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Zimbabwean woman, Bridget Chiedza, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing church funds to care for her ill mother. Citing financial hardship, she took $118 and 431 Rand from Bethel Church in Bulawayo. The court suspended part of her sentence, offering community service and repayment...
An 18-year-old student was arrested in Masvingo for kidnapping his 10-year-old neighbor, Tawana, allegedly to sell his head for rituals. The boy was missing for three days, prompting a police investigation. The incident raises serious concerns about child safety and the alarming trend of...
Tensions escalated at Christian Methodist Senior High School in Ghana when students attacked teachers for enforcing strict exam regulations during the WASSCE. Teachers faced violent confrontations after students expressed frustration over the refusal to allow cheating, highlighting serious...
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after her ex-boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, allegedly set her on fire. Cheptegei suffered severe burns and passed away days after the attack. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gender-based violence against female athletes in Kenya. Rebecca...
A pastor in Kenya has sparked controversy after inviting an individual portraying Jesus Christ to preach at his church. Attendees took photos with "Jesus" post-service, igniting debates on blasphemy and faith. In a bizarre event in Kenya, a pastor reportedly invited Jesus Christ from heaven to...
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei tragically passed away after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya. The incident has raised concerns about rising violence against female athletes. Calls for justice and increased protection for women in sports have intensified following...
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition after allegedly being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya. Suffering burns on over 75% of her body, this shocking incident raises concerns about the rising violence against female athletes in the region. Ugandan marathon...
Ghanaian Presidential candidate Kofi Akpaloo has sparked controversy by stating he will only approve of his daughter's marriage if her suitor impregnates her first. His comments, aimed at avoiding societal stigma related to infertility, have drawn widespread criticism and sparked debate on...
Rwanda is considering taxing church offerings and tithes to combat exploitation, following the closure of 8,000 churches for failing to meet legal standards. This move has sparked widespread discussion among citizens, with many supporting the initiative to promote accountability within religious...
South Africa has been removed as the "country in focus" at the 2024 Puebla International Literature Festival due to controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina's nationality. The decision follows allegations of fraud and identity theft, leading to Adetshina's withdrawal from the Miss South Africa...
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