South Africa’s Unity Government Faces Test as Education Dispute Escalates
Democratic Alliance leader warns that firing Education Minister Gwarube over Bela Act stance would end coalition government.
Former ANC Heavyweight Joins Breakaway MK Party
Vusi Tshabalala, the former Chief Whip of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State Provincial Legislature, has officially joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), signaling a notable shift in the province’s political dynamics. Tshabalala, a well-known figure
Police raid Cape Town security firm in Lifman murder probe
Armed police officers raided the Cape Town headquarters of PPA Security on Thursday, seizing firearms
Government Inspects 200,000 Spaza Shops, Closes 1,000
CAPE TOWN – Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that government inspectors have examined
SAA Pilot Strike Forces Flight Cancellations to Perth, Sao Paulo
South African Airways (SAA) has canceled flights to Perth and Sao Paulo following confirmation of a pilot strike on Thursday, amid an ongoing dispute
Trindade Unfit for Trial in R1.4bn Eskom Fraud Case
JOHANNESBURG – Former Eskom contractor Antonio Trindade has been declared medically unfit to stand trial in the R1.4 billion Kusile Power Station corruption case,
SA-Nigeria Visa Rules Eased to Boost Trade Links
CAPE TOWN – South Africa will a grant five-year multiple entry visa to qualifying Nigerian business travelers and allow tourists to apply without submitting
500,000 Vehicles Face De-Registration as ZINARA Targets Expired Licenses
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) has issued a warning to owners of over 500,000 vehicles, threatening de-registration if their licenses are not renewed
Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister to Unveil 2025 Budget Today
Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube will present the nation’s 2025 budget statement in Parliament today, as the country seeks solutions to its deepening
Zimbabwe Deports Chinese National in Illegal Cremation Case
HARARE- Zimbabwean authorities deported Chen Mo Yun, 44, to China last Wednesday for allegedly orchestrating the illegal cremation of a Chinese woman in Harare,
Zimbabwe ex-ZIFA chief arrested over forged education certificate
BULAWAYO – Police arrested former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) interim president Gift Banda yesterday over allegations he forged an Ordinary Level certificate to qualify
Mozambican Suspects Held After R1.3m Drug Find
JOHANNESBURG – Three Mozambican nationals face drug trafficking charges after HAWKS officers discovered crystal meth worth R1.3 million hidden in their vehicle during a
Village Head Gets 6 Years for Fatal Attack Over Chicken Dispute
MHANGURA, Zimbabwe — A village head has been sentenced to six years in prison for killing a 75-year-old man during a dispute over chickens
Cape Town Lawyer Jailed for Sexual Exploitation of Street Children
A former Cape Town lawyer has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment in the Wynberg Regional Court for sexually exploiting homeless youth near Muizenberg
Politics
Mwonzora Demands Probe into Politicized Food Aid Distribution
Zimbabwe’s MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora has called for a government investigation into allegations that ZANU-PF officials are politicizing the distribution of food aid in rural areas, deliberately excluding opposition supporters from receiving drought relief. Mwonzora’s comments come in response to widespread reports that ruling party members are removing families aligned with opposition parties from the lists of beneficiaries for food
Mapisa-Nqakula seeks bail change for Botswana trip
PRETORIA – Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria
Ramaphosa Shifts Justice Minister Amid VBS Loan Controversy
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa removed Justice Minister Thembi Simelane from her
Zuma to Address MK Party Rally in Vosloorus Today
Party marks first anniversary ahead of main December celebration
SPORTS
Prophet Magaya Missing In ZIFA Candidacy
HARARE- At least eight candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the Zimbabwe Football
Dejected Mbappe Left ‘Sad’ After Penalty Miss in Real Madrid’s Defeat
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappe was “sad” after missing another penalty as champions
Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs in rain-hit ODI
Zimbabwe have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against Pakistan after securing victory
Zimbabwe smash T20 international record with 344-4 against Gambia
Zimbabwe have set a new world record for the highest team total in Twenty20 international cricket,
Springboks Await Kolisi Injury News Before All Blacks Clash
The Springboks are anxiously waiting to find out if captain Siya Kolisi will be fit to
Innovative Smart Meter Revolutionizes Water Billing in Bulawayo
Innocent Hadebe, CEO of Bhungane Investments, is leading the charge in addressing Bulawayo’s water billing challenges
Starlink Seeks Zim License: Potraz
ZIMBABWE | The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) announced that Starlink, the global
Huawei Vows to Spearhead Solar Revolution in Partnership with Industry Allies
Huawei Digital Power, in its latest move to champion solar energy, convened the Huawei FusionSolar Forum
Google’s Senior VP James Manyika Urges Zimbabwe to Support Diaspora Contributions for National Development
In a pivotal statement made during the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) summit held
Elon Musk Mocks Meta’s Global Outage: A Digital Rivalry Unfolds
In an intriguing turn of events, the digital sphere was abuzz as Meta faced a global
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Fuel System Restored At Or Tambo After Delays Hit Flights
Technical fault at South Africa’s busiest airport caused widespread flight disruptions, now resolved as operations return to normal. A valve breakdown at OR Tambo International Airport’s fuel system triggered flight delays on Monday before Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) technicians restored full
Chamisa Summoned to Testify in Harare Council Inquiry
HARARE- Zimbabwe’s former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa will testify before a commission investigating widespread corruption and service delivery failures at Harare City Council, Commission Chair Retired Justice Maphios Cheda announced today. The commission summoned Chamisa to explain his Citizens Coalition for Change
‘Secret Son’ of Robert Mugabe Emerges, Sparking Family Feud
A man claiming to be the son of former President Robert Mugabe was arrested in 2015 after he stormed State House demanding to meet his alleged father, it has been confirmed. The individual, identified as Tonderai Robert Mugabe, was born on April
Zimbabwe’s Former Vice President Mphoko Dies at 84
HARARE – Former Zimbabwe Vice President Phekelezela Mphoko died in Dubai while returning from medical treatment in India, Presidential spokesperson George Charamba confirmed Friday. The 84-year-old liberation war veteran had served as vice president from 2014 until the military overthrew Robert Mugabe’s