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ANC wants Zuma to appeal court judgment on the sacking of Gordhan

South Africa's ruling African National Congress on Friday urged President Jacob Zuma to appeal a High Court ruling ordering him to explain why he...

Mugabe defends Zimbabwe’s development record

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has been defending  his country's economic record, saying the economy is not fragile at the ongoing World Economic Forum...

Renowned South African writer Schoeman commits suicide

The popular South African author Karel Schoeman has been reported dead. His lawyers confirmed on Wednesday that he died by committing suicide. Local media reports...

World Economic Forum on Africa opens in Durban

More than 1,000 participants are taking part in the 27th World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa which opened on Wednesday. This year’s...

South Africa likely to appeal court ruling on Russia nuclear pact

South Africa's government may appeal last week's court judgment declaring a cooperation pact with Russia's state-owned nuclear company Rosatom unlawful, the energy minister said...

Zuma May Day speech canceled after scuffle broke-out at rally

The President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma was forced to abandon his speech at a May day rally in Bloemfontein after scuffles broke-out between...

Namibian leader praises Mugabe over controversial land reform

Namibian President Hage Geingob has showered Zimbabwe’s long-time leader Robert Mugabe with praises as he described him as an African icon, says a report. According...

South Africa’s Zuma signs anti money-laundering bill into law

South African President Jacob Zuma has signed the anti-money laundering bill FICA, which allows increased scrutiny of the bank accounts of "prominent individuals", including...

Angola hit by crop-eating armyworm

The fall armyworm - which decimates fields as it marches ever forward - has spread to Angola as the caterpillar eats its way through...

Two white farmers arrested over death of black South African boy

Two white South African farmers were arrested on suspicion of murdering a black boy in a farming community in North West province, police said...

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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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