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Helen Zille says South Africa’s GNU was a lie

In a dramatic twist, DA federal chairperson Helen Zille has, for the first time, publicly admitted that the multi-party government in its current form is not a Government of National Unity (GNU). Zille...

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US, UK embassies goes after Sadc over Mnangagwa’s firm hand

The United States, United Kingdom and European Union embassies in Zimbabwe have risen to condemn a renewed crackdown on opposition activists and human rights defenders by the Zimbabwean government....

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UN’s $430m drought appeal for Zimbabwe falls short

The United Nations (UN) flash appeal for $430 million to assist in drought prevention in Zimbabwe is still far from its target, with slightly over US$100 million raised. The flash appeal highlights the...

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My time at Manchester United was a failure — David Moyes

Former Everton manager, David Moyes has described his time at Manchester United as the greatest regret and failure of his managerial career. Moyes left Everton to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as head...

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Former prison officer at UK prison who was filmed having s£$x with an inmate...

A former prison officer at UK prison, HMP Wandsworth who was filmed having s£$x with an inmate in a cell ‘has now found faith in God’. Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, faces a jail sentence after being caught...

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Louisiana Female mayor charged with the r@pe of a juvenile

A Louisiana mayor has been charged with the r@pe of a juvenile while in office after resigning from her position. Misty Roberts Clanton, the former mayor of DeRidder, announced her resignation last...

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Donald Trump promises to ‘keep men out of women’s sports’

Donald Trump has weighed in on the Olympic boxing gender row over Algerian fighter Imane Khelif’s brutal defeat of Italy’s Angela Carini on Thursday. A devastated Carini, 25, threw in the towel in less...

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Why Peter Mutharika is the Right Candidate for DPP in 2025: MCP’s Worst...

BY TWINK JONES GADAMA As the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) prepares for its convention, debate has ensued on the suitability of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika as the party’s presidential...

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Obasanjo says witches and wizards were responsible for the mother’s long...

By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) is concerned with the statement by the elder statesman and former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, linking his birth to witchcraft. At a recent event in...

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Chamisa says it’s ‘impossible’ to run a political party in Zimbabwe

Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, has described the challenges of running a political party in Zimbabwe’s dictatorial environment as nearly...

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Imminent SADC Summit in Zimbabwe exposes hypocrisy of the govt

By Clayton Gonese Even though autocratic governments are known for being spin-doctors and propagandists, one thing for sure is that they can never spin their actions. As the saying goes, “Actions speak...

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SADC urged to address Zimbabwe’s political crisis ahead of 44th summit

HARARE – Observers have called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to address the ongoing political crisis in Zimbabwe ahead of the regional body’s 44th summit to be held in Harare on...

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RWANDA SHUTS 4,000 CHURCHES IN SAFETY CRACKDOWN

RWANDA SHUTS 4,000 CHURCHES IN SAFETY CRACKDOWN (BBC) More than 4,000 churches have been closed down over the last month in Rwanda for failing to comply with health and safety regulations, including...

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Donald Trump is charging $50,000 to take photos with him

Donald Trump is boosting his presidential campaign funds with exclusive dinners, where attendees pay a hefty price for a seat at the table and a photo opportunity with the former president. Tonight,...

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The breastfeeding athletes driving Olympic change

“I cried a lot on the bus ride to the Olympic village. I was just watching videos of my baby and looking at her pictures. Then I got there, and I just couldn’t sleep without her.” When marathon runner...

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PLEA DEAL WITH ACCUSED 9/11 PLOTTERS REVOKED

PLEA DEAL WITH ACCUSED 9/11 PLOTTERS REVOKED BBC-US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has revoked a pre-trial agreement reached with men accused of plotting the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. In a...

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BEAUTY CONTEST SPARKS ROW OVER WHO COUNTS AS SOUTH AFRICAN

BEAUTY CONTEST SPARKS ROW OVER WHO COUNTS AS SOUTH AFRICAN BBC- When law student Chidimma Adetshina clinched a coveted spot as a Miss South Africa finalist, her triumph unleashed a vicious backlash,...

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LADA CALLS FOR PROPORTIONAL SYSTEM TO BOOST WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN POLITICS

LADA CALLS FOR PROPORTIONAL SYSTEM TO BOOST WOMEN’S REPRESENTATION IN POLITICS The Law and Development Association (LADA) in Monze district has called on political parties to consider introducing a...

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PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MOURNS LATE MATHEWS NGOSA

PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MOURNS LATE MATHEWS NGOSA President Hakainde Hichilema and the First Lady Mrs Mutinta Hichilema have sent a message of condolences to the Ngosa family on the demise of...

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Name and suspend ministers under ACC probe – TI-Z

Name and suspend ministers under ACC probe – TI-Z By Fanny Kalonda (The Mast) TRANSPARENCY International Zambia has called on Anti-Corruption Commission to disclose the names of ministers being...

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