News

12 Niger soldiers killed in battle with ‘terrorists’, defence ministry says

Niamey – At least 12 soldiers and “dozens of terrorists” were killed in a battle in western Niger, the defence... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

Business

UN says 30% of Sudan’s people will need aid next year

Khartoum – Thirty percent of Sudan’s population will need humanitarian aid next year, the UN warned in a report... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

Countries

South African anti-apartheid veteran Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim dies at 84

Johannesburg – Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, a veteran of the fight against apartheid who spent years imprisoned on Robben Island... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus

‘Go and get vaccinated without delay,’ Cyril Ramaphosa urges South Africans as Covid-19 cases surge

Johannesburg – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday urged citizens to get vaccinated as the country battles an unprecedented... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

Business

‘This is really unexpected,’ says retired KZN salesman, 69, after he bags R35m Lotto Plus jackpot

Cape Town – A 69-year-old KwaZulu-Natal man, who recently retired as a salesman, reportedly became a multi-millionaire after he... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

Business

MTN introduces mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for its staff from January

Cape Town – Africa’s largest mobile network operator, the MTN Group has announced that it will implement a mandatory... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

News

South Africa records 11 125 new Covid-19 cases

Cape Town – South Africa recorded 11 125 new Covid-19 infections on Sunday. According to the National Department of... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

News

Trial to begin in Madagascar over alleged coup plot

Antananarivo – A trial will begin on Monday in Madagascar for 21 people accused of planning a coup d’etat, including... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

Countries

Death toll from Kenya bus accident rises to 31

Nairobi – Divers recovered seven more bodies on Sunday from a bus that was swept off a bridge by a... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

News

Top Kabila ally ousted from DRC mining firm; South Africans protest against Shell | Here are your top news headlines

Cape Town – From former president Joseph Kabila’s ally being ousted from a DRC mining firm; to protesters gathering... Read more

6 Dec, 2021