The corruption trial of former South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has resumed, according to SABC News, which is providing live coverage of the proceedings. Mapisa-Nqakula, who previously served as Speaker of the National Assembly, faces corruption-related charges. Details of the latest court session, including testimony or rulings, were not specified in the report. The case remains one of the most high-profile corruption trials involving a former senior government official in South Africa.

A Voi court has sentenced Daudi Kalamba to 10 years in prison for trafficking 9.3 kilograms of bhang valued at Ksh279,000 in Taita Taveta County. Principal Magistrate Hosea Mwangi also gave Kalamba the option of paying a Ksh1 million fine. According to KBC, the sentence followed evidence presented by the prosecution, led by Prosecution Counsel Nelson Ogeto.

Chris Obore, the Director of Communications for Parliament, along with six other senior officials, has been remanded in custody by the Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya until July 7, 2026. They face charges of embezzlement, money laundering, and other corruption-related offenses, with prosecutors alleging the illegal misappropriation of Shs30 billion.

Former President Jacob Zuma's recent visit to India has sparked renewed outrage due to its connection to a long-standing corruption scandal involving the Gupta family. A South African minister criticized Zuma's actions, suggesting that the meeting with a Gupta brother is a blatant disregard for the country's integrity, likening it to showing a 'middle finger' to South Africa, according to Upland Media.

A US judge has sentenced a prominent Nigerian politician to five years in prison, detailing the nature of his offenses and the consequences of his actions. This development has created tension within Nigeria, reflecting the politician's influence and popularity.

The corruption trial of former South African defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula continued in the high court, where proceedings were broadcast live, according to the Sowetan. The court heard allegations that she received payments from a military contractor during her tenure. The case forms part of ongoing legal proceedings against the senior ANC figure and former National Assembly speaker, who faces charges linked to her time overseeing the defence portfolio. The trial remains under way, with further testimony expected as the matter proceeds.