Kariba Dam To Collapse
A catastrophic failure of the Kariba Dam on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia would put three and a half million lives at risk and knock out forty per cent of southern Africa’s hydroelectricity supply, according to a recent report. The report by the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa entitled “Impact of the […]
Former Jozi FM DJ Donald Sebolai Found Guilty Of Murdering His Girlfriend
Former Jozi FM DJ Donald Sebolai was on Monday found guilty of the murder of his girlfriend Dolly Tshabalala. He was also found guilty of obstructing justice but was acquitted of the charge of theft. Earlier, Tshabalala’s relatives wept silently in the High Court in Palm Ridge as the DJ’s judgment was delivered. Tshabalala’s mother […]
3,500 Zambian Girls Quit School Due To Child Marriages And Pregnancies
OVER 3,000 girls have dropped out of school in Eastern Province this year due to child marriages, pregnancies and financial challenges. Acting provincial education officer Kondwani Nyirenda said the figure is alarming but the problem could be resolved with concerted efforts from key stakeholders such as traditional leaders. Mr Nyirenda, in an interview in Chipata […]
The ANC’s National General Council (NGC) Is Underway: Zuma Sings Umshini Wami
The ANC’s National General Council (NGC) is underway;President Jacob Zuma even led the crowd in a rendition on Umshini Wami. The NGC this weekend is seen to be the curtain raiser for the succession battle leading up to the 2017 national elective conference. This is despite the party saying it will focus on policy discussions, […]
Two School Children Killed Fleeing Armed Soldiers During Grace Mugabe‘s Rally
At least two people died while several others were seriously injured last night in a stampede for Grace Mugabe‘s freebies at Mutambara High school near here. Sources who attended the rally told Africametro correspondent on Friday that two school children died in a stampede while fleeing from armed soldiers and police officers who were repelling […]
Zimbabwe Defeat Ireland By Two Wickets In Harare ODI Opener
Zimbabwe 222 for 8 (Ervine 60, Raza 60*, Dockrell 2-29) beat Ireland 219 for 8 (Wilson 70*, Joyce 53, Nyumbu 2-35) by two wickets CRAID Ervine and Sikandar Raza both hit 60 as Zimbabwe clinched a two-wicket win over Ireland in the first of three ODIs in Harare. The hosts restricted Ireland to 219-8 from […]
Mauritius’ Mental Health Care Act to Be Reviewed to Better Address Mental Health Issues
“The Mental Health Care Act will be amended with a view of better addressing mental health issues, identifying gaps and difficulties as well as preventing any form of abuse against patients suffering from mental disorders.” The Minister of Health and Quality of Life, Mr Anil Gayan, made this announcement, today at the Brown Sequard Mental […]
Malawi Licenses New Mobile Service Provider: Lacell Public Tele Communication Company
As Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) continues to intensify efforts to improve Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in Malawi, the regulator on Monday authorized the entry of a new public telecommunication company on the market. La-Cell public telecommunication Company has been licenced to operate in the country. MACRA’s Director General Geofrey Itaye said the […]
Zimbabwe Introduces A New Airline – FASTjet
FASTjet PLC Wednesday said it has been granted an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe, which gives fastjet Zimbabwe Ltd a licence to operate both domestic and international routes within and from the country. Fastjet Zimbabwe is the second airline in the African low-cost airline’s network, and plans to “expand rapidly”, […]
Mugabe Will Be Dead In 79 Days
President Robert Mugabe is exiting human life in 79 days’ time, popular Malawian prophet, Austin Liabunya, has insisted.Barely 9 months after he made his controversial prediction, the preacher has expressed no regret saying Mugabe will die by the 31st December this year. He made these utterances at the new year during a cross over service […]
