The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed claims that the government secretly hired the controversial Adani Group to carry out the modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement released on Tuesday, KAA clarified that the privately proposed plan previously associated with the Adani Group was formally cancelled. The authority confirmed that there are currently no negotiations or discussions with the company or its affiliates regarding the airport project. KAA stated that the JKIA modernization and expansion programme remains fully government-funded and will proceed strictly under public procurement laws and established public-sector procedures. The authority added The post Kenya Airports Authority Denies Secret Adani Deal, Confirms JKIA Expansion Is Government-Funded appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya’s battle against doping hit a new flashpoint on Monday as the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) announced provisional suspensions for 27 athletes. The list includes high-profile marathoner Rita Jeptoo and national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were, marking a significant crackdown on substance violations in the country’s sporting landscape. A Familiar Name Returns to the Sidelines Rita Jeptoo, 45, finds herself under investigation once again. The former Boston and Chicago Marathon champion previously served a four-year ban in 2014 after testing positive for a prohibited substance. While she returned to competitive racing three years ago, her comeback has hit a The post Kenya Doping Crackdown Deepens as 27 Athletes Face Provisional Bans appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major change for small-scale traders, requiring them to pay their Turnover Tax (TOT) daily instead of monthly. KRA Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers, George Obell, shared the update on Monday, March 2, 2026, explaining that the move aims to simplify tax payments and help business owners manage their cash flow more effectively. The initiative aligns with KRA’s broader strategy to modernize tax collection from the informal sector, which has historically been difficult to monitor. By integrating payments into daily business operations, likely through mobile money platforms like M-Pesa, the authority hopes The post KRA Introduces Daily Turnover Tax to Ease Payments for Small Traders appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Barcelona threatened an epic comeback against Atletico Madrid but came up short as the holders exited the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage after a dramatic 4-3 defeat on aggregate. Two goals from Marc Bernal, either side of a Raphinha penalty, gave the home side hope of a remarkable turnaround but they could not [...] The post Copa del Rey: Lookman Features As Atletico Knock Barcelona Out To Reach Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Langton Nyakwenda, langton.Nyakwenda@zimpapers.co.zw A total of 580 players are registered with the Premier Soccer League every season, but at the end of the marathon, only 11 make it on the… The post Players to watch out for in 2026 Premiership appeared first on herald.

Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw ZIMBABWE women’s football legend Nomsa “Boyz” Moyo has praised the Mighty Warriors for their strong performances at the recent Cosafa tournament held in South Africa. The Mighty… The post Moyo praises Mighty Warriors’ Cosafa run, calls for better preps appeared first on herald.

Herald Reporter THE export of mineral ores was banned with immediate effect to prevent the plunder of the country’s natural resources, following unprecedented and unacceptable extraction of raw lithium ore… The post Mineral ore Export ban to curb plunder appeared first on herald.

Eddie Chikamhi, eddie.chikamhi@zimpapers.co.zw ZIMBABWE Cricket captain Sikandar Raza is keen to stay in the game a bit longer and see the Chevrons continue with their momentum at the next ICC… The post Raza’s Rally Chevrons aim for cricket glory and a spot in the sun appeared first on herald.

George Maponga-Masvingo Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on Brigadier-General (Retired) Jonathan Willie Hungwe in recognition of the key role he played towards the country’s independence and the… The post Brig-Gen Hungwe declared national hero appeared first on herald.

Debra Matabvu-Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT is in constant contact with Zimbabwean embassies across the Middle East and has activated contingency measures to safeguard citizens in the region, following a sharp deterioration… The post Middle East war: Zim activates safety protocols for citizens appeared first on herald.

Zvamaida Murwira-Senior Reporter Volumes of livestock, dairy, and horticultural products continue to grow as the Government’s initiative to accelerate climate-proofing agriculture at household and national levels, through the Pfumvudza/Intwasa initiative,… The post Record growth in dairy, horticultural products appeared first on herald.

Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw THERE could hardly be a more captivating way to open a season than with a Bulawayo derby. On Matchday One of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League campaign,… The post Derby jitters for Bosso as PSL starts appeared first on herald.

Blessings Chidakwa-Senior Reporter WILDLIFE Ambassador and Environment Patron, First Lady  Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, yesterday unveiled key wildlife strategies as she called upon Zimbabweans to safeguard the nation’s rich heritage of… The post First Lady calls for protection of medicinal, aromatic plants . . . unveils key wildlife strategies, commissions vehicles appeared first on herald.

Precious Manomano-Zimpapers Correspondent The 2026 tobacco marketing season officially commences today at the Tobacco Sales Floor in Harare, with industry players anticipating a bumper harvest and the implementation of faster… The post Tobacco marketing season begins today appeared first on herald.

Joseph Madzimure-Zimpapers Politics Hub ZANU PF affiliates have reaffirmed their readiness, commitment and support for the implementation of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3. Speaking yesterday at an… The post Zanu PF affiliates endorse Amendment No.3 Bill appeared first on herald.

Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw WITH the Castle Lager Premiership season set to kick off this weekend, Ngezi Platinum were yesterday dealt a sad blow when news reached that they have to… The post Benjy’s bonanza CAS orders Ngezi to settle Benjani debt appeared first on herald.

Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter TWO brothers – Chrispen and Taurai Sanyatwe – served FOUR years in jail for a crime they didn’t commit. Convicted of stock theft in 2021,… The post BROTHERS JAILED FOR FOUR YEARS FOR A CRIME THEY DIDN’T COMMIT… One of them is a cop who lost four years of his career appeared first on herald.

Arron Nyamayaro FOUR armed robbers raided Celebration Church in Westgate and stole US$500 and two laptops. The robbers were armed with a pistol and a rifle. They managed to blast… The post ARMED ROBBERS STEAL US$500 FROM CELEBRATION CHURCH appeared first on herald.

Arron Nyamayaro A BUSINESSMAN dumped his estranged wife’s belongings at her workplace – Selborne Routledge School in Harare. Mike Charles arrived at the school yesterday in the company of three… The post BUSINESSMAN DUMPS ESTRANGED WIFE’S PROPERTY AT HER SCHOOL appeared first on herald.

Robson Sharuko Metros Editor MEETING, let alone chatting with Rick Ross and hugging the American superstar rapper, was not part of my original plans. After all, there was no indication… The post THE ASTON MARTIN LYRICS, THE HANDSHAKE, THE HUG, THE MULTI-MILLIONAIRE GLOBAL SUPERSTAR. . . My few minutes of a date with Rick Ross appeared first on herald.

Michael Tome Business Reporter Platinum producer Zimplats has spent US$36 million towards reviving its Base Metal Refinery at its Selous Metallurgical Complex, 80 kilometres southwest of Harare, to enhance beneficiation… The post Zimplats invests US$36m in Base Metal Refinery revival appeared first on herald.

ON Monday, thousands of inmates were released through Presidential Amnesty. It is an act of compassion and a practical response to overcrowded prisons. A Presidential Amnesty is not a new… The post EDITORIAL : RELEASED PRISONERS SHOULD MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR SECOND CHANCE appeared first on herald.

AT LEAST 29 tourism facilities have been SHUT down in a countrywide blitz by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority targeting unregistered outlets. The ZTA has shut down three facilities in Masvingo,… The post AT LEAST 29 UNREGISTERED TOURISM FACILITIES CLOSED appeared first on herald.

Sports Reporter H-METRO, the country’s premier tabloid newspaper, is set to publish a special edition on Saturday to celebrate the start of a landmark Castle Lager Premiership season this weekend.… The post THE BIG CASTLE LAGER PSL KICK-OFF appeared first on herald.

Business Reporter The 2026 Monetary Policy Statement demonstrates continuity of tight monetary management, as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe gradually deepens ZiG usage and lowers banking costs, analysts say. This… The post RBZ committed to tight monetary policy: Analysts appeared first on herald.

Latwell Nyangu OVER 60 doctors have been honoured for their exceptional standards in life-saving treatment. The group includes physicians, urologists, obstetricians and gynecologists, neuro surgeons, neonatologists, cardio-thoracic surgeons, oncologists, paediatricians,… The post OVER 60 SPECIALIST DOCTORS HONOURED FOR SAVING LIVES appeared first on herald.

Sports Reporter H-METRO, the country’s premier tabloid newspaper, is set to publish a special edition on Saturday to celebrate the start of a landmark Castle Lager Premiership season this weekend.… The post ZIFA TO LAUNCH US$25M TOURNEY appeared first on herald.

GUADALAJARA. – Infamous Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, was buried in a golden casket by his family on Monday. The cartel leader died after… The post EL MENCHO BURIED IN A GOLDEN CASKET appeared first on herald.

Patrick Chitumba,pchitumba1@gmail.com A GROUP of five A2 farmers in Kwekwe are reaping the benefits of minimum tillage in their maize production after fully embracing conservation agriculture. The group, which is… The post Kwekwe A2 farmers set for 912‑tonne maize harvest through zero tillage appeared first on herald.

Michelle Musandinyoze, mickyafrica271@gmail.com A TOTAL of 48 health workers in Bulawayo have graduated under the World Health Organisation’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP). The certification programme, which was held… The post Health workers graduate under Mental Health Gap Action Programme appeared first on herald.

Mashudu Netsianda, mashudu.netsianda@chronicle.co.zw A CHINESE mining supervisor, who fatally shot an artisanal miner at a gold mine in Collen Bawn in Gwanda District following a confrontation over illegal gold prospecting,… The post Chinese mine supervisor jailed 8 years for killing artisanal miner appeared first on herald.

Zimpapers Reporters A WAVE of emotion swept across correctional facilities in Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces on Tuesday as prison gates swung open under the 2026 Presidential Amnesty… The post Smiles, gratitude as prisoners released appeared first on herald.

Rutendo Nyeve, rutendo.nyeve@sundaynews.co.zw GOVERNMENT has unveiled a multi-sectoral strategy aimed at transforming the country into a premier export hub of the region by 2030 – riding on a combination of… The post Local Content Strategy to make Zimbabwe region’s export hub appeared first on herald.

Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Trending content creator Ritz Mcleish has emerged as a rising force in Zimbabwe’s entertainment scene, coming in a strong second in the National Arts Merit… The post Social media star, Ritz Mcleish shakes up Nama people’s choice voting . . . Outshines Jah Prayzah appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo, wallace.ruzvidzo@zimpapers.co.zw THE export of mineral ores was banned with immediate effect to prevent the plunder of the country’s natural resources following unprecedented and unacceptable extraction of raw lithium… The post ‘Mineral wealth for national growth’ President took a decisive stance to stop the haemorrhage appeared first on herald.

Judith Phiri, judith.phiri@sundaynews.co.zw The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency is gaining traction as a store of value, with some fuel dealers now accepting it for payments, even as authorities work to… The post ‘You can buy fuel with ZiG’ appeared first on herald.