CIA tip led to Mandela arrest
A tip from a CIA spy to authorities in apartheid-era South Africa led to Nelson Mandela’s 1962 arrest, beginning the leader’s 27 years behind...
Prison officer kills toddler
A Zimbabwe Prison Officer yesterday appeared in court for fatally hitting a one-year-old boy with his vehicle while he was playing outside his parent’s...
Obama takes a swipe at Trump
US President Barack Obama warned this week that occupying the Oval Office “is not a reality show”, in a swipe at outspoken Republican candidate...
17 albinos killed for body parts in Malawi
The number of people living with albinism, who have been abducted and killed in Malawi has now reached 17 in the last two years,...
Jailed former Israeli President seeks pardon
Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav, in jail for rape and other sexual offences, has asked for pardon, the current president’s office said on Sunday....
Angry residents torch 19 SA schools
Angry residents have torched 19 schools in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province, protesting a change in municipal boundaries which they say is a recipe...
Donors suspend aid to Mozambique
Donor nations and institutions that contribute to Mozambique’s state budget have suspended their support over revelations of $1,4 billion in hidden debt, officials said...
Zimbabwe introduces bond notes to ease cash crisis
ZIMBABWE yesterday said it would soon introduce bond notes valued at $200 million among several other measures designed to ease an acute shortage of...
Zuma should face 800 graft charges, court orders
South African President Jacob Zuma should face almost 800 corruption charges that were dropped in 2009, a judge said yesterday, piling further pressure on...