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Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:22:06 GMT
South Africa: 'Insufficient Evidence' Frees DJ Fresh, Euphonik of Rape Charge
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Rape allegations against - DJ Fresh, real name Thato Sikwane, and Euphonik, real name Themba Nkosi -  came to light last month after a woman took to Twitter to make the accusations but prosecutors determined that the claim "...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:21:08 GMT
Zimbabwe: Govt More Concerned About Saving Lives Than Livelihoods - Finance Minister Ncube
[New Zimbabwe] Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says government's biggest priority for now was to save citizens from Covid-19 as opposed to opening the country for people to pursue livelihoods.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 04:50:25 GMT
South Africa: Jacob Zuma Faces Possible Jail Time After Absence From Inquiry
[DW] The former president had been called on to testify at an inquiry into corruption during his time in office. Zuma could now face jail time for failing to show up.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:43:07 GMT
Tanzania: 'No Vaccine' Policy Threatens Tanzania & the Region
[The Conversation Africa] Tanzania's health minister said earlier this month that the country has no plans to procure COVID-19 vaccines. Moina Spooner, an editor with The Conversation Africa, asked Catherine Kyobutungi to explain Tanzania's COVID-19 ...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:03:25 GMT
Africa: How African Startups Are Conquering Covid
[DW] As COVID hits Africa's economy hard, young entrepreneurs have declared war on the disease. Many startups have found creative ways to resolve added challenges caused by the pandemic.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:59:43 GMT
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Welcomes Taxi Violence Report
[SAnews.gov.za] The Gauteng Legislature Roads and Transport Portfolio Committee has welcomed the conclusion of the Commission of Inquiry probing taxi industry related violence in the province.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:52:06 GMT
Zimbabwe: Chin'ono Reporting Conditions Relaxed
[New Zimbabwe] High Court judge Tawanda Chitapi Monday altered reporting conditions for freelance journalist Hopewell Chin'ono who was however ordered to pay an additional $10 000 bail deposit.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:38:28 GMT
Zimbabwe: New Ministers Sworn-in
[The Herald] Senior Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:53:54 GMT
Zimbabwe: 300 Additional Prosecutors Recruited
[The Herald] The withdrawal of police and military lawyers seconded to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) in line with the Supreme Court ruling has not affected the authority's operations, Prosecutor General Mr Kumbirai Hodzi has said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:27:46 GMT
Zimbabwe: HIV, Asthma, BP Patients Cannot Take Chinese Vaccine
[New Zimbabwe] The Chinese Covid-19 vaccine donated to the country by the Asian ally may not be administered on HIV or cancer patients and those with uncontrolled chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:13:03 GMT
Malawi: Hope From the Pulpit - the Church Easing Transport Woes for Malawi's Riverine Pregnant Women
[Nigeria Health Watch] "I thought I was going to die, I nearly gave birth on a ship," Lucy Chirambo said somberly.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:10:20 GMT
Lesotho: Two Ministers Fired
[Lesotho Times] LABOUR and Employment Minister Keketso Rantso and her Defence and National Security counterpart, Prince Maliehe, have been fired by Prime Minister Moeketsi Majoro.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:33:34 GMT
Mozambique: Mayor of Beira Evacuted to South Africa
[AIM] Maputo -- The mayor of Beira, and leader of Mozambique's second largest opposition party, the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM), Daviz Simango, was evacuated to South Africa on Saturday night for health reasons.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:32:16 GMT
Mozambique: Over 50,000 Cases of Covid-19 Diagnosed
[AIM] Maputo -- There have now been over 50,000 cases of the Covid-19 respiratory disease diagnosed in Mozambique, the health authorities announced on Sunday.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:31:25 GMT
South Africa: Zondo to Ask Constitutional Court to Sentence Zuma to Prison On Contempt Charges
[Daily Maverick] Judge Raymond Zondo takes no prisoners as he tells the former president he is subject to the law and the Constitution.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:35:59 GMT
South Africa: 20 Borders Fully Reopened, 30 Remain Closed
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's 20 land borders, which have only been partially operational for the past month, will now be fully open from today, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has announce...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:21:12 GMT
Zimbabwe: Children's Home Closed After Abuse Allegations
[The Herald] Hurungwe Children's Home in Karoi was on Friday shut down and deregistered over allegations of abuse of children and mismanagement of donations by the staff.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:54:17 GMT
South Africa: DA Demands Forensic Audit Into Dodgy Cape Minstrel Grants
[DA] The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the Auditor-General's (AG) decision to consider investigating the suspicious finding of the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA) by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:47:06 GMT
Zimbabwe: Two Bulawayo Men Drown While Taking Bath in Abandoned Pool
[New Zimbabwe] A Bulawayo man drowned Saturday in abandoned pool in the city's Pelandaba high density suburb while his friend immediately met the same fate when dived in while attempting to rescue him.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:45:16 GMT
Zimbabwe: VP Mohadi Bashed Over Extra-Marital Affair
[New Zimbabwe] Vice President, Kembo Mohadi was reportedly left nursing wounds after he was bashed over an extra-marital affair on Valentines Day.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:42:47 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Registers 89 Recoveries and 15 New Infections
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Eighty-nine recovered patients, 15 new cases and a death is the latest assessment regarding the incidence of the Covid-19 virus in the country in the last 24 hours, a report released last Monday, in Luanda, by the Ministry of Health...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:41:16 GMT
Angola: Interclube Reinforce Basketball Team With U.S. Players
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Interclube senior female basketball team got reinforced with the North American Jasmine Gill (point guard) and Jade Walker (center) ahead of their participation in the African Champion Clubs´ Cup to take place from 12 to 20 Mar...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:39:21 GMT
Zimbabwe: Empress Massina Offers Hope Amid Pandemic
[The Herald] Zimdancehall songstress Empress Massina, real name Ericah Sabi, is hoping her latest single, "Zvakuda Imi Jah" will capture the hearts of fans, especially during these trying times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:39:24 GMT
Zimbabwe: Raffingora Brothers Bash Cops, Village Head
[New Zimbabwe] Two Raffingora siblings face the music after beating up two police Constables who were trying to arrest one of them for breaking windowpanes at a neighbour's house.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:39:11 GMT
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 Vaccines Arrive From China
[The Herald] Farirai Machivenyika and Zvamaida Murwirwa

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:39:02 GMT
Zimbabwe: Measured Easing of Lockdown Good for All
[The Herald] While the level four national lockdown continues for another two weeks, to ensure that the significant progress seen in the last few weeks in reducing infection and death rates continues, President Mnangagwa yesterday did start the proce...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:38:37 GMT
Zimbabwe: 'No Child Should Die of Cancer'
[The Herald] Senior Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:38:16 GMT
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Promotes Three Prison Officers
[The Herald] President Mnangagwa has promoted three Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officers to the rank of deputy commissioner-general.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:38:07 GMT
Zimbabwe: First Lady Introduces Cooking Competitions
[The Herald] Senior Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:37:57 GMT
Zimbabwe: Farmers Hail Fertilizer Distribution
[The Herald] Mash East Correspondent



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