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March 16, 2026
- 1:17 PMSouth AfricaFormer Cop Appears in Court Over Marius van der Merwe MurderMatipandile Sotheni, a former member of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) elite Special Task Force, appeared in Brakpan Magistrates Court on Monday charged with the murder of Marius van der Merwe. Van der Merwe, who testified at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry last year under the…1:17 PM
- 10:49 AMSouth AfricaDubai Airports update: Emirates to operate limited flights after 10amEmirates says it will resume some flight operations after 10:00 UAE time on Monday, following a temporary suspension earlier in the day. The Dubai-based airline said it would run a limited schedule while authorities continue to review the situation. Some flights scheduled for Monday have been…10:49 AM
- 10:22 AMZimbabweHigh Court reinstates MSU students expelled over union activityA court has ruled in favour of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) in a legal challenge against Midlands State University (MSU), ordering the reinstatement of five students who had been expelled or suspended from the institution. The ruling follows a dispute that began early last year…10:22 AM
- 10:15 AMWorldMutsvangwa calls for dialogue to end Middle East conflictZimbabwe’s ruling party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has called for diplomacy and international dialogue to resolve the escalating Middle East conflict, arguing that lasting peace depends on addressing the rights of the Palestinian people. Speaking at an Al-Quds Day solidarity event last…10:15 AM
March 15, 2026
- 10:44 AMZimbabweMkhwanazi to close chapter on criminal justice corruption inquiryThe parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system is set to conclude its hearings this week. KwaZulu-Natal’s top police official, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to deliver his final testimony, bringing a high-profile chapter…10:44 AM
- 9:58 AMOpinionHopewell Chin’ono Weighs in on the Iran Regime Change WarZimbabwean investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has offered a detailed critique of the ongoing Iran regime change war, arguing that the conflict’s stated objectives, strategy and consequences raise serious geopolitical questions. According to Chin’ono, every war must have clear objectives…9:58 AM
- 9:28 AMZimbabweGuruve Man Confesses to Killing Relatives in Chikurubi PrisonA man from Guruve accused of murdering several of his relatives made an emotional confession during a meeting with First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa at Chikurubi Maximum Prison. The First Lady shared details of the encounter on her X account, describing the meeting as both distressing and enlightening…9:28 AM
- 9:06 AMSouth AfricaANC in Johannesburg moves to recall Mayor Dada MoreroThe ANC in Johannesburg has taken a formal decision to recall Dada Morero as the city’s mayor, following growing tensions within the party’s regional structures. According to sources, a special and urgent regional executive committee (REC) meeting was convened on Saturday, where it was resolved…9:06 AM
March 13, 2026
- 7:05 PMSouth AfricaWitness G seeks identity protection at Madlanga CommissionA Crime Intelligence officer known as Witness G has asked to testify privately before the Madlanga Commission, citing concerns that revealing his identity could compromise his safety and that of others. Through his lawyer, Tshepo Matlala, Witness G requested permission to deliver his testimony…7:05 PM
- 5:56 PMSouth AfricaMpumalanga man gets life imprisonment for burning girlfriendA man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his girlfriend by setting her alight during a domestic dispute in Carolina, Mpumalanga. The High Court sitting in Mbombela convicted and sentenced 35-year-old Innocent Sthembiso Maseko for the killing of Mbali Lucy Ngubeni, following a…5:56 PM
- 5:40 PMZimbabweZimbabwe offers incentives for AI investmentZimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa says his government will introduce incentives for businesses adopting AI technologies as part of a broader push to accelerate digital transformation and innovation. The announcement came during the launch of Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence…5:40 PM
March 12, 2026
- 5:56 PMCrimeShibiri denies bribery attempt in Molefe murder investigationSuspended head of organised crime investigations Richard Shibiri has rejected allegations that he attempted to bribe police officers who were probing a suspected crime cartel boss. Giving his account in relation to testimony heard by the Madlanga Commission, Shibiri said his interaction with the…5:56 PM
- 11:29 AMSouth AfricaShibiri cites financial difficulty over Matlala loanSuspended senior police officer Richard Shibiri has defended his decision to accept R70,000 from alleged crime figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, telling an inquiry he was experiencing financial difficulty at the time. Shibiri, the head of organised crime investigations at the South African Police…11:29 AM
- 11:11 AMZimbabweMinister voices opposition to Constitutional Amendment No 3 BillZimbabwe’s Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister Tatenda Mavetera has publicly opposed aspects of the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, becoming the first cabinet minister to express reservations about the proposed constitutional changes. The government…11:11 AM
March 11, 2026
- 12:08 PMCrimeBellarmine Mugabe Withdraws Bail in Shooting CaseBellarmine Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has withdrawn his application for bail in a shooting case currently before the Alexandra Magistrates Court. Bellarmine Mugabe appeared in court on Wednesday alongside his co-accused, Tobias Matondze. During the hearing, the…12:08 PM
- 9:41 AMZimbabweMugabe’s Son to Seek Formal Bail in CourtBellarmine Mugabe, the son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, is expected to appear in the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning to bring a formal bail application. He and co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matondze face serious charges following an alleged shooting incident…9:41 AM
- 8:58 AMZimbabweMnangagwa Appoints New Board to Oversee POTRAZZimbabwe’s government has appointed a new 11-member board to oversee the operations of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), in a move officials say will strengthen oversight of the country’s telecommunications and digital sectors. The appointments were made…8:58 AM
- 6:56 AMZimbabweWestProp woos SA retailers for Mall of ZimbabweProperty developer WestProp Holdings Limited has intensified efforts to attract South African retail brands to its planned US$100 million Mall of Zimbabwe as the company moves closer to launching construction later this year. The developer recently sent a delegation to South Africa to meet…6:56 AM
March 10, 2026
- 7:07 PMZimbabweZimbabwe Cracks Down on Critics of Presidential Term ExtensionZimbabwean authorities are using intimidation and violence against opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s time in office, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. The controversial changes, approved by the Cabinet last month, would allow Mr…7:07 PM
- 5:32 PMSouth AfricaPolice raid properties linked to businessman Calvin MathibeliPolice have conducted simultaneous raids at multiple properties linked to businessman Calvin Mathibeli across four South African provinces, authorities said. The coordinated operations targeted premises associated with Mathibeli, who owns the private security firm Calvin and Family Security…5:32 PM
- 4:07 PMSouth AfricaMatlala didn’t pay for my BBL, says Lt Gen SenthumuleSenior police official Lt Gen Senthumule has told Parliament that businessman Cat Matlala did not pay for her cosmetic surgery, rejecting allegations raised earlier by Gen Sibiya. During testimony before an ad hoc committee, Lt Gen Senthumule addressed claims that Matlala had funded a Brazilian…4:07 PM
- 3:43 PMZimbabweZimbabwe officials defend civil servant salaries amid criticismA debate is intensifying in Zimbabwe over the adequacy of civil servant salaries, after senior officials said the government was satisfied with current pay levels for public workers. Authorities say the lowest-paid government employee now earns above the poverty benchmark used by the state…3:43 PM
- 2:23 PMSouth AfricaSenthumule: I Was Unaware of PKTT DisbandmentActing Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Hilda Senthumule, has told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating police corruption that she was unaware of the decision to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). According to Senthumule, the directive from Minister Senzo…2:23 PM
March 9, 2026
- 2:29 PMZimbabweBindura man jailed for cyberbullying ex‑girlfriendA 24-year-old man from Bindura has been sentenced to prison for cyberbullying his former partner after unlawfully accessing her social media accounts and posting obscene content intended to humiliate her. Kudakwashe Lordship Tengende was convicted at Bindura Magistrates’ Court on charges of…2:29 PM
- 1:35 PMSouth AfricaHome Affairs rolls out Smart ID services in banksSouth Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has launched a new digital partnership with major banks aimed at expanding access to Smart ID services and reducing long queues at government offices. The initiative marks the start of a new operational phase in which citizens can apply for or reissue a…1:35 PM
