Countries

At least three dead, more trapped after Lagos high-rise collapse

Lagos – A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos on Monday, killing at least three people... Read more

1 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus

South Africans go to polls to vote… and get jabbed

Soweto – South Africans showed little appetite for local elections on Monday, but many were drawn to polling stations... Read more

1 Nov, 2021

News

Tunisia says rescues 125 migrants

Tunis – Tunisia’s coastguard has rescued 125 Europe-bound migrants since Saturday, the interior ministry said. A statement on Sunday said... Read more

1 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus

Moroccans rally against Covid health pass

Rabat – Hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday across Morocco to protest against a government-imposed coronavirus health pass, AFP... Read more

1 Nov, 2021

Business

Transnet shuts major fuel pipeline… as fire kills 3 after botched fuel theft

Johannesburg – South Africa’s state logistics firm Transnet on Sunday temporarily closed its fuel pipeline in the eastern city of... Read more

1 Nov, 2021

News

Nigerian gunmen kill security agents; Rebels claim ‘full control’ of Ethiopian city: Here are your top news headlines

From gunmen killing three security agents in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state; to rebels claiming “full control” of the strategic... Read more

1 Nov, 2021

Business

Russian tourists flock back to Egypt’s Red Sea

Sharm el Sheikh – Mussa al-Nahas sat outside his fragrance and spice shop overlooking the Red Sea beaming at... Read more

31 Oct, 2021

Countries

Gunmen kill three security agents in northwest Nigeria

Kano – Gunmen have killed three security agents in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state, a spokeperson said on Saturday, in the... Read more

31 Oct, 2021

News

Sudanese security forces kills 2 people; Desmond Tutu casts early ballot: Here are your top news headlines

From Sudanese security forces killing two people during protests against this week’s military coup; to South Africa’s veteran anti-apartheid... Read more

31 Oct, 2021

Business

Zambia unveils $9.8bn budget, aims to end debt crisis

Lusaka – Zambia’s new government laid out its plan to restore financial stability on Friday, presenting a new budget as... Read more

30 Oct, 2021