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A young Tanzanian portrait artist who was convicted last week of cybercrimes has been released from prison after social media users raised more than $2,000 (£1,600) to pay his fine. Shadrack Chaula was ordered by a court to pay the fine or face two years in prison after he admitted recording a video that went…

THE Constitutional Court yesterday threw out preliminary issues raised by former President Edgar Lungu in a petition in which his eligibility to contest future elections is being challenged. Following the dismissal of the preliminary issues in which he wanted the petition to be quashed, it means the petition will be heard. This is in a…

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for “responsible governance” and demonstrate “solidarity” with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians complain about the rising cost of living.Around one in five people live on less…

ZIMBABWE – A man in Harare was devastated upon discovering that his wife of 17 years had relationships with 15 other men. The shocking revelation came to light when the husband examined his wife’s mobile phone and found explicit WhatsApp chats and nude photos. Despite Letwina Mateke blocking the SIM card, the husband retained the…

Sekai Savanhu, who gained notoriety last December for sharing explicit photos with her husband’s best friend, has once again found herself embroiled in scandalous behavior with the same lover. Her husband, Casper Savanhu, caught them in a compromising situation, leading to renewed turmoil within their family. Despite the public embarrassment and strain on their marriage,…

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has said he will meet his predecessor, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, for a discussion.HH made the announcement during the celebration of the Reformed Church in Zambia’s 125th anniversary on Sunday. In his speech Hichilema emphasized that much can be achieved through love, unity, and tolerance. “We ask the Reformed Church of Zambia…

A Tanzanian portrait artist, who was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of $2,000 (£1,600) after being found guilty of cybercrimes. Shadrack Chaula was arrested for allegedly recording a viral video, showing him burning a picture of President Hassan while…

The daughter of Cameroon’s president has shared an image in which she is kissing another woman, sparking mixed reactions in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal. The Instagram post shows 26-year-old Brenda Biya embracing Brazillian model Layyons Valença. “I’m crazy about you & I want the world to know,” Ms Biya wrote, adding a…

Rishi Sunak has said he accepts responsibility for the Conservative Party’s catastrophic general election defeat. Sir Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a landslide victory and will take over from Mr Sunak as the UK’s prime minister. Mr Sunak told supporters: “The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight, there is much…

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) president Miles Sampa has questioned how the government and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) will raise USD 10 million for the nine parliamentary by-elections. Yesterday, Parliament declared nine PF parliamentary seats vacant following their expulsion by Mr Sampa. However, a few days ago, Mr Sampa and the other faction reconciled, prompting…

Proposed pay rises for members of Kenya’s cabinet and parliament will not happen after President William Ruto ordered a review of the plans following public outcry. It comes a week after mass protests forced Ruto to drop a controversial finance bill that had included tax hikes. Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Lyn Mengich said…

Self styled prophetess Naise of Zambia has been arrested in Namibia for allegedly preaching without a work permit. The arrest comes barely months after some net-zens in Zambia said the prophetess is not a true servant of God but rather just a ‘slay queen’. “Good evening everyone prophetess Naise has been Arrested in the middle…

Former Zambia President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has blasted President Hakainde Hichilema for failing to find solutions to the hunger crisis following the drought experienced during rainy season in the country. Writing on his official facebook page Lungu said HH’s statement acknowledging the hunger crisis in the country “exposed his leadership inadequacies to feed and manage…

South Africa’s main coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power, as President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen of trying to create a “parallel government” in breach of the constitution. He is said to have made the explosive allegation in a letter to Mr Steenhuisen on 25…

By a two-to-one margin, voters who watched Thursday night’s debate say Donald Trump outperformed Joe Biden, according to a CNN flash poll. The poll shows 67 percent of debate watchers say Trump turned in the better performance, while 33 percent said the president did. That’s a slightly stronger performance for Trump than expectations suggested going…

Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday. In an address to the nation, he said it was clear that Kenyans “want nothing” to do with the bill. “I concede,” he said, adding that he would not sign…

A 49-year-old Zambia Police Officer, Assistant Superintendent Daniel Kangelesa, has been charged with attempted ràp£ and is set to stand trial in the Nakonde Magistrate Court. Mr Kangelesa allegedly attempted to ràp£ an 18-year-old girl from Nakonde on June 8, 2024. He denied the allegations when he appeared before Nakonde Magistrate Cynthia Musaba on June…

Dust is refusing to settle at Catholic University (CU) as another scandal has hit the school following the liking of the bedroom photos of the student. In the photos seen by this publication, the student name withheld is captured play with her punani while lying on her bed. The photos are accompanied by a video…

A nurse identified as Presitantia Chomba, a recent graduate of Trinity University has died just after completing her studies. Farbrick Kalemba, a local broadcaster from 93.7 FM, shared the devastating news, expressing deep sorrow over the untimely loss. Chomba completed her studies last year and successfully cleared her NMCZ exams, was poised to begin her…

By GCounty Now Promise 4 Malawi, which consists of local teachers, will hold a fundraising event at St. Michael’s Mutual Club of Gibbstown on May 14.The proceeds from the African-themed event will be used to send members of the Promise 4 Malawi group on a mission trip to Malawi with Urban Promise International this summer.Promise…