# expected (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover expected. Page: Feed: --- ## [Province seeks design consultant for Pasadena Elementary expansion](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/province-seeks-design-consultant-for-pasadena-elementary-expansion) _2026-08-23 · News Staff · Newfound News_ The Newfoundland and Labrador government has issued a request for proposals for design consulting services for the planned expansion and renovation of Pasadena Elementary School. The successful consultant will provide design and related professional services for the project, which is intended to increase the school’s capacity and better accommodate students, staff and families in the Pasadena… ## [President Mnangagwa allocates 50ha for AFM university](https://newziana.co.zw/president-mnangagwa-allocates-50ha-for-afm-university/) _2026-08-23 · Newziana · New Ziana_ Antony Chawagarira PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa recently allocated 50 hectares of land to the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) to establish the church’s first university in Chatsworth, Gutu. Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri formally handed over the offer letter to AFM Zimbabwe President Dr Amon Dubie Madawo, who represented President Mnangagwa at the church’s annual spiritual \[…\] ## [Herentals Queens crash out of CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers](https://newziana.co.zw/herentals-queens-crash-out-of-caf-womens-champions-league-qualifiers/) _2026-08-23 · Newziana · New Ziana_ By Tapiwa Chawagarira GABORONE, Botswana — Zimbabwean champions Herentals Queens have been eliminated from the race for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League after suffering their second consecutive defeat in the COSAFA regional qualifiers in Botswana. Herentals’ hopes of progressing to the knockout stages ended on Saturday after they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to \[…\] ## [Moke nears Hawaii; Big Island expected to get hit hardest - again](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/moke-nears-hawaii-big-island-expected-get-hit-hardest-again) _2026-08-23 · Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Hawaii is bracing for another round of severe weather as Tropical Storm Moke spins its way toward the Big Island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to an area still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. ## [Small plane crash near Paddy's Pond](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/small-plane-crash-near-paddy-s-pond) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ PHOTO: Annette Hawkins Emergency crews responded to a report of a small plane crash near Paddy's Pond. The call came in at 8:02 p.m. There is no word on any injuries. Traffic is once again flowing through the area, but remains somewhat congested in the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway. This is a developing story. ## [US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0822/US-Canada-trade-talks-collapse-setting-off-new-round-of-tariffs?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Paul Wiseman · The Christian Science Monitor | USA_ Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning Sept. 8, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper, and electronics. ## [Scottland, Hardrock turn up title heat as Navaya nets 15th goal](https://newziana.co.zw/scottland-hardrock-turn-up-title-heat-as-navaya-nets-15th-goal/) _2026-08-22 · Newziana · New Ziana_ By Tapiwa Chawagarira The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title race intensified on Matchday 27 on Saturday, with leaders Scottland FC and second-placed Hardrock FC securing crucial victories to keep the pressure firmly on at the top. Reigning Soccer Star of thevYear, and Hardrock red-hot striker Washington Navaya continued his impressive scoring form by netting \[…\] ## [Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs as Siri AI Push Reshapes Vision Pro Strategy](https://www.newsbricks.com/technology/apple-cuts-over-200-jobs-siri-ai-push-strategy) _2026-08-22 · Maheswari · NewsBricks_ Apple is cutting more than 200 jobs across its Siri, software and Vision Pro teams as it shifts resources toward artificial intelligence and future devices. The restructuring includes a major Siri overhaul and reduced investment in Vision Pro gaming and immersive video content. ## [Small-business confidence dips in Newfoundland and Labrador, CFIB says](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/small-business-confidence-dips-in-newfoundland-and-labrador-cfib-says) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Small-business confidence in Newfoundland and Labrador declined in August, according to the latest Business Barometer from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The province was among four provinces where short-term business confidence fell during the month, alongside Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and Alberta. Despite the decline, Newfoundland and Labrador remained above the 50-point… ## [DC, Maryland and Virginia could see heavy rain, thunderstorms before drier Sunday](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-maryland-virginia-could-see-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-before-drier-sunday) _2026-08-22 · Tyler.Thrasher@fox.com (Tyler Thrasher) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Showers and thunderstorms could bring heavy rain to the D.C. area Saturday before drier, cooler air moves in Sunday. ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fSfWYcV6kroH) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [More than $630,000 announced for fire protection in Conception Bay North](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/more-than-630-000-announced-for-fire-protection-in-conception-bay-north) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ More than $630,000 in provincial funding has been announced for fire protection vehicles and equipment serving communities in the Conception Bay North region. Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Minister Pleaman Forsey made the announcement in South River, with funding going to three volunteer fire departments. The Bay de Grave Volunteer Fire Department will receive $616,647 toward the purchase of a… ## [Provincial government establishes Team Labrador to prepare for major development](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/provincial-government-establishes-team-labrador-to-prepare-for-major-development) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ The Newfoundland and Labrador government is establishing a new team focused on helping Labrador capitalize on major economic opportunities while preparing communities for the potential impacts of large-scale development. Team Labrador will be chaired by Lela Evans, Minister of Labrador Affairs, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and Women and Gender Equality, and MHA for Torngat Mountains.… ## [Canada and US trade talks fail, Canada to impose dollar for dollar tariffs](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/canada-and-us-trade-talks-fail-canada-to-impose-dollar-for-dollar-tariffs) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Last minute trade talks failed between Canada and the United States overnight after the United States made a number of additional demands Recent progress was not enough and Prime Minister Mark Carney decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa. Carney said that last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and… ## [Slight changes at the pumps](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/slight-changes-at-the-pumps) _2026-08-22 · News Staff · Newfound News_ Overnight, all types of gas decreased by up to 0.1 cents per litre, while diesel prices on the Island increased by up to 0.5 cents per litre. Diesel motor fuel in western Labrador increased by 0.6 cents per litre. Heating fuel prices also increased. Furnace oil on the Island rose by 0.38 cents per litre, while stove oil in western Labrador increased by 0.58 cents per litre. The changes were based… ## [US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time](https://www.newsbricks.com/world-news/us-national-debt-surpasses-40trillion-dollar) _2026-08-22 · Thangaraja Palaniappan · NewsBricks_ US national debt has crossed the $40 trillion mark for the first time, with rising deficits, government spending and interest costs driving the debt higher and raising concerns over the country's long-term finances. ## [Military’s arrest power at southern border grows. What’s behind the change?](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0822/national-defense-areas-military-arrests?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Sarah Matusek · The Christian Science Monitor | USA_ President Trump expanded the U.S. military’s role in immigration enforcement, and a new legal opinion gives the Pentagon greater arrest powers at the southern border. ## [From ‘bean to bar,’ boutique chocolate makers tell a new story](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0822/direct-trade-chocolate-ethical-taza-loon?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Kendra Nordin Beato · The Christian Science Monitor | USA_ Consumers’ interest in the origins of their chocolate is rising. The “bean-to-bar” movement pioneered by boutique chocolate makers offers one response. ## [H1N1 virus Cases Rise Across India as Delhi Records 1,777](https://www.newsbricks.com/india/h1n1-virus-cases-rise-across-india-records-1777) _2026-08-22 · Maheswari · NewsBricks_ H1N1 cases are rising in parts of India amid monsoon and humid conditions, with Delhi recording 1,777 confirmed cases by August 20. Doctors advise respiratory hygiene, vaccination for eligible groups and timely medical attention for severe symptoms. ## [Govt slashes sports import duties in major boost for stadium upgrades](https://newziana.co.zw/govt-slashes-sports-import-duties-in-major-boost-for-stadium-upgrades/) _2026-08-22 · Newziana · New Ziana_ By Tapiwa Chawagarira THE Government has eased the financial burden of upgrading Zimbabwe’s sporting infrastructure by suspending customs duties on a range of essential stadium equipment and specialised sports infrastructure imports. The duty suspension, set out in Statutory Instrument 142 of 2026, is expected to significantly boost efforts by local authorities, sports bodies, and other \[…\] ## [Temple: Deepinder Goyal's Brain Wearable Tracks More Than Fitness](https://www.newsbricks.com/technology/temple-deepinder-goyal-brain-wearable-tracks) _2026-08-22 · Maheswari · NewsBricks_ Deepinder Goyal's Temple is a forehead-worn wearable designed to track brain-related physiological signals, including cerebral blood flow, mental fatigue, stress and sleep. The device is currently being tested by athletes, doctors and executives ahead of its planned commercial rollout in 2026. ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Qe8I4ThYQ6wh) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [100 Days of Peter Magyar: Hungary Starts to See a Future](https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=240239) _2026-08-22 · Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)_ Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar's first 100 days in office have brought a striking change in the political mood in Budapest, according to German public broadcaster ARD. After Viktor Orban's re-election four years ago, Hungary was marked by what German political scientist Ellen Boss described as an almost depressive atmosphere. Today, she says, the mood is markedly different. ... ## [Capybara vs. Seagull: Burgas Debates Eurovision Mascot](https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=240233) _2026-08-22 · Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)_ Burgas is already debating what could become the face of Eurovision 2027, with two very different mascot ideas emerging from local institutions: a capybara named Kapi and a colorful seagull-inspired character called Euroglarus. The first proposal comes from Burgas Zoo, which wants Kapi the capybara to become one of the symbols of next year's contest. The animal has no natural connection to the… ## [Powerful GPS Jammer Found in Sofia, Raising Fears for Aircraft and Critical Infrastructure](https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=240244) _2026-08-22 · Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)_ A powerful GPS jammer capable of disrupting satellite navigation signals across parts of Sofia has been located and neutralized in the capital's Dragalevtsi district in a joint operation involving the State Agency for National Security, the Communications Regulation Commission and the Interior Ministry's State Security Service. According to the State Agency for National Security, the device was… ## [Russia Wants Answers About a Bulgarian Broker - Cluster Munitions Are the Better Question](https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=240232) _2026-08-22 · Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)_ Last week, Maria Zakharova demanded that Washington and Ankara explain themselves over a planned weapons transfer to Ukraine put a Bulgarian company in front of an international audience that had never heard of it. The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman warned that the delivery would damage Moscow's relations with both capitals and questioned when exactly the "deadly cargo" would reach Kyiv.… ## [BMW i5 LWB Launched in India With 669km Range at Rs 95 Lakh](https://www.newsbricks.com/automotive/bmw-i5-lwb-india-launch-with-669km) _2026-08-22 · Maheswari · NewsBricks_ BMW has expanded its electric portfolio in India with the new i5 LWB, featuring an 81.6kWh battery, claimed 669km range, extended rear-seat space and premium technology. ## [BMW X1 LWB Launched in India with 18-inch alloy wheels at Rs 49.90 Lakh](https://www.newsbricks.com/automotive/bmw-x1-lwb-india-launch-features-and-price) _2026-08-22 · Maheswari · NewsBricks_ BMW has launched the X1 LWB in India at Rs 49.90 lakh, offering a 108mm longer wheelbase, 109mm extra rear knee room, premium features and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. ## [Chiranjeevi's Mega 158 titled 'Kaaka' Teaser Packs Guns, Mystery & Action](https://www.newsbricks.com/entertainment/chiranjeevi-mega158-title-kaaka-teaser-pack-action) _2026-08-22 · Ram Kumar · NewsBricks_ Chiranjeevi's 158th film Kaaka has unveiled its title teaser, introducing him as K Satyam and teasing a younger, mass-packed avatar. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film stars Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj and is set for a January 13, 2027 theatrical release. ## [Vivo V80 Lite Set to Launch With a Massive 10,000mAh Battery](https://www.newsbricks.com/technology/vivo-v80-lite-launch-with-10000mah-battery) _2026-08-22 · Thangaraja Palaniappan · NewsBricks_ Vivo V80 Lite is set to launch in Malaysia on September 3 with a massive 10,000mAh battery, a 50MP camera and a flat design, while India availability and final specifications remain unconfirmed. ## [Final stretch of summer: When to expect peak fall colors in the DC region](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/final-stretch-summer-when-expect-peak-fall-colors-dc-region) _2026-08-22 · Jennifer.Delgado@fox.com (Jennifer Delgado) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Peak fall colors typically arrive in the D.C. region during the second week of October. ## [investingLive Americas FX news wrap 21 Aug: Trump folds on beef tariffs.](https://investinglive.com/news/investinglive-americas-fx-news-wrap-21-aug-trump-folds-on-beef-tariffs-0/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ Nasdaq and S&P indices are settling between risk/bias defining MAs as the week comes to a close Baker Hughes rig count -5 at 588 European stocks rebound Friday, but weekly losses dominate Brazil's Lula and US Pres. Trump held phone call on Friday. Gold surges and breaks away from its 200 day MA SNB Tschudin: Swiss inflation is low because of low inflation expectations Trump: Gets rid of 26.4%… ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A7We9FrvrJPf) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Nasdaq and S&P indices are settling between risk/bias defining MAs as the week comes to a close](https://investinglive.com/technical-analysis/nasdaq-and-s-p-indices-are-settling-between-risk-bias-defining-mas-as-the-week-comes-to-a-close/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ Both the Nasdaq and S&P indices are settling with nearly identical gains of around 0.45% on the day. From a technical perspective, both are also ending the week caught between key shorter-term moving averages — below their 100-hour moving averages on the topside, but above their 200-hour moving averages on the downside. That sets up clearly defined technical goalposts heading into next week's… ## [Race cars, politics, and sports: ‘Freedom 250’ roars through DC](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0821/indycar-race-trump-freedom-250?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · Patrik Jonsson · The Christian Science Monitor | USA_ At Washington Freedom 250 events, like this weekend’s IndyCar race at the National Mall, fans ask how politics might be impacting their sports. ## [USDJPY sets the close guardrails for next week's trading](https://investinglive.com/technical-analysis/usdjpy-sets-the-close-guardrails-for-next-week-s-trading/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ The USDJPY has set the technical guardrails for the rest of today and heading into next week. Looking at the hourly chart, the low for the day stalled just ahead of the 200-day moving average, currently at 158.313. The low reached 158.35 before buyers stepped in and pushed the pair back higher. That rebound has taken USDJPY back toward today's high and yesterday's high, where sellers have leaned… ## [Mberengwa man gets 17 years for double rape](https://newziana.co.zw/mberengwa-man-gets-17-years-for-double-rape/) _2026-08-21 · Newziana · New Ziana_ Staff Reporter MBERENGWA — A 23-year-old Mberengwa man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of raping a 29-year-old woman twice in a bush. Nkululeko Moyo of Mapfumo Village under Chief Mutevaidze was convicted on two counts of rape following a full trial at the Zvishavane Regional Magistrates’ Court. Regional Magistrate \[…\] ## [CAF approval ends years of NSS international exile](https://newziana.co.zw/caf-approval-ends-years-of-nss-international-exile/) _2026-08-21 · Newziana · New Ziana_ By Tapiwa Chawagarira ZIMBABWE has taken a major step toward ending years of playing international football away from home after the National Sports Stadium (NSS) was granted Confederation of African Football (CAF) Category 3 approval. The Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture announced the development in a press statement, noting that the approval followed \[…\] ## [AUDUSD is the biggest mover today and trades at highest level since early June](https://investinglive.com/technical-analysis/audusd-is-the-biggest-mover-today-and-trades-at-highest-level-since-early-june/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ The AUD is the strongest of the major currencies against the USD today, rising 0.86% and pushing AUDUSD to its highest level since early June. The pair has reached a high of 0.7178, with the next key upside target coming in at the swing area between 0.71993 and 0.7200 (see video and the chart below). Looking at the price action this week, AUDUSD traded up and down through the first half of the… ## [Succinct Summation of the Week’s Events](https://peterboockvar.substack.com/p/succinct-summation-of-the-weeks-events-66d) _2026-08-21 · Peter Boockvar · The Boock Report_ Succinct Summation of the Week’s Events: ## [DC weather: Storms likely Saturday; slight chance of showers Sunday](https://www.fox5dc.com/weather/dc-weather-storms-likely-saturday-slight-chance-showers-sunday) _2026-08-21 · Taylor.Grenda@fox.com (Taylor Grenda) · Latest News | FOX 5 DC_ Friday brings sunny, warm conditions with highs in the low 80s, but the quiet weather will be short‑lived as showers and storms move in late tonight and through Saturday. ## [Baker Hughes rig count -5 at 588](https://investinglive.com/commodities/baker-hughes-rig-count-5-at-588/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ The weekly Baker Hughes rig count shows: Crude oil rigs -3 at 452 Natural Gas rigs -1 at 127 Total rigs -5 at 588 For the year: Oil was 412 Natural Gas was at 122 Total rigs was at 539. Crude oil is trading at $87. That's up $0.17 on the day. For the trading week, the price is up $4.60. Looking at the daily chart, the high-priced today reached $87.51. That is just below the 100 day moving average… ## [European stocks rebound Friday, but weekly losses dominate](https://investinglive.com/technical-analysis/european-stocks-rebound-friday-but-weekly-losses-dominate/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ European shares are closing mostly higher on Friday, but the gains were not enough to erase losses for most of the major indices this week. The broader STOXX 600 is also on pace for a weekly decline as elevated bond yields and oil prices continue to weigh on sentiment. European closing levels: German DAX, +0.59% at 26,136.57 France's CAC, +0.37% at 8,484.44 UK's FTSE 100, +0.64% at 10,816.57… ## [Brazil's Lula and US Pres. Trump held phone call on Friday.](https://investinglive.com/news/brazil-s-lula-us-trump-held-phone-call-on-friday/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call Friday, with trade and tariffs among the issues discussed. According to the Brazilian government: Lula and Trump held a phone call on Friday, discussing both the bilateral relationship and the broader global agenda. Lula reaffirmed the need for negotiations over tariffs between Brazil and the United… ## [Gold surges and breaks away from its 200 day MA](https://investinglive.com/technical-analysis/gold-surges-and-breaks-away-from-its-200-day-ma/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ The gold buyers raced higher earlier this week, helped by the broader decline in the U.S. dollar. The move carried the price away from its 100-day moving average at $4,391.78 and toward the 200-day moving average at $4,501.13. Yesterday, gold traded above and below the 200-day moving average as buyers and sellers battled for control. Today, however, the buyers have made a stronger push. With gold… ## [SNB Tschudin: Swiss inflation is low because of low inflation expectations](https://investinglive.com/central-banks/snb-tschudin-swiss-inflation-is-low-because-of-low-inflation-expectations/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ SNB Governing Board member Petra Tschudin is commenting on the inflation and interest-rate outlook, with the central bank keeping the door open to negative rates if needed. At the same time, she cautions against interpreting the SNB’s inflation forecasts as a signal that rates will remain unchanged over the forecast horizon. Her key comments: Artificial intelligence can increase inflation in the… ## [Fuel Prices Jump 22% in Bulgaria, Among EU's Biggest Increases](https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=240243) _2026-08-21 · Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)_ Fuel prices in Bulgaria recorded one of the largest annual increases in the European Union in July, with the cost of fuels and lubricants for personal vehicles rising by 22.2 percent compared with the same month last year, according to Eurostat data reported by BTA. Across the EU, fuel and lubricant prices increased by 16.... ## [Dangerous Heat Returns: Bulgaria Braces for 40°C Weekend](https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=240242) _2026-08-21 · Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)_ Bulgaria is set for another day of dangerously hot weather, with a nationwide warning in effect tomorrow and temperatures expected to approach or exceed 40°C in some areas. Temperatures in the orange warning zones could reach around 40°C or higher, while maximum temperatures across the rest of the country are forecast to range between 34°C and 39°C. Sofia will also remain hot, with temperatures… ## [Trump: Gets rid of 26.4% tariffs on imported beef and prices will come down by 25%](https://investinglive.com/news/trump-gets-rid-of-26-4-tariffs-on-imported-beef-and-prices-will-come-down-by-25/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Michalowski · Investinglive RSS Breaking News Feed_ President Trump is looking to solve another problem - the rising cost of beef prices. He is solving the problem by getting rid of a tariff. Trump in a TruthSocial post said: Beef prices have moved sharply higher mainly because the U.S. cattle herd has been shrinking for years, leaving fewer cattle available for beef production just as consumer demand has remained strong. USDA says the herd is now… ## [OTT Releases This Week: Jana Nayagan, Chennai Love Story and More](https://www.newsbricks.com/entertainment/ott-releases-this-week-jana-nayagan-dark) _2026-08-21 · Vignesh Subbaian · NewsBricks_ This week's OTT lineup features Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', 'Pyaar Prema Kalyanam', 'Chennai Love Story', 'Welcome to the Jungle', 'Outer Banks Season 5' and more across major streaming platforms. ## [Matobo Road Rehabilitation Brings Relief, Boosts Tourism Prospects](https://newziana.co.zw/matobo-road-rehabilitation-brings-relief-boosts-tourism-prospects/) _2026-08-21 · Newziana · New Ziana_ Bulawayo, (New Ziana) — The rehabilitation of the Bulawayo–Matobo road has brought relief to motorists, transport operators and tourism businesses, reducing travel times as well as improving access to the Matobo National Park and surrounding attractions. For years, travellers using the route endured delays, vehicle breakdowns and high maintenance costs because of its poor condition. \[…\] ## [Sesame emerging as key cash crop as Zim produces 2 315 tons](https://newziana.co.zw/sesame-emerging-as-key-cash-crop-as-zim-produces-2-315-tons/) _2026-08-21 · Newziana · New Ziana_ By Sharon Tawuya Harare, (New Ziana)-Sesame is emerging as a key cash crop capable of boosting foreign currency earnings through exports and supporting livelihoods across the agricultural value chain in Zimbabwe, the Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) has said. Sesame is a high-value, drought-tolerant oilseed crop thriving in hot, tropical, and subtropical climates. Requiring low input \[…\] ## [Zim, SA Set to Seal Prisoner Transfer Deal](https://newziana.co.zw/zim-sa-set-to-seal-prisoner-transfer-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Newziana · New Ziana_ Staff Reporter Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to strengthen cooperation in the correctional services sector, with the two countries expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that could pave the way for eligible prisoners to serve their sentences in their respective home countries. The agreement is expected to be concluded during the 21 \[…\]