World

Singapore executes fifth prisoner this year for drug trafficking

Singapore — Singapore executed a 39-year-old man who was convicted of trafficking heroin, the city-state’s fifth hanging this year... Read more

3 Aug

World

Singapore issues arrest notice for billionaire in rare graft probe

Singapore — Singapore’s powerful anti-graft body issued an arrest notice for one of the city-state’s richest people, his company... Read more

14 Jul

Business

SA to host Singapore leader

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will discuss strengthening ties between their... Read more

15 May

Countries

Singapore Airlines flight grounded at OR Tambo

Cape Town – There was drama at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday morning when officials received information about... Read more

14 Mar

World

Singapore targets net zero by 2050, eyes hydrogen power

Singapore – Singapore announced on Tuesday it aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, giving a firm date for... Read more

25 Oct, 2022

Countries

Singapore makes biggest seizure of rhino horns

Singapore – Singapore authorities have made their biggest ever seizure of rhino horn with a US$830 000 haul confiscated... Read more

5 Oct, 2022

Sport

Singapore dressed up to party like it’s 2019 for F1 return

Singapore – With tickets selling fast and party suites costing up to $70 000 a night, Singapore is putting the pedal... Read more

27 Sep, 2022

Countries

Raza stars as Zimbabwe sink Singapore in T20 World Cup qualifier

Bulawayo – Sikandar Raza struck 87 off 40 balls as hosts Zimbabwe defeated Singapore by 111 runs on Monday... Read more

12 Jul, 2022

World

Singapore court dismisses mentally disabled man’s death sentence appeal

Singapore – Singapore’s top court on Tuesday dismissed a mentally disabled Malaysian man’s last-ditch appeal against the death sentence despite... Read more

29 Mar, 2022

Coronavirus

Singapore, Malaysia curb arrivals from southern Africa over Covid-19 variant

Singapore – Singapore and Malaysia will restrict arrivals from seven African countries, health officials said on Friday, after South Africa... Read more

26 Nov, 2021