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WATCH: Jacob Zuma tells South Africans to vote for ANC
South African former President Jacob Zuma has urged South Africans to come out in their numbers on the 1st of November to vote for the ruling party AN...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 08:50hrs | 1898 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chaos as Swaziland citizens besiege US Embassy
Pro-democracy protesters in the Kingdom of Eswatini besieged the United States of America Embassy on Friday calling for an end to the Western country'...Published: 01 Oct 2021 at 11:37hrs | 4119 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Ramaphosa introduces Coronavirus vaccination certificate
South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that his government will be rolling out a Coronavirus vaccination certificate which wil...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 20:27hrs | 1879 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Malema names new EFF office after Winnie Mandela
After launching its local government election manifesto on Sunday, the Economic Freedom Fighters unveiled its new office building in Johannesburg name...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 15:03hrs | 1063 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ILO, SAMM condusts virtual media training for SADC journalists
The International Labour Organization (ILO) with the support of the Southern Africa Migration Management Project (SAMM) has organised the virtual medi...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 09:54hrs | 43 | by Stephen Jakes
Ambassador Matemadanda presents his credentials to the Mozambican president
On Thursday 16th September 2021, comrade Victor Matemadanda presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellence president of Mozambique, accrediting h...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 16:15hrs | 1564 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
International hunting makes Botswana communities improve wildlife conservation
Botswana hunting communities in the wildlife-rich Chobe District have decided to further improve wildlife and habitat conservation as well as communit...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 13:43hrs | 1558 | by Emmanuel Koro
Woes mount for Jacob Zuma
Woes are mounting for South African former President Jacob Zuma after the Helen Suzman Foundation filed an urgent application for a review of the Jaco...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 14:12hrs | 3794 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Former Spy Boss released Jacob Zuma from prison'
South African opposition Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is contesting National Commissioner of Correctional Services Arthur Fraser's deci...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 11:40hrs | 3346 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Calls for Jacob Zuma's 3 children to be arrested
South African opposition party Democratic Alliance has issued a statement calling upon the South African Police Service (SAPS) to urgently expedite th...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 17:11hrs | 3679 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zambian President hints on appointment of new minister of finance
News Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema through his Twitter account has hinted that he will appoint the new minister of Finance today.Hichil...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 09:20hrs | 3040 | by Stephen Jakes
ICAC-AD congratulates Zambia's new president Hichilema
International Coalition against Coronavirus-for African Development-(ICAC-AD) South African Chapter Chairman Chanda Chose has on behalf of the organis...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 09:03hrs | 664 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa pledges to solidify and deepen relations with Zambia's Hichilema
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated incoming Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and assured him of his comitment to deepening relations b...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 16:30hrs | 1648 | by Staff Reporter
Lions kill 3 children triggering revenge lion-killing feelings from bereaved community
The lions of Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area horrifically killed three school children this month, drawing sympathy worldwide. This put a spot...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 09:12hrs | 4638 | by Emmanuel Koro
How Covid-19 has affected South African children?
According to a UNICEF report, because of COVID-19, 40 percent of the children belonging to Eastern and South African countries are not in school anymo...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 09:42hrs | 492 | by Staff Writer
Plot to oust South Africa's David Mabuza
Intelligence reports coming from neighboring South Africa indicate that some branches of the ruling ANC are set to pass a resolution for the recall of...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 16:20hrs | 2324 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Xenophobic campaign launched against Zimbabwean Mayor of Joburg
Some sections of South African Twitter Community have launched a xenophobic social media campaign against the newly elected Mayor of Johannesburg Joli...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 12:00hrs | 6177 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ramaphosa throws Zuma under the bus
South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has distanced himself from the former President Jacob Zuma administration's dealings with the infamou...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 10:52hrs | 7715 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zuma to spend 6 months under medical care...arms deal case postponed
Former South African President Jacob Zuma's arms deal trial has been postponed to 9 September 2021 after the doctors treating said they will pro...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 10:12hrs | 1875 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Mozambican named amongst top 5 global terrorists
United States of America Secretary of State Anthony J Blinken has announced the designation of five terrorist leaders in Africa. Among them is Bonomad...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 09:47hrs | 4419 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mboweni says Ramaphosa ship sailing in the wrong direction
Tito Mboweni is no longer South Africa's finance minister as he was replaced by Enoch Godongwana.President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Thursd...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 12:42hrs | 5030 | by Staff reporter
Shona Ferguson dies from Covid-19 related complications
South African actor, producer and co-founder of Ferguson Films, Shona Ferguson, has died. He was 47.Conrad Mwanza, a representative from the F...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 16:40hrs | 3417 | by Staff Reporter
Covid will kill thousands more, says Prof Ngwenya
A BULAWAYO-based health expert and medical Doctor Solwayo Ngwenya has warned that the only panacea to COVID -19 pandemic is behavior change....Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 15:02hrs | 4526 | by Staff reporter
Violent scenes unmasked the facade of South Africa's rainbow nation
With the country mopping up following violent protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the country finds itself divided not only by class but also among...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 1917 | by Manyane Manyane, Karabo Ngoepe, Mzilikazi Wa Afrika
Calls mount against 'Zulu' security cluster ministers over lapses
THE startling admission by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the government was caught napping during the violent protests and looting in KwaZulu-Natal a...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 11:40hrs | 3172 | by Mayibongwe Maqhina, Tarryn-Leigh Solomons, Mervyn Naidoo
Blacks being murdered by Indians in South Africa, SA media on mute - graphic videos
Reports from South Africa are that 15 black people murdered by Indians in Phoenix in the KwaZulu Natala province.Wednes...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 10:01hrs | 10844 | by Staff reporter
Botswana to close schools as COVID-19 cases soar
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced on Tuesday his government has taken a decision to close schools from this coming Friday until August 1...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 06:35hrs | 949 | by Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa deploys 27,500 soldiers to KZN and Gauteng, at what cost?
Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has told Parliament, preparations are underway to deploy 25,000 additional soldiers in the battle to restore...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 19:01hrs | 3151 | by Staff reporter
MDC's Makomborero Haruzivishe released on bail
MDC Alliance activist Makomborero Haruzivishe was granted bail pending appeal on his 14-month prison sentence on Wednesday – but the 28-year-old wil...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 12:33hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Deadly unrest rages in South Africa
The death toll in South Africa has risen to 72 as violence continues across the country following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.C...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 10:29hrs | 2730 | by Staff reporter
Three Zimbabwean men faces arrest in SA
Three Zimbabwean men and one South African national were arrested last week in Limpopo province after being found with truckloads of chrome which is b...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 12:00hrs | 2856 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
PAC wants De Klerk prosecuted for war crimes committed under his watch
The Pan-Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) expresses our understanding of the anger, and frustration which followed after the sentencing of the Forme...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 22:53hrs | 1114 | by PAC
Ramaphosa put KZN protesters on notice, wants 'concomitant action'?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on communities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to desist from undermining the rule of law and inflicting damage on the eco...Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 20:31hrs | 3413 | by Staff reporter
KwaZulu Natal is burning, businesses shut due to protest action
Multiple major roads across the KwaZulu-Natal province, particularly the N2 and N3 highways, have been shut down this morning due to protests, accordi...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:32hrs | 6844 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Zambia for Dr Kaunda's funeral
President Mnangagwa has arrived in Lusaka for the official state funeral of the late former President and founding father of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 13:55hrs | 950 | by Staff Reporter
Statement from Govt of the Kingdom of Eswatini
Government is highly concerned with the events that affected our country in the past few days. While we continue to advocate and promote the full expr...Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 17:13hrs | 2041 | by Themba N Masuku
Zuma sentenced to 15 months imprisonment
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months by the highest court in the country. This came after the Constituti...Published: 29 Jun 2021 at 11:09hrs | 4048 | by Staff Reporter
South Africa back on level-4 lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed South Africa back on a strict level-4 lockdown, with restrictions — including a ban on all alcohol sales - in p...Published: 28 Jun 2021 at 07:09hrs | 3128 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe postmaster general becomes new PAPU secretary-general
ZIMBABWE postmaster general Mr Sifundo Chief Moyo is the new Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) secretary-general after being elected uncontested. ...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:21hrs | 689 | by Staff Reporter
SADC to deploy troops to help Mozambique contain insurgency
Recently in Maputo, Mozambique SADC member states have resolved to deploy a force to help Mozambique contain insurgency in its northern provinces wher...Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 07:14hrs | 2252 | by Staff Reporter
Water problem triggers South Africa border closure
COMMERCIAL cargo is gradually piling up at Beitbridge Border Post after South Africa temporarily closed its side of the border due to a major fault on...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 14:18hrs | 714 | by Staff Reporter
South Africa sends Malawian and Lesotho diplomats packing
The South African government has given some Lesotho and Malawian diplomats 72 hours to leave the country after they were found guilty of engaging in i...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 21:35hrs | 2744 | by Staff Reporter
Ugandan former child soldier turned rebel commander jailed for 25 years for war crimes
A former Ugandan child soldier who became a rebel commander has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.Judges at the International Criminal Cour...Published: 06 May 2021 at 13:13hrs | 1743 | by Staff Reporter
MDC Alliance South Africa holds its First Council Meeting
MDC Alliance South Africa Province holds its first Provincial Council in Capetown Yesterday.The meeting was officiated by the National Organis...Published: 02 May 2021 at 07:42hrs | 341 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Johann Rupert gives Ramaphosa an ultimatum
Billionaire businessman Johann Rupert has allegedly given President Cyril Ramaphosa a marching order, instructing him to tow the line and fire Ace Mag...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 17:44hrs | 4858 | by Staff reporter
Tanzania's president dies after Covid rumours
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61, the country's vice-president has announced.He died on Wednesday from heart complications ...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 00:11hrs | 3443 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean family seeks Ramaphosa's intervention
A Zimbabwean family has written to the president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa asking for his intervention after one of their family members myster...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 17:52hrs | 4251 | by Shelton Muchena/ Simbarashe Sithole
Africa to get 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine by December
The African Union Special Envoy on the COVID crisis, Strive Masiyiwa, has said that Africa will get more than 1 billion doses of vaccines by December ...Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 20:38hrs | 502 | by Agencies
Mozambican community's promising hunting revenue powered development
Wildlife hunting is increasingly becoming the main 'driver' for not only socio-economic development but also for wildlife and wildlife habitat con...Published: 27 Jan 2021 at 17:03hrs | 4369 | by Emmanuel Koro
Feasibility studies for Umvumila on cards
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has started engaging potential consultants to undertake feasibility studies for Umvumila area as part of progress towards ...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 17:10hrs | 1882 | by Staff reporter
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