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Lake Kariba Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 97 As Two More Bodies Recovered

The death toll from the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has risen to 97 after two more bodies were recovered, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest ferry tragedy.

Willow Smith Sends Zimbabweans Into A Frenzy After Picking Thomas Mapfumo's Song Among Her Favorite Discoveries

Grammy-linked artist Willow Smith has revealed Thomas Mapfumo's music among her favourite discoveries, sending Zimbabweans into an excited frenzy on social media.

World Rugby chair and African continent leadership expected in Zimbabwe as part of Sables' World Cup preparations assessment

World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson and Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah are visiting Zimbabwe to assess the Sables' preparations for their return to the Rugby World Cup.

Deputy mayor, two others arrested for US$52,000 extortion

Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and two councillors have been arrested by Zimbabwe's Anti-Corruption Commission in connection with alleged extortion involving $52,000.

South Africa, Zimbabwe Mull Efforts to Grow Trade

South Africa and Zimbabwe have identified the Third Limpopo Bridge and the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post as key projects to strengthen bilateral trade and partnership.

North-South Rail Corridor: Africa's economic lifeline: . . . Zimbabwe, South Africa urged to turn strategic rail route into engine of trade and food security

Zimbabwe and South Africa are being urged to develop the North-South Rail Corridor as a strategic engine for trade and food security across the continent.

Beitbridge One-Stop Border Post: The gateway to Africa's US$3,4 trillion dream

The Beitbridge One-Stop Border Post is being positioned as a critical gateway for unlocking Africa's $3.4 trillion trade potential, with long queues and inefficiencies currently hampering cross-border commerce.

Announcing the $5M Core Africa Innovation Fund: Empowering Local Web3 Builders

Core DAO has launched a $5 million Africa Innovation Fund to provide resources and networks to support local Web3 builders and projects across the African continent.

Global banks sign for Ant International AI forecasting model

Barclays, Deutsche Bank and other global banking giants are adopting Ant International's new AI model to improve cashflow forecasting and FX liquidity management.

Regulation Crypto is here: State of Crypto

The SEC has published its Reg Crypto proposal, opening a 60-day public comment window that could reshape the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

Crypto card spending tops $1 billion as stablecoins move into everyday purchases

Tracked crypto card volume more than tripled in a year, with USDC and USDT funding over 70% of spending as users pay for groceries, rides and subscriptions.

Crypto's next billion users might be AI agents, and they're paying with stablecoins

Coinbase's head of AI product says we're in the early 'Napster era' of agentic payments, with AI agents emerging as crypto's next billion users transacting via stablecoins.

Crypto exchange BitMart weighs partial restart and creditor payouts weeks after announcing shutdown

The exchange has hired White & Case as restructuring counsel, with a detailed roadmap expected by Sept. 9.

Tributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene

Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh.

Three killed in head-on crash along Mutare–Burma Valley road

Three people died after a Toyota Wish and a Nissan NV350 collided head-on along the Mutare–Burma Valley road, with Zimbabwe Republic Police confirming the fatalities and urging road safety awareness.

NEW: AFM church commended for socio-economic development, handed 50 hectares for university by President Mnangagwa

President Mnangagwa has commended the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe for its socio-economic development contributions and handed the church 50 hectares of land to establish a university, highlighting the role of faith-based institutions in national development.

'There is significant trade imbalance between our two countries', says Ramaphosa, pushes Zimbabwe to export more

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted a significant trade imbalance between South Africa and Zimbabwe, noting that while bilateral trade has nearly doubled in four years, South Africa continues to export far more to Zimbabwe than it imports.

CAF clears National Sports Stadium to host international matches

The National Sports Stadium has secured CAF Category 3 certification, ending a five-year ban that forced Zimbabwe's Warriors to play home matches abroad. The milestone is a major boost for Zimbabwean football.

Crypto advocates join in suing Illinois over digital asset tax

The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association added another lawsuit against the state for its recently approved 0.2% crypto tax.

Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims

The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.

Zimbabwe confident of hitting IMF targets under monitoring pact

Bloomberg Zimbabwe said it’s on track to meet the economic goals set by the International Monetary Fund under an agreement struck earlier this year. “We have met all quantitative targets and made significant progress on meeting the structural benchmarks agreed with the IMF under…

Zimbabwe and South Africa to sign agreement on offender transfers, correctional services, information sharing

Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to sign a bilateral agreement covering offender transfers, correctional services cooperation, and information sharing between the two countries' justice systems.

Strong forex inflows lift reserves, strengthen Zim's external position

Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves strengthened significantly in the first half of 2026, driven by strong export earnings and forex inflows. The improved external position signals growing macroeconomic stability.