A South African judge halted the burial of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu while the funeral service was underway, in an escalation of a standoff between his family and the government. Lungu, who died on June 5 while seeking medical care in South Africa, was a rival of President Hakainde Hichilema, who wanted to lead […] More
On 24 June 2025, Uganda’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election in January 2026. Currently 80 years old, Museveni is Africa’s fourth-longest-serving leader, having taken office on 29 January 1986. Furthermore, NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi confirmed that Museveni will run for both president and party chair […] More
Barely feeling the tranquiliser shot, the panic-stricken female rhino ran to take shelter in a wooded area, eluding the low-flying helicopter trying to prevent her escape. The rhino was supposed to be transferred to another park in Kenya, but outsmarted the humans. A few minutes later, rangers in 4×4 vehicles searched through thickets too dense […] More
The family of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has decided to delay the return of his body from South Africa, accusing the government of failing to honour crucial funeral arrangements. Lungu’s remains were expected to arrive back in Zambia on Wednesday via a private charter flight, following several days of tense discussions between the family […] More
Zimbabwe may soon face new travel restrictions from the United States. According to a leaked memo, the US government is reviewing countries that it says have security weaknesses, like poor ID systems, government fraud, and too many visa overstays. 60 Days to Comply or Face Entry Bans A memo from the US State Department, reportedly […] More
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says he has successfully regained control of his X account after it was hacked earlier this week by what he described as “cybercriminals.” The hacking incident caused a stir on Tuesday morning when a bizarre post advertising a cryptocurrency called “God Is In It” or $GIT […] More
Dozens of anti-war activists gathered outside the Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) factory on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, for a peaceful protest against the company’s alleged involvement in supplying weapons to conflict zones. The demonstration, marked by passionate chants and vibrant placards, was dispersed by police, with several activists detained and taken to the station. A […] More
How does a celebrated footballer, once among the highest-paid in the PSL, end up on the wrong side of a bank’s legal team? That’s the question swirling around the Zimbabwean footballer Khama Billiat, now accused of vanishing with a Range Rover worth millions. Bank pursues Khama Billiat over missing Range Rover According to City Press, […] More
Overpopulation threatens the ecosystem at one of Zimbabwe’s largest private game reserves, prompting Zimbabwean wildlife authorities to announce plans to cull up to 50 elephants. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed the plan this week, saying it is a response to unsustainable elephant numbers at Save Valley Conservancy. Zimbabwe to Cull Dozens […] More
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed the Road Accident Fund’s (RAF’s) application to rescind a R1.4 million payment awarded to an undocumented Malawian man injured in a car crash. Charles Jeka Chipofya, a Malawian national, has lived in South Africa since 1994. He married a South African woman in 2008, and they have two […] More
Zimbabwean authorities have detained several South African nationals in Harare Remand Prison for breaching immigration laws and are holding them pending deportation. While some of the South Africans are facing deportation, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) says three South African men face trial in Zimbabwe on charges of conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Meanwhile, […] More
Saffron – the world’s most expensive spice – is being farmed in the Northern Cape on a small scale. But the returns are mind-boggling. Spearheaded by pioneers like Saffricon, this spicy venture promises not only substantial financial rewards but also a chance to revitalise drought-stricken agricultural landscapes. Livestock farmer Joe Kroon, from the arid Karoo […] More
