NewsDay reports on several events in Zimbabwe, including the arrest of the Bulawayo deputy mayor and councillors in connection with an alleged US$52,000 extortion plot.
Other reports cover a fatal head-on collision on the Ngundu-Tanganda Road that killed four people, and the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service rolling out a new risk-assessment tool for offender rehabilitation. Social issues are also highlighted, with the Youth Parliament demanding tougher action on child marriage and abuse, and musician ManLuckerz addressing domestic violence in his 'Babie' video. Additionally, Namib Minerals is promoting safer mining practices through training for 103 artisanal miners.
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Sweden-based Afro-fusion artist Luckson “ManLuckerz” Chikutu is preparing to release the video for his song “Babie,” which is featured on his latest album, Nhinhi. The song and its accompanying video aim to raise awareness about infidelity and domestic violence within families.
NewsDay reports on several key events in Zimbabwe. Politically, Zanu PF is reportedly affected by Chimoio spirit mediums, while the Bulawayo deputy mayor and councillors face arrest in an alleged US$52,000 extortion plot. Social issues include the Youth Parliament demanding tougher action on child marriage and abuse, and musician ManLuckerz addressing domestic violence in his 'Babie' video. In the mining sector, Namib Minerals is promoting safer practices through training for 103 artisanal miners. The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service ZPCS has introduced a new risk-assessment tool for offender rehabilitation. Tragically, four people died in a head-on collision on the Ngundu-Tanganda Road.
News Day Zimbabwe has released a series of updates covering various sectors. The Finance Minister announced an emergency budget revision for Q2 2026. In sports, Warriors captain Billiat scored a brace in an AFCON qualifier victory, and Highlanders FC secured the Castle Lager PSL title with three games remaining. Economically, the ZSE All Share Index gained 2.4% due to strong mining sector performance, EcoCash processed a record 40 million transactions in a single month, and Zimbabwe's inflation rate dropped to 4.2%, its lowest in seven years. Infrastructure news includes the Harare City Council approving an $80 million water infrastructure rehabilitation plan and the SADC Infrastructure Fund approving $2 billion for a regional rail network. Culturally, Victoria Falls' UNESCO designation was expanded by 200,000 hectares, and Winky D announced a 22-city Igwe World Tour across four continents.