A total internet shutdown has been imposed in Zimbabwe. A major network provider announced this to its customers, after protests triggered a ruthless security crackdown earlier this week. The country’s biggest service provider, Econet, sent a text message to its customers informing them of a directive served to them by the authorities: “We were served…
British High Commission Hosts Winners of 2015 Future Awards
The British High Commission in Nigeria has hosted winners and nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2015 to a reception at his residence. The reception which was held on Monday was anchored at the residence of the Ray Kyles, British Deputy High Commission. “We at the British High Commission understand the importance of recognizing the…
Zimbabwe: Children with Cholera Quarantined
Eight cholera cases have been confirmed in Harare, Zimbabwe, including two on the border with South Africa, state media reported on Thursday. The broadcasting corporation said, two children, aged five and 10, had been quarantined with cholera at Beitbridge District Hospital, six other cases had been recorded in Mudzi and Chiredzi, where 41 people have…
Zimbabwe, Russia denounce Western sanctions
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean President, and Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister who was on a visit to Zimbabwe on Tuesday condemned the West-led sanctions on the two countries as the leaders launched a $4billion joint platinum mine venture that is to become the largest in Zimbabwe. Speaking at a joint press briefing after their meeting at…
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