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Africa

Africa CDC Chief Warns Border Closures Could Drive Ebola Spread Underground

“Closing borders does not stop an outbreak. It pushes people onto routes we cannot see,” Kaseya said.

News

Uebert Angel Warns Zimbabweans Against Attacks on Chiwenga

“The vitriolic attacks against Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is a disgraceful exhibition of political impropriety and a display of intellectual bankruptcy,” Angel said.

News

The Traffic Cameras Can See Everything Except What Is Important

The city can now detect millions of traffic violations, yet it still struggles to maintain functioning traffic lights, visible road markings and properly designated public transport stops.

Environment

‘Forget Sadza, Eat Porridge’: Mudenda’s Warning as Drought Looms

“If you cook porridge, you save on mealie-meal. Tell the people that there is no sadza that should be thrown away,” he said.

News

Harare Eyes Smart Water Meters to Recover US$407m Debt

The proposed intervention comes amid mounting questions over council's expenditure priorities and its capacity to translate budget allocations into improved services.

Diaspora

Zimbabwean-Rooted Trey Nyoni Starts for Liverpool Against Arsenal

Nyoni’s breakthrough is attracting interest in Zimbabwe, where football fans are monitoring his progress and hope he could eventually represent the Warriors at the senior international level.

News

Zanu PF MP Calls for Gazette of Residential Land to Expose Land Barons

Nyabani said the government should ensure that information on residential stands is officially recorded and made accessible to the public to eliminate confusion over ownership and expose individuals exploiting home seekers.

Africa

Jacob Zuma’s Daughter Implicated in Russian Recruitment Network After Botswana Man Dies in Ukraine

The post, which cited information allegedly recovered from Namogang's phone and documents, claimed he had been recruited through a WhatsApp group called “Work in Russia”.

News

Police Arrest Couple After Drug Discovery on Harare–Chirundu Highway

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of a couple ... in connection with a case of unlawful possession of dagga,” police said.

Breaking News

Zanu-PF DJ Masomere Claims Wicknell Chivhayo Promised to Make Him a Millionaire Through Gwanda Solar Project

“Ndini ndakatanga kupiwa mota na Wicknell,” Masomere said, claiming he was the first person to receive a vehicle from the late businessman.

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