BEITBRIDGE — Following a harrowing incident where six children were discovered hidden inside a taxi on Monday, April 6, South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) has moved to clarify the rigorous protocols governing the handling of unaccompanied minors at ports of entry.

HARARE – The world has stepped back from what analysts describe as the “precipice of an all-out war of annihilation” following a ceasefire agreement announced by Donald Trump between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan emerging as a pivotal diplomatic broker.

Rwanda’s education sector is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, as aggressive public investment begins to outcompete and displace traditional private schooling models.

The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East shifted violently this week as conflicting reports emerged regarding a U.S. military operation near Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. While Washington maintains the mission was a successful "personnel recovery" of a downed pilot, Iranian officials and independent intelligence analysts are painting a far more complex—and potentially escalatory picture.

NEWCASTLE, KZN – A wedding ceremony scheduled for 11:00 AM on Sunday, April 5, 2026, was abruptly called off after the groom and his father were arrested during a high-intensity drunk driving operation in Newcastle. The pair were among 45 motorists detained by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) during a specialized overnight roadblock.

HARARE — Tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply escalated following conflicting accounts of a high-risk military rescue operation in central Iran and a looming diplomatic deadline over access to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The developments have raised fears of wider conflict, with global oil markets and international observers closely monitoring the situation.

CAPE TOWN – The Labour Court of South Africa has upheld a ruling ordering a Cape Town supermarket to compensate a Zimbabwean bakery manager who was dismissed for posting a controversial biblical verse on his WhatsApp status. Judge Tapiwa Cecilia Gandidze dismissed an application by Erarite (Pty) Ltd (trading as Khayelitsha SuperSpar) to overturn a previous decision by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), which found the firing of Cloudious Gogo t

WASHINGTON – In a move that has caught senior military leadership off guard, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed three high-ranking U.S. Army generals. The firings, which include General Randy George, the Army’s top officer, and Major General William Green Jr., the Chief of Chaplains, signal a profound shift in the Pentagon’s leadership philosophy. These dismissals occurred as the U.S. weighs a potential ground invasion in Iran, raising questions about the timing and

HARARE – NASA has unveiled the first high-resolution images of Earth captured by astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission, offering a breathtaking view of the planet as the crew travels toward the Moon.

TEHRAN – The ongoing military conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the U.S.-Israeli coalition reached a new diplomatic and military flashpoint this week. Iranian officials have presented evidence of regional complicity in the aggression, while formally denouncing what they term "barbaric" strikes on civilian health and research facilities.

A new report by Transparency International has uncovered widespread corruption in education systems across Africa, warning of a “direct assault on human rights” affecting countries including Zimbabwe.

TEHRAN – In a move that fundamentally alters the security architecture of the Middle East, Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, has issued a stark ultimatum to the Zionist regime. Following a month of unprecedented escalation, Qaani declared on Monday that the "resistance front" has achieved a unified strategic command, signaling a "New Regional Order" that Israeli and U.S. forces can no longer ignore.

Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom staged a protest over the weekend opposing the proposed Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, which critics say could reshape the country’s electoral system and potentially extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure.

HARARE – At least 13 United States military bases across the Middle East have been rendered uninhabitable following Iranian strikes, forcing American troops to relocate to temporary sites, including hotels and office spaces, according to a report by The New York Times.

HARARE – At least 15 Zimbabwean nationals have died in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War after being allegedly trafficked into joining Russian forces through criminal recruitment networks, the government has confirmed. Speaking at a press conference in Harare on Wednesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Zhemu Soda said the victims were lured with promises of lucrative jobs abroad, only to be deployed to active war zones.

HARARE – New claims about the human toll of the ongoing conflict involving Israel have surfaced, with Iran-linked media suggesting significantly higher casualty figures than official reports.

Israel said it carried out an “extensive series” of airstrikes targeting Iranian production facilities, though it did not provide specific details. Explosions were reported across Tehran, with a massive blast heard in northern neighbourhoods and another in the city centre, according to eyewitness accounts. In retaliation, Iran launched multiple waves of missiles towards Israel in the early hours of Tuesday.

HARARE – Billionaire tech entrepreneur Leonid Radvinsky has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer, a company representative has confirmed.

The geopolitical climate in the Middle East has reached a fever pitch, sending ripples through global trade hubs and local markets alike. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) have issued a stern call to action, urging the U.S. administration to cease hostilities against Iran, asserting that the executive branch has "lost control" of the escalating military friction.

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – At least 64 people, including 13 children, were killed in a strike on a hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region, the World Health Organization has confirmed, as international concern mounts over escalating attacks on healthcare facilities in the country’s ongoing war. The attack targeted El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital of East Darfur on Friday, leaving 89 others injured, according to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.