Author: Zola Tembo
Zola Tembo is a versatile journalist, features writer, and regional affairs correspondent with a strong focus on community issues, social development, and grassroots narratives. She is dedicated to delivering well-researched, impactful stories that illuminate underreported perspectives, foster informed public engagement, and uphold the highest principles of journalistic integrity.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the country’s ongoing military conflict and political turmoil, prompting football’s…
MUSCAT, Oman — The UK government has announced a chartered repatriation flight from Oman to assist British nationals seeking to leave the Middle East amid…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late President Robert Mugabe has been formally charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident at…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) decision to remove Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General, arguing that…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government has announced plans to repatriate up to 500 citizens stuck in Cambodia after falling victim to human trafficking syndicates…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Police in Kampala are investigating the fatal stabbing of a hotel manager and a security guard at a hotel in Lungujja Parish,…
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has temporarily suspended citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora, as authorities move to overhaul a process that critics say…
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria is mourning the death of aspiring singer Ifunanya Nwangene, 26, who died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has said he will not challenge the results of Thursday’s presidential election in court, citing what he…
RABAT, Morocco — Senegal are Africa’s champions once again. On paper, history will record that Pape Gueye’s thunderous extra-time strike delivered a second Africa Cup…