Grace Mugabe Nominated For Secretary of Zanu-PF Women’s League

Grace Mugabe, wife of the current Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, has accepted a unanimous nomination to become secretary of the Zanu-PF Women’s League. The nomination was unanimous, with her recommendation coming from thousands of women at the first lady’s birthday celebration in Moshonaland Central province. This is Mrs Mugabe’s first attempt to engage in the politics of Zimbabwe. She will officially take over as the new secretary of the Women’s... Read more »
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By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, July 20th, 2014

South Africa to Fire Israeli Ambassador in Protest of Israeli Offensive on Gaza

In the increasing Israeli offensive, two soldiers have been killed during an attack by Hamas militants, it has emerged. The militants are reported to have come out through a tunnel from the central Gaza Strip. ... Read more »
By Robert On Friday, July 11th, 2014

More Than 20 Initiation Schools Shut Down

Over 20 initiation schools have been forced to close down by government in Sekhukhuni district in Limpopo, since initiation season started this year. Government intends to close more of these illegal schools an... Read more »
By Robert On Tuesday, June 17th, 2014

Nigeria – Suspected Boko Haram Members Detained

Nigeria’s military has announced today that it has detained more than 460 people travelling from the country’s North to South, allegedly due to suspicion that the travelers were Boko Haram affiliate... Read more »
By Robert On Monday, June 16th, 2014

South Africa Celebrates Youth Day

South Africa celebrates youth day today in commemoration of the 38th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprisings. On this day, 38 years ago, a group of schoolchildren set off from Morris Isaacson, located in Orlan... Read more »
By Robert On Saturday, June 7th, 2014

President Zuma Decides to Take Post-Election Break

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has made the decision to take a break after what the ANC dubbed, “an intense election campaign”. Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe let reporters know today that ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, May 30th, 2014

Police Clash With Protesters in Malawi

Emotions seemed to be drawn to breaking point in Malawi as the country nervously awaits the high court ruling on the recount of the 20 May election results. This was evident in the clashes between the police an... Read more »
By Robert On Friday, May 30th, 2014

Boko Haram Powerful; Nigerian Government Claims to Know Whereabouts of Girls

Boko Haram added another 40 lives to their list of casualties today after attacking a village in the Nigerian state of Borno. The group raided the village, setting most of the homes alight and killing at least ... Read more »
By Robert On Thursday, May 29th, 2014

Springs’ Own House of Horror: Father Appears in Court

The Springs resident who allegedly held his wife and five children captive and submitted them to years of abuse appeared in the Springs Magistrate’s court today. The man, aged 36, faces charges of child a... Read more »
By Robert On Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

Newly Appointed SA Mining Minister to Mediate in Platinum Strike

The newly appointed Mining Minister, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, has committed himself to mediating between the striking workers and the platinum producers. The wage strike, which is now the longest in South African his... Read more »