Sata had been at Sheba Medical Centre – Israeli Sources
Zambian president Michael Sata is “not in critical condition,” say Israeli sources, adding that he may even meet with outgoing Israeli president Shimon Peres later this week. “He was at…
‘Eddie’ Enyeama, Nigeria’s saving grace?
For France to overcome Nigeria in Monday’s World Cup last-16 fixture in Brasilia, they must outwit a man who is something of an authority on thwarting French strikers. Nigeria goalkeeper…
Rolf Harris Guilty of 12 Indecent Assaults
Veteran entertainer Rolf Harris has been found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against underage girls. Harris, whose show business career spans more than 60 years, was impassive as…
Graça Machel breaks her silence
Johannesburg – The black is gone. The scarf and shawl, the widow’s identity, is packed away. But her eyes, usually commanding and curious, remain sad. Graça Machel enters a room…
SA circumcisions, 10 boys die
Johannesburg – Ten initiates have died in the Eastern Cape since the beginning of the winter initiation season, the provincial health department said on Monday. “The latest death occurred in…
Kenyan gangsters rob police during interrogation
Senior police officers in Nairobi are investigating two of their colleagues who were present when a US national was robbed at his home. The two officers attached to the Directorate…
Ugandan court bars journalists from sensational case
Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court yesterday barred journalists from covering the trial of a police detective who is accused of stealing recordings of investigations from the Inspector General of Police, Gen…
Kenyan child pornographer in the dock
An extradition case against a Kenyan wanted in the US for operating an Internet-based child pornography syndicate has begun. The Milimani Law Court in Nairobi on Monday heard that an…
$355m Kariba South power project begins
Expansion work at Kariba South Hydro Power Station is expected to officially start in August when the financier, China Export and Import Bank, releases funding for the project after Zimbabwe…
ABZ lauds formation of an alliance to ensure free and fair elections in 2016
ABZ has welcomed the formation of an alliance by civil society organisations to undertake voter education and monitor the 2016 tripartite elections. The aim of forming the alliance namely promoting…