A helicopter crashed in rural Marondera on Wednesday evening, killing everyone on board, while reports continued to link prominent businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy "Lulu" Muteke, to the aircraft. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed that an aircraft went down in the Marondera Rural area at about 5pm. The force said six people […]

A devastating flood has swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region, transforming a popular pilgrimage route into a deadly trap and leaving six South Africans among hundreds missing. The disaster, triggered by a glacier collapse and ice-rock avalanche, sent a massive surge of water, mud, and rocks down the Lhende River, destroying roads, bridges, and buildings […]

Four South Africans are reportedly among hundreds of tourists and travellers cut off after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, with families waiting anxiously for confirmation while rescuers face destroyed roads, rising rivers and the threat of a secondary dam collapse. The reports have placed South African families at the centre of an unfolding international rescue operation […]

Malian music legend Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial concerts in South Africa, saying he cannot perform in a country where African migrants are being attacked. The 76-year-old singer and songwriter made the “painful decision” after a series of anti-migrant protests in South Africa. His manager, Carolina Vallejo of One World Records, confirmed the […]

LUSAKA — Former Zambian minister and Lunte MP Mutotwe Kafwaya was shot and killed during a security operation at a residence linked to opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, police have confirmed, bringing a violent and increasingly tense election period to a deadly climax. Kafwaya's death was announced after days of uncertainty over his whereabouts. His […]

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Three decades after one of the most high-profile and enduringly debated cold cases in American history, the trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur finally commenced in Los Angeles on Monday. The proceedings, expected to span a month, mark a monumental […]

JOHANNESBURG – The anguish of a mother, Velile Khumalo, 76, has come to the forefront following the dramatic arrest of Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tshuma, the husband of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and father to their two young daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5, is the prime suspect in their brutal […]

NAKONDE – The dust had barely settled on the makeshift helipad in the border town of Nakonde when the silence of the Muchinga Province was shattered by the grinding of metal and the splintering of timber. In what can only be described as a miraculous escape, Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, walked away from the […]

A senior Kenyan government official has called for South African Netflix drama series The Polygamist to be banned in Kenya, arguing that it is negatively affecting marriages and family life. According to Kenyan outlet Mpasho, Nairobi county chief officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria claimed the show is fuelling mistrust between couples. […]

From the Depths of Despair to a New Dawn: Gisèle Pelicot's Unyielding Spirit In a case that has gripped France and resonated across the globe, Gisèle Pelicot, a 73-year-old woman from Mazan, Provence, has emerged as a powerful symbol of resilience. Her story, one of unimaginable betrayal and horrific abuse at the hands of her […]