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Minnie Dlamini built her reputation through South African television. She first appeared as a TV host and gained fame at red carpet events. Her charm and wit connected with viewers nationwide. She expanded into movies, business ventures, and brand deals. Fans admired her drive and passion for...

Armed criminals targeted Toyota Fortuner drivers during two violent attacks across Bulawayo this month. The first victim lost her silver SUV after inspecting property renovations on June 11 at Pumula South. A gunman pointed a black pistol at the 64-year-old woman and demanded her car keys. She...

Wicknell Chivayo shocked Zimbabweans with recent comments about taking a second wife after his recent marriage to Lulu. The businessman paid massive lobola for Lulu just months ago during an extravagant ceremony that drew national attention. Social media users praised Lulu's beauty and grace...

Wicknell Chivayo dismissed public anger over leaked documents showing his company received a $439 million cancer equipment contract. The controversial businessman denied wrongdoing after people questioned how TTM Global Medical Exports won such a massive deal without public bidding. Citizens and...

Defense lawyers found problems with Mai Jeremaya's court testimony during her sexual assault case hearing. Ashley Masendeke claims Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie attacked her at a Harare lodge on April 30. Attorneys Shepherd Makonde and George Manokore compared her court statements with...

Jonathan Ilungwa Kulimba pretended to be a doctor at an Embalenhle surgery but police caught him during a surprise inspection. The 38-year-old Congolese man worked under another doctor's license without proper medical training. Health inspector found him treating patients and discovered he never...

R. Kelly received emergency medical treatment after taking too much medication during his prison stay. Defense lawyer Beau Brindley claims prison workers deliberately gave the singer dangerous drug amounts at Butner Federal Correctional Institution. The lawyer filed court papers Monday saying...

Zimbabwe First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa skipped the London summit where protesters planned to confront her about human rights problems. Event organizers had promoted her as a speaker at the First Ladies of Africa Impact and Resilience meeting. The two-day conference took place at Royal Leonardo...

President William Ruto named Adan Haji Ali as the new chairman of Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The Kenya Gazette published the appointment on June 16 under powers from the Energy Act of 2019. Ali will lead the board for three years starting immediately after his selection. He takes...

National Police Service explained a viral video showing an officer carrying laptops during recent Nairobi demonstrations. The footage came from June 17 protests when criminals broke into stores and stole electronics across the business district. Officers arrested one suspect and recovered four...

Law Society of Kenya leaders condemned police violence during June 17 protests across Nairobi's business district. Officers shot unarmed street vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki near Imenti House during demonstrations. Video footage showed the policeman firing at close range against the innocent...

Kenya Copyright Board refused to give Music Copyright Society of Kenya a new operating license due to internal fighting. Chairman Joshua Kutuny signed a letter explaining the board decided against issuing MCSK a six-month temporary permit. The organization cannot represent musicians or collect...

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told his nation Wednesday that the country will keep fighting against Israel without giving up. He spoke on television about Iranian people who responded with courage to what he called Israel's foolish attacks. Khamenei said his nation shows strength and wisdom...

IGAD leaders want member countries to spend money on artificial intelligence technology for solving regional security problems. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu spoke at the Nairobi cybersecurity seminar about complex threats facing Horn of Africa nations. Criminal groups launch cyberattacks that succeed 68...

Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo asked Kenyans to stay calm after violent protests broke out across the capital city. Citizens gathered Tuesday to demand justice for teacher Albert Ojwang who died inside a police cell under mysterious circumstances. Criminal gangs invaded the peaceful...

Catherine decided against attending Royal Ascot after planning to join the horse racing event. The Princess of Wales wants to balance her return to public duties following her cancer treatment last year. Royal sources say she feels disappointed about missing the Berkshire sporting occasion. She...

Boniface Kariuki fights for his life at Kenyatta National Hospital after police shot him during Tuesday protests. The mask seller took a bullet to his head during anti-police demonstrations at Nairobi's Central Business District. Hospital staff rushed Kariuki into emergency surgery around 8:50...

National Assembly Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta wants honest and fair work during investigations of former President Yaya Jammeh's property. Parliament members formed a special committee to examine how officials sold and handled assets seized from the former leader. The Speaker spoke during the...

Yankuba Darboe will leave the United Democratic Party if leaders choose Talib Bensouda as their new party head. The Brikama Area Council Chairman dislikes how the Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor acts during political events. Darboe says Bensouda pushes personal goals instead of supporting party...

Former Bundung Magistrates Court Principal Magistrate Pa Modou Njie faced two criminal charges at Banjul High Court on Tuesday. Justice Sonia Akinbiyi heard the case as prosecutors accused Njie of drug dealing and corruption offenses. State lawyers A.A. Wakawa and S. Jawara presented the...