By : Lloyd Mahachi Mauritius, considered one of Africa’s best-managed democracies, has taken a surprising move by blocking social media platforms until after the general election on November 10. The government claims this decision is necessary to preserve national security and integrity following the publication of certain audio clips, including 20 leaked conversations involving politicians, police, lawyers, journalists, and members of civil society. However, the opposition sees this as a ploy by Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth’s ruling party to cling to power. The leaked conversations have sparked a wiretapping scandal, and Jugnauth’s office has established a crisis committee to…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi Botswana’s opposition party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has made history by defeating the long-governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) after 58 years in power. Duma Boko, a 54-year-old human rights lawyer and Harvard Law School graduate, will take the reins as president, replacing Mokgweetsi Masisi. This significant victory marks a new era for Botswana, a country renowned for its stability and democratic values. The UDC’s triumph is a testament to the power of democratic change and the desire for fresh leadership. In a shocking turn of events, the BDP, which has dominated Botswana’s politics since…
Author: ZAINAB ALIYU O. A football-related argument took a deadly turn in Western Uganda’s Kyobugombe Trading Centre, as 22-year-old Benjamin Okello lost his life following a dispute with an Arsenal fan on Sunday, October 27th. Police in Uganda are hunting for an Arsenal football fan after he allegedly ass@ulted a Manchester United fan, leading to his de@th. The sad incident occurred on Sunday, October 27, at Kyobugombe Trading Centre in Kaharo Sub County of Kabale district after Arsenal was held to 2 – 2 by Liverpool. According to reports, when Liverpool’s Mo Salah scored a late goal against Arsenal at…
Author : ZAINAB ALIYU O Kenyas First Smartphone assembling Plant, The East Africa Devices Assembly has revealed selling 360,000 locally made smartphone a year after launching operations. The East Africa Devices Assembly was launched in October 2023 and seeks to increase smartphone affordability in Kenya.The Machakos-based plant partnered with local mobile phone operators to sell smartphones at KSh 7,500 each Through the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo programme, Kenyans pay a deposit of KSh 1,000 to get the phone and pay KSh 20 per day to clear the remaining balance.The assembly plant in Athi River, Machakos county, was launched in October 2023…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Prince William, Prince of Wales, will embark on a four-day trip to South Africa starting Monday, November 4. The visit aims to promote his Earthshot Prize, a multi-million dollar environmental initiative launched in 2020. Inspired by John F. Kennedy’s “moonshot” project, the prize seeks innovative solutions to combat climate change and environmental issues. During his stay in Cape Town, Prince William will attend the annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, the United for Wildlife Global Summit, and meet with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. This trip marks Prince William’s first visit to South Africa since 2010. He…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Botswana’s governing party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has suffered a shocking election defeat after nearly six decades in power. Preliminary results show that the party has lost its parliamentary majority, securing only one seat as of early Friday morning. The opposition parties have made significant gains, with the Umbrella for Democratic Change, led by human rights lawyer Duma Boko, taking 19 seats. The Botswana Congress Party, headed by economist Dumelang Saleshando, secured seven seats, while the Botswana Patriotic Front, established by followers of former President Ian Khama, won five seats. This unexpected turn of events…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The United Nations Security Council voted to extend the mandate of its peacekeeping force in Western Sahara for another year on Thursday. The decision was made despite Algeria’s refusal to participate in the vote, citing the resolution’s failure to include a reference to monitoring human rights in the disputed North African territory. Twelve countries supported the resolution, while Russia and Mozambique abstained. Algeria, which backs the Polisario Front, one of the parties to the nearly 50-year dispute, refused to vote. The Polisario Front has been fighting for independence since Morocco annexed Western Sahara, a former Spanish…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating car crash in Gauteng province, South Africa, has left a nine-year-old girl dead and two others injured. The alleged driver, 29-year-old Shaun Mogaila, a player for Sekhukhune United, has surrendered to police after initially fleeing the scene. According to reports, Mogaila’s BMW collided with a car carrying a woman and two children on Wednesday morning. The young girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman and 13-year-old are receiving treatment in hospital. A dashcam video of the crash has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage and debate on social media. Mogaila, who had…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Spain is reeling from its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing. Torrential rains swept through the eastern province of Valencia and beyond, triggering flash floods that destroyed bridges and buildings, and forced people to seek refuge on rooftops or cling to trees. The flooding is Spain’s deadliest since 1973, when at least 150 people died in the nation’s worst-ever floods. Valencia has borne the brunt of the disaster, with 92 deaths recorded, while Castilla-La Mancha and Málaga have reported additional fatalities. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), is seeking to extend its 58-year rule in the country’s general election. President Mokgweetsi Masisi, 63, is running for a second term against three opponents: Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party, and Mephato Reatile from the Botswana Patriotic Front. The BDP has been in power since Botswana gained independence from British rule in 1966 and remains the favorite despite its decreasing popularity. However, the country faces economic challenges due to the global downturn in demand for diamonds, which Botswana…