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Rwanda-backed rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east

Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said Sunday, as M23 rebels confirmed they were in the city to restore order after it was abandoned by Congolese forces.The Congo River All…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 10:56hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter

Woman in court for drowning daughters

A Triangle woman, Blessing Chiromonye (25), has appeared before the Chiredzi Magistrates Court facing murder charges after allegedly drowning her two young daughters in a water canal. She was remanded in custody to January 23, 2025.Accordi…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:06hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

Congolese man fined for overstaying in Zimbabwe

A Congolese national, Hassan Tata (45), has been fined US$150 by the Karoi Magistrates Court after being found guilty of overstaying in Zimbabwe without a valid permit. Failing to pay the fine will result in Tata serving a two-month prison…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:03hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter

Congolese magician up for fraud

Jean-Piere Kingombe, a Congolese man aged 49, was denied bail by Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi on fraud charges. Kingombe stands accused of defrauding Nyasha Masoka of US$100,000 under the false pretense of magically multiply…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Congolese magician up for fraud

Jean-Piere Kingombe, a Congolese man aged 49, was denied bail by Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi on fraud charges. Kingombe stands accused of defrauding Nyasha Masoka of US$100,000 under the false pretense of magically multiply…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

SADC mum on Congo election irregularities?

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Thursday refused opposition calls for a re-run of disputed elections, as the main observer mission reported "numerous irregularities" that could undermine some results.Provisional…

Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:09hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Clashes in DR Congo as opposition demands poll re-run

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have clashed with opposition supporters demanding that last week's presidential poll be annulled.Leading opposition candidates have denounced the election as a sham and have demanded a rerun.Sever…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 10:45hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Student takes Zimsec to court over results

A FORMER pupil at Drake High School in Torwood, Redcliff, has taken the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) to court for allegedly failing to release his November 2020 Ordinary Level results.Blessing Mhlanga registered for 10 sub…

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mobile telecom firms expand LTE network

Zimbabwe's telecommunication firms are drifting away from older-generation mobile technology in favour of faster fourth-generation wireless technology, which offers high capacity, faster download and upload speeds, according to the Postal …

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Congo denies coup attempt reports, reassures public

The Congo Brazzaville government has denied reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso, who has been in power for 38 years.The government's denial came after Information Minister Thierry Moungalla tweeted on Saturday that "f…

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Congo skipper quits after Zimbabwe defeat

THE Warriors win over Congo in the AFCON qualifying decider on Sunday has shaken the Red Devils' camp with their captain, Prince Oniangue, and his deputy Delvin N'Dinga, announcing their retirement from international football. When the Red…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Warriors ease into Afcon finals

Zimbabwe brushed aside Congo-Brazzaville 2-0 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification Group G match at the National Sports Stadium in Zimbabwe on Sunday.The win saw the Warriors book their place in the Afcon finals as Group …

Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 18:47hrs | 2 | by SuperSport

LIVE: Zimbabwe vs Congo Brazzaville

Follow our live coverage of the 2019 Afcon Group G Qualifier between Warriors of Zimbabwe and Congo Brazzaville.Zimbabwe 2-0 Congo85' Zim Sub: Mutizwa comes in for Kadewere.84' Congo get a free-kick from 30 yards out, Chigova is equal to t…

Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Musona fit for crucial AFCON encounter

Warriors captain Knowledge Musona has been declared fit to face Congo Brazzaville in a do-or-die AFCON encounter slated for the giant National Sports Stadium tomorrow.Musona had been struggling with a groin strain all week, but after givin…

Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 21:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Only 100 Warriors v Congo tickets for Bulawayo fans

ONE hundred Bulawayo-based football fans have the opportunity to buy tickets for the crucial Warriors' 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo Brazzaville from the local Zifa office. The Warriors need a point from the Group G m…

Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Warriors squad to face Congo named

Warriors head coach Sunday Chidzambwa has today named the Warriors provisional squad to face Congo Brazzaville in a must win 2019 AFCON qualifier to book a place in the finals slated for Egypt later this year.The match will be played on th…

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 13:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Dembare snap Congolese duo

DYNAMOS are close to sealing deals with two Congolese internationals, central defender Mbiyavhanga Wombo and striker Ngandu Mankala.Wombo has been playing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, turning out for TP Molunge in the elite divisio…

Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Warriors draw in Congo Brazzaville

Congo Brazzaville 1 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors collected a crucial point in their 2019 AFCON qualifier match away in Congo Brazzaville after forcing a 1-all draw.The Warriors were in control for the better part of the first half, with…

Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 18:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Musona forced out

WARRIORS skipper Knowledge Musona has been ruled out of the team's two international friendlies against Lesotho and Namibia this week after picking an injury playing for his Belgian side KV Oostende at the weekend.Oostende played Zulte-War…

Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

UN sets up 'security zone' in eastern DRC

United Nations - The United Nations said on Thursday it has set up a secure zone around a key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city after giving rebels an ultimatum to lay down their arms.The UN did not say however whether any fighters…

Published: 02 Aug 2013 at 05:57hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter

ICC call for swift transfer of DRC warlord to The Hague

The Hague - The International Criminal Court (ICC) called on Tuesday for the swift transfer of wanted DR Congo warlord Bosco Ntaganda to The Hague after his shock surrender to the US embassy in Kigali.Nicknamed "The Terminator", Ntaganda i…

Published: 19 Mar 2013 at 14:38hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe named as one of the four riskiest African countries

Four resource-rich African countries ranked among the riskiest nations for companies to work in because of corruption and a lack of respect for the rule of law and property rights, a risk analysis group said.The Democratic Republic of Cong…

Published: 28 Jan 2011 at 21:24hrs | 4 | by Byo24News

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