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Bushiri fights extradition as Malawi court orders return
A court in Lilongwe, Malawi, said Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary must return to South Africa. They face multiple charges, including fraud, rape, and escaping during their bail period. Bushiri runs the Enlightened Christian Gathering church, where he claims to be a prophet. He made news when he fled South Africa back in November 2020 after officials released him on bail. The judges finally made their decision after legal battles lasted more than two years between both countries. South African officials praised the ruling as proof that courts can work together across national borders. They believe this strengthens public faith in both Malawian and South African legal systems. The couple still has hope because their attorney...
Harare fights water crisis as residents queue at dawn
Harare residents are facing a growing water crisis that has recently worsened. Many people are forced to use unsafe water from open wells and boreholes because they have no other options. This creates serious health risks for waterborne illnesses like cholera and typhoid. Neighborhoods such as Budiriro, Mabvuku, and Glen View suffer the most, with some families experiencing a lack of municipal water for over a month. Chipo Moyo from Mabvuku described her daily struggles with the water shortage. She heads out at 3 AM to collect water from boreholes but often finds many others already waiting in line. The situation continues to worsen daily, and residents have no idea when reliable water will return. People feel trapped in this difficult...
Amber Rose Alleges Kanye Forces Nudity on Partners
Amber Rose recently discussed why Kanye West likes his girlfriends to show their bodies on the Club Shay Shay podcast. She shared details from when they dated years ago. Rose claimed West enjoys it when other guys look at his partners and dream about them. Rose made these statements after seeing photos of West's current wife, Bianca Censori, without clothes in public places. She pointed out that this behavior matches what happened during their relationship. The model explained that West did similar things with Kim Kardashian when they were married. Rose believes West follows a clear pattern with the women he dates. She stated West wants to display his partners without clothes on purpose. According to her comments, he enjoys making...
Chivayo Accused of Dodging Divorce Settlement
Wicknell Chivayo recently married Lucy Muteke, but his former spouse, Sonja Madzikanda, has created problems around their celebration. Madzikanda sent messages saying she might tell everyone private facts about Chivayo unless he paid what they agreed upon. She wrote directly to him that she would bring his new wife and family members into the situation to make him fulfill his promises. The argument between these former partners has spread across Facebook and other platforms since they split up last year. According to Madzikanda, Chivayo never completed the requirements from their breakup agreement. She made it clear she plans to share embarrassing information if he continues ignoring her demands for the undisclosed payment amount they...
Godongwana Increases VAT, Maintains Eskom Debt Relief
South African finance minister Enoch Godongwana gave his budget speech Wednesday. He talked about raising taxes and continuing financial help for people struggling with money troubles. The government decided to bump up the sales tax by 1% over two years instead of hiking it all at once. They changed their plans after many folks complained. The finance minister mentioned they wouldn't adjust tax brackets for inflation to balance out the smaller sales tax increase. Despite slow economic growth over ten years, South Africa expects its economy to expand by around 1.8% from 2025 through 2027. Last year, the economy grew only 0.6%, far below what the country needs. Consumer spending and business investments should increase thanks to steady...
Zimbabwean Banker Faces Auction Over Unpaid SME Bank Debt
Tomorrow marks the auction of three Windhoek properties tied to Zimbabwean banker Enock Kamushinda. He failed to return N$140 million taken from the closed Namibian Small and Medium Enterprises Bank. Lawyer Corlia Maritz confirmed the auction plans. She represents the SME Bank liquidators Bruni and McLaren throughout these proceedings. Liquidators struck a deal with Kamushinda in January 2021. The agreement required him to pay back N$140 million plus 20% yearly interest starting March 26, 2021. This money represents just part of N$247 million allegedly stolen from the bank. The High Court made this agreement official through a court order dated January 25, 2021. Kamushinda stopped making payments, forcing liquidators to take legal...
OPM Proposes Big Allowance Hike for Civil Servants
Starting April 1, 2025, civil servants traveling across Namibia will receive higher daily payments. The highest official, Cabinet Secretary, jumps from N$969 to N$2,500 per day. Executive directors boost their pay from N$899 to N$2,300 daily. Regular government workers earn N$1,780 for the same trips. I-Ben Nashandi from the Prime Minister's Office shared these updates Monday. The office plans to send complete details shortly through official channels. These travel benefits stayed the same since 2008. Officials also plan changes to maternity benefits for government staff. The new rates split the amounts between different ranks. Executive directors, chiefs, and Electoral Commission heads receive N$2,300. Deputy executive directors...
Defence Minister Admits Overspending, Vows Tighter Accounting
Frans Kapofi agreed that the Defense Ministry spent more money than allowed, according to 2019 reports. He promised lawmakers his team would track expenses better from now on. Kapofi made these statements Wednesday during a National Assembly meeting when he addressed concerns from the parliamentary standing committee. Dudu Murorua leads the public accounts committee and calls the excess spending deeply troubling. His group wants the military to explain exactly where all funds went. They also demanded outside experts check receipts for military gear purchases, something previously blocked. Kapofi defended his leadership record, saying four clean audits have happened since he started. The minister acknowledged budget overruns but...
Ministry Confirms Cholera in Kunene after a Decade
Health officials found the first cholera case in ten years within the Kunene region. Ben Nangombe from the Ministry of Health and Social Services shared this news yesterday. A woman aged 55 came to Opuwo District Hospital on March 2, 2025. She had watery diarrhea for two days before arriving at the hospital. Doctors gave her proper care following standard treatment guidelines. The staff collected a stool sample on March 3 and sent it for testing at a lab. Results came back on March 10, showing she definitely had cholera. She has already recovered completely and left the hospital in stable condition. The health ministry immediately implemented strong public health measures. Their early investigation shows that the patient had never...
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