THE battle for promotion to the continent’s most lucrative football league – South Africa’s DStv Premiership – is set for a nail-biting end this weekend. Three sides, all enduring an inconsistent run in the final lap, are in contention for the sole direct ticket. Cape Town Spurs, Casric Stars and Polokwane City are neck and… Continue reading Frenetic Finish To South African First Division
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Pakistani court orders immediate release of former prime minister
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (Xinhua) — The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday evening ordered police to immediately release former Prime Minister Imran Khan who was arrested on May 9 on the charges of corruption and corrupt practices. The verdict was given on a plea of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party saying the arrest was illegal… Continue reading Pakistani court orders immediate release of former prime minister
Worst Scenario: What Could Lead SA To Total Darkness?
South Africans could someday wake up to the shock of load shedding Stage 16, only if those in charge of providing electricity do not take major steps to mitigate the impact of lower supply to the ever-growing demand for power. The reality of a total blackout has once again resurfaced following media reports that the… Continue reading Worst Scenario: What Could Lead SA To Total Darkness?
Money Guards Hide in Bushes As Armed Robbers Spray CIT Vehicle With Bullets
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for unknown men who robbed a cash-in-transit vehicle, forcing its security guards to hide in bushes in fear of losing their lives. Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the incident took place along the R33 Marble Hall Settlers T-junction around 6:30pm on Monday. “According to reports, the driver… Continue reading Money Guards Hide in Bushes As Armed Robbers Spray CIT Vehicle With Bullets
Rape-Accused ANC Councillors Face Party DC
Two ANC councillors facing separate cases of violating children will face internal disciplinary proceedings for allegedly undermining the reputation of the party. The two, one from Matlosana in the North-West and the other from Kriel in Mpumalanga, have both been arrested and charged with rape and attempted rape, respectively, amongst other charges. According to police,… Continue reading Rape-Accused ANC Councillors Face Party DC
Tanzania: From Pandemic Pariah to COVID-19 Leading Light
The emergence of Tanzania among the best performing African countries in COVID-19 vaccine coverage marks the complete overhaul of one of the most controversial policies of the now-late president, John Magufuli. Under Magufuli, the issue of the pandemic was taboo. He promoted COVID-19 misinformation and misinformation related to vaccination during the pandemic in Tanzania. Authorities… Continue reading Tanzania: From Pandemic Pariah to COVID-19 Leading Light
Rebel Groups Have Taken Over Education in DRC
EDUCATION has shuddered to a halt in the eastern North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as armed groups have occupied schools or attacked the education facilities. Some schools are used as temporary shelter for internally displaced people. Save the Children painted a grim picture of the situation. More than 150 schools… Continue reading Rebel Groups Have Taken Over Education in DRC
New Mall Changes the Face of Kariba
THE opening of a mall in Kariba is anticipated to boost tourism and offer convenience to the public. The Zambezi Valley shopping mall opened recently, a brainchild of a property company of the same name. “I am happy to have one of the best complexes in the province (Mashonaland West),” said proprietor and director, James… Continue reading New Mall Changes the Face of Kariba
De Ruyter Only Reported Eskom Corruption Claims a Day Before Scopa Briefing – Hawks Boss
Former Eskom chief executive officer Andre De Ruyter has landed in hot water after the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, revealed that he reported his corruption claims to law enforcement agencies a day before briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) two weeks ago. The revelations suggest that… Continue reading De Ruyter Only Reported Eskom Corruption Claims a Day Before Scopa Briefing – Hawks Boss
Chinese President Extends Condolences Over Disastrous Heavy Rains in Rwanda
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday conveyed condolences to Rwandan President Paul Kagame over the disastrous heavy rains in the country. In recent days, strong rainstorms have hit many places in Rwanda, causing heavy casualties and property losses, Xi noted in a message. On behalf of the Chinese government and… Continue reading Chinese President Extends Condolences Over Disastrous Heavy Rains in Rwanda