24-Hour Ultimatum For 41 Fraudulent CCC Candidates

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has given the 41 candidates who were “fraudulently” registered under the party for National Assembly and local authority elections 24 hours to withdraw their papers or they will be dragged to court. The party claims that the “fraudulent candidates” were allegedly smuggled in …

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EU Accepts Zim Election Observation Invite

The European Union (EU) has accepted Zimbabwe’s invite to observe the country’s elections due August 23 this year. EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst von Kirchmann said the invitation to observe polls ‘demonstrates the trust, cooperation and partnership’ between the government and the grouping. “The EU warmly welcomes the invitation from …

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“Keep It Going!” Mnangagwa Tells Chevrons After Historic Win

President Mnangagwa yesterday joined the nation in celebrating the successes being scored by the Zimbabwe cricket team following their historic win over the United States in the last Group A game of the International Cricket Council cricket World Cup Qualifier at Harare Sports Club. The Chevrons set off wild scenes …

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ITI President Chakabwata Attains Professorship

The adage that ‘diligence pays’ came true last weekend following the awarding of Professorship to Impact Training Institute (ITI) International Executive President, Dr Elias Chakabwata. Dominion Mission Theological University, based in Ghana honoured Dr. Chakabwata with a Professorship award following his impact on the academic arena. ITI is a christian-oriented …

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Sierra Leone Police ‘Open Fire At Opposition HQ’

Soldiers have surrounded the headquarters of the main opposition party in Sierra Leone, as votes are counted in the country’s presidential election. The leader of the All People’s Congress, Samura Kamara, said live ammunition was fired into the building as he held a news conference. He said it amounted to …

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Both Sides Claim Victory In Sierra Leone Poll

The tallying of results is continuing in Sierra Leone two days after the general election. It’s not clear who is leading in the presidential race between President Julius Maada Bio and his main contender Samura Kamara, but both sides have already said that they won the poll. Election observers have …

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Burna Boy & Libianca Hailed At BET Awards

Nigeria’s Burna Boy has been acclaimed as the best international act at last night’s BET awards in Los Angeles making it the fourth time he has won the award. This time he was up against the likes of South Africa’s Ko and Britain’s Stormzy and Central Cee. Cameroon’s Libianca won …

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Zambia Sets Precedent For Nations, Wins Debt Relief

Zambia reached an agreement in principle to restructure US$6,3 billion of debt with bilateral lenders, setting a precedent for a growing list of countries struggling to service their liabilities. The deal was announced by a French official Thursday, and later confirmed by the southern African nation’s finance ministry. On Twitter, …

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