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Shauwn Mpisane home in La Lucia north of Durban Picture Puri Devjee

Police Raid Durban Socialite’s R80m Mansion

South African police and revenue officials are currently conducting a raid at the R80 million mansion of Durban businesswoman Shauwn Mpisane in the upmarket suburb of La Lucia. The operation, which began before midday on Tuesday, involves officials from the South African
November 26, 2024

Three Arrested After Police Shootout in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe police have arrested three suspects following a shootout in Bulawayo’s Luveve suburb, ending a four-month spree of armed vehicle robberies across the region. The suspects, aged between 18 and 22, opened fire on detectives who had tracked them to their hideout
November 26, 2024
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Mother Faces Trafficking Charges Over Missing Toddler

A South African court has postponed the case of a mother accused of selling her two-year-old son, as authorities continue their search for the missing toddler. The 32-year-old woman appeared in Vanderbijlpark Magistrate Court, Gauteng, where she faces charges of human trafficking,
November 26, 2024
US Ambassador Pamela Tremont

Zimbabwe Must Reform to Restore Prosperity, Says US Envoy

The United States has urged Zimbabwe’s government to implement major political and economic reforms during crucial debt restructuring talks in Harare. US Ambassador Pamela Tremont delivered the message on Monday as the southern African nation began negotiations to resolve its $21 billion
November 26, 2024
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa addresses international creditors in Harare

Zimbabwe Seeks Path to Clear $12.7bn External Debt

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa met with international creditors and finance executives on Monday to discuss clearing $12.7 billion in external debt, marking a crucial step towards the country’s first access to international capital markets in over 20 years. The debt, which amounts
November 26, 2024
Japan pledges $51m to support Zimbabwes farmers amid drought

Japan pledges $5.1m to support Zimbabwe’s farmers amid drought

Japan has committed $5.1m through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to help Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers affected by El Nino-induced drought. The three-year programme will support 37,000 farmers across five districts in Masvingo, Mashonaland Central and Manicaland provinces. Japanese ambassador Shinichi Yamanaka
November 25, 2024
African Economic Conference in Gaborone

Governance key to Africa’s growth, says Botswana leader

Botswana’s President Duma Boko has called for more accountable governance across Africa, saying it is essential for the continent’s economic future. Speaking at the African Economic Conference in Gaborone, Mr Boko said peace and stability must be “anchored on accountable and responsive
November 25, 2024
Opposition leader Jameson Timba of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party and 34 activists face up to five years in prison or a fine [File: Philimon Bulawayo/Reuters]

Zimbabwe Opposition Members Found Guilty of Illegal Assembly

Twenty-eight opposition supporters have been convicted of participating in an illegal gathering in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, following a lengthy trial that concluded on Friday. The group’s leader, Mr Timba, alongside several associates, was found guilty of hosting an unlawful meeting at his
November 23, 2024
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