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South African soldiers face casualties amid intensifying rebel offensive near Goma, prompting calls for military support and transparency. The South African National Defence Union has demanded urgent clarity from SANDF following reports of casualties among South African troops battling M23 rebels near Sake and Goma in eastern DRC. “The crisis underscores the severe risks faced […]

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 High Court in Pretoria has granted Sibiya time to consult with his family […]

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 debt cycle. As of September 2023, Zimbabwe’s publicly guaranteed debt totaled $17.7 billion, […]

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 week. However, her specialist, Dr. Madzudzo, has underscored the necessity of a kidney […]

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 of the hospital’s pioneering kidney transplant procedure in 1954. The operation, lasting four […]

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 This discrepancy stems from referencing an outdated law, prompting fears of legal repercussions for affected couples. Following the enactment of the Marriages Act (Chapter […]

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 from national lists due to adverse findings in Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s State […]

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 successfully ‘destroyed’ the formidable warship. The Ministry of Defence in Ukraine provided details […]

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 chiefs has ignited criticism over the perceived unnecessary expenditure, especially in the face […]

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 rally which had been scheduled for the Midlands city of Kwekwe last Sunday. […]

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 of its Nespresso coffee pods to appeal to a market looking for new […]

A military judge in South Sudan on Thursday found 10 soldiers guilty of rape and murder in a violent rampage two years ago. The trial concerned a July 2016 attack on Juba’s Terrain Hotel, home to aid workers from a number of international organisations. The judgment was delivered in a military courtroom filled with diplomats, […]