Four white rhinos and several other animals died in Zimbabwe after drinking from Lake Chivero, which was polluted with cyanobacteria. The lake, 30 km from Harare, also supplies water to the capital. The cyanobacteria is toxic to both animals and humans. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo blamed water pollution, including raw sewage from Harare, for the … Read more
Nigeria secured their place in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier finals with one match to spare, capping off an outstanding performance at the sub-regional C qualifiers in Abuja on Thursday by defeating Botswana to clinch the title. The Yellow Greens triumphed by 77 runs, completing an unbeaten run in the tournament with … Read more
Nigeria moved closer to securing Africa’s second ticket to the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia by pulling off a thrilling one-wicket win against favourites Zimbabwe on Monday, clinching an early semi-final spot. Both teams entered the game with wins from the first round, setting the stage for a tense showdown. Zimbabwe opted … Read more
Zimbabwe is preparing to cull approximately 200 elephants to provide food for communities suffering from severe hunger due to a devastating drought, wildlife authorities announced on Tuesday. The drought, the worst in four decades, has severely impacted southern Africa, leading to widespread food shortages. Tinashe Farawo, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks), … Read more
Benin’s 2-1 victory over Nigeria in World Cup qualifier, was praised for organization by coach Genort Rohr, while Nigeria’s coach George remains hopeful despite the loss. Eko Hot Blog reports that Genort Rohr, the head coach of the Benin Republic national football team and former Super Eagles coach, remarked that the Cheetahs were better organized … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Female Yellow Greens are determined to make a strong comeback, vying for the bronze medal in the women’s cricket event at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. They will face Uganda in the third-place match at the Achimota Cricket Oval on Wednesday. Editor’s Pick Buhari Rates Tinubu’s Perfomance ‘One … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Unity Gope, a 41-year-old street seller living in a small two-room home in the low-income area of Dzivarasekwa, Harare, represents the resilience of many Zimbabweans facing tough economic times. Unity shares her home with her four sons, Terence (24), Abraham (22), Takudzwa (15), and Tinodaishe (4). Editor’s Picks International Rescue … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Carter Center, renowned for its commitment to democratic processes, has announced that a former chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, will spearhead the Center’s pivotal international election observation mission in Zimbabwe. In a strategic move, the Carter Center launched its mission at the … Read more
Robert Mugabe junior is accused of destroying cars and other property over the weekend. He was arrested following a complaint from his friend The police say the damaged property was valued at $12,000 Eko Hot Blog reports that a son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at … Read more
King Charles Bars African President From Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa’s letter to attend the funeral of England’s Queen Elizabeth II has been rejected. This online media platform learnt that the late Queen’s son, King Charles III disapprove of the African president’s request over an alleged … Read more
…passengers must undergo a Rapid PCR test at the airports of departure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resume passenger flights from Nigeria and 11 other African countries on Saturday, January 29. UAE’s National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) announced this in a tweet on Wednesday. Read also: Omicron: … Read more
The Forbes Billionaires List: Africa Richest People 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Forbes, a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle has listed the richest African people in 2022. According to Forbes, Africa’s billionaires are richer than they have been in years, despite the global pandemic. As a group, … Read more
The official said the curbs were no longer necessary amid a US explosion of cases… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US is ready to lift a travel ban it imposed on eight southern African nations over a new coronavirus strain. The White House said the 29 November measure, affecting South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more
…the lifting of the travel ban would take effect from 11:59 pm on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Canada, on Friday, announced the reversal of a ban on foreign travellers from Nigeria and nine other African countries. The country also reimposed testing, warning that the Omicron variant of Covid-19 risks quickly overwhelming hospitals. Apart … Read more
Currently, all UK arrivals from red list countries must pay for and self-isolate in a pre-booked, government-approved hotel for 10 days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British government has said that all 11 countries will be removed from the UK’s travel red list from 4am on Wednesday. Nigeria alongside Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, … Read more
…foreign nationals who had been to these countries in the previous 14 days would be temporarily banned from entering Canada. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Canadian government has imposed a travel ban on Nigeria in a swift move to curb the spread of the newly-discovered Omicron COVID-19 variant. The announcement, which was made on … Read more
The Omicron variant was first reported to the WHO from South Africa on 24 November, and has since been identified in other countries EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other southern African countries to try to contain a new COVID-19 variant spreading there. From Monday, … Read more
Only 59 confirmed cases of the new variant have been identified in South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana so far EKO HOT BLOG reports that travellers arriving in England from several southern African countries will have to quarantine amid warnings over a new coronavirus variant. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said from 12:00 GMT on … Read more
