Malawian Set Alight And Ethiopian Shot In Johannesburg, South Africa

Malawian Set Alight And Ethiopian Shot In Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg – Foreign nationals were attacked in separate incidents on Johannesburg’s East Rand at the weekend, police said. According to News24, on Saturday, in Tsepong in De Dear, three men shot an Ethiopian national inside a shop. “The suspects got into their vehicle and drove away. Nothing was taken,” said Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini in a statement. Members of the police’s dog unit later tracked down the getaway vehicle and arrested three men who were…

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UK Unveils The World’s Longest Aircraft, The Helium Filled ‘Airlander 10’

UK Unveils The World’s Longest Aircraft,  The Helium Filled ‘Airlander 10’

  The world’s longest aircraft has just been unveiled in Britain’s biggest aircraft hangar. At first, you might mistake it for a giant airship – gas-filled balloon on top, pod slung underneath. But the unique, aerodynamic shape of the balloon – it looks as if a series of cigars have been sewn together – means it can also generate lift just like an aeroplane wing. That is key, because it enables the designers to make…

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‘Zanu PF Long Term, Pre-1980 Independance Murderous History Of Internal Battles Revealed’

‘Zanu PF Long Term, Pre-1980 Independance Murderous History Of Internal Battles Revealed’

Veteran Zambian politician, Dr Vernon Mwaanga who held different positions in the Zambian government during the days of the liberation struggle last week spoke to Munyaradzi Huni about how Zambia took the decision to host liberation movements during the struggle. He spoke about allegations that the Zambian government supported Zapu and was anti-Zanu. He continues the narration this week talking about his chilling last moments with Herbert Chitepo and many other controversial issues. Read on….

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Mutsvangwa tells Mugabe, ‘I don’t care, for my Cabinet and former politburo posts.’

Mutsvangwa tells Mugabe, ‘I don’t care, for my Cabinet and  former politburo posts.’

*Embattled War Veterans minister Christopher Mutsvangwa, who was slapped with a three-year suspension from Zanu PF on Thursday, says he does not care for his Cabinet and former politburo positions. The outspoken minister and war veterans’ boss said prior to his suspension, he actually requested Mugabe to fire him because he voluntarily rejoined Zanu PF in 2000 to save the ruling party “ethos and not to be served”. Mutsvangwa said after his “bitter” experience as…

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3 Million Zimbabweans Face Food Insecurity Due To El-Nino Driven Drought

3 Million Zimbabweans Face Food Insecurity Due To El-Nino Driven Drought

An estimated three million Zimbabweans – 23 percent of the country’s population – is food insecure in the wake of one of the worst droughts to ever hit Zimbabwe, a government official has said. – Zimbabwe Food and Nutrition Council director George Kembo told delegates at the signing ceremony of a $10 million donation from the US government for hunger alleviation on Thursday that at the end of January, Zimbabwe had received less than 75…

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Nigeria Gvt Audit Has Removed Nearly 24,000 Ghost Workers, Saving US$11,5m (£8m) Per Month

The Nigerian government has removed nearly 24,000 workers from its payroll after an audit revealed they did not exist, the Finance Ministry has said. Nigerian President Buhari (pic BBC) The Nigerian government has removed nearly 24,000 workers from its payroll after an audit revealed they did not exist, the Finance Ministry has said. The move has enabled a monthly saving of around $11,5m (£8m). The audit is part of an anti-corruption campaign by President Muhammadu…

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(UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino Wins Fifa Presidency With Platini & Blatter Gone

(UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino Wins Fifa Presidency With Platini & Blatter Gone

Swiss Gianni Infantino  ( 45) , the general secretary of European governing body UEFA, has won the presidential election for the world’s Top Soccer governing body (FIFA) Gianni a former lawyer, won ,after receiving 115 votes and   announced that they will restore  respect thus everyone in the world will applaud Fifa. By Sibusiso Ngwenya photo-Daily Mail UK -UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino has won Fifa Presidential Election

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Zimbabweans Starve Yet Mugabe Donates 300 Cattle To African Union (AU)

Zimbabweans Starve Yet Mugabe Donates 300 Cattle To African Union (AU)

President Mugabe has honoured his pledge of 300 head of cattle he made to the African Union Foundation last year, with AU Commission deputy chairperson Mr Erastus Mwencha arriving in the country yesterday to receive the cattle. The President, who was AU and Sadc chairman when he made the pledge in June last year, made the donation as a way of dissuading Africa from over-reliance on external partners whose donations come with strings attached. Speaking…

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‘Zim-China Ties Won’t Be Affected By Ban On Chiadzwa Diamond Mining’- S.Mumbengegwi

‘Zim-China Ties Won’t Be Affected By Ban On Chiadzwa Diamond Mining’- S.Mumbengegwi

  The Minister of Foreign Affairs Simbarashe Mumbengegwi says Zimbabwe all weather friendship with China will not be affected by the recent move taken by government to stop all diamond mining activities in Chiadzwa to allow for the consolidation of the sector. In an interview with the ZBC in the capital on Thursday, Minister Mumbengegwi said government is moving ahead with those who are willing to work with government on that exercise. Mumbengegwi said invitations…

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‘Zimbabwe Has No Plans To Rejoin The Commonwealth’-Foreign Minister Mumbengegwi’

‘Zimbabwe  Has No Plans To Rejoin The Commonwealth’-Foreign Minister  Mumbengegwi’

has no plans to rejoin the Commonwealth and anyone lobbying for Harare to be allowed back to the bloc will be working against Zimbabwe’s position, a Cabinet minister has said. Foreign Affairs Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi said Zimbabwe was unjustifiably suspended from the Commonwealth in 2002 after the bloc of former British colonies premised its decision on what they regarded as “preponderance of opinion”. He said this while giving oral evidence on Monday before the Parliamentary…

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