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- ZimbabweUS$367m health deal ‘Strictly About Public Health’, US MaintainsAn American government official has rejected claims that a US$367m health deal with Zimbabwe was tied to access to the country’s critical minerals. The official said the agreement, structured as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focused exclusively on supporting Zimbabwe’s health sector and…
- South AfricaANC joins global calls for maximum restraint over Middle East crisisSouth Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has added its voice to growing international calls for maximum restraint as tensions in the Middle East intensify following days of military exchanges. The appeal comes amid reports of sustained airstrikes involving Iran and…
- South AfricaANC yet to decide future of Johannesburg mayor Dada MoreroJohannesburg mayor Dada Morero says he is waiting for the African National Congress (ANC) to decide whether he will be asked to serve another term, as the governing party prepares to finalise its candidates for major metropolitan councils. Speaking to media, Mr Morero said the decision rests…
- South AfricaAfriForum’s court challenge over the Expropriation Act beginsA legal challenge brought by AfriForum against South Africa’s Expropriation Act has formally begun in the Western Cape, marking the opening phase of a case that could have far-reaching implications for property ownership in the country. Proceedings opened on Monday at the Western Cape High Court…
- ZimbabweTwo Detectives Shot Dead in Zimbabwe During Robbery OperationTwo detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have been shot dead by an armed robber during a law enforcement operation in Masvingo Province. The officers, part of the Harare Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide Division, were identified as Bernard Chindeke, 38, and McKenzie…
- South AfricaSouth Africa 'embrace pressure' as favourites, says coachSouth Africa have embraced the tag of favourites as they head into the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, according to coach Conrad. The team, runners-up in the previous edition, maintained their unbeaten streak in the Super Eights with a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in New Delhi. Often…
- WorldIran claims missile strike on US Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrierIran has claimed it launched a missile attack against a United States aircraft carrier, a day after a major escalation in tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel. The claims, made by Iran’s elite military force, have not been independently verified and have been met with silence from…
- WorldEU says Iran faces uncertain future after supreme leader's deathEuropean Union leaders have warned that the killing of Iran’s supreme leader could bring both opportunity and danger, describing the moment as potentially transformative while cautioning against the risk of wider instability. Speaking on Sunday, senior figures from the European Union said the…
- PoliticsGauteng budget: Province has spent over 80% of annual fundsThe Gauteng Provincial Government have confirmed that more than 80% of the annual allocation has been spent, as the province approaches the end of the current financial year. Provincial authorities said total expenditure reached R144.4bn by the end of January, representing 82.2% of the adjusted…
- ZimbabweZimbabwe Bans Exports of Raw Minerals and LithiumZimbabwe has imposed an immediate ban on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, the country’s mines ministry announced on Wednesday. The decision affects minerals currently in transit as well as those yet to leave the country. In a statement, the ministry said the measure would…
- South AfricaMusa Khawula hints at appearance before Madlanga CommissionControversial social media personality Musa Khawula has once again thrust himself into the spotlight, claiming that he has been invited to testify before South Africa’s Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, a high‑profile judicial panel examining alleged corruption and misconduct within the South…
- South AfricaShepherd Bushiri challenges South African immigration probeMalawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri has issued a strongly worded statement disputing allegations surrounding his South African immigration status, accusing authorities of conducting what he describes as a politically motivated witch-hunt. In a statement released on social media, Shepherd Bushiri…
