Category: AFRICA

KENYAN MPs VOTE TO IMPEACH DEPUTY PRESIDENT

KENYAN MPs VOTE TO IMPEACH DEPUTY PRESIDENT Kenyan MPs have voted overwhelming in favour of removing the country’s deputy president over accusations of corruption. Lawmakers also accuse Rigathi Gachagua of practising ethnically divisive politics and undermining the government. Gachagua denies any wrongdoing in a row that follows his recent fallout with President William Ruto. On… Continue reading KENYAN MPs VOTE TO IMPEACH DEPUTY PRESIDENT

ZIMBABWEAN MINISTER SAYS HH IS A FAILURE.

ZIMBABWEAN MINISTER SAYS HH IS A FAILURE. Zimbabwean minister for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Ezra Chadzamira says it has become difficult for President Hakainde Hichilema to lead because he put boasting ahead and thought he is the only one who knew how to do it. Addressing an audience in Zimbabwe, Chadzamira said President Hichilema… Continue reading ZIMBABWEAN MINISTER SAYS HH IS A FAILURE.

RARE SITUATION, GUINEA BISSAU PRESIDENT WILL NOT RUN FOR A SECOND TERM

RARE SITUATION, GUINEA BISSAU PRESIDENT WILL NOT RUN FOR A SECOND TERM Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo Thursday said he would not run for a second term in the nation’s elections that are scheduled for November. Speaking at the end of a council of ministers, Embalo said his wife had dissuaded him from running… Continue reading RARE SITUATION, GUINEA BISSAU PRESIDENT WILL NOT RUN FOR A SECOND TERM

Zanu PF MP, Allegedly Rapes Ex-Wife, Infects Her With HIV

Zanu PF Mazowe North legislator Tsungai Makumbe has been charged with raping his ex-wife, resulting in her becoming pregnant and contracting HIV. Makumbe appeared before Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa on Tuesday and has been released on bail. He is scheduled to return to court on October 3 for his trial. The alleged incident occurred in November… Continue reading Zanu PF MP, Allegedly Rapes Ex-Wife, Infects Her With HIV

NAMIBIA BLOCKS SHIP OVER ISRAEL WAR-CRIME CONCERNS

NAMIBIA BLOCKS SHIP OVER ISRAEL WAR-CRIME CONCERNS A vessel suspected by the Namibian authorities to be carrying military cargo intended for Israeli use in the ongoing war in Gaza has been blocked from docking in the southern African country. Namibian Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab told state media the ship was stopped because it had “explosive… Continue reading NAMIBIA BLOCKS SHIP OVER ISRAEL WAR-CRIME CONCERNS

SECOND LARGEST DIAMOND EVER FOUND UNEARTHED IN BOTSWANA

SECOND LARGEST DIAMOND EVER FOUND UNEARTHED IN BOTSWANA BBC-The second-largest diamond ever found – a rough 2,492-carat stone – has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond. It is the biggest find since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, found in South Africa in 1905 and cut into nine separate stones,… Continue reading SECOND LARGEST DIAMOND EVER FOUND UNEARTHED IN BOTSWANA

Zambia to import electricity from Zimbabwe and SA

Zambia announced Thursday it will import electricity from neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe as drought slashes hydropower output, leading to blackouts of up to 16 hours a day. The state-owned power company ZESCO will procure 218 megawatts of power from South Africa’s Eskom and the Zimbabwe Power Company, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote said. “The electricity… Continue reading Zambia to import electricity from Zimbabwe and SA

You need friends;Zim to support Zambia’s candidate in the AfDB race

You need friends;Zim to support Zambia’s candidate in the AfDB race President of the Bank, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, a national of Nigeria, was elected on 28 May 2015, and commenced his first term on 1 September 2015. Following his re-election on 27 August 2020, Dr. Adesina commenced his last 5-year term on 1 September… Continue reading You need friends;Zim to support Zambia’s candidate in the AfDB race

KENYA’S OPPOSITION JOINS CRISIS-HIT GOVERNMENT

(BBC) Kenya’s President William Ruto has nominated key allies of main opposition leader Raila Odinga to his cabinet, in the latest move to quell growing dissatisfaction with his government. He gave four posts to the opposition – including the powerful finance and energy ministries. This is the first time the opposition will serve in government… Continue reading KENYA’S OPPOSITION JOINS CRISIS-HIT GOVERNMENT