State Diamond Trader committed to responsible industry practices

Diamonds are pictured during an official presentation by diamond producer Alrosa in Moscow, Russia 1 minute The State Diamond Trader has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible industry practices, as it continues to foster growth in the natural diamond industry. The body plans to strengthen the country’s position as a prime destination for natural diamond trade…

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Mapfumo lashes out at Zifa over corruption

Mapfumo told NewsDay in an interview yesterday that it was impossible to separate corruption in politics and that of sports because a fish rots from the head. EXILED Chimurenga music guru Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo has hit out at rampant corruption in local football administration by the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa), likening it to the conduct…

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Hawks claim progress in fight against organised crimes

Hawks briefs media on 3rd quarter achievements. 2 minutes The directorate for priority crime investigation – the Hawks – says they are making progress in clamping down on organised crime throughout the country. Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya says they are not ruling out the possibility of more arrests in state capture-related crimes. At least 38…

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12 Christmas Day babies born at Tembisa hospital

[File Image]: A nurse takes care of a newborn, lying in an incubator, at the private clinic. 1 minute Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has welcomed 12 babies born on Christmas Day at the Tembisa Hospital, east of Johannesburg. She presented the babies’ mothers with gifts. Nkomo-Ralehoko has encouraged the mothers of these babies to…

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KZN man arrested for having suspected stolen Eskom electrical items

Handcuffs and fingerprints. 1 minute A man has been arrested in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, for possession of suspected stolen electrical items belonging to Eskom, valued at approximately R15o 000. According to the provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda, the arrest was made possible through an intelligence-led operation called Operation Vala Umdodi. The suspect is expected to appear…

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