Ghanaians ask International Criminal Court to examine years of anti-migrant violence in South Africa

ACCRA, Ghana — Two Ghanaian nationals have asked the International Criminal Court to examine years of xenophobic violence in South Africa, arguing that repeated attacks on foreign nationals could amount to crimes against humanity. The petition submitted to the ICC prosecutor by former Ghanaian government spokesperson Palgrave Boakye-Danquah and security analyst Emmanuel Kotin says it […]

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ACCRA, Ghana — Two Ghanaian nationals have asked the International Criminal Court to examine years of xenophobic violence in South Africa, arguing that repeated attacks on foreign nationals could amount to crimes against humanity.

The petition submitted to the ICC prosecutor by former Ghanaian government spokesperson Palgrave Boakye-Danquah and security analyst Emmanuel Kotin says it seeks accountability after years of recurring attacks on migrants.

“We are simply asking the ICC to investigate these allegations,” Kotin told The Associated Press on Thursday, adding that the initiative was private and not backed by Ghana’s government.

South Africa has experienced periodic outbreaks of anti-migrant violence for nearly two decades, with rights groups repeatedly urging authorities to do more to prevent attacks and prosecute those responsible.

Anti-immigrant protesters in recent months blamed foreigners in South Africa for high levels of unemployment, crime and pressure on public services. The violence at the protests and attacks on Africans prompted Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi to repatriate their citizens and summon South African diplomats.

The petition was submitted to the ICC prosecutor on July 15 and alleges widespread and systematic attacks against African migrants between 2015 and 2026, including killings, assaults, looting and forced displacement. It also argues South African authorities failed to adequately prevent or prosecute the violence.

A spokesperson for the South African government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The ICC confirmed to the AP it had received the communication after the petitioners made it public. Under the Rome Statute, individuals and groups may submit information on alleged crimes to the prosecutor, who assesses whether there is a reasonable basis to proceed.

The submission of a communication does not automatically lead to a formal investigation, and the court receives many such communications, only a small proportion of which advance to later stages.

Source: AP

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Nottingham Forest join Red Bull Salzburg in race for rising Zimbabwe star Tadiwa Chakuchichi – source 

Source: Nottingham Forest join Red Bull Salzburg in race for rising Zimbabwe star Tadiwa Chakuchichi – source – ESPN Nottingham Forest are monitoring Zimbabwe winger Tadiwa Chakuchichi — the youngest player at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — a well-placed source told ESPN. Chakuchichi previously went on trial in April at Red Bull Salzburg. Neither Forest nor Salzburg can bring […]

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Source: Nottingham Forest join Red Bull Salzburg in race for rising Zimbabwe star Tadiwa Chakuchichi – source – ESPN

Zimbabwe starlet Tadiwa Chakuchichi, still only 17, is on the radar of big clubs in Europe. Tadiwa Chakuchichi/Instagram

Nottingham Forest are monitoring Zimbabwe winger Tadiwa Chakuchichi — the youngest player at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — a well-placed source told ESPN.

Chakuchichi previously went on trial in April at Red Bull Salzburg. Neither Forest nor Salzburg can bring him in from Zimbabwe’s Scottland FC until he turns 18 on June 1, 2027.

At AFCON 2025, Chakuchichi came on as a late substitute for Jonah Fabisch in Zimbabwe’s final game – a 3-2 group stage defeat to South Africa on December 29.

As per ESPN sources, Chakuchichi is one of at least two young internationals from the COSAFA (Southern Africa) region who Forest have recently enquired about — the other being South Africa centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who plays for Chicago Fire FC.

Sources have suggested that Mbokazi is generating interest from clubs across various leagues, with Forest’s enquiries at an early stage – but only Salzburg have, to date, progressed as far as Forest in the race for Chakuchichi.

Oliver Glasner was appointed as Forest’s new head coach on July 6, succeeding Vitor Pereira. Edu departed as global head of football in March, with Craig Mulholland leaving as head of football development & talent management in May.

George Syrianos — who has served in various roles in Evangelos Marinakis’ multi-club system since 2021 — is Forest’s current chief football officer.

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Relief fades for migrant Zimbabweans fleeing South Africa 

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans have fled South Africa in recent weeks. Source: Relief fades for migrant Zimbabweans fleeing South Africa – eNCA BEITBRIDGE, Zimbabwe – Stitches zigzag across the left side of Shingirai Kurebwaseka’s head, after he was badly beaten in a wave of protests against undocumented migrants that have swept South Africa. The […]

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Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans have fled South Africa in recent weeks.

Source: Relief fades for migrant Zimbabweans fleeing South Africa – eNCA

BEITBRIDGE, Zimbabwe – Stitches zigzag across the left side of Shingirai Kurebwaseka’s head, after he was badly beaten in a wave of protests against undocumented migrants that have swept South Africa.

The 35-year-old Zimbabwean had his right arm encased in plaster and his left foot supported by a splint and wrapped with a plastic bag.

“They beat me all over, smashed my foot with a hammer, burned me with some plastic papers which they had lit and were going to put a tyre around me but I somehow still managed to escape,” he told AFP.

South Africa — the continent’s wealthiest nation — has long been a magnet for migrants.

But for weeks, it has been swept by protests and deadly violence against foreigners.

Hospitalised for seven days, Kurebwaseka eventually boarded a bus organised by South African authorities for foreign nationals.

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans have fled South Africa in recent weeks.

Many, like Kurebwaseka, remain at a crowded government-run shelter in Beitbridge supported by humanitarian agencies, including the International Committee of the Red Cross.

“I am in pain and just want to be treated and go home,” Kurebwaseka told AFP outside the shelter’s clinic.

Fringe groups had set an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.

The groups blame undocumented migrants for crime and job shortages — accusations analysts dismiss as scapegoating.

Fellow Zimbabwean Tichaona Magomazi carried all he was able to salvage after 11 years in Johannesburg in a single suitcase as he left South Africa in a hurry.

The 35-year-old may have found relief from fear, but he has little certainty about what comes next.

He stood beside a highway outside the southern border town of Beitbridge, scanning passing vehicles for a ride to the capital, Harare.

He was hoping to somehow make the journey home, despite not being able to afford the fare.

“I left at the earliest opportunity,” Magomazi told AFP. “I have no words for this situation that we are finding ourselves in.”

 ‘Forced’ returns 

South African police say at least four foreign nationals have been killed in attacks linked to the anti-migrant protests, though some African governments repatriating citizens have reported a higher toll.

The violence has triggered one of the largest waves of exits from South Africa.

More than 73,000 Zimbabweans returned from South Africa between May 28 and July 5, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe said, citing government figures.

Of these, 54,630 repatriated themselves while 19,048 were assisted through government programmes.

Many arrive with little more than the clothes they were wearing.

“I had to leave hurriedly from where I was staying because the vigilantes were doing house-to-house searches for foreigners,” said Amos Ferenando.

The 41-year-old had spent seven years working in South Africa’s construction industry but was stranded at a highway kiosk, reaching out to relatives for help to make the journey to his rural home in Zvishavane, 330 kilometres north.

“My money ran out because I had to pay fines at the border,” he said.

Rapid assessments at the border found that 69 percent of surveyed returnees described their journeys as “sudden or forced”, IOM’s Fadzai Nyamande-Pangeti said.

“Vulnerabilities increase as movements escalate,” she said, adding that returnees need food, transport and psychosocial support.

For Magomazi, who still clutches the lone suitcase carrying what remains of his life in South Africa, the priority is simply getting home.

“All I am praying for right now is that I get transport to get me home,” he said.

  • AFP

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HCCL Revives Coke Production with US$8 Million Coke Oven Commissioning

HARARE – Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has commissioned its rehabilitated Coke Oven Battery following an investment of US$8 million, marking the resumption of coke production for the first time since 2014 and signaling a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s industrial value-addition drive. The refurbished facility has an initial production capacity of 18,000 tonnes of metallurgical […]

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HARARE – Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has commissioned its rehabilitated Coke Oven Battery following an investment of US$8 million, marking the resumption of coke production for the first time since 2014 and signaling a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s industrial value-addition drive.

The refurbished facility has an initial production capacity of 18,000 tonnes of metallurgical coke per month, supplying a key raw material for the steel and manufacturing sectors while reducing reliance on imports.

The commissioning forms part of HCCL’s broader expansion strategy, underpinned by a US$60 million underground mining investment in partnership with Zhongjin Investments. The project is expected to significantly increase coal production, with output targeted to rise from the current 600,000 tonnes in 2025 to 2.5 million tonnes in 2026, before reaching 3 million tonnes in 2027.

Once fully operational, the coke plant is projected to produce 1.8 million tonnes of coke annually, strengthening Zimbabwe’s industrial base and supporting downstream manufacturing.

In addition to coke production, HCCL plans to maximize value from its operations through a diversified revenue model. By-products including tar, gas, and carbon black will complement coke sales, while coke oven gas will supply a planned 420-megawatt power station, creating an additional revenue stream and improving energy security.

The investment is also expected to generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, boosting economic activity in Hwange and contributing to Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) objectives of industrialization, value addition, and sustainable economic growth.

HCCL said the commissioning marks a transition from mine rehabilitation to large-scale production, positioning the company as a key player in Zimbabwe’s mining, energy, and manufacturing value chains.

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Massive Honda Fit Thefts By Syndicates in the Following Areas: Police Forced To Take Action

Bulawayo – A disturbing surge in Honda Fit vehicle thefts has gripped various parts of Zimbabwe, particularly Bulawayo, prompting the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to escalate their response. This investigative report delves into the alarming trend, e…

Bulawayo – A disturbing surge in Honda Fit vehicle thefts has gripped various parts of Zimbabwe, particularly Bulawayo, prompting the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to escalate their response. This investigative report delves into the alarming trend, examining the methods employed by sophisticated syndicates, the vulnerabilities exploited, and the broader implications for public safety and law […]

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