Will Free Expression Equal Terrorism in Zimbabwe?
HARARE, Nov 9 2016 (IPS) – Four years ago, a faceless writer using the nom de guerre Baba Jukwa set…
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Unregulated Promotion of Mining in Malawi Brings Hazards and Hardships
LILONGWE, Sep 27 2016 (IPS) – Nagomba E. is no longer young; her hip is giving her trouble and her…
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Zimbabwe: Land sales to Mugabe allies irk war veterans Former liberation war combatants have expressed anger over alleged illegal land sales that benefited president's allies
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AA) – Former liberation war combatants in Zimbabwe have expressed anger over alleged illegal land sales that benefited President…
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Zambia: President Lungu takes oath of office He defeated UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema in disputed Aug. 11 election marred by allegations of fraud
LUSAKA, Zambia (AA) – President Edgar Lungu has taken oath of office for a five-year term on Tuesday. He defeated…
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Zambian court dismisses presidential election challenge Opposition candidate angry after petition against President Edgar Lungu struck out on technical grounds
LUSAKA, Zambia (AA) – Zambia’s Constitutional Court dismissed Monday a challenge to the election of President Edgar Lungu, winner of…
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MISA Zambia demands the immediate and unconditional release of M’membes and Post Depty Managing Editor Joseph Mwenda
WINDHOEK, Namibia — The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia is alarmed by the arrest of Post newspaper Editor-in-Chief,…
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Steenkamp’s father a ‘broken man’ South Africa court hears Court hears more emotional testimony on third day of Oscar Pistorius' sentencing hearing over 2013 murder of girlfriend
PRETORIA, South Africa (AA) – A witness has told Pretoria High Court that Barry Steenkamp, father of the woman killed…
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South African economy needs transformation: Zuma South African president urges black professionals to help his government in transforming local economy
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AA) – South African president has urged black professionals to help his government in transforming the local…
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“Zambia has the potential to become a disability champion in the African region” – UN expert
GENEVA – PRN Africa — “There are good opportunities to achieve the realisation of rights of persons with disabilities in…
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Malawi mob burns 7 to death over suspected witchcraft
Blantyre, Malawi, March 2, 2016 (AFP) – A mob in southern Malawi burned seven men to death for allegedly possessing…
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Mugabe’s lavish 92nd birthday party angers critics
Masvingo, Zimbabwe, Feb 27, 2016 (AFP) – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, the world’s oldest leader, hosts lavish celebrations to mark…
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Mugabe donates 300 cows to African Union
Harare, Feb 26, 2016 (AFP) – Zimbabwean has donated 300 cattle to the African Union to help it become less dependent on…
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