adminTwo shot dead at Rio Olympic sites
Rio de Janeiro — Police said on Saturday that officials shot a mugger near the stadium where the opening ceremony took place and a woman was killed close to another…
Oscar back in jail after bed ‘fall’ wrist injuries
Johannesburg — Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius is back in prison after being rushed to hospital over the weekend following a medical emergency, the department of correctional services said yesterday. “The official…
Outrage as shopping centre displays polar bear
Guangzhou (China) — More than half a million people have signed an online petition calling for the closure of a theme park in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, where a…
Deaths and detentions in Ethiopia as protests flare
At least six people have been reported killed over two days of protests in Ethiopia while dozens were arrested in the capital, Addis Ababa. A source told Al Jazeera that four…
LIVE BLOG: HEROES DAY CELEBRATIONS
Updates by Felex Share, Fungai Lupande and Costa Mano 1334: Official proceedings have ended here at the National Heroes Acre and that concludes our updates. Thank you for joining us…
Erdogan, opposition unite in Turkey rally
A pro-democracy rally in response to Turkey’s failed coup attempt is being held in Istanbul, uniting the president, the prime minister and two opposition leaders on the same platform for…
Manhunt after gunmen kidnap Chinese nationals in Nigeria
Lagos — Gunmen have kidnapped two Chinese nationals on a road to Nigeria’s capital Abuja, police said yesterday. Nasarawa state police spokesperson Ismail Noman said the foreigners were ambushed on Saturday…
Mi Casa thrills on debut
Bongani Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent BLACK and white, oh so bright All I see is beauty, are lyrics from Mi Casa’s hit track These Streets which aptly describe the atmosphere during their…
Majalisa bunks charity gig
Bruce Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent DENDERA maestro Sulumani Chimbetu put up a polished and professional showing at a poorly attended Winter Farewell Charity Concert, while South African disco queen Patricia Majalisa failed…
Mzwakhe Mbuli mentors Desire Moyo
Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya Showbiz Correspondent LOOKING for an in-depth source to nurture his poetic talent, Desire Moyo couldn’t look any further but trust the renowned South African legendary poet giant Mzwakhe Mbuli…