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Jump Crypto’s ‘Firedancer’ is taking a slow and steady approach to its long-awaited Solana infrastructure rollout

In an interview with CoinDesk, the lead engineer at Firedancer gives an update on how the new client, also known as a software, is fairing in the Solana ecosystem.

Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

Zimbabwe's premature celebration of economic deals betrays a government with no faith in itself

Commentator Tendai Ruben Mbofana argues that Zimbabwe's government tendency to celebrate economic deals before they materialise reflects a lack of institutional confidence and undermines credibility.

What happened to a once proud nation such that we now celebrate a borehole?

Commentator Tendai Ruben Mbofana reflects on Zimbabwe's decline, questioning why basic infrastructure like boreholes has become cause for celebration in a country that once had far higher standards.

Zimbabwe begins formal talks to join BRICS New Development Bank

Zimbabwe's government has begun formal negotiations for membership in the BRICS New Development Bank, a move that could unlock new financing channels for the country's development agenda.

Zimbabwe's diaspora reshapes real estate and farming investment trends

Zimbabwean digital influencers are shaping how diaspora communities invest back home, with real estate and farming emerging as dominant channels driven by social media influence.

Zimbabweans lured into Russia's war as families plead for their return

Zimbabwean families are pleading with governments in Moscow and Harare to secure the return of loved ones who were trafficked or lured into fighting on Ukrainian front lines.

UNDP launches "timbuktoo" financing initiative for African startups

The UNDP has launched the 'timbuktoo' initiative, positioning it as the world's largest financing facility for African startups, combining catalytic and commercial capital to support entrepreneurs across the continent.

Field-Based Research Is a Lifeline for Zimbabwe's Food Security

[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Agriculture sustains millions of people in Zimbabwe, serving as a vital source of both food and income. But climate-related pressures affecting land, crops, rainfall patterns, and increasing pest outbreaks are threatening smallholder farmers' harvests…

Wicknell Chivayo Buys US$34 Million Gulfstream G550 Private Jet

Wicknell Chivayo Shows Off New US$34 Million Gulfstream G550 Jet Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has announced the purchase of a new Gulfstream G550 private jet, saying the luxury aircraft will soon arrive in Zimbabwe. Chivayo shared the news on his Facebook account on F…

Saudi Arabia is tokenizing its multi-trillion dollar economy to protect its wealth from global shocks

The chairman of droppRWA has secured $12.5 billion in mandates to tokenized real estate and his plans are to go beyond properties to bring trillions of dollars onchain.

Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform

The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.

Home Affairs smart ID drive hits 118 000 in eight weeks

By year-end, 750 bank branches will offer smart ID services, and doorstep delivery is coming as the DHA cracks the whip on fraud.

Minister defends spare wheel requirement for motorists

Zimbabwe's Transport Minister Felix Mhona has defended the legal requirement for motorists to carry spare wheels, arguing the rule remains essential for road safety despite modern tyre technology.

Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) side event - Advancing medical products regulation in Africa

A WHO Africa side event at the 79th World Health Assembly focuses on advancing the regulation of medical products across Africa, addressing a critical gap in continental health infrastructure.

Government defends use of prisons for immigration detainees

Zimbabwe's government has defended the temporary detention of asylum seekers and immigration detainees in correctional facilities, citing a lack of dedicated immigration detention infrastructure.

Govt launches livelihoods survey as hunger threatens

Zimbabwe's Livelihoods Assessment Committee has launched the 2026 Rural Livelihoods Assessment as the country faces food insecurity driven by erratic rainfall and climate pressures.

118 Zimbabwe MPs Fail to Account for Constituency Development Funds

Only 52 out of 170 constituencies that accessed Constituency Development Fund allocations in 2025 have submitted acquittals, meaning 118 MPs have failed to account for public funds.

SA Home Affairs launches ZEP audit as numbers decline

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has launched an audit of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, noting that the actual number of Zimbabweans in South Africa is likely significantly lower than official figures suggest.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe to visit Zimbabwe again this weekend

CAF president Patrice Motsepe is set to visit Zimbabwe again this weekend, signalling continued high-level engagement between African football's governing body and the country.

Zimbabwean prospect Shim Mheuka reacts after being named PL2 Player of the Year

Zimbabwean football prospect Shim Mheuka has been named PL2 Player of the Year, with the young talent reacting to the prestigious recognition in English football's development league.

Fiserv unveils agentic AI operating system

Fiserv has launched AgentOS, an agentic AI operating system that enables financial institutions to deploy, manage, and scale AI agents across banking workflows.

Fasset raises $51m for stablecoin-powered digital banking

Stablecoin-powered digital banking and investment platform Fasset has closed a $51 million Series B funding round, signalling growing investor confidence in stablecoin-based financial infrastructure.

Africa has seen oil shocks before. Why 2026 could be the turning point for clean energy

With oil prices surging above $100, Africa faces ballooning import bills — but 2026 may finally be the moment clean energy investment moves from pipeline to reality across the continent.

The Kenyan Boeing engineer who chose trucks over prestige

A Kenyan engineer left Boeing to tackle Africa's logistics sector, arguing that verification — not payments — is the real bottleneck holding back African trade. He reflects on why logistics startups keep failing and the cultural acceptance of inefficiency.

Gwaunza Appointed Chief Justice As Malaba Retires

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as Chief Justice following the retirement of Chief Justice Luke Malaba.

Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals

Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.

TelOne appoint Saul Chaminuka as new head coach to save their season

He faces immediate test as they face high-flying Hardrock in Midlands derby The post TelOne appoint Saul Chaminuka as new head coach to save their season appeared first on Zimbabwe News Now.

Kenya plans 16% VAT on electric vehicles, batteries, e-bikes imports

Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 16% VAT on imported electric vehicles, batteries, electric buses, and related components, potentially increasing costs for the country's growing EV sector.

Govt Defends Transport Liberalisation Amid Urban Commuter Woes

Zimbabwe's government has defended its liberalised transport system, arguing private operators must continue filling urban commuter gaps despite growing concerns about transport shortages in cities.

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