LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Zambian authorities have intercepted seven Somali nationals who were allegedly being smuggled through Zambia to Zimbabwe after they were found hidden beneath bags of rice in a vehicle, the Zambia Revenue Authority said on Wednesday. The authority said officers stopped a Toyota Probox during a routine operation in Kapiri Mposhi as…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 25TH (NEWSRNAGERS)-A man collapsed and died in court in Rusape, Zimbabwe, last week while awaiting sentencing on a negligent driving charge, leaving his case unresolved. The deceased, identified as Blessing Kalatala, had earlier pleaded guilty to the offence. He fell ill last Friday during proceedings before Magistrate Babra Mateko, who was preparing to…
LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Ten people narrowly escaped unhurt after a light aircraft crash-landed at Kanyemba Airstrip in Mbire District on Wednesday evening. According to local Mugonapanja village head, Tengo Mugonapanja, the plane was en route from Harare to Kafuko Safaris in Mozambique when it encountered difficulties and made an emergency landing at the remote airstrip….
LAGOS MARCH 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The Super Eagles had reignited their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda last Friday. However, against the Warriors on Tuesday, Eric…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The dates for the first two of the remaining six 2026 World Cup qualifying matches for the Super Eagles have been confirmed. Nigeria will travel to Rwanda on March 21 before returning home for the second leg of the encounter against Zimbabwe. “Work begins. Éric Chelle’s first two games as Super Eagles…
LAGOS OCTOBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Tragedy struck the United Methodist Church (UMC) on Tuesday night as renowned evangelist Norest Nyakudanga suddenly collapsed and passed away while delivering a sermon in Highlands, Harare. The 65-year-old preacher, from St. Peters Chitungwiza, was the guest speaker at the End of Year Revival gathering at the Chisipite UMC assembly, with…
LAGOS JUNE 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A woman married her own son in Zimbabwe. The woman and her son claim to be in love with each other and they decided to take their relationship to the next level and get married considering that the mother, Betty Mbereko (from Mwenezi in Masvingo) is now six months pregnant and expecting…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Egypt kept up their perfect start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup but Nigeria dropped points once again. A goal in either half from former Aston Villa midfielder Trezeguet gave Egypt a 2-0 win over nine-man Sierra Leone. Meanwhile, Nigeria drew 1-1 away against Zimbabwe after Leicester City forward Kelechi…
