Zimbabwe’s former leader Robert Mugabe stepped down on November 21, 2017, bringing an end to nearly four decades of iron-fisted rule. His resignation came days after military tanks rolled through the capital Harare. The coup was greeted with euphoria, tens of thousands pouring into the streets to celebrate. But today, …

Former South African president Jacob Zuma could face jail time or a fine after he left the Zondo commission of inquiry without permission. Zuma who was seeking what he called an “impartial” judge, had accused Judge Raymond Zondo of bias and demanded he recuse himself. He instead walked out of …

For a period of 13 years, we generally felt safe in the hands of Trevor Manuel, who served as finance minister under Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe. It was under the presidency of Jacob Zuma that things became unsettled. Pravin Gordhan, who took over when Manuel left, was …

Two people were arrested in Polokwane on Thursday in connection with the murder of a 90-year-old woman and the attempted murder of her blind son, 71. The woman was killed during an alleged house robbery in Marobala village in the Sebayeng policing area, outside Mankweng, on Saturday. “The victims were …

A Johannesburg woman wants fast food franchise KFC to pay her medical bill after claiming chicken she bought at a branch in Roodepoort made her ill. Diana Oosthuizen, 42, and her family ordered food from the restaurant on 6 November. She said they all fell ill after consuming the meal. …

The board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has suspended the retrenchment process to allow all stakeholders to engage further. In a statement released in the early hours of Friday morning, the public broadcaster said the suspension would only last for seven days. “The SABC is committed to meaningfully …

Police in Uganda on Wednesday arrested opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi over violation of COVID-19 safety measures, according to media reports. New Vision newspaper reported that Kyagulanyi, head of National Unity Platform party, was apprehended in the eastern district of Luuka where he was scheduled to campaign ahead of the 2021 general …

A viral video which is at the disposal of mynewsghana.net has shown moments when two suspected ritualist were seen carrying coffins which contacted bodies of two girls who were said to have been used for the rituals. The video which has since been trending saw the young men who were caught by people in …

Seven people died and at least 45 were injured in protests that erupted after police arrested Ugandan presidential candidate and pop star Bobi Wine on Wednesday, Ugandan police said. “As of yesterday evening we had seven people who lost their lives, about 45 people got injuries including an LDU (armed …

Biovac, South Africa’s state vaccine company, has started manufacturing a pediatric vaccine under license from Sanofi Pasteur, marking the first time an inoculation has been made in the country since the mid-1990s. The Hexaxim vaccine protects against six leading childhood diseases – diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza B …

Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe of Celestial Church of Christ Global Genesis Parish has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for defrauding a United Kingdom-based woman. The presiding judge, Justice Olabisi Akinlade, sentenced the cleric after finding him guilty on two of the seven charges brought against him. Prophet Israel Oladele …

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has announced Hon. Steve Oluseyi Ayorinde as President of the Jury for the year 2020 honours. Steve Ayorinde has been the Chairman of the Governing Council for AMAA for over ten years, a pioneer member of the Academy, who has been with the Academy …

Management of the University of Ghana (UG) has reversed its decision to increase the facility user fees for students for the 2020/2021 academic year. The students by this release, are directed to pay the exact amount they paid for the previous academic year for the 2020/2021 academic year. “After due …

The investigation officer, warrant Raymond Mamaila (Waterval Boven Police) told Middelburg Observer that he has been working on the case since the gruesome discovery of the body in October 2019. An old man, who was looking for wood, discovered the body in a dry river bed in a bush on the Schoonspruit …

Feelings of uncertainty and fear roam the corridors in the newsrooms of the SABC after employees received retrenchment notices. The public broadcaster has been dealing with severe funding issues in recent years, even failing to pay salaries on time last year. Government has in the last financial year extended R3.2 …

The chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma’s application for him to recuse himself from hearing the former president’s testimony.   The State Capture Commission on Thursday morning heard the ruling in former president Jacob Zuma’s application …

Fire has gutted the Sakumono School complex near Tema in the Greater Accra region. The incident, according to eyewitnesses began around 5 am Thursday morning. The cause of the fire is not immediately known. Personnel from the fire service have been able to bring the fire under control. More to …

A man whose name was identified as Ame Edjeket,41 years of age has been arrested for caging his wife with whom he has eight children for over three years on the basis that she is a witch and responsible for all his misfortune. According to reports, the woman Gladys was …

Opambour Agya Badu Nkansah, the second accused person in connection with the murder of Professor Yaw Benneh, is scheduled to receive a “particular treatment at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on November 25, 2020”, the prosecution has told the court. At the last court date, lawyer for the accused persons, Emmanuel Larbi …

An Abeokuta High Court on Wednesday sentenced a 39-year-old man, Musiliu Owolabi, to death by hanging for killing his lover, Afusat Idowu. Owolabi, an automobile mechanic was convicted on one count of murder. The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, while delivering her judgment, submitted that the prosecution …

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday declared the end of the country’s latest Ebola epidemic after the outbreak killed 55 people over the past five months. “I am happy to solemnly declare the end of the 11th epidemic of the Ebola virus in Equateur province” in the vast country’s …

Human rights activists are demanding justice for an 18-year-old girl, Faith Aigbe, whose ear was allegedly bitten off by one Mr Ogunbor, who claimed to be a retired commissioner of police.   The alleged incident happened at Eweka Street, off Aduwawa Road, Benin City in Edo State on Sunday, November …

Authorities in Malawi say the government was compelled to arrest  fugitive couple Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary after Interpol in Pretoria sent an alert for the couple to be arrested. Malawi minister of information Gospel Kazako  said the couple, who fled SA  last week, were  in police custody. Speaking to eNCA on Wednesday, Kazako …

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday evening engaged in a telephonic call with US President-elect Joe Biden to discuss ways to strengthen US-Africa relations and overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. President Ramaphosa says he is hopeful of a strong partnership between the United States and the African continent in promoting peace and …

An 18-year-old Grade 11 pupil was arrested in Bethelsdorp in the Eastern Cape for allegedly taking an unlicensed firearm to school. According to police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, on Monday at about 12:00, members of the Bethelsdorp Reaction Task Team responded to information that a pupil was possibly in possession of …

A man, believed to be in his 30s, was found hanging from a bridge on the N1 outside Pretoria on Tuesday, emergency services said. Tshwane EMS spokesperson Charles Mabaso said they arrived at the scene just before 8am. The man was hanging from a piece of rope between the Petroport …

Upington police are investigating the murder of an 80-year-old woman, after a family member found her body in her home in Middelpos, Upington, on Monday. According to police spokesperson Captain Sergio Kock, there were wounds on her face and neck. “A manhunt for the suspect/s has been activated. No arrests …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has revealed why it cancelled the results of some 2,283 candidates who sat for this year’s WASSCE exams. According to the Council, students whose results were cancelled went against regulations and brought foreign materials to the examination hall. The head of Public Affairs for …

Former president Jacob Zuma doesn’t fear any finding, his legal counsel, advocate Muzi Sikhakhane, told the Zondo commission into state capture. Sikhakhane was arguing as to why the commission’s chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, should be recused. The commission’s evidence leader, advocate Paul Pretorius, said it is difficult not …

A 40- year-old man, Nicodemus Nomyange, set himself and his girlfriend Shininenge Pam ablaze in Benue State. According to witnesses, their murder-suicide was a clear case of “if I can’t have you, nobody else will.” According to The Nation, Mr Nomyange, a married man with children, had been dating Pam …