*Evening News Round-up:Tuesday 10 June 2025* *Headlines* *'Shielded From Arrest': What Supreme Court Of Appeal Ruling Means For 180,000 Zimbabweans In South Africa* *The Work Of Cybercriminals - Chamisa Claims X Account Hacked After Cryptocurrency Launch* *Over 60 Starlink-equipped Vehicles Launched As Tap & Go Transforms Urban Transport* *Severe Cold Front Bringing Snow In South Africa Causes Fatal Accident, Power Outages* *Kenyan Blogger Was Hit & Assaulted To Death, Autopsy Reveals* *US Wants Rwandan Troops Out Of Congo Before Peace Deal Signed, Sources Say* *World Bank Slashes Global Economic Outlook As Trade Tensions Continue* *UK Sanctions Far-right Israeli Ministers For 'Inciting Violence' Against Palestinians* *'It’s So Painful’: Man City’s Guardiola Speaks Up On Israel’s War On Gaza* *Warriors Crash Out Of 2025 COSAFA Cup Tournament* Join our *Ad-free* News Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VacXkvFJJhzd2UoZYF1F *Stories in Detail:* *'Shielded From Arrest': What Supreme Court Of Appeal Ruling Means For 180,000 Zimbabweans In South Africa* The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed with costs the Department of Home Affairs’ attempt to overturn an interim interdict, previously granted in favour of the Zimbabwe Immigration Federation, protecting nearly 200,000 Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders against arrest and deportation. After winning Part A of the court wrangle, the federation will be heading back to the court, for Part B, to argue before court that the Department of Home Affairs overreached in 2021, when the then home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the termination of the ZEP. The special permit dispensation has allowed 180,000 Zimbabwean nationals to live and work in South Africa since 2009. In the federation’s view, the jurisdiction to terminate the ZEP lies with Parliament, not the minister. IOL had an interview with Vindren Magadzire, director of the Zimbabwe Immigration Federation who said his organisation’s case revolves around the termination of the ZEP programme by the minister of home affairs. "The Zimbabwe Immigration Federation was inspired to go through courts due to the South African minister of home affairs’ decision to terminate the permits. The decision would have significant implications for approximately 180,000 Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa under the ZEP permit program." Magadzire said his organisation is requesting the superior court to declare the termination of the ZEP permits unlawful, setting aside the termination decision, and protecting permit holders rights. In Magadzire’s view, a lasting solution would be granting the ZEP holders permanent residence status in South Africa. "The latest development in the court case is that the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed the minister of home affairs appeal. This decision upholds a Johannesburg High Court interdict that shields approximately 180,000 ZEP holders from arrest and deportation," said Magadzire. Last year, IOL reported that the High Court in Pretoria heard arguments from the Helen Suzman Foundation to enforce the court’s order that the ZEP remains valid, while the minister of home affairs conducts a fair and rational inquiry into the impact of its termination. The foundation turned to court in a bid to give ZEP holders a lifeline. "When the minister first signalled his intention to appeal the court’s June 2023 judgment, the foundation asked him to leave the ZEP in place until he exhausted the appeal process. The minister refused," Nicole Fritz, executive director of the foundation said at the time. The court had held earlier that the minister’s appeal had no prospects of success. Home Affairs then decided to turn to the Supreme Court of Appeal. *IOL* *The Work Of Cybercriminals - Chamisa Claims X Account Hacked After Cryptocurrency Launch* OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed his X account was hacked after he appeared to have launched a digital currency called "God Is In It ($GIT)" and promoted it on his page. The hackers gained access to Chamisa’s X account early on Tuesday, posting images and videos of Chamisa in a morning gown, endorsing the "God Is In It" digital currency. "To my fellow citizens, I wish to kindly inform you that my X (formerly Twitter) account has been hacked and compromised by cybercriminals," Chamisa posted on his WhatsApp channel moments later. "Our cybersecurity team is working diligently with X support team to fix this problem, regain control and implement remedial measures. We will keep you updated on the status of the account recovery and any actions being taken." By midday, Chamisa’s X account had removed all the unusual posts from his timeline and appeared to have regained control of the account. *NewZW* *Over 60 Starlink-equipped Vehicles Launched As Tap & Go Transforms Urban Transport* New kid on Zimbabwe’s transport block, Tap and Go officially rolled out its ride-hailing service with a high-profile launch featuring more than 60 Starlink-equipped vehicles. The launch took place with a grand motorcade through the newly completed Trababalas Interchange, drawing attention from motorists and city dwellers alike. Led by Prevail Chairman Dr. Paul Tungwarara, Tap and Go is positioning itself as a leader in Zimbabwe’s evolving transport sector. With ultra-fast connectivity enabled by Starlink and a digital-first approach, the company aims to deliver swift, secure, and reliable rides to commuters who have long suffered under an unreliable public transport system. "This is not just the launch of a fleet; it’s the beginning of a new era in how Zimbabwe moves," Dr. Tungwarara said during the launch event. "We are embracing smart technology to provide world-class service for every Zimbabwean." The service offers real-time tracking, a cashless payment system, and an intuitive mobile app—features designed to eliminate long wait times and unpredictable commutes. Early adopters have already reported a significant improvement in convenience and overall user experience, positioning Tap and Go ahead of traditional competitors like In-Drive. With more than 60 vehicles connected through Starlink’s satellite internet, Tap and Go ensures uninterrupted service and fast communication between drivers and passengers, even in network-challenged zones. This marks a significant leap for Zimbabwe’s digital infrastructure in transport. Beyond urban convenience, Tap and Go also promises to be an economic driver. Hundreds of jobs have been created for local drivers, and the platform is drawing investment into the country’s tech and mobility sectors. It aligns with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 agenda, promoting smart urban development and inclusive economic growth. Tap and Go’s entry into the market also speaks to a broader shift toward eco-conscious urban planning. By offering a reliable alternative to private car use, the platform contributes to reduced traffic congestion and lower emissions—key priorities for sustainable city living. For a country hungry for efficient solutions to urban transport woes, Tap and Go’s high-tech, Starlink-backed approach offers more than just rides—it delivers progress, convenience, and a vision for the future. With the streets of Harare now echoing the hum of sleek new vehicles guided by satellite precision, one thing is clear: the future of mobility in Zimbabwe has officially begun. *263chat* *Severe Cold Front Bringing Snow In South Africa Causes Fatal Accident, Power Outages* A severe cold front sweeping across South Africa since the weekend brought heavy snowfall which has led to road closures, power outages and a fatal road accident, officials said. Five people were killed in a road accident along the N2 highway due to the adverse weather, Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose told local broadcaster Newzroom Afrika on Tuesday. The South African Weather Service warned citizens late last week there would be a big drop in temperatures this week across the country, accompanied by disruptive rain, damaging winds, and snow over eastern areas. South Africa regularly receives snowfall during its winter months from June through August, with temperatures diving below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). Snow has been reported since Monday across provinces including Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, prompting closures along sections of the N2 highway that connects the provinces, according to the KwaZulu-Natal transport department. Power utility Eskom said in a post on X that it was "experiencing a high number of customer calls nationally, due to widespread power outages caused by inclement weather." More resources were being secured to ensure prompt resolution to the power outages, Eskom said. The weather service forecast that the cold front would persist through midweek. *Reuters* *Kenyan Blogger Was Hit & Assaulted To Death, Autopsy Reveals* A Kenyan blogger who died in police custody was hit on the head and his death was likely to have been caused by assault, a post-mortem has revealed. This contradicts police claims that Albert Ojwang "sustained head injuries after hitting his head against a cell wall". His death has sparked widespread outrage in Kenya, with rights groups demanding that police be held accountable. Mr Ojwang, 31, was detained following a complaint by the deputy police chief, who accused him of tarnishing his name on social media. "The cause of death is very clear; head injury, neck compression and other injuries spread all over the body that are pointing towards assault," state pathologist Bernard Midia said. Police have not yet commented on the findings. Mr Ojwang, a digital creator who microblogged on X and Facebook on topical political and social issues, was arrested in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, on Friday. He was detained over a post on X that was allegedly critical of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. He was subsequently transferred over 350km (220 miles) to the capital, Nairobi, and booked into the Central Police Station on Saturday. Police said he was later found unconscious in his cell with self-inflicted injuries. But an autopsy, conducted by five pathologists who released a unanimous report, revealed that Mr Ojwang had severe head injuries and suffered neck compression and multiple soft tissue trauma. Dr Midia, who led the team of pathologists, said that Mr Ojwang did not hit himself on the wall, as police had said in a statement on Sunday. He said if Mr Ojwang had done this, the pattern of injuries would have been different, and frontal bleeding on the head would be seen. "But the bleeds that we found on the scalp… on the skin of the head were spaced, including on the face, sides of the head and the back of the head," Dr Midia said at a press conference. "There were also multiple soft tissue injuries spread all over the body, including the head, neck, upper limbs and the trunk and lower limbs... these were injuries that were externally inflicted," he added. The injuries were consistent with "external assault" and there were also signs of a struggle, according to the pathologists. Mr Ojwang's father, Meshack Ojwang, has appealed to President William Ruto to help him get justice for his son. "Help me as a taxpayer. The officers who picked up my son saw our home was humble and assumed we didn't matter," the father said. Ruto has not yet commented. The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya paid tribute to Mr Ojwang, saying: "Albert was more than a content creator - he was a voice of the youth, a symbol of resilience, and an embodiment of the dreams and hopes of a generation that uses digital platforms to inspire change. His legacy will not be silenced." Faith Odhiambo, president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), said the autopsy report clearly showed that Mr Ojwang had been "tortured" and "brutally murdered" in police custody. "We will continue to pile pressure until every single officer involved is held personally liable. We won't accept more excuses," Ms Odhiambo said. Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has condemned Mr Ojwang's "horrifying" death, saying it added to a long list of "young and defenceless Kenyans whose lives have been taken too soon, in brutal and senseless circumstances, at the hands of the police". Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja earlier suspended several officers who were on duty at the time of Mr Ojwang's death. Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an inquiry into his death. But human rights groups have demanded more action, terming the blogger's death as a possible attempt to silence the digital community through intimidation and fear. A crowd of activists, holding placards and chanting "Stop killing us", protested on Monday outside Nairobi City mortuary, where Mr Ojwang's body is being kept. *BBC* *US Wants Rwandan Troops Out Of Congo Before Peace Deal Signed, Sources Say* The United States is promoting a deal that would require Rwanda to pull troops from eastern Congo before the two sides sign a peace agreement, sources say, a condition that is sure to rankle Kigali, which describes Congo-based armed groups as an existential threat. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is holding talks to end fighting in eastern Congo and bring billions of dollars of Western investment to the region, which is rich in minerals including tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper and lithium. Massad Boulos, Trump's senior adviser for Africa, told Reuters in May that Washington wanted a peace agreement finalised "within about two months", an ambitious timeline for resolving a conflict with roots in the Rwandan genocide more than three decades ago. A draft peace agreement seen by Reuters says a condition for signature is that Rwanda withdraws troops, weapons and equipment from Congo. The authenticity of the document, which is undated, was confirmed by four diplomatic sources, who said it was written by U.S. officials. The draft goes beyond a declaration of principles that the two countries' foreign ministers signed at a ceremony in Washington in April with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. That document said the two sides would address any security concerns in a manner that respected each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty. *LIGHTNING ADVANCE* Rwanda has sent between 7,000 and 12,000 soldiers to eastern Congo to support M23 rebels, analysts and diplomats told Reuters earlier this year, after the rebel group seized the region's two largest cities in a lightning advance. Rwanda has long denied providing arms and troops to M23, saying its forces are acting in self-defence against Congo's army and ethnic Hutu militiamen linked to the 1994 genocide that killed around 1 million people, mostly ethnic Tutsis. Rwanda had not responded to the U.S.-produced draft agreement as of last week, two sources told Reuters. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told Reuters that experts from Congo and Rwanda would meet this week in Washington to discuss the agreement. The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A senior official in the office of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of "dragging their feet" on the draft and said Rwanda's withdrawal was necessary for the peace process to move forward. "We demand the total withdrawal of Rwandan troops as a precondition for signing the agreement, and we will not compromise," the source said. *QATAR-HOSTED TALKS* The U.S.-produced draft agreement also calls for a "Joint Security Coordination Mechanism" that could include Rwandan and "foreign military observer personnel" to deal with security issues, including the continued presence in Congo of Rwandan Hutu militias. Analysts say the most commonly cited group, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, no longer poses much of a threat to Rwanda, though President Paul Kagame's government still describes it as a serious threat. The draft agreement also says Congo would commit to allowing M23 to participate in a national dialogue "on equal footing with other DRC non-state armed groups" - a major concession for Kinshasa, which sees M23 as a terrorist group and Rwandan proxy. Congo is engaged in separate direct talks with M23 over a possible deal to end the latest cycle of fighting. The draft agreement says Rwanda "shall take all possible measures to ensure" M23 withdraws from territory it controls, in line with terms agreed in Doha. A source briefed on that process told Reuters last week that Qatar had presented a draft proposal to both delegations which would consult their leaders before resuming talks. A rebel official, though, said there had been little progress towards a final deal that would see M23 cede territory. *Reuters* *World Bank Slashes Global Economic Outlook As Trade Tensions Continue* The World Bank has slashed its 2025 global growth forecast, citing trade tensions and policy uncertainty as the United States imposed wide-ranging tariffs that weigh on global economic forecasts. On Tuesday, the bank lowered its projection for global gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 2.3 percent in its latest economic prospects report, down from the 2.7 percent that it expected in January. This is the most recent in a series of downgrades by international organisations. In its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report, the bank lowered its forecasts for nearly 70 percent of all economies, including the US, China and Europe, as well as six emerging market regions, from the levels it projected just six months ago before US President Donald Trump took office. "That’s the weakest performance in 17 years, outside of outright global recessions," said World Bank Group chief economist Indermit Gill. Global growth and inflation prospects for this year and next have worsened because of "high levels of policy uncertainty and this growing fragmentation of trade relations", Gill added. "Without a swift course correction, the harm to living standards could be deep," he warned. By 2027, the World Bank expects global GDP growth to average 2.5 percent in the 2020s, which would be the slowest rate in any decade since the 1960s. *The Trump effect* The gloomier projections come as Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on imports from almost all US trading partners in April as well as higher rates on imports of steel and aluminium. He had initially also announced radically higher rates on dozens of these economies, which he has since suspended until early July. Trump’s on-again off-again tariff hikes have upended global trade, increased the effective US tariff rate from below 3 percent to the mid-teens, its highest level in almost a century, and triggered retaliation by China and other countries. He also engaged in tit-for-tat escalation with China, although both countries have hit pause on their trade war and temporarily lowered these staggering duties as well. But a lasting truce remains uncertain. While the World Bank’s growth downgrade was proportionately larger for advanced economies, the bank cautioned that less wealthy countries have tricky conditions to contend with. Commodity prices are expected to remain suppressed in 2025 and 2026, Gill said. This means that some 60 percent of emerging markets and developing economies – which are commodity exporters – have to deal with a "very nasty combination of lower commodity prices and more volatile commodity markets". *GDP downturn* By 2027, while the per capita GDP of high-income economies will be approximately where it was in pre-pandemic forecasts, corresponding levels for developing economies would be 6 percent lower. "Except for China, it could take these economies about two decades to recoup the economic losses of the 2020s," Gill cautioned. Even as GDP growth expectations have been revised downwards, inflation rates have been revised up, he said, urging policymakers to contain inflation risks. Despite trade policy challenges, however, Gill argued that "If the right policy actions are taken, this problem can be made to go away with limited long-term damage." He urged for the "differential in tariff and non-tariff measures with respect to the US" to be quickly reduced by other countries, starting with the Group of 20, which brings together the world’s biggest economies. "Every country should extend the same treatment to other countries," Gill stressed. "It’s not enough to just liberalise with respect to the US. It’s also important to liberalise with respect to the others." The World Bank said developing economies could lower tariffs on all trading partners and convert preferential trade deals into pacts spanning the "full range of cross-border regulatory policies" to boost GDP growth. Generally, wealthier countries have lower tariffs than developing countries, which could be seeking to protect budding industries or have fewer sources of government revenue. This month, the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development also slashed its 2025 global growth forecast from 3.1 percent to 2.9 percent, warning that Trump’s tariffs would stifle the world economy. This came after the International Monetary Fund in April too cut its world growth expectations for this year on the effects of Trump’s levies, from 3.3 percent to 2.8 percent. *Al Jazeera* *UK Sanctions Far-right Israeli Ministers For 'Inciting Violence' Against Palestinians* The UK has sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers over "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities" in the occupied West Bank. Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich will both be banned from entering the UK and will have any assets in the UK frozen as part of the measures announced by the foreign secretary. David Lammy said Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir had "incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights". In response, Israel said: "It is outrageous that elected representatives and members of the government are subjected to these kind of measures." The sanctions are part of a joint move by the UK, Norway, Australia, Canada and New Zealand announced on Tuesday. Both Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have also been criticised for their stance on the war in Gaza. Both ministers oppose allowing aid into Gaza and have called for Palestinians there to be resettled outside the territory. The Foreign Office said: "As Palestinian communities in the West Bank continue to suffer from severe acts of violence by extremist Israeli settlers which also undermine a future Palestinian state, the UK has joined Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway in stepping up the international response." After announcing the sanctions, Lammy said: "These actions are not acceptable. This is why we have taken action now – to hold those responsible to account. "We will strive to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate release of the remaining hostages by Hamas which can have no future role in the governance of Gaza, a surge in aid and a path to a two-state solution." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the cabinet would meet next week to respond to what he called an "unacceptable decision". The Foreign Office added that "alongside partners Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, the UK is clear that the rising violence and intimidation by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities in the West Bank must stop". In a statement it said the measures taken against Smotrich and Ben-Gvir "cannot be seen in isolation from events in Gaza where Israel must uphold International Humanitarian Law". The ministers lead ultra-nationalist parties in the governing coalition, which holds an eight-seat majority in parliament. The support of Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party, which holds six seats, and Smotrich's Religious Zionism party, which holds seven seats, is crucial to the government's survival. Speaking at the inauguration of a new settlement in the West Bank, Smotrich said he felt "contempt" towards the UK's move. "Britain has already tried once to prevent us from settling the cradle of our homeland, and we cannot do it again," he said. "We are determined, God willing, to continue building." The minister was alluding to the period when Britain governed Palestine and imposed restrictions on Jewish immigration, most significantly from the late 1930s to late 1940s. Israel has built about 160 settlements housing some 700,000 Jews since it occupied the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war. The vast majority of the international community considers the settlements illegal under international law - a position supported by an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) last year - although Israel disputes this. The possibility of sanctioning these two ministers has long been in the pipeline. In October, Lord Cameron said he had planned to sanction the pair, when he was foreign secretary from 2023-24, as a way of putting pressure on Israel. The UK's decision reflects growing popular and parliamentary pressure to take further action against the Israeli government for its operations both in Gaza and the West Bank. It also comes after a steady escalation of pressure by the UK and other allies. Last month the leaders of Britain, France and Canada issued a joint statement saying that Israel was at risk of breaking international law. The UK also broke off trade talks with Israel. In the Commons last month, Lammy described remarks by Smotrich about "cleansing" Gaza of Palestinians as "monstrous" and "dangerous" extremism. *BBC* *'It’s So Painful’: Man City’s Guardiola Speaks Up On Israel’s War On Gaza* Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the images of children being killed during Israel’s war on Gaza are "painful" and have left him "deeply troubled". The Spanish manager of the English Premier League club urged the world to speak up instead of choosing to stay silent "in the face of injustice" as he addressed an audience after receiving an honorary degree at the University of Manchester on Monday. "It’s so painful what we see in Gaza. It hurts all my body," Guardiola said. "Maybe we think that when we see four-year-old boys and girls being killed by bombs or being killed at a hospital, which is not a hospital any more, it’s not our business. Yeah, fine, it’s not our business. But be careful – the next four- or five-year-old kids will be ours." Mentioning his three children – Maria, Marius and Valentina – Guardiola said that every morning "since the nightmare started" in Gaza, whenever he sees his two daughters and son he is reminded of the children in Gaza, which leaves him feeling "so scared". About half of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are children. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed at least 17,400 children, including 15,600 who have been identified, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Many more remain buried under the rubble and are presumed dead. Many of the surviving children have endured the trauma of multiple wars, and all of them have spent their lives under an oppressive Israeli blockade. Over the past 20 months, Israeli attacks have left their homes in ruins, destroyed their schools, and overwhelmed their healthcare facilities. "We feel safer [staying silent] than speaking up," he added. "Maybe this image feels far away from where we are living now, and you might ask what we can do," he added. He then went on to narrate the story of a bird trying to put out a fire in a forest by repeatedly carrying water in its beak. "In a world that often tells us we are too small to make a difference, that story reminds me the power of one is not about the scale – it’s about choice, about showing up, about refusing to be silent or still when it matters the most." The former Barcelona coach and player said the images out of Palestine, Sudan and Ukraine left him "deeply troubled". Guardiola, who has formerly voiced his support for the independence of his native Catalonia, lashed out at world leaders for their inability to stop the wars. "We see the horrors of thousands and thousands of innocent children, mothers and fathers. "Entire families suffering, starving and being killed and yet we are surrounded by leaderships in many fields, not just politicians, who don’t consider the inequality and injustice." An independent United Nations commission report released on Tuesday accused Israel of committing the crime against humanity of "extermination" by attacking Palestinian civilians sheltering in schools and religious sites in Gaza. "While the destruction of cultural property, including educational facilities, was not in itself a genocidal act, evidence of such conduct may nevertheless infer genocidal intent to destroy a protected group," the report said. While the report focused on the impact on Gaza, the commission also reported significant consequences for the Palestinian education system in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem as a result of ramped-up Israeli military activity, harassment of students and settler attacks. "Children in Gaza have lost their childhood. With no education available, they are forced to worry about survival amid attacks, uncertainty, starvation and subhuman living conditions," the report added. "What is particularly disturbing is the widespread nature of the targeting of educational facilities, which has extended well beyond Gaza, impacting all Palestinian children." *Al Jazeera* *Warriors Crash Out Of 2025 COSAFA Cup Tournament* Zimbabwe senior men’s football team, Tuesday crashed out of the 2025 COSAFA Cup tournament despite beating Mozambique 3-1. The Warriors were cost by goal difference as they finished on the same number of points (4) as group winners South Africa. Zimbabwe finished with a zero on goal difference as Tuesday’s 3-1 win cancelled Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to South Africa, which eventually finished with a plus one goal difference after playing a nil-all draw against Mauritius. Tuesday’s match was Zimbabwe’s best since the start of the tournament last week as they managed to register their only win at the tournament, at the same time ending a goal drought that had prevailed from matchday one. FC Platinum’s Thandowenkosi Ngwenya was the hero for Zimbabwe as he walked away with a brace, which gave the side a 2-1 halftime lead. Ngwenya struck first in the 26th minute, before completing his brace from the spot in the 32nd minute. Mozambique proved not to be a pushover, thanks to Leonel Calsao, who scored a consolation goal four minutes later in the 36th minute. Second was largely dominated by Zimbabwe, who were in search of more goals to increase their chances of qualifying, but still they found it difficult to break Mozambique’s backline. The Warriors finally penetrated through Mozambique’s defence in stoppage time to seal the match 3-1, but it was not enough to see them progress. According to tournament rules, only the top team from each of the four groups will progress to the semi-finals, and South Africa made it through. COSAFA Group A final standings South Africa = 4 pts, +1goal difference Zimbabwe = 4 pts, 0goal difference Mozambique = 4pts, -1 goal difference Mauritius = 3 pts, 0 goal difference *NewZW*