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South Africa’s Zuma begins prison sentence for contempt of court

Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma spent the first night of his 15-month imprisonment sentence at Estcourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, Correctional Services Department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said Thursday. Speaking to Xinhua, Nxumalo said due to COVID-19 regulations, Zuma would be isolated from other prisoners …

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Former S. African President Zuma taken into custody

Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | Former South African President Jacob Zuma was taken into custody on Wednesday night. South African Police Service national spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo confirmed the news to Xinhua after midnight on Wednesday. “He’s been taken to custody well ahead of the deadline,” Naidoo said. “He will …

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Africa soon to have new trading standard — AfCFTA chief

AfCFTA will facilitate regional trade and investment and boost continental economic integration Luanda, Angola | Xinhua | Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Mene said on Monday that Africa will soon have a new trading standard with the development of the organization. Mene made the remarks …

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