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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has abandoned the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) name following a sustained assault to snatch the party from him by his opponents.

NewsDay Zimbabwe | 25 January 2024

Nelson Chamisa Quits CCC

Singer Kelly Khumalo at the center of deceased boyfriend , soccer star Senzo Meyiwa murder trial again

Meyiwa case investigator accused of offering cash for cooperation

Defence attorney Thulani Mngomezulu has alleged that the lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, Bongani Gininda, offered one of the accused R3 million in exchange for cooperating.

SABC News | 25 January 2024

Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis charged with 1996 murder of rapper

US police have charged a former gang leader with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, a breakthrough in a long-running case still gripping the public.

BBC.COM . | 30 September 2023

Submarine Titanic. PIC INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

Last hope for Titanic five as rescue mission enters final hours

Story by Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter For Mailonline:Last hope for Titanic five as rescue mission enters final hours: French vessel carrying deep-sea diving robot reaches search zone with missing sub's oxygen supply running out at 12.08pm (7.08am EST) - as map shows ships scrambling to site to join frantic hunt.

Mail Online | 22 June 2023

EFF 'NATIONAL SHUTDOWN' UPDATES

EFF members have gathered at Pretoria's Church Square as they peacefully march and sing around the Paul Kruger Statue during the national shutdown.

Correspondent | 20 March 2023

President of the United states of America Joe Biden

Classified files found at Biden's former private office

The US justice department is reviewing documents marked classified found in President Joe Biden's former office at a think tank, the White House says.

Correspondent | 10 January 2023

Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria

A Tanzanian passenger plane has crashed into Lake Victoria as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba, killing at least 19 people. Of the 43 people on...

BBC.COM . | 07 November 2022

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after just 45 days in the job

The PM said her successor will be elected in a Tory leadership contest, to be completed in the next week. Tory MPs urged Ms Truss to go after her government was engulfed by political turmoil, following the ditching of most of her economic policies.

Correspondent | 20 October 2022

Mahsa Amini: Protests over woman’s death claim more lives in Iran

Nine people are now reported to have been killed at protests in Iran sparked by the death of a woman detained for allegedly breaking strict hijab rules.

BBC.COM . | 23 September 2022

US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women in the US will lose the legal right to abortion, after the Supreme Court overturned a 50-year-old ruling that legalised it nationwide.

BBC.COM . | 24 June 2022

Afghan earthquake: Hundreds killed and scores wounded, says state media

BBC.COM . | 22 June 2022

Biden approves return of US troops to Somalia

BBC.COM . | 17 May 2022

Burkina Faso: Former president sentenced to life over Sankara murder

BBC.COM . | 06 April 2022

South Africa: Ramaphosa ends Covid restrictions

BBC.COM . | 05 April 2022

Tanzania opens auction for hunting of old wildlife

BBC.COM . | 22 March 2022

China Eastern plane carrying 133 people crashes in Guangxi

Correspondent | 21 March 2022

Magosi interdicted from top agents disciplinary hearing

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General, Peter Magosi, has been interdicted from carrying any disciplinary hearing of the spy unit’s suspended top agents, pending their review application challenging the decision to commence disciplinary hearing against them.

WUC launched smart metres earlier this year PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Bidders battle over P296m water smart meter tender

Two local companies are at loggerheads regarding the multi-million pula Smart Meter tender. One company, Melco Structure and Civil Engineering, wants to be paid for the work it provided to Hitong Holdings, the manufacturer of the Smart Meters and tender holder.

Ramogapi revealed in Parliament last week in response to a question by Kgalagadi North legislator Reason Lekutlane PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

War over P1.8bn water tender rages on

The failure to follow procurement procedures by the Ministry of Water and Human Settlement has proven to be costly to the government.

The tribunal last month set aside the decision by Baipoledi, to award a water tender valued at P1.8 billion PIC. MIN FOF LANDS AND WATER AFFAIRS

PS awaits DCEC investigations in office

Even though the Public Procurement Tribunal found out that he overlooked a tender worth just under P2 billion, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi and the procurement team will continue to work as if nothing happened, at least for now.

Baleseng said the Ministry’s leadership has consistently been unresponsive. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BONU demands resignations of key health ministry officials

Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has called for the immediate resignation of the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary (PS), Professor Oathokwa Nkomazana, and the Primary Health Secretary, Dr. Mareko Ramotsababa.

Seizing this moment, all the UDC affiliates have launched robust membership drives to sustain the growth PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

New members flock to UDC affiliates

The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) affiliates are experiencing a historic surge in membership applications following its recent electoral victory.

Bandleng Wao Bitsa a unique December experience

While December is synonymous with grand-scale music festivals drawing massive crowds, Bandleng Wao Bitsa (BWOB) is carving its niche by offering an intimate and tailored experience for a smaller audience.

Stay safe this holiday season

However, amidst the happiness, it is crucial to remember that the holidays can also bring unforeseen challenges. From increased traffic and travel hazards to heightened risks of accidents and social unrest, the festive period demands heightened awareness and responsible behaviour.Traffic congestion and accidents are a common occurrence during the holidays. With increased travel, roads become busier, leading to a higher risk of collisions. Alcohol...

Mmegi Editor | 20 December 2024

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