Three Chinese nationals and 22 others arrested in Zimbabwe over illegal money deals

In a new crackdown on the black market, Three Chinese nationals and 22 other suspected illegal money-changers have been arrested in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare and more than $55,000 (£41,500) seized

Prosecutor, Francesca Mukumbiri says the group has been charged with contravening the Exchange Controls Act after they were caught "red-handed ilegally trading money", If convicted they would face a lengthy prison sentence. 

Zimbabwe is in a deep economic crisis, forcing it to abandon its currency in favour of foreign currencies.  However, it has run out of US dollars and introduced bond notes as a substitute. The group was allegedly caught with bond notes, dollars, and the currencies of South Africa, Botswana and Tanzania.

Will Smith poses with his handsome sons Jaden & Trey at Louis Vuitton event in Paris

Actor, Will Smith was pictured with his two handsome sons Jaden, 19, and Trey, 24, while attending the Maison Louis Vuitton Vendome opening cocktail party on Tuesday in Paris, France.

The proud father wore a bomber jacket over a white top which paired with black trousers and sand-colored sneakers, but it was one of his sons, Jaden who stole the spotlight with his outfit.

The 19-year-old rocked a white and orange Louis Vuitton monograms, which also featured red and orange stripes at the sleeves to the opening of Louis Vuitton's boutique at the iconic Place Vendôme.

Trey is Will's son by his first wife Sheree Zampino, while Jaden is the eldest child of Will's two children by his second and current wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

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'We could leave Spanish La liga if Catalonia gain independence from Spain' - Barcelona F.C

Barcelona football club of Spain have confirmed exit rumours making the rounds after a referendum on Sunday that aimed at making the region of Catalonia gain independence from Spain, was marred with violent scenes and police brutality, with hundreds receiving serious injuries.

Barca president, Josep Maria Bartomeu , after watching his team play a 3-0 win over Las Palmas played behind closed doors, has finally revealed that the club would have to discuss the possibility of leaving La Liga if Catalonia gained independence from Spain.

"This situation does not exist so far," he said on Monday.

"But with regards to things that can happen in the future, it is something that the board of directors would discuss. It would be something to analyse calmly.

"If we discuss the subject intensely then obviously we will find the best solution. But if this [independence] happens, the board of directors will see."

Catalonia's sport minister, Gerard Figueras, has suggested that Barca could play in the Premier League if the region secedes from Spain, citing Swansea City as an example of a club from a different country playing in England's top-flight.

“In the case of independence, Catalan teams in La Liga – Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona – will have to decide where they want to play: in the Spanish league or a neighbouring country like Italy, France or the Premier League,” said Figueras.

Horrible state of a market in Abia state

These photos show the horrible state of the Ahia Ohuru (New Market) in Aba, Abia State. According to reports, the local government officials collect as much as N2000 and N5000 of the market women yet the market is still in such a sorry state. Hope the state government moves in to clean it up. 

UK government demands clarification on IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu's where about from FG

The government of the United Kingdom has reportedly written to the Federal government inquiring the where about of one of its citizens, Nnamdi Kanu, who is the leader of the recently proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). 

The Press Officer, UK high commission in Nigeria, Joe Abuku, in an interview with Punch, said that the inquiry was sent to ascertain if Kanu who has a British passport, was alive or dead.

Recall that family members and lawyer of the secessionist group leader have alleged that he has been missing since his home in Umuahia, Abia state was "invaded" by the Nigerian military. 

“We are seeking urgent clarification from the Nigerian authorities about the status and whereabouts of Mr. Kanu, a British-Nigerian man, who has been reported missing since September 14th,” Abuku said.

Responding to a question on whether the UK government would strip Kanu of his citizenship since the Nigerian government has accused him of leading a terrorist organization, Abuku said it does not comment on individual cases and that under the UK laws, IPOB is not recognized as a terrorist group.

“One of the conditions that can make the United Kingdom strip its citizen of nationality is if the person engages in a terrorist activity at home or abroad. And Kanu has dual citizenship and therefore a citizen of Nigeria and the UK. The Indigenous People of Biafra is not a proscribed organization in the UK,” he said.

Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero involved in car crash

Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero was involved in a car accident on Thursday night and he sustained injuries but according to his club, the extent of his injuries is not yet known. 

 City in an official statement, said 'Aguero was in Holland on his day off and has sustained injuries.  He will return to Manchester this morning and his status will be checked ahead of tomorrow's Premier League clash at Chelsea.  We will bring you all the latest on Sergio as we get more news'.

 Aguero was in a taxi heading to the airport in Amsterdam, after attending a concert when it veered off the road and crashed into a lamppost.

Teen couple suspended in South Africa after marriage proposal at their high school, engagement ring confiscated

Two South African high school students have been suspended, after their marriage proposal on the school grounds which was captured on video went viral.

18-year-old Mduduzi Tlou proposed to his 16-year-old girlfriend (whose name is withheld because she is underage) in front of cheering fellow students at Tholulwazi Secondary School in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni,  last week, with the video going viral on social media.

Few hours after their engagement, the school confiscated the R2000 ring Tlou had bought for his girlfriend and suspended both pupils after they appeared before a school disciplinary hearing on Wednesday.

Speaking to the Tlou Sowetan, Tlou said they had been dating for eight months. He said he wanted to marry her because she had "changed" his life.

"I love her because when I met her, I was an alcoholic and she had changed all of that."

The Grade 11 pupil said marriage, however, was not on the cards for another two years.

"I paid R2000 for the ring. I bought it from Sterns. I had saved money for it," Tlou said.

He said he did not know the proposal was against school policy.

"I was surprised on September 18 just after lunch when they called us into the principal's office, confiscated the ring and asked us to bring our parents the next day."

Tlou said he was worried that he was missing out on learning while on suspension. He has already missed four class tests. He wants to finish his studies, find a job and marry his sweetheart.

The girlfriend said she, too, was worried that she was missing out on her schooling.

"When they took my ring at school, I wanted to cry. He asked me to marry him and make him the happiest man on earth. We are not going to get married now. We will get married after we both finish school," she said.

The couple's parents said they were elated by the proposal, however, they were worried by the pupils' suspension. Tlou's grandfather Jacob Xaba said:

"Why is this relationship being turned into a crime? He must marry her. I will even give him my savings for lobola."

The girl's mother, Nomsa, said:

"I am happy with the step these children are taking. Mduduzi is a good boy. I can't think of a better son-in-law."

Gauteng education spokesman Steve Mabona said the pupils acted indecently by kissing and touching in front of their schoolmates.

"Surely such behaviour will not be tolerated in our schooling environment. A school is an institution of learning . The disciplinary process by the SGB . will pave a way forward. The pupils would be given a chance to write the tests missed, he said.