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Zimbabwe Survey: 85% want democracy, but most dissatisfied with current system

September 18, 2024

A majority of Zimbabweans say they prefer democracy to any other form of government, but only a minority are satisfied with how democracy works in their country, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey. The study found that 85% of Zimbabweans prefer democracy

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Arrest warrant issued for Mugabe’s son

September 18, 2024

A Zimbabwean court has issued an arrest warrant for Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of former president Robert Mugabe, after he failed to appear for a court hearing. The 27-year-old was due to attend the Beitbridge Magistrate’s Court on Monday for

South Africa

South Africa to send 100 students to China as cooperation deepens

September 17, 2024

South Africa plans to send about 100 students to China next year to study scarce skills, as part of growing cooperation between the two countries, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has announced. The initiative follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent state visit to

Africa·Nigeria

Nigeria: Floods lead to mass prison escape in Maiduguri

September 17, 2024

Severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has led to a mass prison break in Maiduguri, with 281 inmates escaping after floodwaters collapsed the walls of a correctional facility, authorities say. The Nigeria Correctional Services spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, confirmed the incident in a statement

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Presidential helicopter crashes, Mnangagwa not on board

September 17, 2024

A helicopter belonging to Zimbabwe’s Air Force, intended to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has crashed during take-off at Masvingo Airport, officials say. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told state broadcaster ZBC that the aircraft only had crew members on board and there were

Actor Sello Motloung family announced his passing in a statement he was 55 Picture Supplied Showmax

Entertainment·South Africa

South African actor Sello Motloung dies aged 55

September 16, 2024

Legendary South African actor Sello Motloung has died at the age of 55, his family has announced. Motloung, known for his roles in popular TV shows such as “Backstage”, “Mamello”, and “Ring of Lies”, passed away on Sunday, 15 September . In

Former president Thabo Mbeki File Picture BHEKI RADEBE

Africa·South Africa

South Africa’s ANC plans membership audit after election setback

September 16, 2024

The African National Congress (ANC) is planning to audit its membership and assess the quality of its constituencies as part of a renewal process following poor performance in South Africa’s recent general election. Former President Thabo Mbeki, addressing a party workshop in

South Africa

South African Minister McKenzie to probe theatre’s missing millions

September 15, 2024

The fate of R3 million (approximately £125,000) allocated for the maintenance of a theatre in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is under scrutiny as the facility falls into disrepair. The Johannes Stegmann Theatre in Secunda was allocated funds in 2017 for maintenance. However, seven

Africa

Man who attacked Comoros president dies in cell

September 15, 2024

The man who was arrested for attacking the Comoros president with a knife on Friday has been found dead in prison, the authorities there say. The attack took place during a funeral for a well-known religious leader and injured President Azali Assoumani’s

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