Category: Metro

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Cissoko Embalo announced he will not seek a second term in the upcoming November elections. Elected in January 2020, Embalo, 51, won 54% of the vote but stated that his wife convinced him not to run again. His decision raises concerns about potential political instability in the country, which has…

A STATUE of the Mother Mary has been stolen from St Nicholas Catholic Church in Ndeke, Ndola. Parish priest Grivance Mulenga confirmed the theft, stating that the statue was taken from the church premises between Sunday and Monday last week. “The church discovered the statue was stolen between Sunday and Monday. On Wednesday,…

In a viral social media incident, a married man and woman were caught together at a lodge by the man’s wife, who filmed their confrontation. Despite the explicit evidence, including used condoms, the pair insisted that the condoms were there before their arrival. Online reactions were mixed, with many sympathizing with the wife…

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has denounced the brutal killing of a senior member of the main opposition party Chadema, who was kidnapped, beaten and doused with acid. On Friday, Mohamed Ali Kibao, 69, was forced off a bus by suspected security agents while travelling from the country’s biggest city, Dar es Salaam, to his…

The 21-year-old daughter of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma is marrying the Eswatini king for love, a spokesman for Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy has told the BBC. Nomcebo Zuma’s engagement to King Mswati III was made official earlier this week at the end of the eight-day reed dance ceremony – a traditional rite…

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been injured in the leg in a confrontation with a policeman, but his party says he is recovering in hospital. The National Unity Platform (NUP) said the pop star-turned-politician had been hit by a tear-gas canister – initially it was thought his wound was caused by a bullet. The…

Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine, who has emerged as the most formidable opponent of veteran President Yoweri Museveni, was shot in the leg by security agents in a northern suburb of the capital Kampala on Tuesday, his party said. Wine, a pop star turned politician whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, finished…

Malawian lady based in Lilongwe is now buzzing online after someone who is suspected to be a scammer leaked her dirty video. The lady identified as Yankho Lala Mafialah, has taken internet by storm as her video has united Malawian netizens who are now commenting and sharing it. In a dirty viral video,…

A Ugandan man allegedly found with 24 human skulls may have been using them for human sacrifice and could face life in prison, the police have told the BBC. Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango said the suspect, Ddamulira Godfrey, would be charged under the Prevention and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice Act. Animal remains and…

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has named a “troublesome” lion after one of the country’s opposition leaders. President Samia was visiting the Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) when she was introduced to the unruly lion by officials. “Does that lion have a name?” asked President Samia. “If not, name him Tundu Lissu.” Mr Lissu…

Cameroon’s President 91-year-old Paul Biya will contest in the 2025 Presidential Election to seek an eighth term. He has served as the President for 42 years since 1982. He also served as the Prime Minister for 7 years from 1975 to 1982 before then. He postponed the Parliamentary and Municipal elections until 2026.…

An “alarming number” of 400 dogs are thought to have died over the past month in Zambia after eating contaminated maize and humans could be at risk too, the country’s health minister has said. Elijah Muchima announced that approximately half of the 25 samples taken from milling companies were found to contain exceedingly…

An identified pastor of the Assemblies of God in the capital Lilongwe has been busted at a certain Lodge having sex with a married woman. The video of the pastor being paraded naked in the street of Lilongwe has since gone viral on the social media. It is said that the pastor of…

Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation. The purchase comes less than two weeks after thousands took to the streets across the country to protest at rising hunger and the…

The world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera (USA/Spain) has died, says the World Guinness Records. Her death was confirmed by the Gerontology Research Group. Aged 117 years 168 days, she was the eighth-oldest person (with a verifiable age) in history. Maria passed away peacefully at the nursing home in Catalonia, Spain, where she…

Information reaching our desk is that Chawama Member of Parliament Mrs. Tasila Lungu Mwansa, has been summoned by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) to appear for questioning. According to a notice issued by the DEC, Mrs. Mwansa is required to report to the DEC headquarters along Government Road, Lusaka, on Thursday, 15th August…

Death has been announced of former First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, Maureen Mwanawasa. Maureen Mwanawasa, a spouse to late Levy Mwanawasa died at Maina Soko Medical Centre yesterday, according to media reports. Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has since taken to social media to express his sadness on the death of Maureen…

A delegation of Government officials will today hold a meeting with the DRC government following the temporally closure of the borders by the Zambian government. The meeting will be held in Lubumbashi. Minister of Commerce, Chipoka Mulenga expressed hope that a solution will be found and that the borders can be opened soon.…

At least 17 people are now known to have died after a landslide at a massive rubbish dump in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors after the landslide, which followed weeks of torrential rain. The 36-acre (14-hectare) Kiteezi landfill is…

Zambia has announced the temporary closure of all three of its functional border gates to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over protests against select import restrictions on products. “The closure of Kasumbalesa, Mokambo and Sakania borders on the Copperbelt is aimed at protecting human life and property, owing to the protests taking place in…