Africa

Zimbabwean Police Disrupt ZINASU Meeting, Arrest Over 60 Leaders

Zimbabwean police have disrupted a meeting of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) at the ZESA Training Centre in Harare, leading to the arrest of over 60 student leaders. The incident occurred during ZINASU’s annual conference and has been met with widespread

July 24, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe to Resume Direct Flights to the UK, Revives Johannesburg Route

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona announced that Zimbabwe will soon resume direct flights to the United Kingdom. Air Zimbabwe, the national airline, will also restart its Harare-Johannesburg route on July 29. “Air Zimbabwe, from July 29, is set to resume

July 24, 2024

Zimbabwe

Sikhala Acquitted: Triumph or Misuse of Justice?

High Court of Zimbabwe acquitted opposition politician Job Sikhala on charges of inciting violence and publishing falsehoods. Sikhala, who had been imprisoned for nearly two years, was released to a mix of jubilation and controversy. The court’s decision is being hailed by

July 22, 2024

Breaking News

President Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race

President Joe Biden announced on his social media account that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, a historic decision that marks the first time in modern history a sitting president has declined to seek re-election. This unprecedented move has

July 21, 2024

Zimbabwe

CCC Interim Leader and 76 Activists Denied Bail

The High Court has denied bail to CCC interim leader Jameson Timba and 76 party activists. They have been in jail since June 16, accused of holding an unsanctioned gathering and disorderly conduct. Magistrate Ruth Moyo initially denied them bail, fearing they

July 17, 2024

Africa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Secures Overwhelming Victory with 99% of Vote in Presidential Election

KIGALI, Rwanda — President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s long-time ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on

July 17, 2024

Middle East

Gaza health ministry says at least 20 killed in camp strike

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said a strike on a displacement camp in the south of the Palestinian territory killed at least 20 people Saturday. More than 90 others were injured in the strike on Al-Mawasi camp, the ministry said, condemning

July 13, 2024

Breaking News

Opposition MP Sues State Security Agents Over Abduction and Torture

Takudzwa Ngadziore, a prominent member of Zimbabwe’s opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party and sitting member of parliament, has taken legal action against multiple state security agents for what he describes as a harrowing abduction and torture incident earlier this year.

July 12, 2024

Zimbabwe

Mutapa Investment Fund Gains US$2.2 Million Dividend from NOIC

Harare, Zimbabwe – The Mutapa Investment Fund has received a 2023 dividend of ZiG31 million (US$2.2 million) from the National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC). This follows a US$1 million dividend declared by NOIC for 2022. NOIC is responsible for the

July 11, 2024

Sports

Sports Minister McKenzie Investigates Covid-19 Relief Fund Misuse

Pretoria, South Africa – Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie announced his ongoing investigation into incorrect payments made to Covid-19 beneficiaries by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. On Wednesday, McKenzie released a list of 3,962 beneficiaries,

July 11, 2024

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