Nigeria has recorded a decline in new Lassa fever infections, but health authorities warn that the disease is becoming more deadly as patients delay seeking treatment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 65 new cases were reported in the last week of February, down from 77 in the previous week. However, the case fatality rate has risen sharply to over 23%, compared to just under 19% during the same period last year.

Harare, Zimbabwe- In a landmark decision for digital accessibility, state-owned mobile network operator NetOne Zimbabwe has announced the total removal of browsing time restrictions on all data bundles. The move, effective Tuesday, March 17, ends years of consumer frustration regarding "unusable" data that was previously locked behind off-peak windows.

Alfred Shumba, who had reportedly been hiding in South Africa since the robbery, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa following his arrest. His capture reportedly stemmed from a tip-off after a fallout with his brother over missing cash believed to be part of the stolen money.

Harare, Zimbabwe- Minister Barbara Rwodzi has been named the overall best-performing Cabinet Minister for 2025, a distinction that validates her ministry's aggressive "re-imagining" of the Zimbabwean tourism brand. The performance evaluation system, a hallmark of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Second Republic, measures ministers against specific, pre-signed performance contracts to ensure accountability.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed circulating social‑media reports that tourists’ vehicles are being impounded for using rooftop tents or roof racks, calling the claims false and contemptible.

BIRCHENOUGH BRIDGE — About 10,000 congregants of Johanne The 5th of Africa International brought business to a standstill at Birchenough Bridge Centre on Saturday as they marched in support of the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, organisers and witnesses said.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the government will introduce incentives for businesses adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as the country moves to accelerate digital transformation and innovation. The announcement came during the launch of Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, a policy framework aimed at positioning the country within the rapidly evolving global digital economy. President Mnangagwa said his administration would supp

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a tribunal to investigate whether Never Katiyo should be removed from office over allegations of gross misconduct. The tribunal will be chaired by retired judge Maphios Cheda and includes legal practitioners Tafadzwa Hungwe and Chaka Mashoko. The move follows a recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which advised the president in October 2025 that the allegations against Katiyo warranted a formal inquiry.

A leaked audio recording obtained by The Telegraph has shed light on the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the survival of Mojtaba Khamenei, the successor to his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Mazaher Hosseini, the head of protocol for the Supreme Leader’s office, Mojtaba survived the February 28 strikes only because he stepped into his garden seconds before a missile leveled his residence.

Mthuli Ncube says the government will begin paying both current and new local suppliers exclusively in the domestic currency, ZiG, under a new procurement framework aimed at strengthening the use of the local unit. The measure forms part of a newly introduced National Standard Price List (NSPL) designed to guide procurement by government ministries, departments, and agencies. Announcing the policy, Ncube said the price list would establish reference prices for commonly procur

ZCTU Secretary General Tirivanhu Marimo delivered the keynote address at a workers’ event marking the belated 2026 International Women’s Day, held under the theme Give Opportunities, Gain Equality: Advancing Women’s Economic Justice. Marimo said progress to date is insufficient and urged coordinated policy and enforcement measures to protect women’s rights at work.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspect was arrested following investigations into a mining investment deal in which another foreign investor was allegedly defrauded of US$1.5 million. Police later identified the suspect as Singaporean businessman Mark Yong Khong Yoong. According to police, Yoong was arrested on 14 March 2026 at the Norton Tollgate while travelling in a black Lexus SUV with three other people.

Donald Trump has warned European members of NATO that the alliance could face a “very bad future” if they refuse to assist in securing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to the Financial Times, Trump urged countries that depend on energy shipments passing through the waterway to contribute to its protection. Countries including the United Kingdom and France, as well as major oil-importing nations such as Japan, South Korea, and China, should join what Trump de

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to intensify efforts to target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he is still alive, as tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States continue to escalate. In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC claimed that uncertainty surrounding Netanyahu’s status reflects what it described as growing instability within Israel. The Iranian military organisation said it would continue pursuing the Israeli le

Meanwhile, tensions are also rising between the city council and residents over the rollout of smart water meters. During a meeting organised by the Community Water Alliance, residents criticised the council’s priorities, arguing that authorities should focus first on fixing infrastructure losses. Goodlife Mudzingwa, national coordinator of the alliance, said nearly 60 percent of Harare’s treated water is lost through leaks and ageing infrastructure. Mudzingwa also pointed ou

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Ward 2, Bikita, Zimbabwe- A tragic aviation accident occurred early this morning in Ward 2 of Bikita, where a small aircraft crashed under circumstances currently being investigated by civil aviation authorities. Preliminary reports from the scene confirm two fatalities, while a third occupant has narrowly survived the impact.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The discourse surrounding HB 1, 2026 has reached a fever pitch following a sharp exchange between two influential figures. Professor Jonathan Moyo has dismissed claims by retired military top brass, led by Henry Muchena, who argue that shifting to a parliamentary election for the President dismantles the hard-won right of universal adult suffrage.

Harare, Zimbabwe- Parliament has officially announced a nationwide four-day window—running from March 30 to April 2, 2026—for citizens to participate in public hearings regarding the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill (H.B. 1, 2026). The Bill, which was gazetted on February 17, proposes the most radical restructuring of the Zimbabwean State since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution.

A 35-year-old woman from Beitbridge says she has endured years of suffering from what she believes are goblins allegedly linked to rituals performed by relatives when she was a child.