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Zimbabwe social media star Jackie Ngarande has spoken out about online abuse. In a recent post, she shared her pain from daily attacks by a well-known comedian. The brand ambassador said memories of his words still bring her to tears. Her story puts a fresh light on the problem of cyberbullying...

Malawi Takes Troops Out of DR Congo. Malawi's leader, Lazarus Chakwera, said the army must plan to leave DR Congo's war zone. His troops serve with other southern African forces there. Last week, fighting near Goma city led to the deaths of 20 peacekeepers. Among them were 14 South Africans...

South Africa Leader Calls Musk Over Land Law Fight. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa talked with Elon Musk to ease anger about a new land law. This came after US President Donald Trump said he might stop sending money to South Africa. Trump thinks South Africa takes land away and...

Judge Stops Trump Plan for Worker Exits. A court has held President Trump's offer to federal workers who want to leave their jobs until Monday. Judge George O'Toole Jr. made this choice because he needs time to consider a case from worker groups, CBS News said. The White House says 40,000...

Malaria Spreads in North Namibia. The Oshikoto area saw 33 new malaria cases from January 31 to February 3. Health boss Joshua Nghipangelwa said 520 people have fallen ill since November 2024. Six people died. The area had 79 cases in early January. The holiday time brought 94 more cases...

Bank Helps Students With School Money. The Bank of Namibia gave school money to ten students on Thursday. The students will use it for different learning areas. Bank leader Johannes !Gawaxab said they want to help good students reach their best level. "For more than twenty years, we have...

Land Tax Break for Judge Raises Questions in Namibia. A member of parliament wants answers about tax breaks given to important people in Namibia. Hidipo Hamata of the Popular Democratic Movement asked why some landowners do not need to pay land taxes. His questions focus on Judge Shafimana...

Namibian Leaders Call for More Written Stories About Nation's History. President Nangolo Mbumba and National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi asked people to write about their part in Namibia's growth. They spoke at an event for a new book about the late President Hage Geingob. The book...

South African Rap Star Pays Tribute to Late Friend. iFani shared kind words about AKA, a rap star who died last year. He spoke of their past fights and how they became friends before AKA died in 2023. "Our time was short. But life goes on," iFani wrote. He said he learned from hard times...

South African Rap Stars End Their Fight. Big Zulu and Emtee have made peace after a long period of bad words. The two rap stars met and shook hands at Nkabi Records. Their clash began when Big Zulu released his song "150 Bars." After that, Emtee said mean things about Big Zulu on live radio...

Anger Rises Over Ghana Cabinet Picks. Fights broke out as some areas felt left out of President Mahama's new team of helpers. People came to the streets when their hopes for jobs fell flat. Dr. Jonathan Otchere, who studies how people rule at the University of Cape Coast, took a deep look at...

Ghana Leader Sets Next Week for Report on Missing Money. Ghana's President John Mahama said he will read a report next week about money taken from the nation. He shared this news when he met with chiefs in the Central Region during his thank-you visits. The report comes from his team...

Ghana Names Top Crime Fighter to Lead Asset Recovery. President John Mahama picked Raymond Archer as deputy chief of Ghana's main crime office. Archer, known for finding hidden money and fighting wrongdoing, will help lead the Economic and Organised Crime Office. The move fits with the...

Former Rail Chief Warns Against Parliament Fights. Joe Ghartey, who served as Ghana's Railway Minister, spoke out about recent troubles in Parliament. He shared his thoughts with Joshua N.K. Ayira on ABC News this Thursday. "Parliament is not a boxing ring," Ghartey said. He felt sad about the...

Past Money Chief Asks New Team to Keep Good Work Going. Ghana's past Finance Minister wants the new leaders to build on recent money gains. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam shared his thoughts Thursday on PM Express in Accra. "The people asked for change," Adam said. He hopes President Mahama's team...

Past Money Chief Says World Events Hit Ghana's Funds. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam says outside forces hurt Ghana's money matters. The past finance head spoke up for his New Patriotic Party on Thursday. Adam talked on PM Express in Accra. He said money problems made voters pick a new team, but he...

Ghana Leader Plans Better Future for All. Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama shared his plans for the nation on Thursday. He spoke to people in the Central Region as part of his Thank You tour. "This team will work for all our people," Mahama said. He wants to make roads, schools, and care...

Ghana's Leader Warns Officials Against Taking State Money. President John Dramani Mahama told his team they must not steal from the nation during his Central Region visit on Thursday, February 6. His warning came as he discussed Operation Recover All Loots, a plan that examines what past...

Court Jails Two Men for Gold Theft at Shop. A court in Tarkwa sent two friends to jail for taking gold stones from a shop. Ibrahim Asante and Kwame Ntiamoah must work in prison for eight months each. Both men said they took the stones worth GH¢15,000 from a grinding shop in Kaniankor Top, near...

Court Finds Man Guilty in Rights Office Phone Theft. A court in Accra found Foster Nyarko guilty of taking a phone from a rights office in Ghana's capital. The 36-year-old said he took the Samsung phone, worth GHC 4,999, from the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice. Police...