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Starlink sells out in Zimbabwe weeks after launch

October 24, 2024

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink has sold out in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, just weeks after getting regulatory approval. Zimbabwe becomes the second African nation after Nigeria to report Starlink terminals selling out in major cities. The high demand comes as local

South Africa

South Africa coalition rift widens as ministers clash over Russia ties

October 24, 2024

A South African cabinet minister has told opposition leader John Steenhuisen to “stay in his lane” after criticising President Cyril Ramaphosa’s friendly stance towards Russia. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s rebuke came after Mr Steenhuisen, who serves as agriculture minister in the coalition

Zimbabwe

Opposition leader Ngarivhume released with X ban

October 24, 2024

Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume has been released on bail after spending nearly three months in prison ahead of his trial. The High Court in Harare granted him US$100 bail on Wednesday, but banned him from using social media platform X and

Sports

Zimbabwe smash T20 international record with 344-4 against Gambia

October 24, 2024

Zimbabwe have set a new world record for the highest team total in Twenty20 international cricket, scoring 344-4 against Gambia in Nairobi. All-rounder Sikandar Raza led the assault with an unbeaten 133 off just 43 balls, including 15 sixes. The total surpassed

Africa·Mozambique·Zimbabwe

SADC urges calm after chairman’s premature Mozambique victory claim

October 24, 2024

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for peace in Mozambique just 24 hours after its own chairman congratulated the ruling party on winning disputed elections. The regional body’s intervention comes amid growing violence in the capital Maputo. SADC chairman Emmerson

No more slay queens for ANC leaders says Malema

South Africa

EFF questions R52m ($2.7m) spend on South Africa deportations

October 23, 2024

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has raised alarm over South Africa spending R52.8m ($2.7m) to deport undocumented migrants, saying the costly programme is undermined by inadequate border controls. The opposition party’s concerns follow revelations that Home Affairs deported 19,750 people in just

John steenhuisen minister agriculture DA

South Africa

SA coalition split as minister rejects Ramaphosa’s Russia ties

October 23, 2024

South Africa’s Government of National Unity has been rocked by a public disagreement over President Cyril Ramaphosa’s description of Russia as a “valued ally and friend.” John Steenhuisen, Democratic Alliance leader and Agriculture Minister, has firmly rejected the president’s characterisation of relations

Zimbabwe

Mozambique tensions rise as SADC chair backs ruling party

October 23, 2024

The head of southern Africa’s regional bloc has sparked controversy by congratulating Mozambique’s ruling party before official election results are declared. SADC chairman Emmerson Mnangagwa praised FRELIMO’s “resounding victory” despite widespread allegations of vote rigging and the killing of an opposition lawyer.

South Africa

Nation mourns as Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and Rachel part ways

October 23, 2024

South African rugby icon Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their separation after more than a decade together, sparking an outpouring of public reaction across the nation. The two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks captain and his media personality wife shared

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