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- South AfricaEkurhuleni candidate Khumalo alleges political smear campaignActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, has claimed he is the target of a smear campaign because of his outspoken opposition to drug trafficking and organised crime. Mr Khumalo was responding to a decision by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Ekurhuleni to refer him to…
- ZimbabweZimbabwe officially begins twice-yearly Lenacapavir rolloutZimbabwe has launched a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, marking what officials describe as a major milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce new infections and end AIDS as a public health threat. The Lenacapavir rollout was officially announced at a ceremony in Epworth, near the…
- USVenezuela Faces Ongoing Economic Fragility, IMF WarnsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark assessment of Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian situation, describing the outlook as “quite fragile” in its most recent briefing. The warning, released on 20 February 2026, underscores deep structural challenges including rampant…
- PoliticsTunisia Jails Lawmaker for Eight Months for Mocking PresidentA Tunisian court has sentenced opposition parliamentarian Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison after convicting him over social media posts that criticised and mocked President Kais Saied. The ruling has intensified concerns among rights groups and opposition figures about shrinking political…
- South AfricaSA Farmers Brace for Losses as Foot-and-Mouth SpreadsSouth African farmers are grappling with a severe foot-and-mouth outbreak that has spread across eight of the country's nine provinces over the past year. This highly contagious disease, affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, pigs, and sheep, has led to the culling of thousands of livestock…
- WorldAustralia Coach Blames Players for T20 World Cup ExitAustralia head coach Andrew McDonald has defended the team's preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, attributing their group-stage elimination to poor player performances rather than planning shortcomings. The T20 World Cup exit followed defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, marking…
- ZimbabweZimbabwe beats Sri Lanka in tense T20 World Cup gameZimbabwe delivered one of the standout moments of the tournament with a memorable victory over Sri Lanka in a captivating T20 World Cup contest, defying expectations and sparking jubilant celebrations among players and supporters. The result captured the unpredictability of the shortest format and…
- South AfricaChatunga Mugabe Arrested in Johannesburg ShootingSouth African police say Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested following a shooting incident at a luxury home in Johannesburg. Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 29, was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon after a security guard was…
- South AfricaPakistani national, Imran Bat, accuses Sibiya of extortionIn a virtual interview aired on Newzroom Afrika on Thursday, Pakistani national Imran Bate made allegations against suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, claiming the official had previously demanded money from him under the guise of protection fees…
- ZimbabweT20 World Cup Cricket: Zimbabwe Aim to Top Group on Day 12The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 enters a pivotal stage on 19 February 2026, with several teams chasing vital wins to secure advancement to the next phase of the tournament. Zimbabwe will aim to top their group when they take the field alongside teams such as West Indies and Sri Lanka, according…
- ZimbabweUncertain harvest for Zimbabwe farmersZimbabwe’s agricultural sector is facing a mixed outlook as farmers assess prospects for the upcoming harvest amid increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. While some regions report improved rainfall, others have been hit by prolonged dry spells, raising concerns over yields and food security…
- South AfricaActionSA Rejects Khumalo’s Mayoral Committee AppointmentActionSA has rejected the appointment of its councillor Xolani Khumalo to the Ekurhuleni mayoral committee, saying the party was never consulted. The party’s leader, Herman Mashaba, described the move as an act of disrespect and a distortion of the party’s values. Last night, Ekurhuleni Mayor…
