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Africa & World
Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government cut back ties with the West and started funding more projects itself, Burkina Faso says it’s in the middle of the biggest building spree in its history
Burkina Faso’s Biggest Construction Boom Yet Under Traoré – Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government cut back ties with the West and started funding more projects itself, Burkina Faso says it’s in the middle of the biggest building spree in its history. A video…
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Politics
WHATSAP CHATS: J J BANDA wanted to drop a drone at president Hichilema’s residence Community House and the drone operator was promised $3 Million USD once the job was done
It is alleged that J J BANDA wanted to drop a drone at Community House and the drone operator was promised $3 Million USD once the job was done. Apprently the contents in JJ’s phone will see a number of people being arrested.Apprently Mr Miracle…
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Africa & World
Zimbabwe Vice-President General Chiwenga Issues Strong Warning to Mnangagwa: “We Must Not Repeat What Happened to Mugabe in 2017!” — Zanu Pf’s Internal Tensions Take Centre Stage
Vice-President General Constantino Chiwenga has raised questions about the direction of ZANU PF, warning against the concentration of power in the hands of a select few and
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Africa & World
Anc Youth League Calls on Ramaphosa to Remove All Da Ministers from South Africa’s Government of National Unity — Political Tensions Rise as the Coalition Faces New Pressure
The ANC Youth League has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove Democratic Alliance ministers from the Government of National Unity (GNU), raising fresh questions about the
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Lifestyle
For Orthodox Jews, Shabbat is Shabbat. From sunset on Friday until nightfall on Saturday, we refrain from the 39 categories of prohibited labour- Yehudah Ben David
BA SDA GATHER HERE 🤩: SABBATH IS SABBATH! Good morning, Zambia! You drive your car. You switch on the microwave. You speak into a microphone. You switch lights on and off, operate electronic devices, and still say you are observing the Sabbath. Well, perhaps that…
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Africa & World
Zimbabwe’s Mining Revenue Nears Us$10 Billion in Just Nine Months as Gold, Lithium and Platinum Drive a Massive Surge — the Country’s Mineral Wealth is Growing!
Reported a major increase in mineral revenue, generating approximately US$9.93 billion between January and September 2026, compared with around US$5 billion during the same period in 2025,
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Africa & World
Renaldo Gouws Blasts Ramaphosa over Reported Plan to Give 2.5 Million Hectares of State-Owned Land to Black Farmers — “Why are Farmers from Other Races Not Being Given the Same Opportunity?”
Africa’s land reform debate has come into the spotlight after a post by Renaldo Gouws criticised a reported government plan to allocate 2.5
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Politics
Even If Government Moved the National Day of Prayer from 18 October to 29 December, I Won’t Accept that Myself, I Will Observe the Day Declared by Edgar Lungu Instead, Vows Reverend Given Katuta
Presidential Candidate Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa has declared that Christians will proceed with the October 18 National Day of
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Politics
The Anatomy of Anarchism: Digital Mobilisation, Crowd Psychology and How Modern States Confront Organised Disorder (Special Public Lecture on National Security, Intelligence and Statecraft)- Yehuda Ben David
THE ANATOMY OF ANARCHISM: DIGITAL MOBILISATION, CROWD PSYCHOLOGY AND HOW MODERN STATES CONFRONT ORGANISED DISORDER (SPECIAL PUBLIC LECTURE ON NATIONAL SECURITY, INTELLIGENCE AND STATECRAFT) A peaceful country can be destabilised without an invading army. It can begin with a coordinated digital campaign, deliberately inflamed public…
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Politics
Even If I’m an Independent Member of Parliament for Kankoyo Constituency, I 100 Percent Support President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia Agenda, Politics Aside, Lets Focus on Development Now, Says Bishop Eddie Chomba
EVEN IF I’M AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR KANKOYO CONSTITUENCY, I 100 PERCENT SUPPORT PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA, POLITICS ASIDE, LETS FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT NOW, SAYS EDDIE CHOMBA Independent Kankoyo Member of Parliament Hon. Dr. Bishop Eddie Chomba has expressed support for…
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Africa & World
Jacob Zuma Urged to Step Back from Politics — Debate Grows over Whether Duduzane Zuma or March and March Leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Could Shape South Africa’s Political Future
Debate has emerged about Jacob Zuma’s future in politics after comments attributed to his brother suggested that the former president should be resting at home instead
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Politics
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy TEARS into Trump’s “obvious weakness” after the American President announced, in a stunning betrayal, that he will allow millions of tons of Russian diesel fuel to enter the global market
BREAKING: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy TEARS into Trump’s “obvious weakness” after the American President announced, in a stunning betrayal, that he will allow millions of tons of Russian diesel fuel to enter the global market. “Peace never comes through weakness. Today, representatives of the U.S. Congress…
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Politics
Shocking Questions as Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was Not Seen at Wicknell Chivayo’s Funeral While President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice President Kembo Mohadi, Senior Government Officials, Business Leaders and Thousands of Mourners Paid Their Last Respects
Absence of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has sparked intense debate on social media, with many Zimbabweans linking it to
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Sport
“I want our wealth to stay with us. The profits should benefit our people” – Sadio Mané Invested $20 Million In Mango Processing Factory In His Hometown Bambali
SENEGAL: “I want our wealth to stay with us. The profits should benefit our people” – Sadio Mané Just Invested $20 Million In Mango Processing Factory In His Hometown Bambali Senegalese football icon Sadio Mané has launched a $20 million mango agro-processing project in his…
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Africa & World
Zimbabwe’s Ultra-Rich Elite are Turning Heads Across Africa with Luxury Car Collections that Many Say Rival or Even Surpass Those Seen Anywhere Else on the Continent
FROM ROLLS-ROYCES TO BENTLEYS AND SUPERCARS: ZIMBABWE’S ULTRA-RICH ELITE ARE TURNING HEADS ACROSS AFRICA WITH LUXURY CAR COLLECTIONS THAT MANY SAY RIVAL OR EVEN SURPASS THOSE SEEN ANYWHERE ELSE ON THE CONTINENT Zimbabwe has become one of Africa’s most talked-about countries when it comes to…
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Entertainment
“I’m Already 43, and I Have No Plans of Getting Married. I Just Want to Live My Life and Help the People Close to Me.” – Nigerian Legendary Actor Osita Iheme
During recent interview 3 days ago, Nollywood legendary actor Osita Iheme says that marriage is not part of his plans right now, despite being 43 years old. According to the actor, he would rather focus on enjoying his life and supporting the people close to…
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Africa & World
From the Death of Zimbabwean Billionaire Wicknell Chivayo to Multiple Aviation Tragedies in the United States, the World is Searching for Answers as Investigators Work to Determine What Went Wrong
TRAGEDY IN THE SKIES: FROM ZIMBABWEAN BILLIONAIRE WICKNELL CHIVAYO’S FATAL HELICOPTER CRASH TO DEADLY AIR DISASTERS IN THE UNITED STATES — WHAT IS GOING ON?
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Africa & World
Kenya’s Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Alleges Zimbabwean Billionaire Wicknell Chivayo Died While Holding over US$ 11.6 Trillion Allegedly Linked to Kenyan President William Ruto, Claiming the Businessman Played a Key Role in Their Alleged Financial Dealings
KENYA’S FORMER DEPUTY PRESIDENT RIGATHI GACHAGUA ALLEGES ZIMBABWEAN BILLIONAIRE WICKNELL CHIVAYO DIED WHILE HOLDING OVER KSh1.5 TRILLION ALLEGEDLY LINKED TO KENYAN PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO, CLAIMING THE BUSINESSMAN PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN THEIR ALLEGED FINANCIAL DEALINGS Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive…
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Sport
Something is wrong somewhere. This is not the real Vinícius Jr’s…They need to check who did the surgery- Sergio Ramos on Vinícius Jr’s performance against India
Sergio Ramos on Vinícius Jr’s performance against India “Something is wrong somewhere. This is not the real Vini. They need to check who did the surgery because I’m struggling to recognize this player. Vinícius is supposed to be the kind of player who terrifies defenders…
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Politics
Mufumbwe Member Of Parliament Shamba Muzungu Has Been Duly Elected As The Second Deputy Speaker Of The National Assembly With 166 Votes While Vincent Mwake With 58 Votes Came Second
BRIEFING | Mutti retains Speaker post as Muzungu elected Second Deputy Speaker Nelly Mutti has retained her position as Speaker of the National Assembly, while Attractor Malungo Chisangano will continue as First Deputy Speaker of the Fourteenth National Assembly. Mutti and Chisangano were elected…
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Africa & World
One group that really didn’t want Aliko to succeed in cement production is a French company called Lafarge. They put every obstacle in Aliko’s way- Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused French cement company Lafarge of deliberately putting obstacles in Aliko Dangote’s path when the Nigerian billionaire entered the cement industry across Africa. Obasanjo made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Dangote’s $16 billion…
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Sport
Power disturbance at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium lasted just 0.2 seconds, but the stadium’s floodlights require up to 20 minutes to return to full brightness after a power outage – ZESCO
ZESCO’S 0.2-SECOND POWER CUT: THE REAL STORY IS THE LIGHTING SYSTEM By Staff Reporter ZESCO says the power disturbance during the Zambia–Togo match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium lasted just 0.2 seconds. But that tiny interruption exposed a much bigger problem.According to ZESCO, the stadium’s floodlights…
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Politics
Bad News for Zimbabwe as the United States Ends Health Funding for Key HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria Programmes after Harare Rejects a Proposed Health Agreement over Data-Sharing and Sovereignty Concerns
United States has announced that it will end funding for Zimbabwe’s health programmes at the end of September following the collapse of negotiations over
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Politics
12 Reasons Why I Didn’t Comment on My Suspension as Tonse SG and Still Believe Peace & Reconciliation With HH is the Best Option For BM Than Anything – Chris ZUMANI
12 Reasons Why I Didn’t Comment on My Suspension as Tonse SG and Still Believe Peace & Reconciliation With HH is the Best Option For BM Than Anything By Dr. Chris ZUMANI Zimba 1. When I openly withdrew from any association with regards to the…
