By Tendai Keith Guvamombe Ghana’s agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the national economy that employs approximately 45% of the total workforce and contributes roughly 20% to the Gross Domestic Product, is currently facing an existential threat from climate change (IntechOpen, 2026). Because the sector is overwhelmingly rain-fed—with only about 2% of agricultural land under irrigation—any shift in weather patterns directly translates into production losses (IntechOpen, 2026). Recent data indicates that maize yields in Ghana have already declined by 5% to 25% due to these climatic shifts (IntechOpen, 2026).
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Sir Wicknell Silences CAPS United Mockers with Massive $50,000 Gift and Luxury Bus for Dynamos
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean football landscape, flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, popularly known as Sir Wicknell, has turned a moment of mockery into a massive windfall for Dynamos FC. Despite the “Glamour Boys” suffering a defeat against their arch-rivals CAPS United at Rufaro Stadium, Chivayo has pledged a brand-new 65-seater luxury bus and a staggering USD$50,000 cash injection for the players.
Sir Wicknell Clears the Air: “It’s My Brother, Not Me, Facing South African Allegations”
Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, popularly known as Sir Wicknell, has hit back at social media “prosecutors” following intense speculation regarding his presence during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent private visit to Zimbabwe. In a characteristically bold and unfiltered statement, Chivayo addressed rumors labeling him a “person of interest” in South Africa, dismissing the allegations as a manufactured smear campaign.
Egypt’s New 2026 Customs Directives: Every Foreign Smartphone Now Requires Official Registration
As of January 21, 2026, the Egyptian landscape for mobile technology underwent a fundamental shift. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in coordination with the Egyptian Customs Authority, has officially ended the long-standing one-phone customs exemption.
FlySafair’s 12th Birthday Sale lands today with flight deals on offer
6 May 2026, Johannesburg – FlySafair is celebrating 12 years in the skies with the return of its birthday sale, and customers can expect a slightly different spin on the airline’s anticipated annual event.Kicking off at 9am today, 50,000 sale tickets are up for grabs, with base fares starting from just R12 for domestic travel until 30 November 2026.
Ezekiel Guti Legacy Walkathon: Thousands Step Up to Tackle Drug Abuse Scourge
The Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith Ministries International (FIFMI) has intensified its fight against drug and substance abuse, using the 2026 Ezekiel H. Guti Legacy Walkathon as a powerful platform for social change.
Sambo vs. Size: Why Renan Ferreira Couldn’t Solve the Nemkov Puzzle
While Ferreira entered the cage as the 2023 PFL Heavyweight Champion with a massive reach advantage and a reputation for devastating first-round knockouts, he technically lost the fight because he was unable to solve the “Nemkov puzzle.”
The Boat,the Black Man and the DA’s Persistent Blind Spot
On 14 April 2026, Helen Zille climbed into a kayak on the flooded streets of Johannesburg. The stunt was designed to dramatise a damning statistic: that the City of Joburg has spent only 26% of its capital infrastructure budget in the 2025/26 financial year. It was, on paper, a legitimate political point.
TAGWIREI PHILANTHROPY RESHAPES HARARE’S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE
Warren Park D’s Tabudirira 1–2 Districts were brought to life in a vibrant show of community solidarity and political mobilisation, as residents gathered for a high-impact outreach programme led by ZANU PF Harare Province leadership
Chairperson of Zimbabwe Anti-Presidential Insult Andrew Pasinawako Exposes Impostors Masquerading as Army Personnel
The Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Anti-Presidential Insult (ZAPI), Andrew Pasinawako, has issued a stern public statement exposing individuals who allegedly infiltrated the organization by masquerading as high-ranking members of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).