. Running from 3 to 9 November, this year’s campaign highlights
Presidential Advisor Paul Tungwarara presided over the disbursement of the Presidential Empowerment Fund to Zanu PF affiliate groups in Manicaland on Sunday. The event, held at Moffat Hall Grounds, featured a strong declaration of loyalty from Tungwarara toward President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Tungwarara directly addressed speculation about
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Walter Magaya has been arrested in Harare in connection with multiple allegations of rape and fraud police have confirmed. Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Magaya was taken into custody early on Saturday by a specialist police
By Judith Nyuke The legal battle between two brothers-in-law over a ZW$29 million property is set to continue after magistrate Francis Mapfumo dismissed an application for discharge at the close of the State's case, ruling that the accused person in the matter has a case to
By Judith Nyuke A market development manager for MEGA Pak Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd has been charged with two counts of fraud after she allegedly defrauded her employer of US$500 000. Tsungai Leah Sabena Chinogwenya (46) was not asked to plead when she appeared before Harare magistrate Marewanazvo
By Judith Nyuke Harare-based preacher Dumisani Mawoyo popularly known as Pastor Dumi is back in the spotlight after appearing at the Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday to face charges of physically assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her. Mawoyo who is affiliated with ZAOGA and Forward
Senegal will this week begin a year-long countdown to the continent’s first Olympic event as preparations intensify for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. A packed programme of activities kicks off on 31 October including the unveiling of the official mascot and the start of the
Fastjet Zimbabwe has marked its 10th anniversary with both celebration and contrition acknowledging recent service disruptions while pledging to restore the airline’s hallmark punctuality. The regional carrier, which launched its inaugural flight on 28 October 2015 says it remains proud of its industry-leading on-time performance record
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