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Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty In Historic Legal Reform

Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty In Historic Legal Reform

Zimbabwe joins 24 African nations in ending capital punishment as President Mnangagwa signs abolition bill into law. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has abolished the death penalty, transforming sentences for approximately 60 death row inmates and ending a practice dating back to British
January 1, 2025
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Political Tensions Rise As EFF Declines MK Party Rally Invitation

South Africa’s third-largest political party rebuffs attendance at rival movement’s anniversary celebration, highlighting growing divisions within opposition alliance. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will not attend the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s first anniversary rally, according to EFF Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini. The announcement
December 12, 2024
Phelekezela Mphoko

Zimbabwe’s Former Vice President Mphoko Dies at 84

HARARE – Former Zimbabwe Vice President Phekelezela Mphoko died in Dubai while returning from medical treatment in India, Presidential spokesperson George Charamba confirmed Friday. The 84-year-old liberation war veteran had served as vice president from 2014 until the military overthrew Robert Mugabe’s
December 7, 2024
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Child (9) dies in new Soweto food poisoning case

JOHANNESBURG – A nine-year-old boy has died in Diepkloof, Soweto, in a suspected case of food poisoning, marking the latest death in a series of similar incidents that have claimed over 20 children’s lives. Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo confirmed the child was
December 2, 2024
Namibia's main opposition leader Panduleni Itula

Namibian opposition rejects extended election results

Namibia’s main opposition leader Panduleni Itula has declared his party will not accept the results of the country’s extended presidential and legislative elections, citing widespread irregularities and voter suppression. The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) denounced the electoral process
December 1, 2024
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More than 1,300 illegal miners exit Stilfontein shaft

Ten more illegal miners have emerged from underground at the Buffelsdoorn mine in Stilfontein, North West, bringing the total number of surfaced miners to nearly 1,300 since mid-August. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said on Friday that authorities would continue assisting illegal miners
November 30, 2024
US Ambassador Pamela Tremont

Zimbabwe Must Reform to Restore Prosperity, Says US Envoy

The United States has urged Zimbabwe’s government to implement major political and economic reforms during crucial debt restructuring talks in Harare. US Ambassador Pamela Tremont delivered the message on Monday as the southern African nation began negotiations to resolve its $21 billion
November 26, 2024
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China expands visa-free entry but excludes South Africa

China will allow visitors from 38 countries to stay for up to 30 days without visas from 30 November, but South Africa remains excluded despite its Brics membership. The scheme, running until December 2025, adds nine new countries including Bulgaria, Romania and
November 25, 2024
Japan pledges $51m to support Zimbabwes farmers amid drought

Japan pledges $5.1m to support Zimbabwe’s farmers amid drought

Japan has committed $5.1m through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to help Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers affected by El Nino-induced drought. The three-year programme will support 37,000 farmers across five districts in Masvingo, Mashonaland Central and Manicaland provinces. Japanese ambassador Shinichi Yamanaka
November 25, 2024
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