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Meyiwa murder trial delayed as defense lawyer dies

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial faces a setback following the death of defense lawyer Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, who represented accused Muzi Sibiya. Mngomezulu’s family confirmed his passing yesterday after falling ill last month, leaving his client to seek new legal representation. The

December 11, 2024

China·Top Story·Zimbabwe

China Cancels Zimbabwe’s Interest-Free Loans

China has taken action to address Zimbabwe’s debt situation by cancelling unspecified amounts of interest-free loans and committing to assisting the country in navigating its debt crisis. This move comes amidst concerns raised by activists regarding the potential entrapment in a perpetual

April 17, 2024

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Urgent Medical Appeal: Ruth Hwara’s Search for a Kidney Donor

24-year-old Ruth Hwara, a recent graduate of the University of Zimbabwe, faces the daunting challenge of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Following her diagnosis shortly after graduation, Ruth’s life has become tethered to the demanding routine of dialysis, enduring lengthy sessions twice a

April 9, 2024

More people need transplants than there are organ donors Pigs might be a solution

America·Top Story

First Pig Kidney Transplant into Human Patient

In a ground-breaking medical achievement, doctors have successfully performed the first-ever transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human recipient, announced on Thursday. The landmark surgery, conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital, marked a significant milestone in medical history, reminiscent

March 22, 2024

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Hundreds of Marriage Certificates Invalidated in Zimbabwe

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has issued a concerning advisory, urging couples to scrutinize their marriage certificates following the revelation of a significant discrepancy rendering potentially hundreds of certificates invalid. This discrepancy stems from referencing an outdated law, prompting fears of

March 22, 2024

South Africa·Top Story

Senior ANC Members Face Removal Amid State Capture Report, Four Flagged

The African National Congress (ANC) is grappling with internal discord as the fate of senior members hangs in the balance. Malusi Gigaba, David Mahlobo, Zizi Kodwa, and Cedric Frolick find themselves at the center of controversy as the party considers their removal

March 9, 2024

Russia·Terror attack·Top Story

Putin’s £50 million warship ‘wrecked’ by naval drones

Ukrainian forces have reportedly struck a significant blow to Vladimir Putin’s Black Sea fleet, damaging the ‘Sergey Kotov,’ one of Russia’s naval vessels near Kerch, in occupied Crimea. Explosions rocked the ship, leading Ukrainian officials to claim that Magura V5 naval drones

March 5, 2024

Politics·Top Story·Zimbabwe

Government Splurges Again: Lavish Fleet for Chiefs Raises Eyebrows

In a move that has sparked public debate and raised eyebrows among citizens, the Zimbabwean government has reportedly spent millions of United States dollars on a fleet of top-of-the-range off-road vehicles for traditional leaders. The allocation of 100 Isuzu double-cab vehicles to

March 1, 2024

Breaking News·Top Story·Zimbabwe

Chamisa to hold first thank you rally in Chitungwiza as court clears Kwekwe meeting

Nelson Chamisa will stage a ‘thank you’ rally at Huruyadzo Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza on Saturday, his party said on Thursday. The announcement came as the Bulawayo High Court set aside a police order barring the MDC Alliance from proceeding with its

September 7, 2018

Breaking News·Top Story·Zimbabwe

Nestle revives Zimbabwe’s coffee production in development push

The Swiss food multi-national Nestle is investing $1.25m (£1m) in Zimbabwe to help revive its coffee industry, news agency Bloomberg reports. It is set to buy nearly all the coffee produced by the country’s smallholder farmers and plans to produce limited editions

September 6, 2018

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