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Zimbabwe’s ruling party resolves to extend President’s term to 2030

Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party plans to amend the constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years to 2030, a move opposition politicians have condemned as unlawful.||Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party plans to amend the constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years to 2030, a move opposition politicians have condemned as unlawful.

Namibia confirms first Mpox case, activates national response

Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has confirmed the country’s first case of Mpox, detected in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, on October 18 2025. ||Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has confirmed the country’s first case of Mpox, detected in Swakopmund, Erongo Region, on October 18 2025.

SA Electricity Minister unveils $126 billion Integrated Resource Plan to secure energy future

South Africa’s (SA) Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has unveiled the long-awaited Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025). ||South Africa’s (SA) Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has unveiled the long-awaited Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025).

Apple’s F1 broadcast deal was years in the making

When Bernie Ecclestone was asked about a group of guests receiving VIP treatment at a Formula One race nine years ago, the commercial supremo said they were representatives of “a fruit company”.|| When Bernie Ecclestone was asked about a group of guests receiving VIP treatment at a Formula One race nine years ago, the commercial supremo said they were representatives of “a fruit company”.

SA power utility continues to shrug off power cuts as power plant performance improves

Eskom, South Africa’s (SA) power utility, says the country’s electricity supply has remained stable for more than five months, marking 154 consecutive days without power cuts. ||Eskom, South Africa’s (SA) power utility, says the country’s electricity supply has remained stable for more than five months, marking 154 consecutive days without power cuts.

Global film industry shrugs off renewed Trump movie tariff threat