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July 24, 2018

Kenya slum demolished to make way for road

The homes of about 30,000 people have been demolished in a Kenyan slum to make way for a new $20m (£15m) dual carriage way in the capital Nairobi. The residents, living in part of the city’s largest slum, Kibera, were given just two weeks notice to leave.

The story behind Zimbabwe’s scarf

An accidental fashion accessory is helping Zimbabwe’s new president rebrand the country – and distance himself from his predecessor Robert Mugabe and his 37-year rule. Since the Davos summit in January, Emmerson Mnangagwa is hardly ever seen without a scarf in the colours of Zimbabwe’s flag around his neck – no matter the temperature.

5 voter educators injured in car crash

Five Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) voter educators have been hospitalised, with the driver said to be in critical condition, after they were involved in an accident along the Deka-Jambezi Road in Hwange District on Sunday.

Lift from workmate sparks domestic violence

A 27 year old man from Bulawayo allegedly assaulted his wife after she was dropped at their home by a male colleague. A court heard that Kudzanai Chimushonga from Burnside suburb got jealous when his wife was brought home by her male colleague.

Failed armed robbery suspects in court

Two of three armed robbers who allegedly broke into a soldier’s house in Magwegwe North suburb of Bulawayo and stole his 42 inch plasma television set and a Samsung cellphone before attempting to shoot him, appeared in court yesterday.

Moyo’s SuperSport move in doubt

Warriors and FC Platinum defender Kelvin Moyo’s move to South African Premiership side SuperSport United remains uncertain as the Pretoria side have remained silent on the outcome of his trial.

Ngezi turn to psychologists

Ngezi Platinum Stars coach Tonderai Ndiraya believes his men have turned the corner after the team hired sports psychologists to talk to the players following a lean spell that saw them losing four games on the trot.

Ajax raise red flag over Ndoro

Ajax Cape Town feel there has been a conflict of interest in the PSL Executive Committee’s decisions to appeal rulings that have gone in favour of the coastal club.