June 03
Zimbabwe: Kadewere Unshaken By Criticism
The Herald
TINO Kasewere says he is focused and committed to serving the nation and pays no particular attention to "armchair crititics". Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Reassures Freedom of Worship
The Herald
The Second Republic is working to ensure all religions have places to congregate as freedom of worship is guaranteed for everyone in Zimbabwe in terms of the national Constitution,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Confiscate Stray Livestock Along Major Highways
The Herald
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiundura-Moyo Halts Production Due to Lack of Funding
The Herald
Talent Chimutambgi Arts Reporter Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coach Challenges Olympic-Bound Athletes
The Herald
LEGENDARY athletics sprint coach Kenny Nyape has advised athletes, who were participating in the US Collegiate scene, not to overload themselves ahead of the Senior African… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Remembers the Needy in Midlands
The Herald
ANGEL of Hope Foundation patron First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa took her programme of distributing blankets and groceries to the Midlands Province, bringing smiles and a sense of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutasa Hints At Zifa Governance Turbulence
The Herald
ZIFA Normalisation Committee (NC) chairman, Lincoln Mutasa has hinted at some discomfort in their working relationship with the FIFA head of development programmes in Africa,… Read more »
South Africa: Chile to Support SA Case Against Israel
The Herald
Chile's President Gabriel Boric announced on Saturday that the country would support South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Citizens Come Together At Grateful 2.0 Concert
The Herald
Tafadzwa Zimoyo in Birmingham, United Kingdom Read more »
Liberia: Govt Inaugurates World Lebanese Cultural Union-Funded At-Risk Youth Rehab Center
New Dawn
The World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) in Liberia funded the establishment of the Mother of Light (OEN) in Liberia, a drug rehabilitation and prevention Center, as its social… Read more »
Egypt: Higher Education Minister Lauds Political Leadership Support for National Universities
Egypt Online
Higher Education Minister Ayman Ashour has praised big support provided by the political leadership in Egypt for national universities. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Rugby Union Appoints Director of Development, Targets Training 4,000 Coaches
New Zimbabwe
Seven days into the office, newly elected Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) president, Losson Mtongwiza has appointed Phillip Padhuze as the new director of development rugby in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe/South Africa: Warriors Arrive in South Africa Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Double Header
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe senior men's national football team on Sunday afternoon arrived in South Africa ahead of two Confederation of African Football (CAF) World Cup Qualifier ties against… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Highlanders Striker Chikuhwa Challenged to Work Hard After Warriors' Cosafa Tourney Snub
New Zimbabwe
Highlanders legend Zenzo Moyo has urged Lynoth Chikuhwa to work harder after he was ommitted from the Warriors COSAFA Cup squad, which was selected by interim coach Jairos Tapera. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu At Joint Session, National Anthem Bill, Ningi's Recall From Suspension Top Stories From Senate
Premium Times
The Senate hurriedly passed the National Anthem Bill, seeking to revert to the old national anthem adopted at independence in 1960 but replaced by the Obasanjo military regime in… Read more »
South Africa: Elton Jantjies Ex Iva Ristic Makes it Instagram-Official with New Bae
Fame Frenzy
Iva Ristic has moved on from her marriage to former Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies. The ex-couple's relationship was plagued by allegations of infidelity, leading to their… Read more »
Nigeria: AFN Pledges Support for Athletes Seeking Tickets to Paris Olympics
Daily Trust
The president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has given the assurance that athletes seeking to qualify for the next Olympic Games in Paris will be… Read more »
Liberia: UK Investors Commit to Doing Business in Liberia
New Dawn
Visiting British investors here have expressed interest in investing in key sectors of the Liberian economy, including agriculture, roads, and energy. Read more »
June 02
Africa: Patents Based On Traditional Knowledge Are Often 'Biopiracy'. a New International Treaty Will Finally Combat This [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Last week, at a conference in Geneva, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organisation agreed on a new treaty aimed at preventing the for-profit piracy of… Read more »
Nigeria: What We Discussed With Northern Nigerian Governors Who Visited America – Ambassador Carson [interview]
Premium Times
On 26 April, Johnnie Carson, senior advisor at the Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), moderated a strategic panel discussion at the USIP, with 10 northern Nigerian… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 670 Candidates Vie for Seats in Rwanda's Parliament
New Times
The 2024 elections, scheduled for July, have attracted 675 aspirants for parliamentary seats in the Lower House. These include 400 candidates from political parties and 275… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Tops Human Rights Violations As Zimbabwe Records 145 Cases in April Alone
New Zimbabwe
The ruling Zanu PF party has been found complicit in human rights violations across Zimbabwe amid an escalation in harassment, intimidation and extra-judicial killings of citizens. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Environmental Health Workers On the Frontlines of Zimbabwe's Cholera Outbreak
WHO-AFRO
The number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe is declining thanks to the expanded and decentralized cholera response activities undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Child Care… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says Election Results Show South Africa's Strong Democracy
VOA
The Electoral Commission of South Africa Sunday night announced official results that marked the start of a new era in the country's politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity Worsened, Governance Failed Under Buhari, Now There's Hope – Governor Mutfwang
Premium Times
On 23 April, the US Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted a critical discussion with 10 northern Nigerian governors who are on the frontlines of addressing some of the country’s… Read more »