Suspected Forex Dealer Challenges Prosecution
New Zimbabwe
A suspected forex dealer, Albert Chekure who was arrested during the ongoing blitz against illegal money changers has challenged his prosecution saying no offence was committed as… Read more »
'We Have to Put Bodies On the Floor' - Corpses Overwhelm Makumbe Hospital's 3-Body Mortuary Built Back in 1946
New Zimbabwe
Makumbe Hospital has pleaded with government to help with the construction of a new mortuary as they are forced to pile up and place bodies on the floor due to a serious space… Read more »
Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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Deadly George Building Collapse - Rescue Operation Ends
allAfrica
The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today. Read more »
Engineer Overseeing Collapsed George Building Faced Disciplinary Probe
allAfrica
Atholl Mitchell, the consulting engineer responsible for overseeing the construction of the apartment block in George that collapsed last week, was under investigation by the… Read more »
Govt Tightens Noose On Exchange Rate Violators
New Zimbabwe
TREASURY has intensified its blitz against illegal exchange rate traders and has equipped the central bank's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) with more resources so it "remains… Read more »
Consulting Engineer Who Signed Off Plans for Collapsed George Building Reported Missing - - Later Found
Daily Maverick
Athol Mitchell, who signed the plans for the 75 Victoria building disaster project, was found after an alert had been sent out on the Pink Ladies Facebook page. Read more »
Interpol Intensifies Money Laundering Fight
The Herald
The International Criminal Police Organisations (INTERPOL) has said there is need for countries, including Zimbabwe, to urgently step up their efforts to target the huge illicit… Read more »
Tyla Ties with Beyonce with Four BET Award Nominations
Fame Frenzy
Our girl is on a roll. Shortly after winning her first Grammy for Best African Performance, Water star Tyla has been nominated for not one, but four, BET Awards. Read more »
13 New Suspected Typhoid Cases Reported in Zimbabwe
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The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) has alerted the public to the emergence of 13 new suspected typhoid cases in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Zambia Supreme Court Issues Crushing Judgment for Deaf Drivers [press release]
SALC
On 16 May 2024, the Supreme Court of Zambia delivered a judgment in the appeal of Frankson Musukwa and Others v Road Transport and Safety Agency. The Court dismissed the appeal… Read more »
South Africa Election 2024 - What's At Stake?
DW
The ruling ANC is projected to lose its majority in the May 29 elections. For many voters, the polls offer another shot at restoring hope in South Africa's democracy. Read more »
Rescue Efforts Enter Day 10 After Deadly Building Collapse in George
allAfrica
The rescue and recovery operation continues since the tragic building collapse incident at 75 Victoria Street in George, Western Cape. According to George Municipality, rescue… Read more »
I Could Be Arrested for Talking to You - Sikhala Tells Delegates At Geneva Summit for Human Rights
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Member of Parliament Job Sikhala, Wednesday revealed to the annual Geneva Summit, how discussing Zimbabwe's human rights situation could land him back in prison as per… Read more »
Ex-Con Tenderpreneur Chivayo Now Owns Exiled Police Boss Chihuri's U.S.$7m House
New Zimbabwe
A US$7 million mansion in Harare now belongs to Wicknell Chivayo, a tenderpreneur and ex-convict. It used to belong to Augustine Chihuri, the Zimbabwean police chief who remained… Read more »