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Wicknell Chivayo: How a self-styled knight giving away cars and wads of cash got Zimbabweans talking

For years "Sir Wicknell", as he calls himself, has loved to boast about his riches via Instagram - details the tabloids lap up - but while he is open about how he spends his money, he is less so about how he makes it as he faces scrutiny over the source of his wealth in a country where life is a daily struggle for most people.

Lungu left instructions his successor Hichilema “should not be anywhere near” his body

Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, who died last week, left instructions that his successor Hakainde Hichilema "should not be anywhere near" his body, a family spokesman has said.

Harvey Weinstein found guilty on one charge in New York sex crimes retrial

Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of sexual assault in New York, after his sex crimes conviction in the state was overturned last year.

Bromance Over: Elon Musk claims “without me, Trump would have lost the election”

US President Donald Trump says he was "very surprised" and "disappointed" with former ally Elon Musk's criticisms of his centrepiece budget bill.

Ukraine stages audacious attack on airfields deep in Russian territory

Ukraine says it completed its biggest long-range attack of the war with Russia on Sunday, after using smuggled drones to launch a series of major strikes on 40 Russian warplanes at four military bases.

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Zimbabwean man charged after wife stabbed nearly 30 times and daughter abducted in Missouri

Zimbabwean national Munyaradzi Chiturumani has been charged after police alleged he stabbed his wife nearly 30 times and abducted their six-year-old daughter in Missouri.

UK police release CCTV image of Zimbabwean-born suspect after mother and daughters found dead

UK police have released a CCTV image of Ndodana "Mark" Tshuma, who is believed to have fled to Zimbabwe after his wife and two daughters were found dead at their Bedford home.

Messi inspires incredible Argentina comeback to stun Egypt at World Cup

Lionel Messi inspired an astonishing late comeback as Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and keep their World Cup title defence alive.

Biti blasts Mnangagwa’s Constitution Amendment No. 3 after it becomes law

Tendai Biti has fiercely criticised Constitution Amendment No. 3 after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed it into law, warning it centralises power and threatens Zimbabwe's democracy.