Kingstone Mapupu MURUME anga achitsvagwa nehama dzake uyewo nemapurisa kudhorobha reMasvingo — Enock Chuduwa Guyo (20) — akazowanikwa akafa mutumbi wake uri mumba isingagare vanhu uye isina kupera kuvakwa. Svondo… The post Murume anga achitsvagwa awanikwa akafa appeared first on herald.

Today, our Reporter Harmony Agere is coming to you live from the Harare Institute of Technology, where the Zimpapers Business Hub is hosting an exclusive lecture series featuring Dr John… The post Inside the Mutapa Investment Fund with Dr John Mangudya appeared first on herald.

Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw THE schools athletics season is gaining momentum, with a number of them having held their inter-house championships on Thursday. Many more are expected to continue on Friday.… The post Watch: Schools Athletics Starts Taking Shape appeared first on herald.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League has reached a decisive stage following the conclusion of the league phase, with 16 teams set to contest the knockout play-off round. The draw to determine their matchups will take place on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland, beginning at 11:00 GMT at the House of European Football. This stage will decide [...] The post Champions League Knockout Play-off Draw Explained – What Happens Next? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw City of Bulawayo officials and the media are today touring two of the city’s supply dams — uMzingwane and Inyakuni amid growing concern over illegal gold mining… The post City officials, media tour Bulawayo supply dams appeared first on herald.

Lovemore Dube, lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw GIFFORD High School will bounce back as a formidable force in sport. The school based in the outskirts of the Bulawayo Central Business, was once a powerhouse… The post Watch: Gifford High To Bounce Back In Sport appeared first on herald.

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that he would have ensured the Super Eagles qualified for the 2026 World Cup if he were still in charge of Nigerian football. Pinnick made this known in an interview with Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights show, where he expressed disappointment that Nigeria failed to [...] The post Pinnick: Eagles Would Have Qualified For 2026 World Cup If I Were Still NFF President appeared first on Complete Sports.

Blessing Ticha Karubwa A DISTURBING video circulating on social media, showing a domestic worker brutally assaulting an infant, has sparked national outrage. The one-minute-eight-second clip, which has been shared repeatedly… The post BABY BEATING SHOCKS NATION: Viral maid video sparks fury appeared first on herald.

Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has announced an immediate reduction in registration fees for artists and creative organisations, effective January 30, 2026, in… The post BREAKING NEWS NACZ slashes registration fees appeared first on herald.

Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has announced an immediate reduction in registration fees for artists and creative organisations. This move id expected to… The post National Arts Council slashes registration fees for artists, creative organisations appeared first on herald.

Nigeria football federation General Secretary, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed has reiterated that its petition before FIFA against the DR Congo for fielding ineligible players in the Africa world Cup playoffs final is under consideration. The NFF chief reassured that Nigeria has a good strong case, stating that the Federation wouldn’t involve itself if they didn’t. Penalty [...] The post World Cup Playoffs: NFF Provides Update on Petition Against DR Congo appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Business Reporter Geologists from Dangote Industries arrived in Harare on Thursday night and are scheduled to meet Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura as Africa’s richest industrialist Mr Aliko… The post BREAKING: Dangote Industries geologists jet into Harare, set to meet Government officials as Nigerian conglomerate kick starts investments in Zimbabwe appeared first on herald.

Fenerbahce have opened official talks with Atalanta over the possible signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, according to Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu. Discussions took place on Thursday when Fenerbahce’s Football Sporting Director, Devin Ozek, met with an Atalanta club executive to explore the conditions of a potential transfer. During the meeting, the Serie A side [...] The post Fenerbahce Open Talks for Ademola Lookman as Atletico Madrid Monitor Situation appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie says it’s heartbreaking to see his son being stretchered off during the team’s 2-1 loss to Real Betis in Thursday’s Europa League game. The 19-year-old Shaqueel van Persie, son of Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie, was brought on in the 73rd minute and assisted Casper Tengstedt’s 2-1, but was stretchered [...] The post Europa League: It’s Heartbreaking –Van Persie Reacts After Son’s Injury Vs Real Betis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fenerbahce are pushing to sign Ademola Lookman before the end of the current transfer window, reports Completesports.com. Director of sport Devin Ozek is said to be in Italy for negotiations. According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the Turkish Super Lig giants will also look to agree personal terms with Lookman. “Direct club to club talks [...] The post Fenerbahce Push To Sign Lookman From Atalanta appeared first on Complete Sports.

England-born Nigerian midfielder Kamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba has expressed delight in making his family proud, after netting the winner for Aston Villa in their dramatic win against Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday night. The 19-year-old’s late goal sealed Villa’s 3-2 comeback victory against Salzburg to help them finish second in the Europa League [...] The post Europa League: Really Nice To Make My Family Proud –Aston Villa’s Late Goal Hero Vs Salzburg, Jimoh-Aloba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria international Joe Aribo is set to depart Championship club Southampton, ahead of January transfer deadline day. Southampton are still in the market for reinforcements – particularly in attack – ahead of the 7pm transfer deadline on Monday, February 2. The club’s handler Tonda Eckert is keen to reduce the size of his squad, with [...] The post Aribo Set For Southampton Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Controversial prophet David Owuor has fired back at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after the CS claimed Owuor was abroad for knee surgery, despite reportedly performing healing miracles. In a strongly-worded statement on his social media platforms on Thursday, January 29, Owuor dismissed Duale’s comments as “false, unverified, and misleading.” “The ministry of repentance and holiness strongly refutes recent public remarks attributed to CS Aden Duale regarding Prophet Dr. David Owuor. The statements suggesting that the prophet of the Lord underwent medical procedures as alleged are false, unverified and misleading,” Owuor stated. Owuor clarified that during the period referenced by The post Prophet Owuor Hits Back at CS Aden Duale Over Knee Surgery Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto has announced ambitious plans to upgrade Gusii Stadium to international standards and renovate Kisii Airport, projects designed to spur economic growth and create jobs in Kisii County. Speaking on Thursday during the NYOTA capital disbursement in Nyanza, Ruto said the government is prioritizing infrastructure improvements to attract investment and strengthen regional connectivity. He also revealed that he will personally lead a development tour in Kisii next month to officially launch both projects. “We have spoken to the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) management and allocated funds to facilitate their relocation so that the stadium expansion can proceed The post President Ruto to Launch Sh1.1 Billion Infrastructure Projects in Kisii appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has defended Nyanza leaders’ decision to collaborate with President William Ruto, highlighting the tangible development gains the partnership is bringing to the region. The National Assembly minority leader made the remarks on Thursday, January 29, 2026, shortly after the launch of the NYOTA programme and other development projects in Kisii County. He stressed that boosting the economic growth of the Gusii region is vital not only for Nyanza but for Kenya’s broader development. “Economic development of Gusii region contributes to the overall development of Nyanza region and Kenya. As leaders of Nyanza region The post Junet: Collaboration with President Ruto Brings Quick Development Gains appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto on Thursday, January 29, unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at empowering 90,000 Kenyan youths who did not complete their formal education. Speaking during the Nyota Capital Disbursement event in Kisii, Ruto said the government will provide each beneficiary with Ksh36,000 to acquire practical skills that can help them earn an income. He said the programme would officially launch on the Hustler Fund platform last evening. Youths who have already qualified for the Nyota Fund will not be eligible for this new scheme. “We are opening a platform on *254#. We are looking for 90,000 youth, whom The post Ruto Launches New Ksh36,000 Funding for 90,000 Kenyan Youth appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

No sooner had 22-year-old Kenyan environmentalist Truphena Muthoni broken her own Guinness World Record for hugging a tree than she set her sights on two even more ambitious environmental milestones slated for later this year. Fresh from her global recognition, Muthoni is now preparing to spearhead a mass mangrove restoration drive in Kwale County on World Turtle Day, marked annually on May 26. During the event, she hopes to coordinate the planting of an extraordinary 1.2 million mangrove trees within just one hour. “Plans for this event are in high gear, but it will be a collective action. There will The post What Truphena Muthoni Is Planning After Her Tree-Hugging Guinness World Record appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has pushed back against media reports that he says distorted his recent remarks on parliamentary attrition, clarifying that he never predicted that half of sitting Members of Parliament would lose their seats in the next General Election. In a detailed statement, Wetang’ula said sections of the media lifted his comments out of context and framed them as a personal forecast, yet he was citing findings from an independent actuarial analysis based on historical election data. “The media picked the information and twisted it wrongly. I did not tell members that half will not come back,” The post Why Wetang’ula Is Warning MPs About Life After Parliament appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A Nairobi court has ordered the production of Arms Movement Registers as evidence in the inquest into the death of Rex Masai, rejecting objections raised by the officer in charge of the Central Police Station armoury. In a ruling delivered Thursday afternoon, the court dismissed the stance taken by armoury officer Fredrick Okapesi, who had refused to surrender the registers unless he could first review them to ensure the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) had not altered the records. National Police Service Commission (NPSC) lawyer Elias Ouma had supported Okapesi’s position. The Director of Public Prosecutions, represented by prosecutor Jalson The post Arms Movement Registers Declared Crucial Evidence in Rex Masai Inquest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court has dismissed a succession claim by a United States–based Kenyan woman who sought recognition as the widow of former Cabinet minister and influential civil servant Simeon Nyachae, handing a significant legal victory to Nyachae’s family. In his ruling, Justice Eric Ogola found that Margaret Chweya failed to prove that she was lawfully married to the late Simeon Nyachae. The court also declined to recognize her two sons as dependants of the deceased, noting that their biological fathers are still alive. “Pictures on their own cannot prove marriage,” Justice Ogola ruled. The judge explained that Kenyan law requires The post ‘Pictures Alone Cannot Prove Marriage,’ High Court Rules in Nyachae Estate Dispute appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A university student charged over an alleged fake social media post suggesting that President William Ruto was dead has told the court that the prosecution failed to prove its case, arguing that claims of reputational harm to the Head of State lack any supporting evidence. David Mokaya raised the objections during a hearing in which the prosecution formally closed its case in the ongoing cybercrime trial. Mokaya faces charges of publishing false information through a computer system after allegedly sharing content on social media that implied President Ruto had died, an offence punishable under Kenya’s cybercrime laws. The specific post The post Student in ‘Ruto Death Post’ Case Says Prosecution Has No Evidence appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Human Resource managers across government ministries have been ordered to take strict action against officers who arrive late or skip work, as concerns grow over absenteeism and poor service delivery in public offices. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku expressed frustration over the low levels of service across ministries, accusing HR managers of failing to enforce discipline and ensure staff presence at their workstations. During surprise visits to state department offices at the Nyanza regional headquarters, Ruku observed that many officers were not reporting to work on time. He warned that employees who continue arriving late must “pull up their The post New Govt Payroll System to “Shake Public Service” by April 2026 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

In an industry dominated by bonuses, flashy promotions, and short-term customer acquisition tactics, Pinnacle has taken a radically different path. Instead of competing on marketing gimmicks, the company has invested heavily in education, creating what is widely regarded as the most comprehensive, freely accessible betting knowledge platform in the sportsbook industry. Launched in 2017, Pinnacle [...] The post Pinnacle’s Betting Resources: Building the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Educational Platform appeared first on Complete Sports.

Pep Guardiola believes Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City’s game against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, after he was forced out of Wednesday’s match against Galatasaray with an injury. Doku made an excellent start to Manchester City’s final Champions League League Phase game on Wednesday, setting up both of his team’s goals against Galatasaray. But after [...] The post Man City Star Forward To Miss Tottenham Clash With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we’re waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our routines and preferences, concerns about privacy are only growing.  That’s why […]

 The inaugural Pan-African Regal Influence Summit 2026 concluded Sunday, 25th January in Accra after three days of high-level dialogue, diplomacy and thought leadership, marking a major milestone in Pan-African engagement on governance, leadership, enterprise and social transformation. Held Jan. 23–25 at the Labadi Beach Hotel, the summit brought together Representatives of Presidents,Senior Government , Traditional […]

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub ZANU PF First Secretary and President, Cde Mnangagwa, will tomorrow lead the party in marking National Cell Day, a strategic exercise aimed at enhancing the… The post PRESIDENT TO LEAD NATIONAL CELL DAY appeared first on herald.

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter THE current devaluation wave of the US dollar, coupled with record-high gold prices, serve as  powerful economic drivers for commodity-dependent developing nations like Zimbabwe, analysts have… The post Soaring gold prices, USD devaluation wave boon for Zim economy appeared first on herald.

The UK and Ghana have deepened collaboration in education through the UK-Ghana EdTech Trade Mission to BETT 2026 in London, the world’s largest education technology exhibition. The Trade Mission brought together a Ghanaian delegation comprising representatives from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), private universities and schools and EdTech companies, alongside key UK […]

Nyore Madzianike Senior Reporter ACTING President Dr Kembo Mohadi yesterday met Turkish investors at his offices in Harare, where they discussed multi-million dollar potential investment deals in the energy sector.… The post Turkish investors target energy sector appeared first on herald.