Tinotenda Hove– A 32-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested over the weekend in Barberton, South Africa, after authorities discovered explosives and a cache of medicine in his possession. According to local police, the man was apprehended during a targeted operation aimed at curbing cross-border criminal activity. During the arrest, officers recovered…
Tinotenda Hove - Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements for citizens of all African countries, in a major policy shift aimed at promoting free movement, boosting tourism, and reinforcing continental integration. Under the new rules, travellers from across Africa no longer need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA),…
Mariann Jabocs, Nairobi - Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked widespread outrage and concern after instructing police officers to shoot protesters in the legs if they are found attacking or destroying private property during anti-government demonstrations. “Anyone caught burning another person's business or property should be shot in the leg,…
Tinotenda Hove - In a shocking development that has captured regional attention, South African publication Limpopo Newspaper has reported that Nomcebo Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has left her royal husband, King Mswati III of Eswatini. Nomcebo, just 22 years old, was one of the youngest…
Tinotenda Hove/ Reuters - NAIROBI, June 25 – Kenya is reeling from the aftermath of violent nationwide protests sparked by public outrage over President William Ruto’s controversial tax bill. At least sixteen people lost their lives on Wednesday, with human rights groups alleging most were shot dead by police. The…
Benjamin Anyagre Aziginaateeg - THE CASE FOR A PURPOSEFUL CONTINENTAL UNION GOVERNMENT NOW! THE STARK REALITY The exodus continues unabated -Afrikan youth—representing 65% of the continent's 1.4 billion population—are not leaving for adventure but for survival. In 2024, over 146,000 young Afrikans were intercepted attempting dangerous crossings to Europe, while…
PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU FAMILY. For Immediate Release On behalf of the Lungu family, we wish to announce that the funeral and burial of our beloved Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu will take place here in South Africa, in accordance with the family’s wishes for a private ceremony.…
Tinotenda Hove - Stellenbosch, Western Cape – Former Deputy Mayor of the Stellenbosch Municipality, Nyaniso Jindela, was shot dead on Tuesday evening in what authorities are describing as a targeted attack. The fatal shooting occurred in the Western Cape, sending shockwaves through local government circles and raising fears of political…
Statement by President Hakainde Hichilema - IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW AND A HEAVY HEART THAT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY HIS FAMILY, OF THE PASSING ON, OF THE SIXTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, HIS EXCELLENCY MR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU. WE THEREFORE WISH TO OFFICIALLY INFORM THE NATION…
By Hon Given Lubinda- OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE PATRIOTIC FRONT ON THE DEMISE OF ZAMBIA’S SIXTH PRESIDENT, DR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU Thursday, 5th June 2025 Sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar chagwa Lungu has passed on. The former President, who has been receiving specialized treatment in South…
