A Zimbabwean man in Ireland has been fined and banned from driving after a high-speed crash that knocked out power to nearly 1,200 homes and caused €60,000 in damage ( image source ) A Zimbabwean national, Tennyson Dube, has appeared in an Irish court after crashing his vehicle into an ESB electricity pole, leaving almost 1,200 customers without power and causing nearly €60,000 in damage. The late-night incident triggered a major emergency response and renewed concerns about

South Africa pushed through a G20 leaders’ declaration without U.S. participation, breaking summit convention and underscoring shifting global power dynamics centred on climate finance and debt relief ( image source ) The G20 summit in Johannesburg opened with a dramatic procedural rupture on Thursday after South Africa pushed through the adoption of a 122-point leaders’ declaration without U.S. participation. In an unprecedented move, the document — traditionally finalised a

South Africa projected calm leadership at the Johannesburg G20 Summit, dismissing rumours of tensions with the U.S. and asserting a confident Global South–driven approach to multilateral diplomacy ( image source ) Summits often unfold like intricate stage plays full of carefully choreographed gestures, whispered power dynamics, and sudden shifts that ripple far beyond the host city. The Johannesburg G20 Leaders’ Summit was no different. As delegations moved through Sandton’s

X’s new profile-location feature raises safety concerns across Southern Africa, with digital-rights experts warning it could expose activists, journalists and political figures to harassment and surveillance risks ( image source ) X’s new profile-location feature — revealing users’ countries, regions, creation dates and username histories — is being framed as a tool for transparency. But across Southern Africa, digital-rights experts warn it may expose activists, journalists

Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed new cooperation agreements covering trade, energy, agriculture, transport, and security, strengthening bilateral ties and signalling a renewed push for shared regional development ( image source ) Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a series of new cooperation agreements as President Emmerson Mnangagwa concluded a state visit to Maputo, strengthening bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries. The deals, announced after high-leve

South Africa’s G20 hosting highlights continental priorities, diplomatic capacity and multilateral leadership ( image source ) South Africa’s hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg is historic: it is the first time the gathering has been held on African soil, placing the continent’s priorities at the centre of global decision-making. The event opened at Nasrec with extensive security and global leaders in attendance, a moment that underscores South Africa’s logist

Counterfeit and substandard medicines remain widespread across Africa, threatening treatment outcomes and public health, and demanding urgent regulatory reform ( image source ) Substandard and falsified medicines remain deeply entrenched across Africa, quietly eroding treatment outcomes and weakening already strained health systems. A growing stack of regional studies and health-sector briefings points to an uncomfortable truth: a multi-country analysis that screened thousand

Zimbabwean public health researcher Dr Tapfumanei Mashe has won two major honours at the 2025 Africa Health Excellence Awards in Durban ( image source ) Zimbabwean public health researcher Dr Tapfumanei Mashe has received two top honours at the 2025 Africa Health Excellence Awards in Durban, South Africa, in recognition of his influential work in infectious disease control and regional health policy. Mashe walked away with the Community Builder of the Year and Honorary Health

EU sanctions RSF deputy Abdelrahim Dagalo as Gulf states urge U.S. intervention, highlighting rising geopolitical stakes and worsening Sudan humanitarian crisis ( image source ) The European Union has imposed targeted sanctions on Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo, identified as the deputy commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), announcing a visa ban and asset freeze as part of a broader effort to hold those responsible for escalating violence in Sudan to account. The move fo

A ranked look at the world’s fastest trains, from record-breaking maglev prototypes to top commercial high-speed models transforming global mobility ( image source ) In an era where nations compete on innovation, efficiency and engineering prestige, high-speed rail remains one of the clearest markers of technological ambition. From magnetic-levitation test marvels to commercially proven wheel-on-rail workhorses, today’s fastest trains embody decades of research, infrastructur

Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim meets AU Commission leadership in Addis Ababa and delivers a youth-focused lecture aimed at strengthening Afro-Malaysia partnerships ( image source ) On the final day of his Ethiopia visit, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa and deliver a special lecture focused on deepening Afro-Malaysia ties. The meeting will cap a three-day programme that emph

Nigeria protests after its officials were barred from a US-hosted UN event where Nicki Minaj spoke on alleged Christian persecution, sparking a diplomatic dispute ( image source ) A diplomatic row has erupted after Nigerian officials said they were barred from attending a United States–hosted discussion at the UN where rapper Nicki Minaj spoke about alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, prompting sharp protests from Abuja and renewed debate over the politicisation of

Namibian opposition warns the N$2.4bn Dangote-backed oil pipeline could sideline local businesses, distort market power, and expose the country to long-term risks ( image source ) A political firestorm is brewing in Windhoek as opposition leaders warn that the proposed N$2.4 billion Dangote-backed oil pipeline could choke local businesses, tilt market power toward foreign giants, and saddle Namibia with long-term risks disguised as “infrastructure progress.” The project, pitc

Zambia’s PF acting president Given Lubinda rejects a proposed seven-year presidential term, warning it threatens accountability and risks public backlash ( image source ) Patriotic Front acting president Given Lubinda has rejected proposals to extend Zambia’s presidential term from five to seven years, arguing the idea is being advanced by “surrogates” aligned with President Hakainde Hichilema and will not be accepted by the public. Lubinda’s remarks follow a submission by fo

A U.S. and South African withdrawal from a G20 ceremonial handover disrupts the summit, raising questions about diplomacy, protocol tensions and political motives ( image source ) A ceremonial handover meant to symbolise unity at the G20 summit instead delivered one of the most striking diplomatic disruptions of the year, after both the United States and South Africa abruptly withdrew from participating. The double no-show, confirmed only hours before the event, triggered a b

A new investigation exposes Ethiopia’s illegal post-war gold rush, revealing environmental destruction, armed profiteering, and a collapsing governance system ( image source ) An explosive investigation has described Ethiopia’s post-war gold boom as “a crisis of colossal scale,” alleging that a fast-growing illegal mining economy is tearing communities apart, poisoning land and water, and enriching armed actors and foreign intermediaries. Reporters working with The Bureau of

VP Constantino Chiwenga has announced that Zimbabwe will introduce e-passport services at its Embassy in Botswana by early 2026 ( image source ) Zimbabweans living in Botswana are set for a major convenience boost, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga announcing that the government will roll out the e-passport system at the Zimbabwean Embassy in Gaborone in the first quarter of 2026. Addressing Zimbabwean business leaders in Botswana, Chiwenga said the embassy will soon b

Zimbabwean care workers in Ireland accuse a recruiter of exploitation, unpaid wages, overcrowded housing, and broken job promises in a WRC case ( image source ) A group of Zimbabwean care workers has told Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission that they paid thousands of euros in recruitment fees to an Irish healthcare company and were then left without wages, adequate accommodation or the promised jobs. Eight complainants described a pattern of broken promises, threats and

Tiffany Haddish Goes Off follows Tiffany Haddish and her friends on a month-long journey across Africa, blending fashion, friendship, cultural exploration and vulnerable storytelling while spotlighting communities in Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Harare and Zanzibar ( image source ) Tiffany Haddish’s six-episode Peacock docuseries Tiffany Haddish Goes Off opens with a simple premise — four lifelong friends on a month-long journey through the continent — but the show quickly fram

Leadership from Vodacom Group and Starlink announce a strategic agreement to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet to businesses across Africa ( image source) Vodacom Group has entered into a landmark partnership with Starlink, Elon Musk’s low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband service, in a deal expected to accelerate high-speed internet access across underserved regions of Africa. The collaboration will allow Vodacom to integrate Starlink’s satellite backhaul into