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Olivia Yace has stepped down as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania, the Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee (COMICI) announced in a formal statement on Monday. The Ivorian representative, who finished fourth runner-up in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, had been named one of the continental queens alongside Julia Ann Cluett of Malta for Europe & Middle […]

By Brilliant Pongo, Editor, Report Focus News Go Tell England: Seek God Early, the forthcoming book by Apostle Dr Max Matonhodze, is a clarion call not only to England but to the entire world. This powerful publication challenges nations and individuals alike to rediscover their purpose in God while there is still time. Drawing deeply […]

A South African court sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison Wednesday for human trafficking and child labor involving dozens of foreign workers kept in slave-like conditions at a Johannesburg factory. The Gauteng High Court delivered the sentence against Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying and […]

The Pretoria High Court reserved judgment Monday in an appeal case over where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should be buried, prolonging a three-month legal battle between his family and the Zambian government. The family seeks to overturn an August ruling that ordered Lungu’s remains be repatriated to Zambia for a state funeral. Their lawyer […]

Kampala, Uganda – Report Focus News A sophisticated honey trap syndicate is reportedly operating in Kampala, targeting unsuspecting business figures through a network of women posing as escorts, hostesses, and entertainers. The group is alleged to use charm, intimacy, and social engagements to lure their victims before extracting sensitive information and compromising their safety. According […]

The Constitutional Court has refused an urgent bid by the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu to directly appeal a Pretoria High Court judgment that ordered the repatriation of his remains to Zambia for a state funeral. The Constitutional Court has found that no case has been made out for a direct appeal. The […]

South Africa’s government has warned young women to beware of social media scams promoting overseas job opportunities, amid concerns over viral videos advertising work in Russia. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is investigating a now-deleted promotional video by South African influencer Cyan Boujee, whose real name is Honour Zuma. The video, which gained […]

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged Zimbabweans to seek employment in their own municipalities, such as Harare, instead of South Africa, while stressing that local workers should be prioritized for municipal tenders. Speaking at the EFF’s Siyabonga Rally in Seshego on August 16, Malema highlighted South Africa’s 66.5% youth unemployment rate as […]

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa has expressed deep concern over the United States military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling for the United Nations to lead peace efforts between Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv. President Cyril Ramaphosa had hoped President Donald Trump would use American influence to promote dialogue rather than military action. The strikes targeted […]

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions on 25 African countries in a sweeping expansion that would affect more than half the continent, according to a State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post. The potential expansion would dramatically escalate an already controversial policy that currently bans citizens from seven African nations. African […]

South Africa’s president has rejected calls from Donald Trump to arrest an opposition leader over a controversial song, saying no foreign power can dictate his country’s legal decisions. Cyril Ramaphosa was responding to pressure from the US president to arrest Julius Malema for singing “Kill the Boer” – a chant Trump says incites violence against […]

Four senior Zimbabwean officials have been removed from UK sanctions lists in a move that could signal improving relations between London and Harare. The UK announced on Tuesday it was delisting Owen Ncube, Isaac Moyo, Godwin Matanga and Anselem Sanyatwe, along with state-owned Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI). All had been subject to travel bans and […]