Capital of Zimbabwe; a plateau city shaped by history and growth
Tanzania has 222,057 tonnes of seed cotton in 2025/26 and is pushing to keep more value at home by expanding spinning, weaving and garment manufacturing. The Nyamatara Industrial Zone is under development, with land compensation already paid and infrastructure underway. Government and private sector leaders say investment is needed to unlock domestic processing and create high-value jobs.
An overloaded government ferry has capsized on Lake Kariba, killing dozens and forcing Zimbabwe to declare a state of disaster. Authorities have rescued 77 people and recovered multiple bodies; ticket records show 114 adult passengers and five crew, while the vessel’s capacity was 90. Search and recovery teams are continuing operations and families are holding funerals.
Bangladesh has delivered a stunning upset in Mackay as Mitchell Starc’s record start is not enough to prevent a Bangladesh victory. Starc’s five-for and Shoriful Islam’s 6-35 helped Bangladesh defend a low score, while Australia faltered in the batting order. The day ends with Australia chasing the game after Bangladesh’s 64 all out.
A head-on crash near Chivhu, Zimbabwe, has killed at least 23 people and left many others injured. The minibus taxi carrying a Christian denomination's delegates collided with a truck while overtaking on a major highway. Authorities say the death toll could rise as injured victims are treated in local hospitals. Road crashes remain a pressing issue in Zimbabwe amid aging roads and lax safety enforcement.
Leeds Crown Court has convicted two men, Baqa Haider and Nathan Rivers, for their roles in an "industrial scale" scheme that processed criminal cash into gold and exported it with fake invoices. Haider has been jailed for six years; Rivers has received a 27‑month suspended sentence and a curfew. Police are still seeking three men sentenced in absence.
A trio of finance deals and a regional seminar are outlined as Zimbabwe seeks to boost export capacity. POSB is highlighting new credit lines from Afreximbank and targeted support for exporters, while policymakers push for broader access to finance and regulatory clarity.
UNESCO highlights that artificial intelligence should augment human creativity in culture and heritage. Saudi initiatives like Dive into Heritage and the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects illustrate AI-enabled documentation, conservation and broader access, while ethics remain central to implementation.
A helicopter carrying six people, including businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lulu, has crashed near Marondera in Zimbabwe. Authorities say there are no survivors. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.
Six people, including Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, have died when their helicopter crashed near Harare while returning from Gandami. President Mnangagwa has offered condolences and praised their philanthropic work. Investigations continue into the cause of the crash.
A Zimbabwe helicopter crash near Marondera has killed Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and four others. Investigations are under way, with forensic and aviation authorities examining the wreckage and a black box recovered. The victims' bodies have been removed and plans are underway for funeral rites in Harare.
Kundizeza has denied using AI to write The Blue Fighter after The Atlantic questioned its authorship. The Caine Prize is reviewing the allegations, with organizers stressing a human-centered, case-by-case approach. The case has sparked a broader debate about AI’s impact on Black African authors, with writers and publishers calling for fairness.
A Nigerian independent investigation has found that severe overcrowding, heat stress and dehydration caused the deaths of 33 detainees in Minna, Niger State. The panel recommends prosecution for officers involved, compensation for families, and reforms to detention practices. The government says the deaths were preventable custodial tragedies linked to overcrowding and poor conditions.