December 30, 2019

Libya conflict claims 284 civilians, hundreds injured

TRIPOLI, AT least 284 civilians have been killed and 363 injured in 2019 as a result of the armed conflict in Libya.Airstrikes are the leading cause of civilian casualties. The death toll represents an increase of more than a quarter recorded during th…

Malawi harvests solar to address power shortfalls

LILONGWE, IN region battling its worst epileptic power supplies in recent years, Malawi has taken a lead in tapping to the vast sunshine in the continent to address these problems and subsequently address climate change and accelerate economic developm…

Congolese soldiers supplying rebels with weapons

KINSHASA, CORRUPT soldiers within the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) are reportedly equipping rebel groups with arms and ammunition, much to the deteriorating situation in the country.The development is not only strengthen…

COSAFA, UEFA ties to boost the Beautiful Game

VICTORIA FALLS, FOOTBALL standards in Southern Africa are poised for a major improvement as the sub-region’s mother body explores partnerships with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).The anticipation follows a meeting in Zimbabwe betwee…

Touter at ORTIA convicted and sentenced

Pretoria: A man who was caught touting at the OR Tambo International Airport has been convicted and sentenced for touting. On 13 November 2019, 43-year-old Kunde Kwini was arrested by the Airports Company of South Africa’s (ACSA) contracted security fo…

Most wanted hitman nabbed before he ties the knot

DURBAN A joint multidisciplinary operation was conducted yesterday at Sundumbili searching for a suspect involved in multiple taxi related murder cases committed in Mandeni and surrounding areas. The team proceeded to a house at Gcotsheni in Sundumbil…

Pair arrested for theft of R3 million worth of fuel

PRETORIA – Two suspects aged 38 and 43 were arrested on Sunday, 29 December 2019, for alleged theft of fuel valued at over R3million at a local Transnet Station in Warden.The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team apprehended the pair follow…

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