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Harare Mayor Faces Scrutiny Over Irregular Student Hostel Project

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume faced tough questions at a Commission of Inquiry on February 7, 2025, over irregularities in the construction of a luxury student hostel in Belvedere, including suspicious inspection records and failure to obtain proper zoning approval. Commission evidence leader

February 7, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address

Featured·Politics·South Africa

Analysts Slam Ramaphosa’s SONA as ‘Recycled Promises’

Political analysts have criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address delivered at Cape Town City Hall on February 6, 2025 (1800 GMT), describing his promises to tackle poverty and unemployment as a repeat of previous unfulfilled commitments. Independent analyst Dr.

February 7, 2025

Business·Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Central Bank Tightens Forex Controls, Raises Export Levies

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has increased foreign currency surrender requirements for exporters from 25% to 30% and mandated bank accounts for all traders in HARARE on February 7, 2025. The measures aim to boost official forex reserves amid rising US dollar

February 7, 2025

Blessed Geza has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign peacefully or face unspecified action

Politics·Zimbabwe

Geza Defies Expulsion, Vows to Fight Mnangagwa’s Agenda

A prominent Zanu-PF member has refused to accept his expulsion from Zimbabwe’s ruling party, intensifying internal opposition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s controversial bid to extend his presidency until 2030. Blessed R. Geza declared his determination to remain within Zanu-PF despite his expulsion,

February 6, 2025

America·Politics·South Africa

Presidency Defends Ramaphosa’s Call with Elon Musk After Backlash

PRETORIA- The Presidency has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa’s phone call with South African-born billionaire Elon Musk after facing criticism. The conversation, which took place earlier this week, was aimed at addressing misinformation about South Africa’s land reform laws. The controversy began when

February 6, 2025

Preparations underway near Cape Town City Hall ahead of the 2025 State of the Nation Address

Featured·South Africa

Parliament finalizes plans for 2025 State of the Nation Address

Parliament has completed preparations for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (Sona) scheduled for Thursday, maintaining traditional ceremonial elements despite the continued use of Cape Town City Hall as the venue. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza announced the event

February 5, 2025

America·Politics·Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe backs US deportation of 545 undocumented Zimbabwean citizens

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has endorsed the United States’ plan to deport over 500 Zimbabwean citizens who are living in America without proper documentation. “The Government of Zimbabwe supports the United States Government’s decision to repatriate and return our Zimbabwean

February 5, 2025

Crime·South Africa

Fake estate agent jailed for R800,000 property scam

A 49-year-old man who posed as an estate agent has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding multiple victims of more than R800,000 in a property scam. Theophillus Mncedi Pato received his sentence in the East London Regional Court this

February 5, 2025

President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame

South Africa

Rwanda’s Kagame denies DRC mineral theft, blames South Africa

KIGALI – Rwandan President Paul Kagame has denied allegations of mineral theft from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), instead accusing South Africa of being the primary beneficiary of Congo’s resources through its peacekeeping missions. In a CNN interview, Kagame challenged critics

February 4, 2025

Featured·Politics·South Africa

South Africa Threatens Mineral Export Ban Over US Aid Cuts

CAPE TOWN – South African Mining Minister Gwede Mantashe threatened to halt mineral exports to the United States on Tuesday, escalating tensions after former US president Donald Trump announced plans to cut aid over South Africa’s land reform policies. “If they don’t

February 4, 2025

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Harare Mayor Faces Scrutiny Over Irregular Student Hostel Project

Analysts Slam Ramaphosa’s SONA as ‘Recycled Promises’

Zimbabwe Central Bank Tightens Forex Controls, Raises Export Levies

Geza Defies Expulsion, Vows to Fight Mnangagwa’s Agenda

Presidency Defends Ramaphosa’s Call with Elon Musk After Backlash

Parliament finalizes plans for 2025 State of the Nation Address

Zimbabwe backs US deportation of 545 undocumented Zimbabwean citizens

Fake estate agent jailed for R800,000 property scam

Rwanda’s Kagame denies DRC mineral theft, blames South Africa

South Africa Threatens Mineral Export Ban Over US Aid Cuts

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