Africa
He will impregnate all female players, says woman opposing her baby daddy heading football federation
He will impregnate all female players, says woman opposing her baby daddy heading football federation
Susan Mutami, the outspoken ex-partner of Zimbabwean politician Temba Mliswa, has called on the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to disqualify Mliswa from its upcoming presidential election.
Taking to her X account, Mutami questioned Mliswa’s suitability for the position, citing personal experiences and accusing him of irresponsible behavior.
“Dear @online_zifa, I have a son with aspiring ZIFA President Temba Mliswa. I just wanted to notify you that he holds no decorum to hold such a prestigious position and is an irresponsible father,” Mutami wrote.
Mutami alleged that Mliswa, who shares a three-year-old son, Tinotenda, with her, has failed to provide financial support for their child while indulging in public displays of generosity.
“To date, he has never contributed a single cent towards Tino’s upkeep. I’m surprised he’s even printing out t-shirts and buying you guys lunch when Tinotenda, who’s now 3 years old, is living at the mercy of the Australian government,” Mutami claimed. She went further, accusing Mliswa of selective parenting.
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“Temba Mliswa abandoned his responsibilities as a father and has no respect for women at all. He only looks after certain kids to suit a certain narrative.” Mutami expressed grave concerns over Mliswa’s potential leadership of ZIFA, warning of risks to female soccer players and staff under his presidency.
“You will be putting all your female soccer players and office staff at risk of being taken advantage of, and before you know it, the whole team and office administrators will be pregnant by Temba. You will make it harder for other stakeholders and foreign embassies who genuinely want to assist the football fraternity by having dodgy characters like Temba Mliswa as your President,” she stated.
Mutami highlighted the potential impact of such leadership on international relations, questioning how diplomatic figures could engage productively with Mliswa.
“Recently, the Australian Government pumped money to Africa. How do you expect our Mama Cash at the embassy, who has a heavy purse that can change the face of the nation’s football fraternity, to sit down and have a productive meeting with Temba Mliswa? Please don’t betray women.”
Mliswa’s announcement to contest in the ZIFA presidential elections, scheduled for next year, has already drawn widespread attention. Mutami’s public statements are likely to intensify scrutiny of his candidacy.
He will impregnate all female players, says woman opposing her baby daddy heading football federation
Africa
Nigeria denies alleged plot to destabilise Niger Republic
Nigeria denies alleged plot to destabilise Niger Republic
The Federal Government of Nigeria has refuted “in very strong terms” allegations that it is plotting to destabilise neighbouring Niger Republic.
The Nigerien authorities alleged that the Lakurawa terrorist group, with the help of foreign security forces, including Nigerian security forces, were responsible for the attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline on December 13, 2024, in Gaya, Dosso Region of Niger Republic.
However, Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday signed by its acting spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, refuted the allegation.
“The Government of Nigeria condoles with the Government of Niger over the unfortunate attack on the oil pipeline, but informs that the perpetrators were neither backed nor assisted by Nigerian authorities.
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“The Government of Nigeria is strongly committed to the fight against terrorism and will not condone or support the activities of such groups.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria also expresses very serious concern and states categorically that there are no French military troops in the northern part of the country preparing to destabilize the Government of Niger.
“These allegations are unfounded and should be discarded in their entirety,” the Statement read in part.
It also noted that the relationship between Nigeria and France had always been cordial, saying it is guided by mutual respect, dignity, and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.
The government of Nigeria assured that it would continue to explore all peaceful means to maintain its cordial relationship with the Republic of Niger for the benefit of the people of both countries.
Nigeria denies alleged plot to destabilise Niger Republic
Africa
Suspected witchdoctors arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s President
Suspected witchdoctors arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s President
Two men were detained in Zambia on charges of being “witchdoctors” tasked with attempting to bewitch the president.
The police stated they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in Lusaka.
“Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, according to the police statement issued on Friday.
Many individuals in the southern African country believe in and dread witches.
The police stated Mr. Candunde and Mr. Phiri were hired by Nelson Banda, MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda’s younger brother.
The MP was reportedly arrested last month in nearby Zimbabwe on robbery allegations, which he denies, but he has not been seen in public since.
He is also accused of escaping from detention in August while waiting to appear in court.
The opposition Patriotic Front (PF), led by z, has previously claimed that the charges are politically motivated.
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Emmanuel Banda, who has been an independent MP since 2021, previously worked with Lungu, who lost the presidency to Hichilema that same year.
The police stated the MP’s younger brother, Nelson, was “currently on the run” in their statement.
Mr. Candunde and Mr. Phiri face charges under Zambia’s Witchcraft Act for “possession of charms,” “professing knowledge of witchcraft,” and “cruelty to wild animals.”
The pair was found with “assorted charms,” including a live chameleon, according to the authorities.
According to the police statement, they claimed they had been given more than 2 million Zambian kwacha (£58,000; $73,000) for their “mission.”
The accused are in jail and will appear in court “soon,” according to the police, although no specific date has been set for the hearing. They have not yet responded in public to the charges.
Suspected witchdoctors arrested over attempt to ‘bewitch’ Zambia’s President
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