431 Views South Africa and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation through several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding covering agriculture, trade, investment, gender equality, correctional services, diplomacy, arts and culture, writes Gautam Karve. The agreements were signed in Pretoria at the conclusion of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission, […]
Continue reading …Commonwealth demands end to arbitrary arrests in Zambia, release of political detainees
22 August 2026 No Comment
1,333 Views LUSAKA, Zambia — The Commonwealth has called for an immediate end to what it describes as arbitrary arrests in Zambia and urged authorities to release people detained for political reasons, as concerns grow over the country’s post-election situation. In a statement issued on 21 August 2026, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey called on Zambia […]
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741 ViewsJapanese used cars are popular for all the right reasons. They provide an option that is not only practical but also easy on the wallet, and they glide on the road as smoothly as butter. People who are looking for a car they can trust and that is easy to maintain: these are some […]
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1,089 Views 20 August 2026, Johannesburg: Namibia is demonstrating what is possible in Africa’s energy transition with the continent’s first fully integrated green hydrogen facility. The CMB.TECH Namibia facility in Walvis Bay brings together solar power generation, green hydrogen production, and energy storage in a single operational ecosystem, demonstrating how clean energy can be produced […]
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558 Views By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches is outraged over the death of Atim Emmanuel Akposi, also known as Atim Eyo. Her death underscores the vicious impact of witchcraft suspicion and accusation on innocent lives. Akposi’s son, Emmanuel, accused her of witchcraft. He claimed that the mother was responsible for the death […]
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1,373 Views LUSAKA — Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema has been declared the winner of Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general election, securing a second term after a tightly contested presidential race. Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson and Presidential Returning Officer Mwangala Zalomisi declared Hichilema the winner after the commission completed the announcement of the presidential […]
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1,063 Views NRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has addressed the nation this evening amid heightened political tensions in Zambia, following reports of a security operation at his residence. In his address, Mundubile speaks about the events surrounding the reported raid on his home, the treatment of his family and associates, and the wider political situation […]
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872 ViewsSouthern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation Chairperson and Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has called on Zambians to maintain peace and tolerance before, during and after Thursday’s general elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, President Mutharika urged all eligible Zambian voters to exercise their […]
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666 Views The remains of a Zimbabwean mother and her two young daughters who were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month arrived in Harare on Monday morning. Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters were found dead on July 3 in the UK. Police there believe they were murdered by the children’s father. […]
Continue reading …Expert says space technology can help Africa tackle food security, climate risks and economic growth
1 August 2026 No Comment
1,727 ViewsFrom predicting droughts and floods to helping farmers plan planting seasons, space-based technologies are becoming practical tools for addressing some of Africa’s development challenges, according to a North-West University (NWU) space scientist. Prof. Amare Abebe, director of the Centre for Space Research (CSR) at the NWU, and president of the African Astronomical Society, says […]
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