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Zimbabwe launches second satellite in space programme expansion

November 7, 2024

Zimbabwe has successfully launched its second satellite from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome, expanding its growing space programme. The ZIMSAT-2, which lifted off aboard a Soyuz-2.1 spacecraft at 1 AM on Tuesday, is equipped with a high-resolution multispectral camera for agricultural monitoring and resource

South Africa

‘Their souls are long gone’: Malema warns of more EFF defections

November 7, 2024

EFF leader Julius Malema has remained defiant as another senior party figure defected to former President Jacob Zuma’s new political movement, warning that more departures are imminent. “Only two more of your favourites remain, and the list will be finalised,” Mr Malema

South Africa

Dali Mpofu abandons EFF after 11 years to join Zuma’s movement

November 7, 2024

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) chairperson Dali Mpofu has announced his departure from the party to join former President Jacob Zuma’s newly-formed MK Party, marking another high-profile political shift in South Africa. Speaking on SABC Morning Live, Mpofu, who spent 11 years

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Police Ban Officers from Using Mobile Phones on Duty

November 5, 2024

Police officers in Zimbabwe have been banned from carrying mobile phones while on duty, according to an internal memo leaked from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The directive, which takes immediate effect, requires officers to surrender their phones to superiors at the

Africa·Botswana

Boko Sworn in as Botswana’s New President, Names Gaolathe as Deputy

November 4, 2024

Duma Boko, 54, has been sworn in as Botswana’s new president following his alliance’s unexpected victory in last week’s general election, marking a historic shift in the diamond-rich nation’s political landscape. The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leader took the oath of

Zimbabwe

Police Officers Arrested Over Bribery in Zimbabwe

November 4, 2024

Two Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been arrested after being caught on camera accepting bribes from public transport operators on a major highway near Harare. The officers, identified as Sergeant Chifamba and Constable Gunzva, were filmed taking payments from vehicles along

Jeremy Bosman appeared in the De Aar District Court where the National Prosecuting Authority was able to successfully have bail opposed Picture NPA

South Africa

Man Denied Bail in South African Child Death Case

November 4, 2024

A 29-year-old man has been denied bail in South Africa after being charged with the murder of his three-year-old stepson in what prosecutors describe as a fatal response to bed-wetting. Jeremy Bosman appeared before De Aar District Court where he faces murder

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Zimbabwe

Detained businessmen allege government officials received bulk of $40m election tender

October 29, 2024

Two imprisoned Zimbabwean businessmen have told the High Court that government officials received most of a US$40m election materials tender through an intermediary. Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe claim businessman Wicknell Chivayo told them “the bulk of the money was supposed to

Breaking News·South Africa

Home Affairs Set to Cancel Beauty Queen Chidimma’s South African Documents

October 29, 2024

South African authorities are set to revoke the identity and travel documents of former Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina and her Mozambican-born mother following an investigation into their nationality claims. The Home Affairs Department announced the decision to Parliament’s portfolio committee

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