Amplats approves R4bn extension to its Der Brochen project
Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Friday it would spend nearly R4bn to extend the lifespan of its Der Brochen…
Former Eastern Cape attorney sentenced to 10 years imprisonment
The Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime court sentenced a former attorney to 15 years imprisonment after she was convicted on numerous…
COVID-19 HAD A DEVASTATING EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS, SAYS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SA
Friday marks International Human Rights Day and Amnesty International said the world has changed and adapted to an unprecedented health…
Sars says 1900 vendors who supplied the government with PPE are suspected of tax fraud
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) says it uncovers non-compliance and fraud through data-driven risk detection. According to the tax-collection…
Burkina Faso and Niger Say Joint Operation Killed 100 ‘Terrorists’
The armies of Burkina Faso and neighboring Niger said Thursday they had killed around 100 “terrorists” in a joint military…
Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Summarily Execute Civilians
Tigrayan forces summarily executed dozens of civilians in two towns they controlled in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region between August 31…
Gunmen kill 14 gov’t-backed fighters in Burkina Faso ambush
Latest attack comes as Burkina Faso and Niger’s armies say they killed dozens of fighters in joint operation. Unidentified shooters…
Zimbabwe: UK PM Snubs Mnangagwa in SADC Travel Ban Consultations
Zimbvabwe’s pariah status continues following reports British Prime Minister Boris Johnson consulted Southern African presidents, except President Emmerson Mnangagwa, before…
LISTICAL: Countries making Covid-19 vaccines mandatory
Governments have been making Covid-19 shots mandatory for health workers and other high-risk groups, pushed by a sharp upturn in…
Israel’s foreign minister in Egypt for talks on Gaza and prisoner exchange with Hamas
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will visit Egypt on Thursday for talks with Egyptian leaders about a prisoner exchange with…
Ghana and Norway launch report on cost of piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Ghana and Norway have stressed their commitment in ensuring a collective response to maritime security during their tenures on the…
How a Chinese millennial became an African chief
With the expansion of Chinese-African cooperation over the last decade, Chinese enterprises have made significant investments in African infrastructure. Many…
‘Unimaginable’ South Sudan violence could amount to war crimes
Amnesty says fighting in Western Equatoria state this year killed dozens of civilians and displaced tens of thousands. A surge…
Business Unity SA clarifies its position on legal action on Covid-19 vaccines
Business Unity SA (Busa) has clarified its position after labour minister Thulas Nxesi’s comments on the organisation’s reported intention to…
Gunmen kill Nollywood actress in Delta
Unknown gunmen, yesterday, shot dead a Nollywood actress, Chiemeke Ngozi at Boji boji Owa in Ika North East Local Council…
Pastor’s House Set Ablaze As Missing Girl Found Dead In Pastor’s House
Aggrieved youths on Tuesday razed a building belonging to a pastor attached to the Redeemed Christian Church in Adebun Area…
Gunmen torch bus, kill 30 passengers in Nigeria’s Sokoto state
At least 30 passengers on a bus in Nigeria’s Sokoto state were burnt to death when gunmen torched it on…
Protect Gikomba market traders from arsonists and land grabbers
On November 8, Gikomba Market in Nairobi suffered another fire, the latest in a string of infernos that have caused…
Britain suffers record rise in alcohol deaths during Covid-19 pandemic
The United Kingdom saw a record rise in the number of deaths caused by alcohol misuse last year, which public…
Mama Ngina Girls Secondary school closed after attempted arson
Mama Ngina Girls’ Secondary School has been closed down indefinitely after an attempted arson by the students at around 5am…