By Cynthia Java Russia says it plans to extend visa-free travel to four more African countries as part of a wider push to boost tourism, deepen diplomatic ties and expand its influence in southern Africa. The countries under consideration are Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini according to
Multi-award-winning South African musician Makhadzi has been injured in a car crash and is being treated in hospital her management says. The singer, whose real name is Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona was involved in the accident while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg where she was scheduled to perform. In
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen has hailed Zimbabwe’s decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports describing it as a vital step towards regional food security and economic stability. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Steenhuisen said the move signalled a return
Four suspected armed robbers including two foreign nationals were shot dead in a gun fire exchange with detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide near Norton on Friday. According to national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, two detectives were seriously injured in the exchange of
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa Zimbabwean Afro-fusion star Mwendamberi is set to take his music to the international stage after being selected to perform at the prestigious ACCES 2025 showcase festival in South Africa. The Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) will run from
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed four new ambassadors to represent the country in Cuba, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America according to an Extraordinary Government Gazette published on Wednesday. The appointments were made under section 110(2)(i) of the Constitution as
Hospitality giant Rainbow Tourism Group Limited (RTG) is set to make its first foray into the South African market with the planned acquisition of a prime commercial property in Cape Town. The deal, valued at approximately ZAR98 million (around US$5.6 million) involves RTG’s South African-registered subsidiary
By Anyway Yotamu Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has opened talks with South Africa’s Public Protector over the growing problem of Zimbabweans being denied access to public hospitals and clinics across the border. ZHRC chairperson Jessie Majome confirmed that she met with South Africa’s Public Protector, Advocate
By Takudzwa Tondoya Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) Chairperson Jessie Majome has raised alarm over the treatment of Zimbabweans in South Africa particularly regarding access to healthcare services. In an interview, Majome said the issue must first be addressed on a human level before tackling the
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa South Africa’s Public Protector has firmly denied receiving any formal complaint from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) regarding allegations that Zimbabwean nationals are being denied access to healthcare services in South Africa. In a statement issued in response to mounting media inquiries,
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