Theresa May resigns as UK’s PM
Theresa May has announced her resignation as Conservative leader, clearing the way for a new UK prime minister to pick up the formidable challenge of delivering Brexit and reuniting a
Bleak 2019 first quarter for Zimbabwe mining firms-Chamber of Mines
Mining houses in Zimbabwe experienced a bleak first quarter of 2019 as delays and the non-payment of foreign currency earnings by the central bank stifled production. Chamber of Mines Chief
Kampala bans street children donations
Uganda’s capital Kampala has passed a law to ban giving money or food to children living on the streets. Kampala’s Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, said the law aimed to curb
Human rights defenders charged with plotting to overthrow Mnangagwa’s govt as authorities target more citizens
By Court Reporter FIVE human rights campaigners, who were arrested by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) this week, were on Tuesday 21 May 2019 charged with plotting to overthrow President Emmerson
Supreme court hears opposition legislators challenge of electoral fraud
THE Supreme Court will on Friday 24 May 2019 preside over the hearing and determination of an appeal filed by Gift Machoka Konjana of MDC Alliance party who is seeking
Fuel in Zimbabwe will now cost over R20 a litre
Zimbabwe has announced a massive fuel price hike after the country’s central bank said it would no longer provide fuel dealers with funding for petrol and diesel. Fuel prices increased
US: Trump loses lawsuit challenging subpoena for financial records
A U.S. judge on Monday ruled in favor of a U.S. House of Representatives committee seeking President Donald Trump’s financial records from his accounting firm, dealing an early setback to
US death row inmate forgoes last meal, asks supporters to feed homeless
NASHVILLE – Tennessee death row inmate Donnie Edward Johnson did not want a special last meal before his execution Thursday. Instead, he wanted his supporters to donate meals to the homeless. Condemned inmates
Caster Semenya to run 3,000m in Prefontaine-without lowering testosterone levels
Caster Semenya will race in the 3,000m at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic on 30 June, a distance she can compete at without having to lower her testosterone levels. Under
Ethiopian PM hosts glitzy fundraising dinner for the elite
ADDIS ABABA-The Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has hosted a lavish fundraising dinner as part of a drive to secure $1bn (£750m) for infrastructure projects in the capital. The dinner, dubbed