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NUST Engineering Student Charged for Racially Charged Posts on Social Media

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – A student from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has been taken to court under accusations of making racially provocative comments online, igniting tensions and drawing widespread condemnation. Tanaka Ryan Ziso, a 24-year-old final-year Civil and Water

March 29, 2024

Crime·South Africa

Who is Sydney Mfundo Gcaba and What’s His Connection to AKA’s Murder Case?

Recently, Sydney Mfundo Gcaba, purportedly a nephew of Jacob Zuma, has found himself entangled in the legal proceedings surrounding AKA’s murder case. According to a report by Power 98.7, the prosecution alleged that approximately R800,000, funnelled into the bank account of accused

March 28, 2024

Crime·Zimbabwe

Zanu PF Legislator Allegedly Takes Control of US$1.2 Million Community Funds

Mutare, Zimbabwe | Accusations have emerged against Nyasha Marange, the Zanu PF Mutare West legislator, regarding his purported demand for sole control over US$1.2 million allocated to the Chiadzwa Community Ownership Trust. Traditional leaders in Marange have voiced concerns over Marange’s actions,

March 26, 2024

Crime·South Africa

Durban Woman Awarded R350,000 in Damages for Unlawful Arrest by Bheki Cele

Durban, South Africa | A woman, Cynthia Khedama, found herself at the center of a legal battle after enduring a harrowing experience of being wrongfully detained at King Shaka International Airport. The incident, stemming from mistaken identity, led to Khedama’s arrest and

March 26, 2024

Crime·Featured·South Africa

Mother of missing girl who captivated South Africa’s attention charged with selling her

A six-year-old girl’s disappearance has gripped the attention of South Africa, unveiling a startling revelation as her mother faces charges of involvement in her abduction and trafficking. Joslin Smith, missing for nearly three weeks, remains elusive, prompting a fervent plea from authorities

March 25, 2024

The escapees were part of the 1 521 inmates held at the centre under private management in Krugersdorp

Africa·Crime·South Africa

Foreign Nationals Flee South African Repatriation Center

Sixty-nine foreign nationals, including five Zimbabweans, staged a daring escape from the Lindela Repatriation Centre, managed by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs. The inmates, awaiting deportation, fled the facility situated in Krugersdorp, operated by the private management company EnvironMongz. Among the

March 22, 2024

Pregnant woman arrested for faking own kidnap sharing ransom with boyfriend

Crime·Nigeria

Married, Pregnant Woman Fakes Kidnapping And Shares Ransom Money with Boyfriend

The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended a pregnant woman who orchestrated her own kidnapping, leading her husband to pay a hefty ransom of N2 million. The intricate scheme took a bizarre twist when it was revealed that the

March 21, 2024

Crime

Woman Jailed for Setting Husband on Fire Amid Marital Dispute

In a shocking incident that has drawn widespread attention, a 35-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of setting her husband on fire following a domestic dispute. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) disclosed the

March 21, 2024

Crime·Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Miners Federation President Released on Bail in Fraud Case

Henrietta Rushwaya, the President of the Zimbabwe Miners Federation, was released on a US$500 bail on Wednesday, following her arrest over allegations of defrauding an Indian businessman out of US$1 million in a failed mine acquisition deal. The bail hearing, presided over

March 20, 2024

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Crime·Zambia

Zambian Ex-Military Leader Ronald Shikapwasha Fatally Shot by Wife Over Church Messages

Retired Rev. Lt. General Ronald Shikapwasha, a distinguished figure in Zambia’s military and political spheres, was fatally shot by his wife after an altercation sparked by messages from his church members. Shikapwasha, revered as one of Zambia’s finest fighter pilots and a