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is the latest high-profile sports star to have his home burglarized in what's become a disturbingly prevalent trend among wealthy professional athletes. The break-in at the guard's home occurred Friday night, according to Dončić's business manager. "No one was home at the time, and thankfully Luka and his family are safe," Lara Beth Seager told ESPN. "Luka has filed a police report, and an investigation is ongoing." However, approximately $30,000 in jewelry was stolen, according to a police report seen . The police report also indicated that someone broke the master bathroom window of Dončić's home and the burglary occurred between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Private security was watching the residence. The Mavericks began a four-game road trip with over the that included . The team will play three more road games from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1. Luka Doncic went back to the locker room after an apparent injury on this play. — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) However, Dončić was not with the team for Friday's game because he is recovering from suffered in to the . The five-time All-Star is expected to be sidelined for at least a month. In November, the NBA issued a warning to players recommending an increase in home security after the homes of the ' and of the were burglarized. informed teams and players that the FBI connected recent high-profile burglaries — which also involved NFL stars and — to "transnational South American theft groups." The FBI warned that the groups are "reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones and signal-jamming devices," according to . NBA teams and players were told that theft rings were "primarily focused on cash and items that can be resold on the black market, such as jewelry, watches and luxury bags." The NBA's warning followed a security alert from the NFL to teams and players after Kelce reportedly had $20,000 stolen from his home.Warning issued over 4 million UK households using pre-payment meters
Who is Ledor Metolli aka Ledorscars? TikTok car reviewer who loves stylish bargain-friendly motorsPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency's supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI , but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden's AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the AP. Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, "limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people "may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s ISAP program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years.
Photo: Contributed An internal legislative review of the city’s information governance has identified a need for new policies and bylaws to improve information governance. The internal review has resulted in the adoption of five related policies, including the Records and Information Management (RIM) policy by city council recently. RIM is the process in which the City of Nelson captures, classifies, manages, preserves and disposes of its records and information, said Lisa Matchette, city records management coordinator, in her report to city council. “It also ensures that access to records and information is provided in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ,” she said. Since June 2022, the Corporate Services department has been working towards creating a digital RIM system for all city departments to manage the creation, life cycle and disposition of all of its records, said Matchette. A successful RIM system is supported by policy and procedure to set the requirements for the system, she added. “It mandates compliance with standards and laws, ensuring records are handled securely and efficiently,” she stated. In addition to the RIM bylaw, council has adopted several policies in 2024 around information governance, including: Scanning Standard Policy; Records Disposal Policy; Records Destruction Authorization Policy; Records Management – Information Governance Policy; and Records Management – Legal Hold Policy. Matchette said records and information management (RIM) was an essential aspect for open and responsive government. Records management also ensures there would be access to records and information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . “The successful implementation of the proposed bylaw requires adequate staff training,” said Machette. “Training is scheduled to familiarize employees with the new systems and procedures, ensuring everyone is prepared and responsibilities are clearly delineated. Staff are working closely with the IT department to ensure the necessary technological infrastructure is in place.” At the special meeting of council on Jan. 21, 2022, a $450,000 budget was approved for digitizing all critical city documents. This project aims to streamline information access and maximize staff resources.Asha Bhosle, known for blessing the Indian music industry with a large number of legendary songs, recently set the stage on fire by singing Tauba Tauba from the Vicky Kaushal starrer Bad Newz. An exciting video of her viral performance is now receiving immense love from netizens. New Delhi: For entertainment lovers, 2024 was full of surprises. This year turned out to be one where we witnessed some of the most unexpected collaborations and electrifying concerts. But who could have thought the year would end with such a spectacular performance that has now broken the Internet? Here, we are talking about the legendary vocalist Asha Bhosle singing Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla’s Tauba Tauba. Yes, you read that right. An astonishing video of the 91-year-old star is now going viral on social media, where she can be seen performing the popular track. The highly-circulated clip is being widely lauded by netizens for its sheer vibe and awesomeness. Have a look: “Such a legendary artist trying to adapt to the recent trends, that too at her age. It’s worth applauding,” commented one Internet user. Another wrote, “Karan Aujla, bro! There is no other award or recognition you would need anymore, my man. This is it, the legend herself.” Karan Aujla Reacts And guess what? Karan himself took note of the video and reacted with a heart-winning comment. “Am I dreaming?” he wrote. For the unversed, Tauba Tauba was part of Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal’s comedy film Bad Newz, which also starred Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk. The song was composed and penned by Karan as well. Upon its release, Tauba Tauba spread like wildfire on social media, garnering millions of views in no time. The song was immensely praised by fans for its foot-tapping beats and charismatic choreography. With Tauba Tauba, Karan’s fame intensified multifold, making him one of the most sought-after singers in the industry. Click for more latest Celebrity news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Raghav Jaitly is a seasoned digital journalist with over 10 years of experience. Over the course of his career, he has worked with some of the largest news outlets in India, including Times Internet, Zee News, News18, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Bhaskar Digital, and Jagran Group. With an extensive portfolio, Raghav covers a variety of beats, from Entertainment and Politics to Tech and Sports. In the digital journalism landscape, Raghav Jaitly has established himself as a driving force with a track record of successful storytelling.
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CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Colin Granger's 20 points helped Coastal Carolina defeat Warner 75-53 on Sunday night. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Colin Granger's 20 points helped Coastal Carolina defeat Warner 75-53 on Sunday night. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Colin Granger’s 20 points helped Coastal Carolina defeat Warner 75-53 on Sunday night. Granger added 12 rebounds for the Chanticleers (7-6, 0-1 Sun Belt Conference). Rasheed Jones added 17 points while going 7 of 14 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and had nine rebounds. Blaize Darling Jr. led the Royals in scoring, finishing with 18 points and four steals. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement
LOS ANGELES — Mina Kimes has a lot going on this week. Like so many other people this time of the year, the analyst for ESPN's "NFL Live" has been busy wrapping presents and preparing for the arrival of out-of-town guests for the holidays. In addition to those typical holiday activities, however, Kimes also has to break down film and attend a Christmas Eve rehearsal ahead of her one-off gig as a studio analyst for the Kansas City Chiefs-Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans games streaming live Christmas Day on Netflix . "Yeah it's been pretty crazy," Kimes said Monday during a phone interview. "I'm just excited. I usually just do a studio show during the week that I absolutely love, but there's a level of energy that comes with doing television right before kickoff and also during the game and after. ... Like, in real time, let's see how Joey Porter Jr. or George Pickens or any of the injured players look, and their availability and that kind of thing. "And that adds a different element to it that I'm really personally super excited about. But I just love talking ball on television and just to have the opportunity to do this in front of this many people is quite a Christmas gift." The last sporting event streamed live on Netflix was a massive success — an estimated 108 million live viewers in around 65 million households worldwide tuned in Nov. 15 to watch the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight — but also a huge headache for many consumers, who complained on social media about buffering issues and losing the feed altogether. Netflix told The Times on Monday that it learned from the struggles it faced during the Tyson-Paul live stream and has optimized its systems to better handle live events since then. Kimes is hopeful that all such issues have been resolved ahead of the two NFL games, both of which will be key to AFC playoff seedings and one of which (Ravens-Texans) will feature a halftime show by Beyoncé . "The technological aspect of this is above my pay grade, but everybody seems pretty confident about it," she said. "Obviously it's gonna be a bajillion eyeballs on these games, so my hope is that on our end when we're on everything's seamless, not just from a tech and streaming standpoint but from a production standpoint. And so far it seems like it will be, just a lot of experienced folks working on this." Netflix's first foray into NFL games will feature a slew of talent from various other platforms. Kimes will be on the Los Angeles studio show, along with anchor Kay Adams (FanDuel TV) and fellow analysts Manti Te'o (NFL Network), Robert Griffin III (formerly of ESPN) and Drew Brees (formerly of NBC Sports). A studio show from Pittsburgh will feature Laura Rutledge (ESPN) as anchor and Devin McCourty (NBC Sports) and Jason McCourty (CBS Sports and ESPN) as analysts. "It's kind of like a Pro Bowl of sorts," Kimes said. "That sounds self aggrandizing, but I guess I mean so far as I get to work with a lot of people who I don't usually get to work with, which is kind of cool. It's a lot of folks from a lot of different networks and that is also something that is kind of like unique about this." Here's more from Kimes' conversation with The Times. (The questions and answers have been edited for length and clarity) Q: How did this all come about for you? A: I can't remember when I first heard about the possibility – a few months ago or something? But whenever my agent told me about it I was really excited for a litany of reasons, one of which was just the opportunity to work on such massively significant games and obviously ones that are gonna have a lot of eyeballs. Really good games, too, by the way — which, I mean, good for Netflix but also great for me because it's a lot more fun to talk about games like the ones we're gonna be discussing on Christmas. Q: Was there any hesitation to do this during the holidays? I know you have a little one at home ... A: Well, here's the good news — he's 14 months old, so I can just tell him Christmas is the next day and he won't know the difference. I have family coming in actually today and even if I wasn't on the show they would be watching it. They're huge football fans. They would have Netflix on all day anyways, so I think they're almost as excited by the idea of just sitting all day and watching me, probably more so than if I was spending time with them because they see a lot of me in person. Q: So your studio show is going to be on all day, before, during and after both games? A: Yeah, that's why everybody's watching halftime, right? To watch our show. Like, 'Come on, enough Beyonce. One song, let's get back. I really gotta hear this analysis.' Q: This has been a busy month for you, after serving as a color commentator for " The Simpsons Funday Football " alternative broadcast of the Cincinnati Bengals-Dallas Cowboys game Dec. 9. How was that experience? A: It was awesome. It was an absolute dream. I'm a crazy "Simpsons" fan and I think we realized early on — me, Drew [Carter] and Dan [Orlovsky] — just to lean all the way into all the "Simpsons" jokes and references. It seems like fans of the show really enjoyed that. Q: You have made numerous appearances on ESPN's " Around the Horn ." What was your reaction to learning that the show will be coming to an end next year? A: That show has meant so much to my career. That's how I really got my start in television at ESPN. I don't think I'd be doing what I'm doing now if not for 'Around the Horn.' ... So it really kind of made me reflect on I guess the role that the show has played [in] my career. I'm gonna miss doing it a lot because I'm an NFL analyst now, but for me it was one of those platforms [where] you could talk about other sports and topics and I always really, really enjoyed it. It's a special show. Q: What are your predictions for the Christmas games? A: It's boring — I got both of the favorites winning, the Ravens and Chiefs. The Steelers' defensive injuries are very concerning. Q: What about a Beyonce prediction? Any special guests you think might join her? A: I think you might see a special guest from Houston. Don't know who that's gonna be, but I predict that whatever it is, people will wish it was twice as long instead of having to listen to me talk. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Colorado adds record insurance coverage for Sanders and Hunter before Alamo BowlDucks charge back to beat Oilers
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HOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of seven people ejected, six for their roles in a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Herro was thrown to the ground by the Rockets' Amen Thompson with 35 seconds left and the Heat leading 99-94. Players and coaches from both benches then came onto the court. Both players were thrown out along with Rockets guard Jalen Green, coach Ime Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan. Terry Rozier was also ejected for Miami. Houston led 92-85 after Fred VanVleet’s layup with 8:10 to play, but the Rockets missed their next 11 shots, allowing Miami to tie the game when Herro found Haywood Highsmith for a 3-pointer with 4:47 to play. Herro’s jumper with 1:56 to play put the Heat on top for good. Takeaways Heat: Playing the second night of a back-to-back and missing Jimmy Butler for a fifth straight game, Nikola Jovic finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for the Heat. Highsmith added 15 points. Rockets: After blowing a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead against the Wolves, Houston struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, shooting just 6 for 24 from the field. Dillon Brooks scored 22 points after missing the last three games with a right ankle effusion. Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives around Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith, left, as center Bam Adebayo, back, looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) AP Jovic’s 3 with 47 seconds left put Miami up 98-94. Miami outscored Houston, the NBA’s best offensive rebounding team, 15-9 in second-chance points. The Rockets host Dallas on Wednesday and the Heat host New Orleans on Wednesday. More sports news Penguins’ Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists NFC’s No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18 Kane reaches 1,300 points, Red Wings halt four-game slide with 4-2 win over Capitals Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in win over PackersBig Ten could place four teams in playoff, thanks to IU's rise
SAN ANTONIO — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George both said it was the largest in college football history. "We happen to have two players that are probably going to be the first two picks of the NFL draft," Sanders said Monday. "We all know who those two are and they have received, I think, the highest number of coverage that has ever been covered in college football. It far exceeds anyone that has ever played this game of college football." While college programs maintain insurance policies for their athletes in case of injury, Colorado increased disability coverage for its entire roster in the Alamo Bowl. Sanders, the coach of the No. 20 Buffaloes, ensured his QB son and two-way star Hunter received larger policies since both are expected to be among the top 10 selections in the upcoming NFL draft. "It was his idea we should get disability insurance for our athletes for this game to ensure that they played and if there was some kind of injury that they would be well taken care of," George said. "So, we worked together on that. We're excited about it. We think it's great that all our players are playing in the game. That's what all bowl games should be like." Colorado (9-3, No. 23 CFP) will face the 17th-ranked BYU Cougars (10-2, No. 17 CFP) in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. While most teams are scrambling with starters opting out of bowl games this year to enter the transfer portal or NFL draft, the Buffaloes did not lose any player on their two-deep roster. "It's more than what I got (when he played at Kansas State)," Colorado linebackers coach Andre' Hart said. "They gave us a helmet and said pop this on your leg and get out there and play. For them to get that (increased insurance coverage), I just think it's beneficial. To talk about where the game is, where it's going and how leadership is taking care of the players, I thought that's excellent." Shedeur Sanders completed 337 of 454 passes for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns this season. Many scouting services have Sanders rated as the top quarterback in this year's draft. Hunter received the Heisman Trophy as a two-way standout at cornerback and wide receiver. He had 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns and as a cornerback had four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and limited the opposition to 22 receptions on 688 defensive snaps. "They've taken care of us, everybody," Colorado running back Micah Welch said. "It really means a lot to have every teammate up here. That's a big thing. What I like about Coach Prime, they're taking care of us." Get local news delivered to your inbox!19 Early Walmart Black Friday Deals
Bernhard Langer and his son Jason clinched their sixth PNC Championship win, e dging out Tiger Woods and his son Charlie in a playoff. However, the victory sparked controversy among golf enthusiasts due to Langer's strategic use of the competition's age-based tee rules. While Team Langer basked in their triumph, detractors shone a light on the event's regulations, arguing that they provided 67-year-old Langer with an undue edge. Rather than receiving universal acclaim for their performance, attention was drawn to how Langer benefited from tees positioned significantly nearer to the hole compared to other competitors. The contest reached a nail-biting conclusion after both teams finished at an unprecedented 28-under par over 36 holes. The playoff's outcome hinged on the first hole, where Bernhard sunk an eagle putt to secure the win. Tiger Woods shows true colors after heartbreaking PNC Championship ending Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren shows her class with act after painful ending "For me personally, it just makes me focus even more so," Langer commented on not being the crowd favorite. "I seem to enjoy that challenge to be the underdog or to play in tough circumstances. It just helps me to zero in even more." "The crowd was more than anything I've ever played in front of for sure," he added. "I'm not that competitive these days. I play a couple amateur events a year. But definitely today was not something that I am used to." In the tournament's format, Langer was allowed to tee off from a distance over 700 yards shorter than Tiger and even closer than 15-year-old Charlie Woods. This rule, initially designed to level the playing field for senior competitors, has faced backlash from fans and media, particularly given Langer's driving abilities on the PGA Tour Champions, where he averaged 275.5 yards off the tee this season. Social media erupted with one golf fan on X stating: "Bernhard Langer is cheating with an anchored putter and playing from the women's tees. There's a reason they've won the PNC Championship so many times. Absolute disgrace." Another chimed in: "I'm here for all the Bernhard Langer slander for playing the up-up tees after being the most successful Champions Tour golfer ever. I couldn't agree more." Others highlighted the clear imbalance, with another fan remarking: "Bernhard Langer should never be off tees further forward than a 15-year-old. Terrible decision to allow that." Langer's putting technique also came under scrutiny for its long accused technique also appearing to break the rules. Accusations of anchoring occurred on each putt he made. Anchoring is a banned procedure where a golfer's club or grip is secured against their body during a stroke. Fans have revisited past criticisms of his youthful putting style, with some arguing that it gave him an unfair advantage. Although anchoring was banned by the USGA and RandA in 2016, Langer was exempt due to sufficient space between his club and chest. Langer has had a successful golf career, boasting 45 PGA Tour Champions victories and two Masters titles in 1985 and 1993. His third PGA Tour win was at the 1985 Sea Pines Heritage tournament, and he's amassed over $48 million in prize money over his career.AusperBio Secures $73 Million in Series B Financing to Advance Functional Cure for Chronic Hepatitis BTHE structure and strategy of Zimbabwe’s opposition are under intense scrutiny, as the political terrain grows more complex and volatile. With the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa facing mounting discontent over economic stagnation, corruption, and social decay, the opposition movement should theoretically be at its strongest. Yet, internal fractures and the absence of a cohesive leadership structure have left it vulnerable—not only to state infiltration but also to self-sabotage. This situation reflects a broader malaise within Southern Africa’s opposition movements, especially as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) experiences a wave of political transitions. In Zimbabwe, however, the lack of organisational clarity has given rise to self-appointed voices leveraging social media prominence to shape narratives and dictate the movement’s agenda. In a political system that thrives on suppression, the opposition’s decentralised structure has become both an advantage and a liability. On one hand, the absence of a centralised leadership allows for grassroots mobilisation and flexibility. On the other, it opens the door to opportunists—individuals who lack accountability but wield outsized influence due to their social media visibility. These individuals often dictate the conversation, drowning out experienced voices and well-grounded strategies. Such a scenario has proven fertile ground for state intelligence operatives to infiltrate the movement, either by posing as opposition figures or amplifying divisive rhetoric. Without a clear, uncontested leadership to steer the opposition’s course, the movement risks losing its focus, unity, and public trust. In their frustration with the ruling ZANU-PF’s failures, some opposition figures have resorted to narratives laced with colonial nostalgia. While this rhetoric may resonate with segments of the population disillusioned by decades of post-independence mismanagement, it plays directly into the hands of the ruling party’s propaganda machine. For ZANU-PF and its security apparatus, such rhetoric offers an easy opportunity to brand the opposition as agents of neocolonial interests. This framing is particularly damaging in a region like Southern Africa, where liberation movements still command significant symbolic capital. By associating the opposition with colonial sentiment, the ruling party can discredit them as Trojan horses for foreign interests, thereby undermining their legitimacy. Southern Africa is undergoing significant political shifts. In Botswana, for example, the opposition recently achieved an unprecedented victory, breaking the ruling party’s decades-long grip on power. Similar trends are emerging in other SADC nations, where liberation-era regimes are struggling to maintain relevance in the face of rising youth discontent and economic challenges. In Zimbabwe, however, the ruling elite has proven adept at adapting to these changes, often by exploiting opposition weaknesses. The state’s narrative, which paints opposition movements as destabilising agents backed by external forces, fits neatly into this broader regional strategy. This tactic not only weakens the opposition’s standing domestically but also complicates their efforts to gain support from neighbouring governments, many of which are led by parties with liberation-era ties. The opposition’s current trajectory raises fundamental questions about its future. Can it unify under a centralised, credible leadership that prioritises the public’s interests over personal agendas? Can it resist the temptation to play into the ruling party’s hands with uncoordinated and sometimes reckless rhetoric? To achieve this, the opposition must address several critical areas: Rebuilding Organisational Structure: Without a clear and unified leadership, the opposition will remain vulnerable to infiltration and manipulation. Establishing a transparent decision-making process is essential. Strategic Messaging: The opposition needs to craft a narrative that resonates with the electorate without alienating key constituencies. This means moving away from colonial nostalgia and focusing on forward-looking policies that address the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges. Leveraging Regional Momentum: While SADC nations are experiencing political transitions, the opposition must position itself as part of this broader movement for democratic renewal. Building alliances with other opposition movements in the region could amplify their voice and provide much-needed solidarity. Engaging the Youth: With a median age of 19.7 years, Zimbabwe’s population is overwhelmingly young. The opposition must tap into this demographic by addressing issues like unemployment, education, and social mobility. As Zimbabwe stands on the brink of potential change, the opposition faces a defining moment. The stakes could not be higher, both for the movement itself and for the millions of Zimbabweans who are desperate for an alternative to the status quo. However, without significant introspection and strategic recalibration, the opposition risks becoming its own worst enemy. In a region where political transitions are increasingly possible, Zimbabwe’s opposition must seize the moment—or risk fading into irrelevance. By embracing unity, clarity, and a vision that resonates with the electorate, the opposition has a chance to redefine itself and the country’s future. Anything less will leave it trapped in the shadows of the past, ceding ground to a ruling party that has proven its ability to adapt and endure.