Tinotenda Hove The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has implemented a new $50 visa fee for Zimbabwean nationals, putting an end to the previous visa-exempt arrangement between the two countries. Previously, Zimbabwe was one of the few countries whose citizens could enter the DRC without a visa, but under the…
By Samiratu Sullaiman The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in collaboration with other security agencies, has intercepted a shipment of opioid drugs worth an estimated GH₵20 million at the Tema Port. The consignment, which was reportedly destined for Niger, contained large quantities of controlled substances, including: Rahol…
By Samiratu Sullaiman President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) following the removal of Dr George Akuffo Dampare as the leader of the Ghana Police Service, on March 13, 2025. Yohuno takes over leadership of the police…
Samiratu Sullaiman Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government will abolish the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy), and the 10% tax on lottery winnings, also known as betting tax. The Minister announced this when he presented the government’s first budget statement to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11.…
By Samiratu Sullaiman The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the John Mahama-led government is keen on providing support to young girls during their menstrual period. Speaking during the 2025 budget reading in parliament today, Dr. Forson assured that the government will address the sanitary pad issue…
Samiratu Sullaiman The driver responsible for the fatal accident that claimed the lives of former Achimota students Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli has been arrested, according to the families of the deceased. The arrest, which took place on March 7, followed a police chase on the night of the…
By Tinotenda Hove A disturbing incident has unfolded in Pretoria, South Africa, where a Zimbabwean woman has been taken into custody for allegedly throwing her own baby out of a moving vehicle. The motivations behind this shocking act are still unclear. According to authorities, the woman was traced and arrested…
By Tinotenda Hove The Supreme Court of Namibia has unanimously dismissed a challenge from two opposition parties that sought to annul the results of the November 2024 presidential election. The opposition argued that irregularities during the election, including ballot shortages and equipment failures at some polling stations, undermined the integrity…
By Tinotenda Hove President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to attend the funeral and burial of the late Namibian President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, on Saturday, marking a significant event in the African political landscape. A source in Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party said:“H.E. President @edmnangagwa will be in Namibia to attend…
