June 12
Zimbabwe: High Court Quashes Teen Rapists' Five-Year Jail Term
New Zimbabwe
Chinhoyi High Court judges of appeal Justices Catherine Bhachi- Muzawazi has ordered the immediate release of a 14-year-old boy from Mashonaland West province who was jailed for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mphoko's Obstruction of Justice Trial Continues
The Herald
THE trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko on charges of abusing public office by forcing the release of two officials arrested on corruption charges, will continue… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heavy Fines for Drug Offenders
The Herald
Cabinet yesterday approved an upward review of fines of up to US$400 from US$30 and a jail term of up to two years for those convicted of dealing in drug and substance abuse as… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Police Conduct Intensive Trainer Workshop for Somali Police Officers
Radio Dalsan
ATMIS Police trainers are conducting a 5-day intensive Trainer of Trainers (TOT) workshop on HumanRights for 12 Somali Police Force officers at the Bay Regional Police headquarters… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs Three Bills Into Law
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 79(1) of the Constitution assented to and signed into law the National Land Transport Amendment Bill, the Economic Regulation of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Director in Court for Flouting Community Service
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Ex-Netone CEO Muchenje Acquitted
The Herald
Former NetOne chief executive officer (CEO) Mr Lazarus Muchenje and seven executives have been acquitted after the Supreme Court found them not guilty on charges of abuse of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Malicious Prosecution Earns Prof Nherera U.S.$130k
The Herald
FORMER ZUPCO chairman Charles Nherera will smile all the way to the bank, with a US$130 000 award for malicious prosecution, following a Supreme Court ruling confirming the damages… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kill 3, Raze Houses, Foodstuffs Bank As Residents Flee in Fresh Attack On Niger Communities
Vanguard
Suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram have again invaded Lantan village in Shiroro local government area of Niger state and killed three people with scores injured. Read more »
June 11
Uganda: Tension At Parliament As Police Conduct Search At Homes of Three MPs
Nile Post
The Situation at Parliament on Tuesday was tense with few legislators and staff of Parliament visible at the August House. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Party Asks Court to Block Sitting of New South African Parliament
VOA
South Africa's third largest political party has asked the nation's top court to block the sitting of the newly elected parliament later this week, saying the May 29 election was… Read more »
South Africa: Post Office Workers Face Delays in Severance Payouts - South African News Briefs - June 11, 2024
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Nigeria: Why We Are Detaining Army General - Prison Authorities
Premium Times
The Nigerian Army Special Court Martial had convicted Major General Mohammed to seven years imprisonment on Oct. 10, 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Release 40 Kidnap Victims in Niger State
Premium Times
The villagers, mostly women and children, were released after the payment of ransoms by the community. Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Draws Red Line On June 12 Protests
Vanguard
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned individuals and groups planning to stage protests on June 12, Democracy Day, to desist from any violent or disruptive actions. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Abducts Scores of Passengers On Borno-Yobe-Kano Highway
Leadership
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday reportedly abducted unspecified numbers of passengers along Maiduguri/Damaturu/ Kano highway. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Katsina Killings, Asks Security Agencies to Go After Attackers
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent spate of attacks in Katsina state and asked security agencies to go after the attackers. Read more »
Nigeria: Only Three Out of 614 Public Probes Concluded Since 1999 - Report
Vanguard
A report by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has revealed that only three out of 614 investigative probes related to corruption have been concluded since… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Writes Head of Service Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Permanent Secretary
Premium Times
A staff member of the ministry details how, on many occasions, the permanent secretary allegedly made inappropriate remarks and advances to her, making her apprehensive about… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor Ikpeazu Reacts to N1.9 Trillion Diversion Claim Alleged in Abia Audit Report
Premium Times
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State contracted a firm to audit the government's finances between 29 May 2015 and 28 May 2023, apparently to investigate alleged looting of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Frees 110 Convicts, Pays Tribute to Gani Fawehinmi
Premium Times
Mr Sani in exercise of his power of prerogative of mercy freed the convicts to celebrate the 2024 June 12 Democracy Day Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N204.8 Million, 15 Properties in Favour of Fraud Victims
Premium Times
EFCC investigations reveal how the suspects perpetrated fraud against the alleged victims of the crimes. Read more »
South Africa: A Short History Lesson On the 'Independence' of the National Prosecuting Authority [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The NPA is run as a programme within the Department of Justice and the director general of that department, who is not even a member of the NPA, is its official accounting officer.… Read more »
Nigeria: Confusion As EFCC Tenders Former President Buhari's Approval of Naira Redesign
This Day
There was a slight confusion on Tuesday, as the federal government moved to tender documents showing former President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the redesign of the nation's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa's Trial Kicks Off
The Herald
The trial for Apostolic sect leader, Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa and his seven accomplices who are facing allegations of contravening Sections of the Burial and Cremation Act… Read more »