*Morning News: Tuesday 10 June 2025* *Headlines* *Corruption Alert: Zimbabwe Losing US$4 Billion To Looting Annually – Biti* *...As Mnangagwa Family Is Fingered In ‘Outrageous’ Looting Of Public Funds* *Harare City Council Under Siege: Residents Say As Govt Directs Parcelling Of Land To Chiyangwa* *Mnangagwa, Chiwenga Clash Over War Veterans As Succession Battle Intensifies* *Biti Warns Zimbabwe Heading Toward Collapse* *Milton High School Teacher Arrested For Sodomising Learners* *Serious Medical Crisis Unfolding In SA* *4,912 Injuries, 76 Fatalities Recorded In Workplaces In 2024* *Kwekwe Cash Heist: $46K Stolen From Parked SUV— One Arrested* *UK Preacher Walter Chahwanda Charged With Further Sexual Offences After Investigation* *3 People Killed In A Light Aircraft Crash In South Africa, Authorities Say* *Russia Says Plan To Boost Role In Africa Includes 'Sensitive' Security Ties* *Belgium 4-3 Wales: World Cup Qualifier: Late Kevin de Bruyne Strike Wins Brussels Thriller* *Manchester City Sign Algerian Defender From Wolves For £31m* Join our *Ad-free* News Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VacXkvFJJhzd2UoZYF1F *Stories in Detail:* *Corruption Alert: Zimbabwe Losing US$4 Billion To Looting Annually – Biti* Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has warned that Zimbabwe is spiralling into collapse under the weight of failed monetary reforms, unchecked corruption, and systemic mismanagement. In his remarks reflecting on the current state of the economy, Biti said the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April 2024 marked the beginning of what he called “economic carnage,” with massive consequences for production, employment, and livelihoods. Biti said: There is carnage in the economy. The introduction of the ZIG in April 2024 marked a significant slide towards collapse, deceleration and shrinkage. The ZiG-induced depression has seen companies close or exit and a massive devaluation of social services. The former minister, who oversaw economic stabilisation during the Government of National Unity (GNU) era from 2009 to 2013, said the retail sector is buckling under the combined pressures of exchange rate volatility, high taxation, overregulation, and a rapidly expanding informal economy that now dominates urban commerce. Biti pointed to the worsening power supply crisis as a key driver of economic deterioration, accusing the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) of failing to meet energy demands necessary to sustain industrial activity and protect jobs. Beyond structural inefficiencies, Biti highlighted rampant corruption at the heart of government operations as a major drag on economic recovery. He said: Public procurement, fuel, commodities, and Treasury disbursements have become major centres of looting. Easily, US$4 is being lost annually through blatant looting by political cartels and bandits. Biti was particularly critical of the monetary authorities’ handling of the exchange rate and currency reforms, describing the ZiG dollar as a “myth” designed to enable state-backed extraction through manipulation and fraud. Despite authorities’ efforts to promote the local unit, Biti noted that 80% of all transactions in Zimbabwe are still conducted in US dollars, revealing the collapse of confidence in the new currency. He said: De-dollarisation is a failed ritual, with 80 % of all transactions done in US$. The ZIG$ is a myth, a lie, imposed to guarantee extraction through exchange manipulation and fraud. He warned that mismanagement of exchange controls has fueled hyperinflation and wiped out the real value of public sector wages, pushing civil servants into poverty. The human cost of the economic implosion is already visible. Biti pointed out that university lecturers have been on strike since April, citing eroded wages, and over 5,000 teachers have exited public service, unable to survive on current salaries. *...As Mnangagwa Family Is Fingered In ‘Outrageous’ Looting Of Public Funds* By Hopewell Chin’ono This is one of the most shameful and sinister corruption scandals in Zimbabwe by a president in our country’s history. It was masterminded by a man who is not only notoriously corrupt, but also dangerously destructive in his obsessive pursuit of illicit wealth. His billion-dollar empire, built on looted public funds, continues to grow while millions of ordinary Zimbabweans suffer and die in penury without even painkillers in sight. At the centre of this outrageous scandal is Mnangagwa’s family company, Geo Pomona Waste Management, a front for siphoning off public money from the devolution fund meant for local councils. Though Delish Nguwaya is paraded as the face of Geo Pomona, the real beneficiaries are the Mnangagwa family. Emmerson Mnangagwa continues to use state resources to push this company to loot state coffers, today (05 June 2025) he is at Geo Pomona Waste to gloss over the new corrupt pathways this company is taking to loot public funds across Zimbabwe. The City of Harare entered into a deeply corrupt 30-year deal with Geogenix BV, agreeing to pay US$40 per tonne of waste delivered to the Pomona facility run by a local subsidiary called Geo Pomona Waste. This translates to a minimum of US$14.6 million annually, or US$41,000 per day. These are guaranteed payments, even if no waste is delivered. In 2022, the city was paying at least US$22,000 a day. After the rigged 2023 elections, the deal was revised, as reported by DugUp, doubling the daily payment to US$90,000. All of this public money flows into the Mnangagwa family’s pockets. This agreement is not just corrupt, it is financially suicidal for Harare residents. It was crafted to bleed Harare dry, stripping it of assets and land if the deal collapses due to failed payments — and, most critically, devolution funds meant to empower local governance. I asked the Mayor of Harare, Jacob Mafume, on Tuesday and Wednesday to comment on this corrupt deal, but he said he was not ready to do so. Councillors who resisted the deal were recalled, first through the Douglas Mwonzora opposition capture project before the 2023 elections, and later via the Sengezo Tshabangu plot which was orchestrated and masterminded by Jonathan Moyo, taking over the official opposition and making it a ZANUPF surrogate. Some councillors were slapped with fake criminal charges and jailed briefly, just long enough to push the deal through ahead of the elections. The day it went to a council vote, Mnangagwa’s son, Sean, was at Harare City Council Town House to ensure it went through. The deal was forced through by Mnangagwa’s enforcer, former Local Government Minister July Moyo, who directed the city to proceed without tenders or consultations. It was later endorsed by Harare mayor Jacob Mafume and Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, one of Mnangagwa’s chief campaigners for 2030. As with most Mnangagwa linked contracts, this deal bypassed all legal procurement channels. It was pushed through during a period when unelected ZANUPF aligned councillors controlled the city, thanks to a dubious court ruling by Mnangagwa’s captured judiciary, led by the corrupt and shameless Chief Justice, Luke Malaba. Going to court is futile. The judiciary has been captured, it has been stacked with loyalists, many of them underqualified. What is needed now is mass civic action by the residents of Harare and a public demand backed by action on the streets (because the law allows that) to recall all the councillors paid bribes to push this corrupt deal through. July Moyo also secured cabinet approval for central government to misuse devolution funds to service this criminal contract. This not only misallocates resources, but fatally undermines local government autonomy. The devolution funds that are being looted to fund this deal are constitutionally mandated financial public money transfers from the central government to local authorities, aimed at promoting equitable development across provinces and districts. These funds are intended for capital projects that address local infrastructure and service delivery needs, such as building schools, clinics, roads, and water systems. Using devolution funds intended for local development projects to finance a centrally negotiated contract undermines the very purpose of devolution. Furthermore, as I said before, the contract was awarded without an open tender process. After getting away with it in Harare using corrupt councillors and backed by a captured judiciary — which is in Mnangagwa’s pocket after receiving bribes disguised as fake housing loans, and by packing the bench with his unqualified cronies — Mnangagwa is now rolling out the same corrupt project across the entire country, siphoning devolution funds from Mashonaland to Matabeleland, from Masvingo to the Midlands, and across to Manicaland. It is a corrupt scandal that demands immediate action. It must be stopped now, or the Mnangagwa family will end up owning most city council properties and land if the government becomes financially crippled deliberately and fails to service this outrageous and corrupt deal. Geogenix BV, formerly Integrated Energy BV, has a tainted record in Europe. It was embroiled in corruption scandals in Albania and accused of hiding its real ownership, as it is doing in Zimbabwe. Unfortunately for Zimbabwe, there is no judiciary to turn to in order to stop this dirty, stinking deal. These stolen funds are what Mnangagwa is using to finance his 2030 presidential term limit extension. Now, Geo Pomona is preparing to roll out this criminal model across Zimbabwe’s cities and towns after realising that there was no resistance in Harare, it means millions of taxpayers money will be looted openly with fanfare. Many councillors have told me that their silence is not because they agree, but because they are trapped. Their political survival depends on Tshabangu, who has promised to illegally extend their terms by two or three years as part of Mnangagwa’s desperate push to remain in power until 2030 violating the constitution. This is not just a scandal. It is state capture in broad daylight, looting on an industrial scale, sadly there is no opposition to push back, they have been bought. Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s corrupt dictator, uses state security forces to crush dissent. Journalists and whistleblowers who expose his looting are jailed without trial on fabricated charges, while fake news websites are paid to smear them with lies and disinformation. Parliament has been captured, the judiciary has been captured too, the police are just watching — and captured too. There is no opposition. The only option left is for residents to oppose this corrupt and industrial-scale looting in the streets! This corrupt scandal was authored by the Mnangagwa’s, and they are using Belarus to procure equipment, which will be paid for at inflated prices using devolution funds. Everywhere you look, they are looting public funds. It is tragic, but it is the reality. With all these millions being looted, Harare is still infested with huge disgusting piles of rubbish everywhere you look. Hopewell Chin’ono is a Zimbabwean journalist. He has won numerous awards in journalism and has worked in both print and broadcasting journalism. He was a fellow at Harvard. *Harare City Council Under Siege: Residents Say As Govt Directs Parcelling Of Land To Chiyangwa* GOVERNMENT’S directive to Harare City Council to award ZANU PF member and businessman Philip Chiyangwa land as compensation is unlawful, residents have said. The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works recently instructed the Harare City Council (HCC) to allocate land to Pinnacle Holdings, owned by Chiyangwa, as compensation for property acquired by the government from the company. Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) director Reuben Akili said the directive violates the Constitution by interfering in local authority affairs, undermining the devolution agenda. "The government has abundant state land across Zimbabwe, including Harare, which it could use to compensate Pinnacle. The directive given to the local authority is a direct attack on Section 276 of the Constitution, which enshrines devolution. "In fact, this entire land issue is an assault on devolution as provided for in Chapter 14 of the Constitution, particularly Sections 274 and 276. Local authorities must retain autonomy in decision-making," Akili told NewZimbabwe.com. Government has been at loggerheads with Pinnacle Holdings over the land in Harare South which the latter claims ownership of. The directive awaits approval from the local authority through a council resolution, which would facilitate the land transfer to Pinnacle Holdings. Akili further argued that the HCC should not be entangled in the dispute between the government and Pinnacle Holdings, as the council was not party to the original agreement. "It would be prudent for the local authority, particularly the councillors, to be guided by Chapter 14 of the Constitution on devolution. "The councillors must recognise that they cannot transfer any land to Pinnacle Holdings, which has no existing agreement with the City of Harare. In fact, Pinnacle Holdings has no locus standi in this matter," Akili said. *NewZW* *Mnangagwa, Chiwenga Clash Over War Veterans As Succession Battle Intensifies* The war veterans' constituency has emerged as a crucial battleground in the escalating political succession struggle between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, as the fight for control of Zimbabwe's post-2028 leadership heats up. The war veterans, who hold historic significance due to their leading role in the country's liberation struggle, remain a powerful political force whose support is fiercely sought by both camps amid deepening factional divisions within ZANU PF. In January, while serving as acting president, Chiwenga launched a scathing attack on Mnangagwa and his faction, accusing the president of leading a kleptocratic regime rife with patronage, corruption, and nepotism. Central to Chiwenga's campaign was the mobilisation of war veterans, many of whom have grown disenchanted with Mnangagwa's leadership and oppose his bid to extend his rule beyond the constitutional limit of 2028 to 2030. Chiwenga's faction, supported by prominent war veterans such as Andreas Ethan Mathibela and Blessed Geza, has positioned itself as the voice of dissent within the veteran community. In response, Mnangagwa has mounted a vigorous counteroffensive aimed at winning over the veterans through a series of state-funded empowerment initiatives that critics say are intended to secure their loyalty and isolate Chiwenga. On Friday, Mnangagwa officially launched the Presidential War Veterans Empowerment Scheme at City Sports Centre in Harare, unveiling a $3.5 million package designed to support income-generating projects, housing, agriculture, mining, and water access for veterans and their families. The first $1.5 million has already been distributed evenly across Zimbabwe's 10 provinces, with each receiving $150,000. Another $2 million is slated to benefit war collaborators, ex-detainees, non-combatants, and war widows. The scheme includes a revolving fund offering interest-free loans to support veteran-led projects, a rural housing initiative to address the long-standing housing shortage among war veterans, and a borehole programme to improve access to clean water, thereby enhancing food security and rural livelihoods. Additionally, 50 tractors will be distributed on a zero-deposit basis to qualifying veteran farmers, while empowerment packages are also being rolled out to support veterans entering the mining sector. Observers see these initiatives as politically motivated maneuvers designed to reinforce Mnangagwa's position ahead of the 2028 succession deadline and to block Chiwenga's ambitions. Funded in part by state resources and Mnangagwa's wealthy allies, the empowerment schemes are widely viewed as a strategic effort to secure the veterans' crucial backing for Mnangagwa's plan to extend his rule to 2030 and to protect his interests post-presidency. Tensions between the two factions have been escalating since the ZANU PF annual conference in Bulawayo last October, where Mnangagwa was offered the controversial option to extend his rule beyond 2028, sparking angry dissent within the party. Since then, clashes between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga's supporters have become more overt, exposing deep rifts that threaten party unity. While Mnangagwa presents the empowerment efforts as part of a broader vision for national development, critics argue that his political record — marked by allegations of human rights abuses and corruption — undermines the sincerity of these programs. With the 2028 succession debate already fracturing the ruling party and the war veterans' loyalty hanging in the balance, analysts warn that Zimbabwe faces a volatile political future. The war veterans, long respected as kingmakers, now hold the power to influence whether Mnangagwa remains in control, whether Chiwenga ascends, or whether the party splinters amid unresolved tensions. "The war veterans are not just kingmakers. In this succession matrix, they could determine the fate of Zimbabwe's ruling elite and the stability of the country itself." *Biti Warns Zimbabwe Heading Toward Collapse* Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has sounded a dire warning over Zimbabwe's economic trajectory, claiming the country is collapsing under the burden of failed monetary reforms, rampant corruption, and institutional mismanagement. In a wide-ranging statement reflecting on the country's economic condition, Biti described the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April 2024 as the catalyst for what he termed "economic carnage," triggering a downturn that has severely impacted production, employment, and the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. “There is carnage in the economy. The introduction of the ZiG in April 2024 marked a significant slide towards collapse, deceleration and shrinkage," Biti said. "The ZiG-induced depression has seen companies close or exit and a massive devaluation of social services." Biti, who served as Finance Minister during the Government of National Unity from 2009 to 2013 - a period credited with restoring a semblance of economic stability - criticised the current administration for plunging the economy into crisis through misguided policies and weak governance. He singled out the struggling retail sector as a victim of multiple pressures, including exchange rate instability, excessive taxation, and overregulation. He added that the informal economy now dominates urban commerce, highlighting the scale of de-formalisation and systemic decay. The power supply crisis, according to Biti, has become a critical bottleneck for industrial productivity and employment, with the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) failing to meet energy demands. "ZESA's failure to provide sufficient power is undermining industrial activity and fuelling job losses," he said. Beyond technical inefficiencies, Biti accused senior officials and political elites of looting public funds under the guise of government operations. He claimed public procurement, the fuel sector, and Treasury disbursements had become "centres of looting," estimating the country loses US$4 billion annually to corruption by what he described as "political cartels and bandits." He directed sharp criticism at monetary authorities for their handling of the exchange rate and currency reform agenda, branding the ZiG dollar a "myth" meant to facilitate state-backed extraction schemes. "De-dollarisation is a failed ritual, with 80 percent of all transactions done in US dollars. The ZiG is a myth, a lie, imposed to guarantee extraction through exchange manipulation and fraud," he said. Biti said the erosion of real wages due to inflation and exchange volatility has left civil servants destitute. Public sector salaries paid in ZiG, he argued, have been decimated by runaway inflation, while the dollarisation of consumer prices continues unchecked. The human toll of the economic crisis, he added, is already manifesting. University lecturers have been on strike since April, demanding wage adjustments, and over 5,000 teachers have left public service, unable to survive on their salaries. Biti's assessment adds to a growing chorus of concern from economists, trade unions, and civil society over the viability of the government's economic strategy, especially as inflationary pressures rise and confidence in the local currency continues to erode. With the country approaching another planting season, observers say urgent policy corrections are needed to avoid deeper social and economic instability. *Milton High School Teacher Arrested For Sodomising Learners* A Bulawayo based teacher at Milton High School who allegedly sodomised at least 9 male students at the school has been arrested. The teacher is reportedly also a pastor at Harvest International and volunteer leader of the Scription Union. The Chronicle reports that the A Level teacher was allegedly targeting mainly Form One, Form 2 and new students at the school. He would apparently pay the students off with money and other things such as burgers, so they would not speak out. The teacher stays at the school, but has since been suspended. The alleged abuse came to light after A-Level students refused to be taught by him accusing him of abusing younger students. A spokesperson at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Taungana Ndoro, confirmed the development saying: "We are aware of the extremely serious allegations made against a teacher at Milton High School in Bulawayo. We wish to state unequivocally that we are taking this matter with the utmost gravity. The allegations reported are deeply concerning and completely unacceptable. "We can confirm that this morning (yesterday), the individual was arrested by the ZRP to assist with their ongoing investigation. We are co-operating fully with the authorities in their pursuit of justice. "During this difficult time, we appeal to the school community, learners, parents and the public for calm, tolerance and patience. It is vital that due process is allowed to take its course without interference. Speculation or actions outside of the official processes can be harmful." Bulawayo police also confirmed the arrest. Other teachers at the school also commented on the development: The Chronicle also quoted a source at the school: Lunga used to stay in one of the hostels, Pioneer, which mainly houses Form One and Two pupils, which were the bulk of his alleged victims. He would buy their silence by paying them or buying them burgers. We suspect this has been going on for some time, but it only came to light last week when Upper Six students refused for him to teach them, saying they knew what he had been doing to their juniors and hence should answer for his crimes. It is then that some brave students then came out, opening up on the alleged sodomy, This teacher is a senior pastor at his church and his wife divorced him last year. As fellow teachers, we have been threatened not to talk to anyone about this issue, but we feel that if we don’t it will be swept under the carpet. However, now that it is in the public domain, we are confident more pupils will come out as his alleged victims. It is sad that he hid behind the church while doing these vile acts. *Chronicle* *Serious Medical Crisis Unfolding In SA* By Hopewell Chin’ono There is a massive medical crisis brewing in South Africa that will have huge implications if handled emotionally instead of rationally. Many Zimbabweans and other foreign nationals who were receiving antiretroviral medication funded by America have been left with nowhere to turn for this life-saving treatment. Here is a very important point that both South Africans and African leaders must bear in mind; This medication made it possible for people to have sex without infecting each other. If you deny foreign nationals access to antiretroviral medication because of their immigration status, they will end up sleeping with locals and infecting them too. This is not an emotional issue, it is a scientific one that leaders must handle with care, or else years of HIV mitigation work will be undone in a short space of time. Yes, we do not support illegal immigration, but should we expose many innocent locals to the virus just to make a point? This will affect both the undocumented immigrants and the local population. Nobody wins. Viruses do not check passports. If the goal is a healthier South Africa, denying treatment to neighbours in need will backfire on everyone. We need a practical solution, one that protects South African resources while ensuring that no one becomes a public health risk due to neglect. SADC must urgently convene to address this growing crisis, which threatens not only the health of foreign nationals but also the broader public health stability of the region. For years, warnings have been issued to the ANC about the dangers of propping up Zimbabwe’s corrupt ZANUPF regime, and now the consequences are beginning to spill over South Africa’s borders. If access to HIV medication is denied based on immigration status, it will undo decades of progress and engulf South Africa in a preventable health disaster. HIV knows no nationality, and the price of ignoring this reality will be paid by both citizens and non-citizens of South Africa alike. Some South Africans will end up selling their own medication, endangering their lives, and hospitals and clinics will eventually become entangled in a corrupt network trading these medicines. This is indeed a delicate and complex situation that requires careful consideration and rational decision-making from all parties involved. Denying access to life-saving antiretroviral medication to foreign nationals, including Zimbabweans, based on their immigration status is not only an infringement of basic human rights but also poses a significant public health risk to South Africans. Failure to address this issue promptly and effectively will have devastating consequences for public health in South Africa and the region. The screen short below reads; How are you big brother? I am fine how are you? I need your help, do you know anyone who sells ARV medication, I have a friend who needs it? They refused to give them at the clinics because of their passport/ immigration status. *4,912 Injuries, 76 Fatalities Recorded In Workplaces In 2024* THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says a total 4 912 injuries and 76 fatalities were recorded in 2024, prompting calls for urgent combative measures. Various factors, including human error, equipment malfunction, and environmental hazards, can contribute to workplace accidents. In a speech read on behalf of the ZCTU President, Florence Taruvinga, to mark this year’s June 6 commemorations, the labour organ revealed that workplace injuries and fatalities rose significantly during the period. "In 2024, Zimbabwe experienced a concerning rise in occupational injuries and fatalities. It is reported that there were 4,912 injuries and 76 fatalities throughout the year. What about those accidents that went unreported? It is our demand that we cannot continue to suffer from workplace neglect as workers without the responsible authorities being brought to account for the injuries and deaths being experienced in the workplace," she said. Taruvinga said the mining industry has become synonymous with unsafe shafts, equipment failure, and weak regulations that are causing unnecessary deaths. In Agriculture, she said, employees work without personal protective equipment and are exposed to chemicals, heat stress, and poor living conditions, while in the retail and commercial sectors, workers are exposed to long hours of work, job insecurity and poor ergonomics. Taruvinga said that in the informal sector, over 80% of workers operate with no safety laws, medical care, or recognisable rights, while the transport and manufacturing sectors have also not been spared, as workers work with very dangerous old and archaic machinery, poorly maintained and without proper safety nets. "As the voice of workers, we clearly pronounce that enough is enough. We demand the following: Full enforcement of OSH laws across all economic sectors, establishment of functional health and safety committees in every workplace and access to adequate PPE, occupational health training, and medical services for all workers," added Taruvinga. The June 6 commemorations are held annually to reflect on the Kamandama Mine Disaster, in which 427 miners were killed in 1972 in a mine explosion. The accident, which was attributed to a methane gas explosion, forced the permanent closure of the mine. *NewZW* *Kwekwe Cash Heist: $46K Stolen From Parked SUV— One Arrested* The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old man in connection with theft of US$46,000 from a parked vehicle in Kwekwe’s Central Business District, as authorities intensify their manhunt for seven other suspects believed to be part of the daylight heist. In a statement, the ZRP confirmed the arrest of Linas Tshuma after detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide, Bulawayo, received a tip-off. "Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police post on X platform regarding a case of theft of USD 46 000.00 in Kwekwe Central Business District from a parked Mazda CX-5 vehicle. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Linas Tshuma (40) in connection with the case. "On 08th June 2025, detectives from CID Homicide, Bulawayo received information which linked the suspect to the case. The detectives made a follow-up and arrested the suspect at a house in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo," said ZRP. The arrest led to the recovery of several items, including a Samsung M13 cellphone believed to have been purchased using the stolen cash, and the getaway vehicle, a Toyota Mark X bearing two sets of registration plates—AFO 6880 and AFA 1529. Also recovered were tools suspected to have been used during the break-in, including a driller and rivet gun, as well as clothes matching those worn by one of the suspects captured on CCTV at the crime scene. Authorities are now appealing to the public to help track down the seven remaining suspects, Thethelani Ndlovu, Esau Mazarura, Bhekinkosi Tshuma, Mpiloenhle Ndlovu, Xolani Tshuma, Gugulethu Khumalo, and Reason Moyo, also known as Tsorinso. Police say the suspects are considered dangerous and may be moving across provinces. Anyone with information is urged to contact their nearest police station. *263chat* *UK Preacher Walter Chahwanda Charged With Further Sexual Offences After Investigation* UK based Zimbabwean gospel singer, model and pastor, Walter Chahwanda (33) currently in remand prison, has been charged with additional offences as part of an ongoing sexual offences investigation by Merseyside Police. Chahwanda who leads the Walter Chahwanda Ministries was initially charged with "rape; assault by penetration and sending photograph/film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation." As reported previously by Nehanda Radio, Chahwanda of Plemonstall Court in Chester, was arrested on Thursday 13 March 2025 and before that, Thursday 27 February 2024, and charged with sexual offences including rape. He remains in custody on remand while we awaits his trial in September. Below are the eleven offences he faced in March 2025: Rape Assault by penetration Cyber flashing Five offences of Sexual activity with a female aged 13-15 years Sexual communication with a child Cause a child to watch an image of sexual activity Blackmail An update by Merseyside Police says following further investigations, ten further charges have now been authorised, involving multiple victims: Blackmail Two counts of Engaging in sexual communications with a child Six counts of Malicious communications Cause a child to view a sexual act If you are a child or young person suffering sexual or physical abuse, the following organisations can also provide help and support in the UK: NSPCC – call 0808 800 5000 or e-mail [email protected]. Childline – call 0800 1111 *nehandaradio* *3 People Killed In A Light Aircraft Crash In South Africa, Authorities Say* Three people on board a light aircraft died when it crashed in South Africa, authorities said Monday. The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center said it had located the wreckage of the aircraft near the town of Greytown in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal after it went missing Sunday. There were no survivors, the rescue service said. A female student pilot was among the fatalities, according to the KwaZulu-Natal provincial department for transport and human settlements. The department said the aircraft took off from an airport near the east coast city of Durban on Sunday but failed to reach its intended destination. South African media reported it was part of a group of three light aircraft that were caught in bad weather while flying from Durban to South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria. One of the other aircraft crash-landed near Greytown but no one was seriously hurt, local media reported. *ZimLive* *Russia Says Plan To Boost Role In Africa Includes 'Sensitive' Security Ties* Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the Kremlin said on Monday. Russian mercenary group Wagner said last week it was leaving Mali after helping the military junta there in its fight with Islamist militants. But the Africa Corps, a Kremlin-controlled paramilitary force, said it would remain in the west African country. Asked what this meant for Russia's role in Africa, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: "The Russian presence in Africa is growing. We really intend to comprehensively develop our interaction with African countries, focusing primarily on economic and investment interaction. "This also corresponds to and extends to such sensitive areas as defence and security. In this regard, Russia will also continue interaction and cooperation with African states." Russia's growing security role in parts of the continent, including in countries such as Mali, Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea, is viewed with concern by the West, and has come at the expense of France and the United States. Russia's Africa Corps was created with the Russian Defence Ministry's support after Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin and commander Dmitry Utkin led a failed mutiny against the Russian army leadership in June 2023 and were killed two months later in a plane crash. About 70-80% of the Africa Corps is made up of former Wagner members, according to several Telegram chats used by Russian mercenaries seen by Reuters. *Reuters* *Belgium 4-3 Wales: World Cup Qualifier: Late Kevin de Bruyne Strike Wins Brussels Thriller* Wales sensationally stormed back from three goals down to level with Belgium in Brussels, only for Kevin de Bruyne's late winner to inflict an absurdly dramatic first defeat on Craig Bellamy and knock his team off the top of their World Cup qualifying group. The freewheeling home side were 3-0 up after just 27 minutes. Romelu Lukaku put them in front from the penalty spot before Youri Tielemans stylishly finished off an incisive team move, and Jeremy Doku feigned, jinked and fired into the bottom corner for the Belgians' third. Wales were staring into the abyss of a first loss since a 4-0 thrashing by Slovakia exactly one year earlier cost previous manager Rob Page his job, and the scoreline suggested this could become a heavy one. But Wales are a different team under Bellamy, and they responded brilliantly to a bleak situation as Harry Wilson's penalty moments before half-time gave them a glimmer of hope. They truly started to believe an improbable comeback was on when Wilson's excellent cross set up Sorba Thomas to fire in his first Wales goal, and then Brennan Johnson headed in an equaliser to spark spectacular celebrations in a raucous away end. Yet just as Welsh fans were dreaming of another famous result against the nation they so memorably beat in a Euro 2016 quarter-final - particularly after the video assistant referee (VAR) disallowed a Lukaku second - De Bruyne popped up at the back post to score. Then it was the Belgians' turn to celebrate wildly, the sense of relief palpable as they survived what would have been a revival for the ages. Despite their monumental effort, Wales slip down to second place in Group J, replaced at the summit by North Macedonia following their win in Kazakhstan earlier on Monday. Wales fall short in biggest Bellamy test Bellamy has transformed Wales during his first year in charge, with a bold new style of play and an ambitious mindset to match - both of which were abundantly clear on a night of staggering twists and turns in Brussels. Avoiding defeat would have seen Wales equal the longest unbeaten run in their history, a 10-game stretch between October 2001 and March 2003. But as impressive as their turnaround had been under Bellamy, they had not yet met a team of Belgium's quality. The 2018 World Cup semi-finalists had endured a shaky run of form by their standards, with Friday's 1-1 draw in North Macedonia leaving them with one win in eight games in all competitions. However, Belgium are still ranked eighth in the world - 21 places above Wales - and boast a squad of enviable talent and depth, illustrated by the fact they were able to recall Aston Villa midfielders Tielemans and Amadou Onana and Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard for this encounter. Their myriad attacking weapons were on full display in the first half, with Tielemans and De Bruyne orchestrating in midfield while Doku offered devastating pace and trickery out wide. It was De Bruyne's shot which hit Johnson's arm to earn the penalty for Belgium's opening goal, while the departing Manchester City playmaker had a hand in Tielemans' expertly crafted second. Wales should have known what Doku is capable of from his displays for City, never mind the fact that Bellamy used to coach him at Anderlecht, but the visitors passively allowed him to cut inside and find the bottom corner, despite a hand from Welsh keeper Karl Darlow. This was only the second time Wales had trailed under Bellamy, and the first time by more than one goal. *BBC* *Manchester City Sign Algerian Defender From Wolves For £31m* Manchester City have signed Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for £31m. The 24-year-old Algeria defender has signed a contract until 2030 and is available for the group stage of the Club World Cup. City begin their campaign in the newly expanded tournament against Moroccan club Wydad AC on 18 June. Algeria international Ait-Nouri joined Wolves in a £14.9m deal from Angers in 2021, having spent the previous season on loan at Molineux, and made 41 appearances in all competitions last term as the club avoided relegation, scoring five goals and adding seven assists. He is Wolves' second high-profile departure of the summer, with Manchester United having agreed to sign Brazil striker Matheus Cunha for £62.5m. City have already agreed a £46.3m deal to sign AC Milan's Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, adding to the £200m spent in the January transfer window.