Countries Gunmen kill four soldiers, kidnap two Koreans in Nigeria Lagos – Gunmen have ambushed a convoy in southern Nigeria, killing four soldiers, two civilian drivers and abducting two... Read more 14 Dec, 2023
Countries Ramaphosa warns against Zulu ‘tensions’ after royal ruling Johannesburg – South Africa’s president on Wednesday sought to ease “tensions” between rival members of the Zulu royal family... Read more 14 Dec, 2023
Business US hails ‘record’ year for trade with Africa Johannesburg – The United States has struck hundreds of deals worth $14.2 billion with African nations over the past... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
Countries Watch: Bok champs savour taste of victory Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk celebrated South Africa’s record fourth World Cup win by joining Castle Lager to... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
Countries ‘Legal team is carefully studying the judgement’ – Ramaphosa’s spokesperson after ‘unlawful’ king ruling Johannesburg – South Africa’s president and Zulu monarch have been stunned by a court ruling that the state’s recognition... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
Countries South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents Snaking queues at the Beitbridge border between South Africa and Zimbabwe in 2020. Archive photo: Bernard Chiguvare By Daniel... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
Business Kenya ‘out of debt distress’, Ruto says Nairobi – President William Ruto said Tuesday that Kenya was emerging “out of debt distress”, touting his economic policies... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
Countries Constitutional Court win for asylum seekers The Constitutional Court has struck down provisions in the Refugees Act which dictate that asylum seekers who have not... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
Arts and Leisure Zahara ‘remarkably touched millions of people’s lives’ Johannesburg – The family of award-winning singer Zahara on Tuesday led tributes to the Afro-pop star who has died... Read more 13 Dec, 2023
Business SA to build new nuclear plants Johannesburg – South Africa, battling crippling power blackouts, plans to add 2,500 megawatts of new nuclear generation, the government... Read more 12 Dec, 2023