Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma Dies

Pan Africanist and Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma has died. President Nangolo Mbumba announced Sunday that Nujoma died last night. He was 95. “It is with utmost sorrow and sadness that I announce this morning of the 9th of February 2025 to the Namibian people, our African brothers & sisters …

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Govt Bans Under-30s from Driving Public Service Vehicles

The Government has officially raised the minimum age requirement for public service vehicle drivers to 30 years in a move aimed at reducing road accidents and reckless driving. The new regulation, which takes effect immediately, increases the minimum age from 25 to 30 and mandates that drivers have at least …

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Incoming ZIFA President to Earn US$50,000 Annually

The incoming Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president will earn an annual compensation of US$50,000 from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking a substantial increase from the previous US$20,000. The adjustment was unanimously approved by all 54 CAF-member countries during their October 2023 meeting. CAF president Patrice Motsepe described the …

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Zimsec Releases 2024 A-Level Results

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has officially released the 2024 November Advanced Level examination results. Addressing journalists on Friday, Zimsec board chairperson, Professor Paul Mapfumo, announced that the results would be accessible online through the Zimsec portal from 4 pm on January 10, 2025. The portal will remain open …

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Government Cracks Down On Civil Service Rebate Scheme Fraud

The Government has intensified efforts to combat fraudulent activities, closely monitoring vehicles imported under the Civil Service Rebate Scheme to ensure adherence to legal protocols. This follows allegations of widespread abuse of the scheme, including the use of counterfeit rebate letters to unlawfully import vehicles. Central to the scandal are …

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Agilitee Appoints Sarah Thompson To Its Board

Online Reporter International electric vehicles company, Agilitee Limited, which has a footprint in Zimbabwe, has appointed top American executive Ms Sarah Thompson to its board. This comes as the company is currently restructuring its operations, after relocating its headquarters to the United States. In a statement on Friday, Agilitee chief …

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President Mnangagwa Enacts Laws To Operationalise 2025 National Budget

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law the Appropriation Act and the Finance Act, effectively operationalising the ZW$276.4 billion 2025 National Budget. The budget was presented by Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, on November 28 last year. The two Acts, published in an Extraordinary Government …

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Denying Safe Abortions Violates Dignity & Rights: High Court

6 The Harare High Court has declared a section of Zimbabwe’s Termination of Pregnancy Act unconstitutional, marking a historic ruling with profound implications for the rights of children and women. Justice Maxwell Takuva’s judgment on November 22 struck down section 2(1) of the Act, which denied access to legal abortion …

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Mthuli Ncube Unveils ‘Punitive’ Tax Measures in 2025 Budget

Mthuli Ncube Unveils ‘Creative’ Tax Measures in 2025 Budget Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday unveiled a series of new taxes targeting fast foods, sports betting winnings, and small businesses as the government seeks to shore up its revenue base amid fiscal challenges. Presenting the 2025 national budget in Parliament, …

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