17 Alleged Burundi Coup Leaders Appear in Court
Seventeen alleged coup leaders have appeared before a prosecutor in Burundi, their lawyer said, the day after the failure of an attempt to overthrow the country’s president. The group that appeared in the high court on Saturday included General Cyrille Ndayirukiye and top police commissioners Zenon Ndabaneze and Hermenegilde Nimenya, who are accused of “attempting […]
Jonathan Begs Nigerians For Forgiveness
President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to his fellow Nigerian compatriots to forgive him for all his transgressions. He also pleaded for their understanding. Jonathan spoke today at the Aso Villa Chapel, where a valedictory service was held for him, to mark the end of his five year reign in Nigeria. Jonathan who noted that no […]
Jonathan Mensah facing four month ban over Evian transfer
Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah has been handed a worldwide ban from football for four months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) over his transfer from Udinese to Evian four years ago, BBC Sport understands. Sources close to Mensah have told the BBC the court ruled in favour of Italian club Udinese, stating Mensah’s […]
Jay Z Reunites With Beanie Sigel For TIDAL X Concert
Jay Z unwrapped not only his pristine and nostalgic B-Side tracks for his TIDAL X concert Saturday night (May 16), but a moment that many have been waiting for happened in a matter of minutes. While running through classic Roc-A-Fella records, it was only fitting that Jigga brought out his familia including Memphis Bleek, Young […]
I’m Not Homophobic: Maimane
Newly elected DA leader Mmusi Maimane said he does not believe it is a sin to be gay – or Muslim – and is “appalled” at accusations he is homophobic. Hitting back at his critics, he said: “There are some political opponents who want to maximise on key issues that they feel they must. It […]
Grace Mugabe in New Rallies
FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe will soon summon the country’s 10 provincial affairs ministers to her orphanage in Mazoe ostensibly for a field day which party insiders say could herald the start of another round of rallies as renewed factionalism escalates in the ruling Zanu PF party. Party insiders say Grace – who is worried by […]
Mugabe Man Of Peace: AU
The African Union Commission is satisfied with the way President Mugabe has discharged his affairs as the continental bloc’s chair and has described him as a man devoted to peace, unity and development. Officially opening the meeting of AU Defence Ministers on behalf of AU Commission chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dhlamini-Zuma here yesterday, the AU Commissioner […]
Armed Cadres Invade Lusaka City Market Station
SOME armed political cadres yesterday went on a rampage threatening to take over the City Market Bus Station where several bus drivers are said to have been beaten during the fracas. It is believed that some drivers were injured in the process and had been rushed to University Teaching Hospital (UTH), while wind screens of […]
I’m a Product of Kalingalinga: Hichilema
In his bid to relate with Zambia’s majority poor, opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema – widely perceived aloof to the suffering of the ordinary for his financial riches – has revealed he is a product of the country’s slums. Hichilema is on a tour of the 150 constituencies in the hope of winning the elections in […]
China Urges Relaxed Laws With Zambia
CHINA has called for further relaxation of permit acquisition and processing procedures to help increase its investment in Zambia. Chinese Embassy to Zambia economic councillor Chai Zhijing said it is important that some of the regulations that hinder increased investment are relaxed so that his country could increase investment in Zambia’s economy. “Zambia should consider […]
