The UN Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures, Alena Douhan, called for the lifting of unilateral sanctions against Zimbabwe and also urged meaningful dialogue on political reform human rights and rule of law. Following a two week visit to Zimbabwe, the independent expert said that unilateral sanctions and over compliance with sanctions in their complexity […]

Japan’s Princess Mako has married her college sweetheart Kei Komuro – thus losing her royal status. Under Japanese law, female imperial family members forfeit their status upon marriage to a “commoner” although male members do not. She also skipped the usual rites of a royal wedding and turned down a payment offered to royal females […]

  Eswatini’s constitution allows for change in political reform: Deputy Prime Minister Image: Twitter Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Themba Masuku The Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Themba Masuku says the country’s constitution allows for a change in political reform. Eswatini citizens have been protesting calling for political reform […]

Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set. A woman has died and a man has been injured after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a New Mexico film set. Police in the US state of New Mexico said Mr […]

Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker? Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker? Senegalese-born TikTok star Khaby Lame is a viral sensation. Known for his myth-busting of “life hacks” and his famous shrug, he quickly became an international household name. The 21-year-old has even […]

Zimbabwe’s re-engagement efforts are now paying-off after the country’s invitation to attend the 26th COP meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. In a post-cabinet media briefing this Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa highlighted that Zimbabwe’s invitation to attend the conference of the parties (cop 26) is a major breakthrough in the country’s […]

CNN)The White House on Wednesday unveiled its plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, pending US Food and Drug Administration authorization. The Biden administration has secured enough vaccine supply to vaccinate the 28 million children ages 5 to 11 who would become eligible for vaccination if the vaccine is authorized for that […]

  No special deals to allow unvaccinated players at Australian Open: official |  Reuters  Image: Reuters Tennis balls are pictured in front of the Australian Open logo before the tennis tournament. Australia’s Victoria state will not do special deals with unvaccinated athletes to allow them to compete at major events, an official said on Tuesday, putting […]

Around the the world, people and businesses are facing shortages of everything from coffee to coal. Disruption caused by the Covid pandemic is mostly to blame – but there are many factors, and effects are being felt in different ways. China: Coal and paper A “perfect storm” in China is hitting shoppers and businesses at […]