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Zimbabwe: Boora Family Remembers Gringo

[ad_1] Valerie Mpundu and Tanyaradzwa Tanyanyiwa Four years after the death of veteran actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora, the family met on Sunday at Rukweza Village, Nyazura to unveil his tombstone. The significance of laying a tombstone might vary according to understanding and belief, but in summary it holds a historical, emotional and cultural significance, serving as a constant reminder of shared human experiences. Boora, who was famed as Gringo on […]

todayOctober 31, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Ngezi Platinum Set Chibuku Cup Record

[ad_1] Ngezi Platinum Stars have mastered the art of skipping hurdles to get to the Chibuku Super Cup finals like no one's business since their promotion into Zimbabwe's top-flight football in 2016. The Mhondoro miners secured a record fifth cup final berth inside just seven seasons when they beat favourites Simba Bhora on penalties in the first of the weekend's two semi-finals at Baobab on Saturday. Nezi's showdown with Simba Bhora had ended 2-2 in regulation time before the match […]

todayOctober 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: 56 000 TB Deaths in SA in 2023, According to Who

[ad_1] An estimated 56 000 people in South Africa and 1.25 million around the world died of TB in 2023, according to just-published figures from the WHO. This means that in 2023 TB overtook COVID-19 as the top infectious disease killer on the planet. Marcus Low unpacks the new numbers. An estimated 56 000 people died of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa in 2023. This is according to figures published on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). Around 31 […]

todayOctober 31, 2024

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South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Staggers Under Crime Onslaught – Calls for Beachfront Police Unit

[ad_1] Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is calling for decisive action, but the metro is still crafting its plan. Listen to this article 7 min Listen to this article 7 min In recent months, Nelson Mandela Bay's "Golden Mile", 2km of pristine beachfront once very popular with tourists, has become a hotspot for horrific crime. Tourism numbers are […]

todayOctober 31, 2024

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Namibia: Para-Athletes Owed Performance Bonuses …Government Promises to Pay

[ad_1] Almost two months after winning an assortment of medals at this year's Paralympic Games in Paris, Namibian athletes are still kicking their heels in frustration as they are yet to receive their performance bonuses from government. At the Paris Paralympics, sprint sensation Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda scooped the country's only two medals. She won gold in the women's 400m T11 race in a personal record time of 56.20 seconds, and bronze in the women's 200m T11 […]

todayOctober 30, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother

[ad_1] Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother's identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed to meet the deadline to make representations. Her identity came into question after she entered the Miss South Africa beauty contest. Her mother is Mozambican-born, and her father is Nigerian. They may also be charged with fraud. The Department of Home Affairs had said there may be prima facie indications that Adetshina's mother committed fraud and identity […]

todayOctober 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: BRICS+ Could Shape a New World Order, but It Lacks Shared Values and a Unified Identity

[ad_1] The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition's identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the summit hosted by South Africa in 2023, and more acutely at the recent 2024 summit in Kazan, Russia. At both events the alliance undertook to expand its membership. In 2023, the first five Brics members - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - invited Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates […]

todayOctober 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: Zim to Host Africa Education Summit

[ad_1] Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE is set to host the third edition of the Africa Education Summit following approval by President Mnangagwa for the international conference to be held in Victoria Falls. The Africa Education Summit is a premier event dedicated to fostering educational advancement on the continent. The summit will be jointly hosted by Global Skills Hub United Kingdom (UK), Africa Education Stakeholders, and the Government of Zimbabwe. Representatives from Global Skills Hub United Kingdom met President Mnangagwa at State […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Rider Nyamupfukudza Charms Kenyan Crowds

[ad_1] Kenya's leading news site, TV47 Digital, yesterday heaped praise on young Zimbabwean motocross rider Victor Nyamupfukudza for his outstanding performance at the just-ended 2024 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations Championships in Marrakech, Morocco. Nyamupfukudza was the darling of the crowd as he took their breath away with the way he handled his machine during the two-day continental Championships in which he emerged as the second-best rider in Africa in the 65cc Class. He was just like a ball […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

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