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South Africa records second case of Coronavirus

South Africa has confirmed its second case of Coronavirus. Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize made the announcement on Saturday. He said the patient is a 39...

First case of coronavirus confirmed in South Africa

The first case of coronavirus in South Africa has been confirmed, according to the country's health minister. Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Thursday that "the...

South African economy back to recession after shock slump

South African Statistical officials have released latest economic figures that showed that the country is back to recession. The South African economy shrank by 1.4%...

Zambia to get $389 million grant from the U.S. for AIDS relief

The United States will give Zambia a new one year bilateral grant of $389 million for AIDS relief starting in October after Congressional approval,...

Two South African nationals test positive for coronavirus

South Africa's government has said that two of its nationals have tested positive for Coronavirus. These nationals were working aboard a cruise ship, Diamond Princess...

Coronavirus: SA President orders evacuation of citizens from Wuhan

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered that all South Africans living in Wuhan, China be evacuated back home. The order follows the continuous spread...

Zambia’s 2021 election preparations ‘uninspiring’

Preparations for the 2021 general elections in Zambia, may already be underway, but for a number of stake holders, they are far from inspiring. From...

Malawi legalises the growing, selling and export of cannabis

Malawi has joined the list of southern African countries that have legalised the growing, selling and export of cannabis. But the country still restricts the...

South Africa: Nine missing after Cape Town boat disaster

Officials in South Africa have said that at least nine people have gone missing after their boat capsized in Cape Town. A search has already...

Lesotho: PM appears in court, seeks immunity over ex-wife’s murder

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane on Monday appeared in a magistrate court as he faces charges of murdering his ex-wife. He did not show up...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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