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Oct
22
2020
By The African Mirror
Eight players from Morocco’s Raja Casablanca test positive for COVID-19

Eight players from Morocco’s Raja Casablanca test positive for COVID-19

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER A total of eight players at Morocco’s top club Raja Casablanca have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the postponement of their CAF Champions League semi-final clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek. CAF has announced that the semi-final clash was re-scheduled from October 24 to November 1 after the Covid-positive players have to go into mandatory quarantine until October 27. In addition, CAF said its stance was also forced by a decision by the government of Morocco to withdraw special authorization for Raja to travel outside the country. In a statement, CAF said: “As a result, the team will…
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Oct
22
2020
By The African Mirror
Four ex-top Gauteng officials bust for R1.2-billion tender fraud

Four ex-top Gauteng officials bust for R1.2-billion tender fraud

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER FOUR former senior Gauteng Health Department officials have been arrested in connection with fraud, corruption and money laundering in connection with an irregular R1,2-billion information technology tender. Former head of department Sybil Ngcobo, Mmakgosi Mosupi (former director of information and communication), Valdis Ramaano (former head of supply chain) and Obakeng Moekeletsi (former deputy director-general), were arrested by The Hawks and have appeared in the Palm Ridge Commercial Crimes Court, where they were granted bail. The state alleges that in 2007,  the four were involved in criminal activities which resulted in a tender for R57-millions ballooning to R1.2-bilion…
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Oct
22
2020
By The African Mirror
Burundi: 65 organizations call for immediate release of Iwacu journalists

Burundi: 65 organizations call for immediate release of Iwacu journalists

MEDIA FREEDOM
ON the first anniversary of their arrest, 65 organizations call for the immediate and unconditional release of the Iwacu journalists Agnès Ndirubusa, Christine Kamikazi, Egide Harerimana and Térence Mpozenzi who were convicted on charges against state security for simply doing their job. Their continued detention on baseless charges is a stark reminder that, despite a recent change in leadership, the Burundian government has little tolerance for independent journalism and free speech, the organizations said. On 22 October 2019, the four journalists were arrested along with their driver Adolphe Masabarakiza as they went to report on clashes between the security forces and an…
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