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Indian dentist gets 10 years prison term for chopping off ex-lover’s private part

December 16, 2019

By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui An Indian woman dentist from the southern Indian state of Karnataka was convicted and sentenced by a city court for chopping off the private part of a male physician from Mysuru city, after inviting him to her dental clinic in Koramangala, in Bengaluru. She combined the dental and the mental skills with a surgical blade to deprive the physician of his manhood. The horrific incident took place on November 29, 2008, in Koramangala…

A lot of airlines stopped flying in 2019

December 13, 2019

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By The Independent, UK Although the aviation industry is growing, there are always businesses that fall by the wayside. In 2019 alone, 23 carriers have stopped flying, making it a record breaking year for airline bankruptcies. Thomas Cook’s demise was one of 2019’s most shocking failures, but plenty of smaller brands have also gone under, including Flybmi and WOW Air. Increased competitiveness, cost pressures, Brexit uncertainty and high fuel prices are the most common causes of airline bankruptcy…

Rwanda builds gold refinery at US$5m

December 12, 2019

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By newstimes.co.rw Rwanda has built its first-ever gold refinery at a cost of $5 million to process gold from all over Africa and halt raw minerals from leaving the continent. The plant is located at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District is expected to boost efforts to ensure that Africa adds value to its minerals before exporting them. The new facility has a capacity to refine 6 tonnes of gold a month, or about 220 kilograms a…

Gabadinho’s Orlando Pirates announce German Josef Zinnbauer as new coach

December 10, 2019

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By Marc Strydom, TimesLIVE Gabadinho’s Orlando Pirates have appointed a new head coach‚ 49-year-old German Josef Zinnbauer. Pirates made the announcement on their official website, saying their current caretaker-coach Rulani Mokwena will continue in that capacity until Zinnbauer’s work permit is concluded. “The 49-year old replaces ‘Micho’ Sredojević as head coach on a three seasons appointment.” Pirates’ chairman Irvin Khoza was quoted as saying: “It is a fine balancing act that goes beyond the all-important technical skills. A…

South African crowned Miss Universe 2019

December 10, 2019

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By Associated Press South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019, giving the country its second title in in three years in a pageant that also saw strong showings from contestants from Puerto Rico and Mexico. Tunzi, a 26-year-old gender violence activist, said she was forced to abandon her studies for a year because of her family’s economic difficulties, but her modeling work allowed her to continue her education. She studied public relations at Cape Peninsula University of…

Tributes pour in for famous international evangelist late Reinhard Bonnke

December 8, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The famous international evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, who has preached the glorious Gospel of Jesus throughout the entire world for the past 60 years, has passed on peacefully on Saturday sorrounded by his family. Malawians remember Bonnke when he visited the country in the 1980s and 90s and have paid their kind tributes to the Evangelist, who revolutionize the way to preach. “Heaven has gained a gallant soldier of Christ,” said Ted Chauluka. “I remember in…

Burkina Faso great Jonathan Pitroipa retires from international football

December 6, 2019

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By www.ghanasoccernet.com Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa has called it quit in his incredible international football career after over a decade with the Stallions. After making his debut for Burkina Faso in 2006, Pitroipa has gone ahead to feature at the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017 editions of the African Cup of Nations, scoring two goals in the 2013 tournament as Burkina Faso ended as runners-up. He also emerged as the Player of the Tournament in the…

Zimbabwe’s president Mnangagwa names 10 streets after himself

December 5, 2019

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By Lenin Ndebele, The Sowetan There’s uproar over Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to rename 10 roads in eight urban centres after himself. Following a cabinet meeting last month, it was announced that numerous roads countrywide would be renamed after liberation heroes — most of whom had died but it is the number of roads named after the sitting president that has rubbed many up the wrong way. Former deputy prime minister in the inclusive government of 2009…

South African suggests that airline be sold to Richard Branson; he is the only one who can save it

December 5, 2019

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By www.sowentanlive.com A South African has suggested that South African Airways (SAA), which is mired in financial problems, should be offered to American billionaire Richard Branson instead of the government giving it another bailout. Writing on readers comment box, the patriotic national says SAA’s business is finished, suppliers, staff and service providers that have not been paid are about to get burnt. “It’s no different to so many businesses going belly up in this sagging economy. “Instead of…

Mugabe owned just vintage cars and little else – Lawyer clarifies

December 4, 2019

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By MSN News Barely hours after government officially released list of properties owned by former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, his lawyer reacted to the report dismissing large portions of the government list. According to lawyer Terrence Hussein the late president did not own any of the properties listed as being part of his estate, he admitted however that his client owned vintage cars. The state-owned Herald on Tuesday published an article that said Mugabe left behind $10m in cash…