UK PM Johnson staring at by-election disaster
London – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday appeared on the cusp of a crushing by-election defeat in... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
At least 27 feared dead in building fire in Japan’s Osaka
Osaka – Twenty-seven people were feared dead after a blaze swept through a commercial building housing a mental health... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Ghana opens first skate park honouring fashion icon Virgil Abloh
Accra – Ghana has opened its first skate park in the heart of the capital, Accra, in honour of... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
South Africa sees fewer in hospital as Omicron surges
Johannesburg – Infection rates are soaring across South Africa as a result of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, but... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Vaccination and Covid test required for Africa Cup fans
Yaoundé – Supporters attending matches at next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon will be required to show proof... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Indian cricketers touch down for South Africa tour
Johannesburg – The Indian cricket team arrived in Johannesburg on Thursday and headed straight for their bio-secure base at the... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Guinea-Bissau state media staff strike over pay
Bissau – Guinea-Bissau state radio and television did not broadcast on Thursday, as public media employees started a three-day strike... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Part of Sudan 2020 peace deal suspended after eastern protests
Khartoum – Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council on Thursday suspended a section of a 2020 peace deal with rebel groups dealing... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Mozambique’s Nyusi says jihadist attacks dropped in 2021
Maputo – Mozambique’s president Filipe Nyusi on Thursday said his country had witnessed fewer jihadist attacks this year than last,... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
Holomisa speaks on Zuma parole; DRC and Ebola outbreak | Here are your top news headlines
Cape Town – From UDM leader Bantu Holomisa speaking on Jacob Zuma’s medical parole; to the DRC declaring an... Read more
17 Dec, 2021
