Zim/SA in Water Talks
Ziyah News Network/Bloomberg South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing an R8.2 billion dam project to supply water to an industrial hub near their common border, according to press reports. The…
Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I, who is set to be crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom later, has long been a familiar face in the country. For many Ugandans,…
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria’s best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke…
Former SABC Sport presenter Owen Ndlovu found dead after hijacking and kidnapping
Former SABC Sports presenter Owen Ndlovu has died following an alleged kidnapping in Gauteng. His family confirmed his death in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon. Ndlovu reportedly disappeared in…
Tanzanian President Samia’s husband dies in hospital
THE husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar. Vice-president Deogratius Ndejembi – who made the official announcement…
TV Star To Hang For Drugs
Ziyah News Network/ BBC AN Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drugs charges. In Zimbabwe, this…
SAFA Reappoints Mosimane as Bafana Bafana Head Coach
By McGeorge Mbare The South African Football Association has reappointed fellow countryman Pitso Mosimane as the head coach of the men’s national team ahead of the AFCON qualifiers. SAFA officially…
Zambia’s president sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term following a disputed election and the arrest of his main opponent on treason charges. Hichilema – credited with…
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
A South African airline has defended itself against some criticism of a dramatic stunt that saw two of its aircraft in close formation fly reportedly within feet of the top…
The World Bids Farewell to Two Icons
By Ziyah News Network THE entertainment world is mourning the loss of two distinctive voices whose work reached generations of audiences: country music legend Dolly Parton and veteran voice actor…