SADC to Attend Eighth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting

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  Fuel trader and socialite Genius Kadungure, widely known as Ginimbi, was killed in a head-on collision at age 36. His vehicle left the road, struck a tree, and burst into flames; he and three companions died at the scene. Zimbabwean authorities had investigated Kadungure over the preceding two years for tax evasion and smuggling of liquefied petroleum gas valued in the millions of dollars.

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  A helicopter crash in Marondera Rural killed six people, with the government confirming no survivors. Among the deceased were businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lulu, according to NewZimbabwe.com.

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  Botswana authorized the culling of 23 elephants and other wildlife for meat to mark its 60th independence anniversary, provoking criticism from animal rights and conservation groups. The Elephant Protection Society warned that such feasts could undermine conservation efforts and encourage poaching, while hygiene and food safety concerns were also raised.

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  Moe Chivayo, based in the United States, condemned in Facebook comments his relative’s decision to marry Sonja Madzikanda, claiming she now resents him. The controversial businessman paid bride price for his fiancée over the weekend, after publicly outlining criteria for his ideal wife last year.

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  Amnesty International reported that Moroccan authorities operate an extensive surveillance system targeting journalists, human rights defenders, and other critical voices. According to a new report, authorities employed spyware, phone interception, tracking devices, and hidden recording equipment to monitor and intimidate critics, with evidence linking the operation to Moroccan intelligence directorates.

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