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South Africa arrests bigwigs over Mandela funeral graft scandal

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2021

South Africa’s elite police on Friday arrested over a dozen members of the governing party, including a provincial minister, over the theft of funds earmarked for Nelson Mandela’s funeral eight years ago. Fifteen suspects, including the current health minister for Eastern Cape province,

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Chinese Broadcasting Corporation, CGTN blocked in the UK

Daily Dispatch February 4, 2021

Chinese Broadcasting Corporation, CGTN has been blocked in the United Kingdom. The UK media regulator Ofcom has revoked the broadcasting license of Chinese state-backed network CGTN after it was unable to show that it operates independently of the Chinese Communist Party. Details shortly…

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China Bans Mobile Phone Use In Classrooms

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2021

By Oluchi Ihediuce Schools in China has placed a ban on mobile phone use in classrooms, among wider efforts to protect pupils from internet and video game addiction. According to a circular from the Ministry of Education (MOE) on phones on campus, primary and middle school students should not bring mobile phones into classrooms. The […]

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Breaking: Shebab Attack Hotel In Mogadishu

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2021

Police and witnesses have confirmed an attack by Shebab on a hotel in Mogadishu, the Somalia Capital.  More details expected shortly. AFP

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Full text of Biden’s inaugural speech

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2021

Chief Justice Roberts, Vice-President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice-President Pence. My distinguished guests, my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested a new and America has risen to the […]

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Breaking: Foreign Affairs Minister dies of COVID-19

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2021

Sibusiso Moyo who is Zimbabwe’s foreign affairs minister is dead. Sibusiso Moyo died on Wednesday, a day after testing positive for the coronavirus, acting chief secretary to the president and cabinet George Charamba said in a statement. His death was also confirmed by a close family member, Moyo. “It’s true my brother died of Covid-19. […]