BY VLADIMIR MZACA – BEITBRIDGE -Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa have been returning home in droves for fear of xenophobic attacks breaking out after the World Cup. The assistant regional immigration manager at the Beitbridge border post, Charles Gwede, said there had been an increase in the volume of people going back to Zimbabwe. “Last week on Saturday we had about 7632 people travelling back home while only about 3000 crossed to South Africa,” he said. But it has been much higher than that. “We had about 18000 travellers returning at some stage during the start of the... Continue Reading
By Samm Audu – Pretoria – Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has received threats to his life after he was sent off in a crucial World Cup Group B match against Greece. Kaita told The German Press Agency dpa on Saturday that he had received death threats, but said he was not bothered by them. ‘Yes, I have received some threats to my life,’ he told dpa in a telephone call from the team hotel in Richard’s Bay near Durban. ‘They were sent to my email, but I’m not disturbed about that because as a Muslim, only God decides who... Continue Reading
By Aaron Mutara – The government indigenisation bill has discouraged investors to invest in the country because it recommends that investors cede 51 percent of there shares to the people. Currently the country is in turmoil and we need investors to boost our economy so that we can start producing and manufacturing for ourselves. The bill targets to empower the black majority and is spear headed by minister Saviour Kasukuwere. If foreign investors cede the 51 percent they will no longer control their companies because they will have the least number of shares. The current situation concerning investment in Zimbabwe... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwangendaba The African National Congress (ANC) says it is saddened by the death of one of South Africa’s legendary musician uMama uBusi Mhlongo.ANC National Spokesperson Jackson Mthembu said, “Her passing on after a long illness is a huge loss to South Africa, particularly the music fraternity. Her passing away has robbed us of a contribution she would have continued to make in the development of music in South Africa.’ “We join many South Africans in paying tribute to this music icon who became a beacon of hope and inspired many artists and individuals in our country and abroad.”... Continue Reading
Shout Africa News LONDON– The Com World Series is proud to introduce Nigeria Com, following 2 exceptional years for West & Central Africa Com in Abuja, Nigeria, the Com Series has launched the dedicated Nigeria Com event in Lagos, at the heart of Nigeria’s business centre. Nigeria is Africa’s largest telecoms market, and the opportunities for continued growth are exceptional. Now Nigeria Com organisers Informa Telecoms & Media are delighted to announce 17 Nigerian operator speakers, 8 of whom are CxO level representatives. This premier conference and exhibition will welcome senior-level presenters from MTN Nigeria, Starcomms, Etisalat Nigeria, Pinet Informatics,... Continue Reading
