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US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
The US has deported five people who it described as "criminal illegal aliens" to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini.On board the flight were five deportees from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, C...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 21:11hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
US deports 'barbaric criminals' to African state
The United States has deported eight people it labeled "barbaric criminal illegal aliens" to South Sudan, a country the US State Department warns against visiting due to rampant crime, kidnappings, an...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 15:23hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter
Let us use sports to come together
Around 1300 hours on November 19, 2024, I fought my way from store to store in order to obtain a football ticket so that I could attend an Afcon match between South Sudan and the home team, Bafana Baf...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 14:29hrs | 186 | by Leonard Koni
Zambia seeks Zimbabwe's support for AfDB candidacy
Zambia has sought Zimbabwe's support for its candidate in the 2025 African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency elections, as disclosed by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Fre...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:20hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Mupezeni appointed ambassador to South Sudan
President Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Kossam Mupezeni as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of South Sudan.Mr Mupezeni replaced Ambassador Kufa Chinoza who was transfe...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP 'begs' to meet Winky D
AT a time dancehall sensation Winky D is having a run-in with authorities after the release of his political and socially conscious album Eureka Eureka, Zanu-PF MP for Mazowe South and former energy a...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 3500 at MSU
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday capped 3 507 graduates at Midlands State University (MSU)'s 21st graduation ceremony held at its main campus in Gweru.Due to Covid-19-induced restrictions, 3 397 ...Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 08:58hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
The reluctant reformer, Mnangagwa is thy name
IT'S nearly a year since Emmerson Mnagangwa (ED) was sworn as the President of Zimbabwe after the disputed July 2018 elections.The common talk among many is that Zimbabwe should be better than...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | | by Rashweat Mukundu
Massive cheers for Mnangagwa at Ramaphosa inauguration
The two heads of state were among the few that had the crowd erupting with cheers.The crowd gathered for President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration ceremony at Loftus Versveld Stadium in Pretori...Published: 25 May 2019 at 15:18hrs | | by ANA
Zimbabweans ranked happier than Rwandans, Batswana and Malawians
The World Happiness Report has been released and Zimbabwe ranks close to the bottom ten, lower than neighbours Mozambique and Zambia. However, Zimbabweans have been ranked happier than Rwandans, Batsw...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 11:14hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
NUST: Foreign students to pay fees in forex
NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) is now demanding fees in foreign currency from foreign students studying at the institution of higher learning. Nust's acting communication...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 08:38hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Access to information, media freedom in the digital age
THE right to information and media freedom are critical components of freedom of expression. Freedom of expression, as defined by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is the "right...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 06:11hrs | 6 | by Patience Zirima
Hiding in the comforts of Sweden: Paul Siwela pens a letter to Mnangagwa
Dear Bhudi Paul, With dismay I read the letter you wrote President Mnangagwa today. I hasten to say that I was disappointed by this militant language you have now adopted as a party: MLO. What...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 20:25hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
Coventry 'a mere swimmer'?
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, so says Murphy's law.Well, Murphy's law seems to following — nay, stalking — losing MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa.If ...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by CONWAY TUTANI
Zimbabwe government committed to improving budget transparency
The National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) and UNICEF commend the Zimbabwean government for its commitment towards improving budget transparency in Zimbabwe.The commitm...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 08:53hrs | 5 | by Nango
South Sudan to hang former South African colonel
A court in South Sudan has sentenced a former South African colonel to death by hanging for conspiring against President Salva Kiir's government.William John Endley, who served as an adviser t...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 11:04hrs | 1 | by BBC
2018 New Year Message: African Union
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 1, 2018/ -- 2017 has been a particularly eventful year, with the assumption of duty of a new Commission. I have had the privilege of serving with a diverse group of indi...Published: 01 Jan 2018 at 16:23hrs | | by APO
NUST elections raise stink
A NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) South Sudanese student elected as one of the Student Representative Council (SRC) councillors is accusing the SRC president and his party of sabo...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe risks plunging into civil war
In the past few years, Zimbabwe has witnessed politics of hate speech, power jostling and factionalism, mainly in the ruling Zanu-PF and the main opposition MDC-T.In the ruling party, the war ...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 05:00hrs | 1 | by Avoid Masiraha
Zimbabwe, South Sudan in oil deal
ZIMBAWE and South Sudan are negotiating oil and other bilateral trade agreements as they deepen their political relations that started with support for the liberation movements in the youngest African...Published: 10 Jun 2017 at 16:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Sudanese students in Zimbabwe storm embassy over unpaid arrears
South Sudanese students on government scholarship in Zimbabwe say they have occupied the embassy in Harrare, demanding for their unpaid tuition fees for two years, EyeRadio reported.Their ...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 12:11hrs | 1 | by eyeradio
Zimbabwe-born prophet 'invades' South Sudan
South Africa-based and Gweru-born man of the cloth Prophet Gerry King who is making waves across southern Africa through miracle services, recently took his crusade to northeastern Africa where th...Published: 02 Apr 2017 at 12:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Africa most affected by refugee crisis - Ethiopia and Uganda praised for open-door policy
As Germany, France and other European countries contend with an unprecedented influx of refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, shocking tales of women and children drowning in the Medit...Published: 17 Dec 2016 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Sulaiman Momodu
Minister dismisses South Sudan jobs adverts
Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa has dismissed advertisements inviting registered nurses to apply for jobs in South Sudan.He said his ministry was not aware of the said...Published: 27 Jun 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Sudan, Zimbabwe health workers export still being discussed
The South Sudanese and Zimbabwean governments are still embarked into discussion concerning the issue of health workers export to the South Sudan.This was revealed by Minister of Health ...Published: 26 Jun 2016 at 13:08hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
Pensioners gobble $500 million
GOVERNMENT paid 400 000 civil service pensioners about $500 million last year alone, Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa has said. He was responding to a question on Wednesday ...Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 06:44hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
The fate of the Zimbabweans in Kuwait
The predicament of some Zimbabwean women who are reportedly stranded in Kuwait is a very unfortunate result of this country's sanctions-induced poor socio – economic condition.They are said ...Published: 25 May 2016 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
The African Editors Forum mourns killed Sudan journalist
The African Editors Forum has issued a statement mourning and condemning the killing of a Sudanese Journalist Peter Julius Moi.In a statement TAEF said it is shocked and saddened at the cold-b...Published: 25 Aug 2015 at 07:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
IFJ mourns death of journalist shot in South Sudan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the killing of South Sudan journalist Peter Moi, working for The New Nation newspaper, who was shot dead on Wednesday 19 August after le...Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Sudanise President says no to peace
South Sudan President Salva Kiir declined to sign a peace deal proposed by regional leaders yesterday, saying he required more time, the mediator of the crisis said.South Sudan, which gained i...Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 15:37hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Refugees turn to Ethiopia for safety and asylum
Country now hosts the largest number of refugees in AfricaAs a 17-year-old boy, James Gaw Tot fled war in South Sudan to the safety of Ethiopia. Little...Published: 07 May 2015 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Sulaiman Momodu
Refugees turn to Ethiopia for safety and asylum, Country now hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa
As a 17-year-old boy, James Gaw Tot fled war in South Sudan to the safety of Ethiopia. Little did he know he would call this country his home for the next 23 years. Today, still a refugee...Published: 06 May 2015 at 09:10hrs | 1 | by Sulaiman Momodu
Zimbabwe police officer dies in Uganda
A senior police officer with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Vengai Tomukai has died after succumbing to a short illness while receiving medical attention at Nakasere Hospital in Uganda....Published: 14 Jun 2014 at 14:17hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Hundreds of dead bodies discovered
Massacre of Darfuris uncovered in town of BentiuRebel commander denies any involvement in killingsUN coordinator decries "inhumanity"Al Jazeera has aired eviden...Published: 22 Apr 2014 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Kevin Kriedemann & Joy Sapieka
T.B. Joshua prophesied Russian war in December - Video
As tensions continue to escalate along the Ukraine-Russia border with the threat of war looming large and international concern rising, it has been revealed that a controversial clergyman in faraw...Published: 04 Mar 2014 at 15:00hrs | | by Ihechukwu Njoku - freelance Nigerian journalist
UN investigators discover mass grave in South Sudan
Nairobi - UN investigators discovered a mass grave in a rebel-held city in South Sudan, the United Nations said on Tuesday, as a possible opening occurred for negotiations to avert civil war in the wo...Published: 25 Dec 2013 at 04:25hrs | 13 | by AP
Thabo Mbeki on Al Jazeera: Justice cannot trump peace
On Saturday's Talk To Al Jazeera, former South African President Thabo Mbeki explained to Mike Hanna why he is critical of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and efforts to impose justice on Afric...Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 04:04hrs | | by Kevin Kriedemann & Joy Sapieka
South Sudan Humanitarian Appeal Sets New Direction for International Aid
JUBA, South Sudan - Press release from Government of South Sudan and OCHAThe Government of South Sudan and aid agencies launched the humanitarian appeal for 2014-2016 today, unveiling an innov...Published: 14 Nov 2013 at 12:43hrs | 3 | by APO
Uprooting the causes of conflicts
Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa On 11 July 2011, when South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his 8.3 million compatriots celebrate...Published: 07 Sep 2013 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Kingsley Ighobor
Foreign delegates jet in for Mugabe inauguration
Foreign delegates to attend the inauguration of President Mugabe at the National Sports Stadium tomorrow have started arriving in the country.Former Tanzanian presidents Mr Ali Hassan Mwinyi a...Published: 21 Aug 2013 at 13:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thabo Mbeki is the African of the Year 2012
Statement released by former Secretary General of the Organisation of African Unity Dr Salim Ahmed Salim and current Chairman of the Advisory Board of the DAILY TRUST...Published: 09 Nov 2012 at 06:09hrs | | by Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim
South Sudan: world's newest country signs up to the Geneva Conventions
GENEVA, Switzerland - The Republic of South Sudan has acceded to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, after a bill was passed by the National Legislative Assembly on Monday 16 J...Published: 19 Jul 2012 at 13:36hrs | | by APO
Armed men highjacks ambulance, leaves pregnant woman on the roadside
KHARTOUM - Armed men last Saturday carjacked an ambulance transporting a pregnant woman to a hospital in North Darfur leaving the woman on the roadside.SLA fighters loyal to leader Minni Minaw...Published: 11 Jun 2012 at 03:48hrs | | by ST
Sudan and South Sudan dispute oil rich Heglig
Sudan and South sudan are fighting for control of the oil-rich border area.South Sudanese troops seized control of Heglig on Tuesday, as heavy fighting raged for a second day.Fierce cl...Published: 11 Apr 2012 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Sudan political relations on 'shaky ground' as China feels the pinch...
A landmark development in July 2011 led to the creation of a new state in Africa as South Sudan became an independent state under a 2005 peace deal that ended decades of civil war. Sudan's war was fou...Published: 31 Jan 2012 at 08:28hrs | 1 | by Farai Vengesai
Red Cross trying to reconnect 150 children missing parents in South Sudan
Nairobi - Red Cross volunteers are trying to reconnect 150 young children with their missing parents after tens of thousands of residents of South Sudan ran into the bush while fleeing a massive wave ...Published: 04 Jan 2012 at 06:29hrs | | by Moyo Roy
After independence, what next for South Sudan?
Juba - With a roaring cheer the people of South Sudan welcomed the newest nation in the world on July 9. Couples embraced and men cried as the new national anthem was sung for the first time and the s...Published: 11 Aug 2011 at 22:17hrs | 2 | by Peter Martell
Afrofest 2011, Toronto: Full Review
This past weekend, Africans in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) showed their love and support for African Music, diversity and Culture at the Queens Park in Toronto, Ontario. So many African flags...Published: 11 Jul 2011 at 18:34hrs | 2 | by Rubiatu Deen-Jalloh
South Sudan: Free at last
Before an overflowing crowd of tens of thousands of his ecstatic countrymen, President Salva Kiir Mayardit used the historic occasion of the entry of South Sudan into the world's community of states ...Published: 10 Jul 2011 at 18:21hrs | 1 | by Muriti Mutiga
South Sudan formally marked its independence
Juba - Tens of thousands of South Sudanese danced and cheered as their new nation declared independence on Saturday, a hard-won separation from the north that still leaves simmering issues of disput...Published: 09 Jul 2011 at 17:10hrs | 2 | by Matthews Estell
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