‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia
A growing number of people from Africa – including Kenya, Uganda and South Africa – and elsewhere have been lured to the frontline as Russia seeks manpower to sustain its war.
By The Guardian
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Blogger demands probe into mother's death
PROMINENT blogger Tendai Ruben Mbofana has petitioned health authorities to institute an independent inquiry into the treatment and death of his mother at Gweru Provincial Hospital last year
By Miriam Mangwaya
13h ago
Mlalazi sparks spiritual renewal in new album
So far, the album stands as another powerful demonstration of Mlalazi’s unwavering commitment to creating music that draws people closer to God.
By Life & Style Reporter
Jan. 26, 2026
Sustainable farming practices increase biodiversity in fields
Sustainable farming practices are proving that protecting biodiversity is not only compatible with agricultural production but essential to it.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jan. 25, 2026
Why broken vities reflect broken spirits
Let us replace blame with reflection, consumption with connection, arrogance with awareness. Let us once again treat the land, rivers, and air as family, not property.
By Tinashe Chikodzi
Jan. 25, 2026
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Silicosis crisis: Young miners pay with their lungs for Zimbabwe’s gold
In mining towns such as Kwekwe, Shurugwi and Zvishavane, young, able-bodied men who should be driving the country’s economy are instead counting their breaths.
By Evans Mathanda and Miriam Mangwaya
Jan. 25, 2026
AFM pastor in court for indecent assault
Tawanda Murombedzi, represented by his lawyer Brian Kashangura, pleaded not guilty to the charge before magistrate Batiraishe Zishiri.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jan. 25, 2026
Who owns the voice when the machine sings: AI, ethics, copyright, and the fight to protect human creativity
Most generative AI systems are trained on copyrighted works music, visual art, literature, and performances without the explicit consent of creators.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Jan. 25, 2026
Danger itself sometimes is a great motivator
I was coming from Chokodza, my village. A few kilometers from the village, a herd of cattle had crowded me on crossing the Mbowo Bridge. It was a terrifying experience.
By Onie Ndoro
Jan. 25, 2026
