1. Home Affairs — South Africa Digital Asylum System
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South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs launched phase 1 of a Digital Asylum System on 10 Nov 2026.
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New online portal lets asylum seekers record intention to apply using biometrics, personal details, and documents.
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Registering intention does not grant asylum, refugee status, or citizenship.
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Goals: reduce delays, clear backlogs, limit corruption, and plan capacity.
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Portal is live for initial testing; public intake expected after a weekend software release.
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Later phases will use AI/machine learning to clear appeals backlog and speed up processing/deportation of rejected applicants.
2. Other Africa
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ANC NEC to meet Thu 12 Nov 2026 after 2026 local government election losses.
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Thabo Mbeki has called on Ramaphosa to step down.
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Tshwane Mayoral Committee has been established.
3. Business
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Chery Group South Africa issued a safety recall for:
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2,685 Omoda C5 vehicles
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17,508 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vehicles
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Recall covers models made 6 Jun 2022 – 31 Dec 2023 over a possible rear axle welding defect.
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Malaysia suspended the Omoda 5 model’s type approval after a rear-axle detachment incident.
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Nigel Chanakira says he left banking due to stress and to pursue mentorship.
4. Today — COP31
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Chiwenga is leading Zimbabwe’s delegation to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
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Summit runs 9–20 Nov 2026.
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About 20 U.S. Congress members and U.S. business leaders are attending independently, not via official State Department delegation.
5. Top Trending — Kariba Outbreak
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Zimbabwe’s Health Ministry is tracking a blood-vomiting outbreak around Kariba.
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At least 42 cases and 18 deaths documented in Mola Ward 3 area.
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Villagers report possible additional unrecorded deaths; government verification continues.
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Health teams are giving Praziquantel through mass deworming campaigns in Nyaminyami District through 2026–2027.
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Patients with portal hypertension are being prescribed propranolol to reduce fatal bleeding risk.
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Multidisciplinary teams are providing medical and psychological support.
6. Top Trending — Zimbabwean Killed in Ukraine
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Godfrey Mavhembu Nhundu, a Zimbabwean, was shot and killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia.
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Family is struggling to repatriate his remains to Zimbabwe.
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Family says Russian government cooperation has been lacking.
7. Sports / Bloggers
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Benni listed under Sports — no details provided.
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Bishop Ndeme Chaplain listed under Bloggers — no details provided.
8. Boss Vikela / Relative Timeline
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~7 years ago: Victor Makarimai (“Boss Vikela”) and Vimbai Mushava began a roughly 6-year marriage and worked together as long-distance truck drivers in Poland/Europe.
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Early marriage: Tensions during long drives; after an alleged knife threat, they stopped keeping knives in the truck.
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Germany hotel incident: Vimbai reportedly became pregnant; Victor was happy, Vimbai worried about job stability and reportedly wanted to terminate; intense argument led to law enforcement being called.
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After Germany: They asked employer to separate them professionally; Victor drove solo; Vimbai moved to another trucking company.
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Continued strain: Victor alleges threatening messages; conflicts over children and a house Victor built for his mother without consulting Vimbai.
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Final years: Victor alleges physical violence, choking, grabbing private parts, knife incidents, and deep fear; he says “Ndakapotsa ndafa” (“I almost died”).
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Breakup: Vimbai returned from Zimbabwe, packed belongings, and declared the marriage over; she allegedly kept contacting Victor and invoking “Till death do us part.”
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Incident day: Vimbai took Victor’s sons Emmanuel (Grade 7) and Tanaka (Grade 5) from Rusape to Harare, allegedly to meet their biological mother at Mbare Musika.
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Before illness: Emmanuel texted Victor: “Daddy namatai” (“Dad, please pray”).
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Alleged poisoning: Boys allegedly given poisoned ice cream; they suffered severe stomach pain and vomiting.
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Hospital/disappearance: They were rushed to Parirenyatwa Hospital; Vimbai disappeared before formal admission.
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Outcome: Tanaka died shortly after arrival; Emmanuel died a few minutes later.
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Police: Launched a hunt for Vimbai as prime suspect.
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Key caveat: Details come solely from the husband’s perspective and online reports; allegations are unverified and not established facts.
