Southern Africa

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Newborn Found Dead in Pietermaritzburg CBD Rubbish Bin

A newborn baby was found dead in a rubbish bin on Longmarket Street in Pietermaritzburg’s central business district this afternoon, emergency services confirmed. The infant was discovered by a waste picker, prompting concerned community members to alert Mi7 National Group’s Emergency Medical
December 21, 2024
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says weaponising Bela Act for political means won t be tolerated File Picture Facebook

Education Minister Warns Against Political Misuse of Bela Act

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube issued a stern warning against using the newly authorized Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act as a political weapon, promising harsh consequences for those who attempt to victimize schools or students. “Our schools are not the battleground
December 21, 2024
The scene of the drowning incident near Hartbeespoort.

Two-Year-Old’s Body Found in Hartbeespoort Dam

ELANDSFONTEIN, TSHWANE- Police divers recovered the body of a two-year-old boy from a tributary of Hartbeespoort Dam on Friday, following an intensive overnight search operation near Elandsfontein, Tshwane. The toddler disappeared Thursday afternoon while playing in a field near the river. SAPS
December 21, 2024
Kudakwashe Tagwirei

ZANU PF Leaders Accuse Tagwirei of Fueling Party Divide

HARARE – Senior ZANU PF officials have accused businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei of orchestrating divisions within Zimbabwe’s ruling party by simultaneously funding rival factions loyal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. Provincial party leaders confronted President Mnangagwa about Tagwirei’s alleged
December 21, 2024
Choppies supermarket

Retail Chain Sai Mart to Acquire Choppies Zimbabwe Operations

Zimbabwean retail chain Sai Mart will assume control of Choppies Zimbabwe operations from January 1, 2025, following Choppies Enterprises Limited’s decision to exit the market. The acquisition marks a significant change in Zimbabwe’s formal retail sector. Raj Modi, owner of Sai Mart
December 20, 2024
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