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[The Herald] Precious Manomano -- Smallholder farmers are essential to the nation's agricultural production, playing a critical role in driving economic growth and expanding export opportunities, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri has said.

[The Herald] Richard Muponde -- The political atmosphere in Mozambique has recently shifted towards calm, following a period of escalating violence.

[The Herald] Prosper Dembedza -- A 23-year-old woman from Harare, Priscilla Gwasira, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of stealing US$25 000 from her mother's employer.

[The Herald] Wallace Ruzvidzo -- President Mnangagwa has implored students on Government-to-Government scholarship programmes outside the country to fly the Zimbabwean flag high as they are not just going to study, but represent the country as its ambassadors.

[The Herald] Innocent Mujeri -- The recent decision by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to initiate a capacity-building programme for traditional leaders marks a pivotal moment in pursuit of equitable justice and sustainable development in Zimbabwe.

[The Herald] Rescue efforts are ongoing for artisanal miners trapped in a disused gold mine shaft in Makaha, Mudzi District.

[The Herald] Conrad Mupesa -- Since 2022, close to 200 000 chickens have been distributed across the seven districts of Mashonaland West under the Presidential Poultry Programme.

[The Herald] Eddie Chikamhi -- After spending four decades in a male-dominated terrain as a football referee and CAF referees' technical instructor, Sabelo Maphosa believes she has a much bigger vision for Zimbabwean football.

[The Herald] Former Highlanders and CAPS United coach Mark Mathe has returned home after parting ways with Mozambican side UD Songo.

[New Dawn] Center for Legal Aid Support Services moves to have crucial bills lingering at the Legislature passed into law.

[New Dawn] The Liberian National Bar prepares to indict in office new corps of officers.

[New Dawn] A former Minister of Foreign Affairs from the Sirleaf administration is concerned about what she terms a lack of clarity surrounding the Supreme Court of Liberia's opinion on the ongoing leadership crisis in the House of Representatives.

[New Dawn] The Liberian Government reports that it raised $1.8 million in 2024 from issuance of work permits to aliens.

[Namibian] Everton avoided FA Cup embarrassment with a 2-0 victory against third tier Peterborough just hours after Sean Dyche was sacked by the struggling Premier League club on Thursday.

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The leadership of the University of Liberia Faculty and Staff Association (ULFASA) has issued a reminder to the newly appointed 16th President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Layli Philips Maparyan, highlighting the critical need to address the significant challenges associated with her new role.

[Shabelle] Kuwait -- Somalia's Deputy Minister of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, Mohamed Abdulqadir Ali, attended the pivotal 2025 High-Level Committee Meeting of the Arab Planning Institute (API) in Kuwait, marking another engagement in the institute's efforts to foster development across Arab countries.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has successfully executed an operation to dismantle 16 roadblocks set up by armed groups along the border between the Hiran and Galgadud regions, authorities confirmed.