LEWANIKA CRITICIZES MUNDUBILE OVER EDGAR LUNGU BURIAL COMMENTS By Elesani Phiri Veteran politician Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika has condemned Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile for politicizing the burial of former President Edgar Lungu, describing the remarks as “shameless politics.” During a political rally in Mpika on Monday, Mr. Mundubile said he and his running […]

🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Tonse Raises Ballot Paper Concerns After Dubai Inspection The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance says it will formally engage the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) after raising concerns over the printing of presidential ballot papers in Dubai, where political party representatives are observing the exercise ahead of the August 13 General Election. Alliance representatives […]

Jerry Soko named Eswatini CEO as MTN doubles down on internal talent Jerry Soko takes over as CEO of MTN Eswatini after serving seven months in an acting capacity. Image Source: MTN GroupShare MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom operator, has appointed Jerry Soko as the chief executive of its Eswatini subsidiary, part of its leadership […]

MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY KHUMBUDZO NTSHAVHENI SAYS SOUTH AFRICA CANNOT CONTINUE TO BE REMINDED OF APARTHEID-ERA SUPPORT AS GOVERNMENTS ACROSS AFRICA MUST ALSO ENSURE POLITICAL STABILITY IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has sparked widespread debate after stating that South Africa cannot indefinitely be expected to accommodate regional challenges based solely […]

Vincent Mwale—one of the few former Cabinet ministers who left government with an unblemished reputation. Born on December 5, 1978, Vincent Mwale was first elected Member of Parliament for Chipangali Constituency on the MMD ticket in 2006 at the age of 28. A businessman by profession, Mwale holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, an […]

  In 1983, about 2 million African migrants, most of them Ghanaians, were forced to leave Nigeria within 14 days. It was under Nigerian President Shehu Shagari. They were called undocumented immigrants. The Timeline: The government gave unskilled foreign workers a deadline of 14 days to leave the country (later extended slightly for skilled […]

Thierry Henry on Amad Diallo’s performance against Norway: “Priceless. Absolutely priceless. The moment Amad Diallo stepped onto the pitch, the game changed. You could feel it. The defenders could feel it. The crowd could feel it. This is a World Cup. It’s win or go home. Players like that don’t belong on the bench for […]

Russia and North Korea Plan Direct Cross-Border Bus Route Russia and North Korea are reportedly preparing to launch a direct cross-border passenger bus service linking Vladivostok with Rason Special Economic Zone in North Korea later this year. The planned route follows the recent completion of a road bridge across the Tumen River, a key infrastructure […]

Zelensky Arrives in Ireland to Attend EU Council Presidency Ceremony Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Ireland to attend the opening ceremony marking Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the visit, Zelensky is scheduled to hold talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President of the European Council António Costa. In […]

“DRIVING WHITE PEOPLE OUT OF ZIMBABWE WAS A MAJOR MISTAKE. THE COUNTRY HAS SUFFERED EVER SINCE,” SAYS ZIMBABWEAN NATIONAL DURING INTERVIEW IN SOUTH AFRICA A Zimbabwean national identified as Peter Corara has sparked debate on social media after stating in an interview that Zimbabwe’s decision to remove many white commercial farmers and landowners during the […]