Zimbabwe's post-independence journey is marked not only by political shifts but also by economic challenges that have tested the resilience of its people. High inflation, a struggling currency, and limited job opportunities remain pressing concerns for many citizens.
In recent weeks, Zimbabwe’s political scene has grown tense. On March 31, protests erupted in Harare, with demonstrators calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation amid plans to extend his term beyond the constitutional limit. The Zimbabwean constitution allows for a maximum two terms of five years each for president, but ZANU-PF is proposing extending Mnangagwa’s final term by two years, which will see him remain in office until 2030.
ISP Mobile SIM carriers MTN and Airtel increase data costs, Nigerians worry about the impact on streaming habits and digital access in a country heavily reliant on mobile internet. In January, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced its approval of a 50 percent tariff adjustment for telecom operators in the country, citing rising operational costs and the weakened financial viability of the sector under the current economic realities. The Nigerian governmentsupported this adjustment, saying that “operators are free to maintain their current rates if they find them sustainable.”
The United Nations mission has called for restraint, as the country tilts closer to another civil war. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) says South Sudan’s 2018 peace deal has ended following the house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar.Soldiers entered Machar’s residence in Juba, disarmed his bodyguards, and placed him under arrest along with his wife, Angelina Teny, who also serves as the interior minister.
This year 2025,the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is set to mobilize stakeholders in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to improve urban living conditions through UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative. As African cities grow rapidly, ensuring that urbanization leads to better living standards remains a pressing challenge. The Quality of Life Initiative equips local authorities with the data and insights they need to ensure that urban expansion benefits every resident.
The Superior Court of New Jersey, has awarded investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit against former Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong, and Frederick Asamoah, a social media commentator.The judgment, comes after a lengthy legal battle stemming from alleged defamatory statements made by the defendants during a 2021 interview broadcast on social media.
