Thomas Partey Appears in Court, Granted Bail on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Thomas Partey By Julius Manganda Former Ghana international footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court to face five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to alleged offences involving three women, reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. Partey, 32, denies all the…

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Zimbabwe Honours First Female Doctor, Dr Madeline Nyamwanza, with Top National Award

Dr Madeline Nyamwanza-Makonese By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe will honour Dr Madeline Nyamwanza-Makonese, the country’s first female African medical doctor, with the Robert Gabriel Mugabe Commendation Award for Service in Human Capital Development. The award, one of Zimbabwe’s highest national honours, will be officially presented during the 2025 National Heroes Day commemorations. It…

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Bans Alone Won’t Bring Order: Vendors Warn Government’s Crackdown Risks Chaos Without Structured Solutions

Sten Zvorwadza, Chairperson for the National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe (NAVUZ), By Dickson Bandera Vendors and informal traders have criticised the government’s recent decision to ban street vending, night vending, and the sale of second-hand clothing, arguing that the move is unsustainable without structured alternatives and inclusive stakeholder engagement. On Monday, the government announced the…

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