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When ‘Coexistence’ Is Co-Opted in Conservation Practice
In the late 20th century, the term conflict dominated both conservation narratives and scientific literature concerning human-wildlife interactions. Stories of elephants trampling fields, leopards predating on livestock, and tigers attacking...

Lessons From Buhari's Demise
Across the African continent, it has become almost routine. An African president or top politician quietly boards a plane, often in the dead of night, heading to Europe, the Middle East, or Asia for “medical checks.” These trips, costing millions...

Fluminense Edge Al Hilal 2-1, Advance to FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals
Fluminense Edge Al Hilal 2-1, Advance to FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals Sports Correspondent In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Fluminense secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Hilal at the Camping World Stadium...

ICC Test Rankings: England Star Joe Root Dethrones Compatriot Harry Brook to Reclaim Top Spot
Joe Root reclaimed the No.1 spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after England's win over India. Steve Smith moved to No.4, while Scott Boland jumped to No.6 in the bowling rankings following his six-wicket haul against the West Indies. Joe...

7 Unforgettable Noctourism Experiences For Wildlife Lovers
Tarsiers are nocturnal, using their large eyes to search for insects during the night.getty From early morning birdwatching to midday safari game drives, the bulk of ecotourism experiences take place during daylight hours—but in recent years,...
Joe Root reclaims top spot in ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings; dethrones Harry Brook
London [UK], July 16 (ANI): Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot on the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after his stellar efforts helped England to a 22-run victory over India at Lord's, as per the official website of the ICC. Root (888 rating...

These 100 Hotels Were Voted Best in the World by T+L Readers
Travel + Leisure readers don’t need destination dupes—they’re here for the greatest hits. Our reader-voted 100 best hotels of 2025 list boasts properties in 33 countries across five continents. From resorts that date back to the 19th century to...

Intrepid reveals second ‘Uncharted’ mystery trip after 1K applicants applied for first round
Dubbed ‘The Uncharted Expedition‘, the 14-day trip will begin in Harare, Zimbabwe and end in Ilha de Mozambique with everything in between a total mystery for travellers. The nitty gritty Running from 12–25 August 2026 and capped at just 21...
Dow closes in positive territory as markets brush off Trump-Powell drama
4:10pm: Powell tension lingers US stocks closed modestly higher on Tuesday, with gains across all major indexes despite renewed political uncertainty over the future of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 231...

U.S. Visa Restrictions: It’s About Reciprocity On Nigeria — Experts
1 …UAE Stops Transit Visa For Nigerians LAGOS – Travel experts in Nigeria have said that the new United States (U.S.) visa policy, which restricted Nigerians to single entry and three months only, among others, was a reciprocity gesture by the...

From village roots to national spotlight
Jeketera Renyaningwe was formed after several villagers came together for the purpose of promoting culture, encouraging unity among themselves and showcasing skills. DEEP in the rural heartland of Chivi, Masvingo province, a traditional ensemble...

Bicolored waterberry: The overlooked tree shaping Zambia’s rivers
The bicolored waterberry (Syzygium guineense subsp. barotsense) is a dominant tree along the Kafue and other major Zambian rivers, where it plays a vital structural and ecological role. Though capable of self-pollination, the tree’s flowers...

How Tagwirei's ascent threatens - and could reward - investors
Zimbabwe's political landscape has erupted into a new era of factionalism, with sanctioned tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei's meteoric rise within the ruling ZANU-PF party becoming a flashpoint. As the 2028 presidential elections loom, his alignment...

I never believed my child would one day have a birth certificate – Binga villager says in salute to ongoing remote registration blitz
By Leopold Munhende recently in Binga WITH his wife seated on the carrier and their one-year-old son on her back, Honest Mudenda (28) cycled 10 kilometres on a perry bike to register a birth certificate last Wednesday, a two-hour ride through...
Conrad's backing has given me freedom
IN his first engagement with the media since being appointed Proteas all-format coach, Shukri Conrad made it clear that George Linde is one of three frontline spinners as they build for the T20 World Cup in India next year. Alongside Linde, there...

Biti's new political outfit: Another desperate stunt from a failed politician
Tendai Biti is back again, but instead of bringing something new or worthwhile to Zimbabwe's political landscape, he returns with yet another recycled and empty formation, now parading the once-insignificant pressure group Forum for Constitutional...
[Bill-Watch] Bill Watch 19/2025 of 1st July 2025 [Next Week in Parliament]
Both Houses of Parliament have adjourned until the 8th July, so Parliament will not be sitting this week. In this Bill Watch we shall outline the business they are expected to deal after they resume sitting on Tuesday 8th July, but please bear the...

Unesco World Heritage Committee endorses Mosi-Oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls Declaration
The milestone was reached on Saturday last week during the committee's meeting in Paris, France. THE Unesco World Heritage Committee has officially adopted the draft decision on the progress report on the World Heritage Convention and Sustainable...

Visit Bentonville teams up with firm to develop destination master plan
BENTONVILLE -- Visit Bentonville officially launched Tuesday the development of a comprehensive strategy to guide the city's tourism growth with intention, alignment with community and visitor priorities and a focus on long-term impact. Kalene...

Visa Delays Force Jah Prayzah to Cancel U.S. Shows, Canada Tour Dates Unaffected
HARARE – Zimbabwean music superstar Jah Prayzah has announced the cancellation of his upcoming U.S. shows in Washington D.C. and Dallas, which were scheduled for July 4 and July 5 respectively, citing visa processing complications. In a heartfelt...