June 12
South Africa: A 20-Year-Old Foreign National Arrested for Possession of Illicit Cigarettes in Makhado Remanded in Police Custody
SAPS
A 20-year-old Zimbabwean national arrested in connection with possession of illicit cigarettes in Makhado residential area under Vhembe District was remanded in custody when he… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Governor Commutes Death Sentences for 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others
Premium Times
Mr Abiodun said the gesture signaled a break from past grievances and a move towards a more inclusive and compassionate society where merciful second chances are granted to… Read more »
Namibia: More Than 2,200 Prisoners to Be Released
Namibian
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is set to release 2 228 offenders after president Nangolo Mbumba granted presidential pardons and reprieves to some categories of prisoners. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves U.S.$400 Penalty for Errant Liquor Outlets
New Zimbabwe
THERE is a wanton violation of operating conditions of liquor outlets resulting in the arrest of 124 owners, who face a US$400 fine in future after Cabinet approved a new penalty… Read more »
South Africa: New Law Proposed to Stop SLAPP Suits
GroundUp
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Right2Protest hope legislators will adopt it to protect journalists and activists Read more »
Nigeria: Some Governors Using Criminals to Rig Elections - Jonathan
Daily Trust
Former President Godluck Jonathan has alleged that some states governors are busy encouraging criminals for political use, instead of encouraging best brains in the civil service. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Killed, Several Others Injured in Enugu Road Multiple Crash
Premium Times
The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »
South Africa: Criminalisation of Medical Errors - What Are the Issues?
spotlight
The South African Medical Association has for years raised concerns about the criminalisation of medical errors, stressing that current legal practices may undermine patient safety… Read more »
South Africa: Three Foreign Nationals to Appear in Court for the Murder of a Fellow Citizen [press release]
SAPS
The Ficksburg police have charged three foreign nationals with the alleged murder of their fellow citizen after the discovery of his body at a certain farm. The deceased person was… Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout in North-East As Vandals Attack Newly Rebuilt Power Towers
Vanguard
Vandals have again attacked power transmission towers taking electricity to the northeast of Nigeria, leaving Maiduguri and its environs in darkness. Read more »
South Africa: High Court Grants Russian Orthodox Church Permission to Seize Google South Africa's Assets [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South African courts can enforce foreign civil judgments -- even from Russia, which has been sanctioned by the West for its war on Ukraine -- if a court in this country grants… Read more »
South Africa: Ace Magashule Running Out of Wiggle Room After U.S. Court Approves Extradition of His Personal Assistant [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In 2019, Moroadi Cholota, personal assistant to former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, spilled the beans before the State Capture Commission on a shady R225m asbestos… Read more »
Liberia: Several Govt Institutions Face Prosecution - LACC
New Republic
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has disclosed that it has been actively conducting investigations from January to May 2024, leading to the notification of several… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Ministry's Top Official Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Makes Counter-Accusation
Premium Times
The permanent secretary denied Mrs Fajemirokun-Ajayi's allegations of sexual harassment "improper requests" about the ministry's finances. Read more »
Nigeria: How Terrorists Killed Over 50 Residents, Policemen in Katsina Coordinated Attacks
Premium Times
Five villages were attacked in a coordinated attack by terrorists in Katsina State. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ten New High Court Judges Appointed, Swearing-in Set for June 17
New Zimbabwe
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has released the names of new judges following intense public interviews conducted last month. Read more »
Gambia: Justice Jaiteh Overrules Defence's Application On Ammunition Report
The Point
Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court on Monday 10 June overruled Defence Counsel L.J. Darboe and Counsel O. Sillah's application to reject the ammunition report sought to be… Read more »
Liberia: JFK Hospital's Management Turns Over Narcotic Substances Found in Patient to the Ldea
FrontPageAfrica
In an overview statement, CRS Nutrition Senior Project Officer, Theophilus Davis emphasized CRS' commitment to improving nutrition and community welfare.Monrovia-The John F.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Appoints 10 High Court Judges, One for Admin Court
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has appointed 10 High Court judges and one for the Administrative Court on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission following the public interviews… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Constitution Charts Our Way
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa recently concluded its seventh democratic general elections, ushering in a new chapter in our democracy, as there was no outright majority winner. While this may in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivhayo Denies Involvement in Circulating Voice Messages
263Chat
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivhayo has vehemently denied audio messages currently circulating on social media in which 'he' claims to wield influence over state… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Grants Chinese Company Chance to Defend a U.S.$14k Claim, Reinstatement of Employee
New Zimbabwe
A company contracted by a top Lithium Miner Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, Richmark Zimbabwe has secured a reprieve to defend itself in a labour dispute with its former employee… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Zupco Boss Wins U.S.$130k Damages Claim
New Zimbabwe
Businessman Jayesh Shah has lost a Supreme Court appeal in which he was challenging payment of US$130 000 to former Zupco board chairperson, Charles Nherera being damages for… Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Sonko As DPP Drops Terrorism Charges
Capital FM
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has gotten a reprieve after a Nairobi Court allowed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to drop terror charges against him. Read more »
South Africa: Kwambonambi Serial Rapist Sentenced to 12 Life Sentences, Plus 75 Years in Jail [press release]
SAPS
Shrewd investigative work by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit has put an end to Bhekithemba Fanozi Nxumalo's raping spree and… Read more »