Entertainment Zimbabwe: Daisy Mtukudzi Wrecks Chivayo’s Top-of-the-Range Gift [ad_1] LATE musician Oliver Mtukudzi's widow, Daisy, has wrecked the 2024 Toyota Fortuner gifted to her by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo just a week ago. Daisy was given the car as a gift after suffering a week of online attacks following an exposé by Mtukudzi's daughters Selmor and Sandra on how she mistreated them as children. Details surrounding the accident which happened at the WarrenPark roundabout in Harare are yet to be ascertained. Images of the vehicle's damaged left side […] todayOctober 10, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Three African Countries On Cusp of Death Penalty Abolition [ad_1] Harare, Zimbabwe — The international human rights organization Amnesty International says three sub-Saharan African countries considering ending the death penalty should do it now and pave the way for others around the world to follow in their footsteps. There hasn't been an execution in Gambia, Kenya or Zimbabwe in over a decade, Amnesty has said, and all three nations have commuted multiple death sentences during that time. Lucia Masuka, head of Amnesty in Zimbabwe, said most countries in the […] todayOctober 10, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa – Sharp Rise in Use of Death Penalty Across Region [ad_1] Executions more than tripled in 2023, while death sentences increased by 66% in the region Fresh call for abolition on World Day Against Death Penalty, with Kenya, Zimbabwe and Gambia leading the way 'It's time for all countries to move away from this cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment once and for all' - Oluwatosin Popoola Sub-Saharan African countries on the cusp of abolition must ban the death penalty immediately, paving the way for others around the world to follow […] todayOctober 10, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: Burna Boy – Speed Darlington Released On Bail After Five-Day Detention [ad_1] In a contentious video, Speed Darlington allegedly mocked Burna Boy's association with American rapper Diddy, who the FBI arrested on multiple charges, including sexual exploitation. Outspoken Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, more popularly known as Speed Darlington, has been released on bail. He was detained since Friday for allegedly defaming and cyberstalking his colleague, Burma Boy. In a contentious video, Speed Darlington allegedly mocked Burna Boy's association with American rapper Diddy, who the FBI arrested on multiple charges, including sexual […] todayOctober 9, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: ‘Release My Son, I’m Begging You’ – Speed Darlington’s Mother to Burna Boy [ad_1] "I just got information that my son is missing. His gateman called my family and notified my family that there was a video he made and put on the internet about Burna Boy..." Controversial singer Speed Darlington's mother, who identified herself as Queen, has alleged that Burna Boy and his team were responsible for her son's disappearance. Reports indicate that Speed Darlington went missing on Sunday. Hours after Speed Darlington was declared missing on social media on Wednesday, Burna […] todayOctober 9, 2024 3
Entertainment Nigeria: How Police Arrested, Detained Missing Singer Over Burna Boy’s Petition [ad_1] A singer and social media influencer, Darlington Okoye well known as Speed Darlington is reportedly being detained by the police in Abuja, days after he was declared missing. This was revealed on Tuesday by a human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in a post on his X handle. A social media influencer, Constance Nwogu, had raised the alarm over the disappearance of Speed Darlington. Adeyanju said Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, was apprehended in Lagos last Friday […] todayOctober 9, 2024 2
Africa Africa Oil Week – Mantashe Slams ‘Foreign-Funded’ Activists [ad_1] Protests held against fossil-fuel industry in Cape Town and Johannesburg Hundreds of environmental activists from various organisations took to the streets of Sandton calling for a boycott of the upcoming Africa Energy Week. In Cape Town, Extinction Rebellion and The Green Connection protested outside the Africa Oil Week conference. Africa Energy Week (AEW) will be hosted in Cape Town from the 4 to 8 November, and boasts that it is "Africa's biggest gathering of energy policymakers, companies and investors. […] todayOctober 9, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: Barbourfields Boycott a Success As Highlanders Fans Raise U.S.$ 6,000 for Hooliganism Fine [ad_1] Highlanders supporters have managed to raise the required US$6 000 to pay the club's fine imposed by the Premier Soccer League. As part of the move to fundraise the money, the supporters boycotted the team's home match against ZPC Kariba on Sunday and opted to gather at the clubhouse to contribute the required funds. The Premier Soccer League charged Highlanders and Simba Bhora a fine of US $6 000 each following the violence that erupted at Wadzanai Stadium last […] todayOctober 8, 2024 1
News Somalia Ramps Up Security Operations in Tourist-Hub Jasira Amidst Al-Shabaab Threats [ad_1] Mogadishu, Somalia — In a concerted effort to bolster security, Somalia's Military Police, alongside intelligence units, have executed a series of operations in the coastal Jasira region, just outside the capital, Mogadishu. The maneuver, aimed at preempting insurgent activities, particularly by al-Shabaab militants, involved sweeping checks along the strategic highway connecting Mogadishu to Jasira. The operations, which have seen an intensified presence of security forces, are part of a broader strategy to safeguard the area against the backdrop of […] todayOctober 7, 2024 2