Liz Truss will become the next prime minister of Britain, taking over from Boris Johnson at a time of economic and political upheaval in the United Kingdom. She wasn’t the top choice of Conservative Party lawmakers, and a majority of Brits tell pollsters she will be a “poor” or “terrible” …
Read More »Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds Ruto Victory
Kenya’s Supreme Court has upheld the victory of former Deputy President William Ruto in the August 9 presidential election, after ruling on a number of petitions brought by his closest challenger Raila Odinga. The unanimous verdict was delivered by Martha Koome, the chair of the seven-member court on Monday. “We …
Read More »BREAKING: Zexie Manatsa’s Wife Stella Dies
Stella Manatsa, widow to the late music legend Zexie Manatsa has died. Stella is reported to have died this morning during her sleep. This is according to her son Green who broke the news to Harare tabloid, H-Metro. She was 68. Her deaths comes just seven months after the passing …
Read More »US House Speaker Pelosi Lands In Taiwan In Defiance Of Warning From China
A plane carrying Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan. Beijing, which considers Taiwan an integral part of its territory under the One China policy, has been vigorously protesting the possible trip, threatening the US with “unbearable consequences” if it happens. Taiwan wasn’t mentioned among the official destinations of the speaker’s …
Read More »Former Japan Ex-PM Abe Dies After Being Shot While Making A Campaign Speech
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, an official from his political party said. A man opened fire on Abe, 67, from behind with an apparently homemade gun as he spoke at a drab traffic island in …
Read More »Cornered Boris Johnson Quits As UK Prime Minister
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, bringing an acrimonious end to a nearly three-year premiership that has been beset by controversy and scandal. Speaking outside Downing Street, Johnson said the process for choosing the new leader of the Conservative Party should begin now, with a timetable to be announced …
Read More »Moreblessing Ali Murder Suspect Arrested
Police have arrested Pius Jamba ,the chief suspect in the killing of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police has arrested accused Pius Jamba this morning in connection with the callous murder of Moreblessing Ali. A detailed statement will be released during the course of …
Read More »Gvt Suspends Striking Teachers For Three Months Without Pay
GOVERNMEN has suspended teachers who have not reported for duty since the opening of schools on February 7 without pay. Primary and Secondary Education minister Evelyn Ndlovu announced the suspension of the teachers in a statement Thursday saying an widespread investigation has since launched an investigation into the alleged misconduct. …
Read More »ED Announces New Covid-19 Measures
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced new Covid-19 measures following the detection of the new variant named Omicron by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The new measures are with immediate effect and will be reviewed after 14 days. Mnangagwa declared that all returning residents and visitors have to undergo PCR tests …
Read More »Land Developer Katsimberis’ Trial Deferred
The trial of businessman and land developer George Katsimberis who is accused of defrauding Pokugara Properties has been deferred to December 16, 2021. Katsimberis is embroiled in a legal battle with Pokugara Properties following a botched land deal with the company’s principal Kenneth Raydon Sharpe. Allegations are that Katsimberis had …
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