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UNHCR-CAMPAIGN from 2021-11-04T12:28
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, marked seven years since the launch of its Hashtag I Belong Campaign to End Statelessness. The agency has urged that more action is needed to resolve the plight of mil...
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SCHOOLS-DAMAGE from 2021-07-19T10:17
At least thirty schools, nine of which are supported by Save the Children, have been damaged in the recent violent protests in South Africa. At least one school is reported to have been burnt to th...
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Lake Kariba, Zambezi River authorities guarantee enough water supply for power generation from 2021-06-29T09:28
The Zambezi River Authority - a body that manages water on Lake Kariba and the Zambezi river has guaranteed that there would be enough water for power generation this year. Lake Kariba supplies wat...
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UNICEF SA SCHOOLS from 2021-06-29T09:17
South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa has brought forward the closure of schools for the winter holidays by a few weeks, as the country battles to curb the rise of new Covid-19 infections. Schoo...
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SA ALCOHOL BAN from 2021-06-29T09:07
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new adjusted alert level four restrictions on Sunday which includes a ban on the sale of liquor. The ban is the fourth since the 1st case of th...
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Anti-rhino poaching efforts in Zimbabwe from 2021-06-25T09:07
A group of concerned Zimbabwean youth have organized a 100 kilometer walk to raise awareness on anti-rhino poaching efforts in the region. In 1999 more than 2000 rhinos were accounted for near the ...
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Tigray Air Strikes from 2021-06-25T09:05
Ethiopia's military has rejected accounts that dozens of civilians were killed in an air raid in the country's embattled Tigray region, saying its forces had only struck rebels. Local residents and...
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African Publishing from 2021-06-25T09:01
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a devastating global effect in almost all sectors, including the publishing industry in Africa. Many African publishers are said to be overdependent on selling printed...
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South Africa's government rejects Karpowership bid for environmental permits from 2021-06-25T08:59
South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment affairs has refused to give authorisation to Turkish powership company- Karpowership, blocking the energy company from providing...
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Update on Covid-19 in South Africa from 2021-06-25T08:56
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases last night announced that South Africa recorded 16- thousand - and -78 new COVID-19 cases, with 9 - thousand of those found in the Gauteng province, ...
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Using a nasal spray that deactivates the Covid virus in the nose from 2021-06-25T08:53
The Journal of the American Medical Association states that using a nasal spray that deactivates the Covid virus in the nose, may not only prevent person-to-person spread of SARS-CoV-2, but may als...
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CORMSA YOUTH from 2021-06-18T08:30
As South Africa marks Youth Day, the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa, CoRMSA has joined the rest of the country commemorating the 45th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, ...
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SA Youth Day from 2021-06-16T08:21
As South Africa marks Youth day Wednesday, the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA) has joined the rest of the country commemorating the 45anniversary of the 1976 Soweto up...
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Importance of cutting-edge technology in the COOVID-19 pandemic from 2021-06-15T12:08
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the importance of cutting-edge technology in the delivery of healthcare in sharp relief, as institutions and enterprises embrace new systems and models to develop f...
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The Global Fund at 20: Changing the Story from 2021-06-15T12:05
As it commemorates its twentieth anniversary this year, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria says it is using this opportunity to mark what it says is the extraordinary progress ...
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New rules say Covid-19 vaccines can be made mandatory in South Africa from 2021-06-15T11:52
The Congress of South African Trade Unions Federation- COSATU, has warned that employers who force employees to be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, will be taken to court. We spoke to labour ...
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GERMANY REPARATIONS from 2021-06-11T09:44
Germany has rejected calls for reparations from Namibians over colonial-era killings that Berlin has recognised as genocide, saying the 1.3 Billion US-Dollar- financial aid it was offering was on a...
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UN CHILD LABOUR REPORT from 2021-06-11T09:40
The world has marked the first rise in child labour in two decades and the coronavirus crisis threatens to push millions more youngsters toward the same fate. This is according to the United Nation...
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ZAMBIA CONCOURT from 2021-06-11T09:35
Zambia's Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today on whether President Edgar Lungu is eligible to contest the August 12 general election. A petition was brought forward by NGOs in...
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IPASA to partner with SA government in fighting COVID-19 from 2021-06-10T09:28
The Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa - IPASA, has committed to a partnership with government in fighting COVID-19. The recent collaboration in this industry has led to better p...
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Eskom implements Stage 4 load shedding from 2021-06-10T09:27
South Africa's power utility Eskom implemented Stage 4 load shedding yesterday. This was due to additional breakdowns of a unit at Medupi and two units at Duvha Power Station, together with the hig...
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Technology effectiveness in primary health care services delivery from 2021-06-10T09:06
Recent research has shown the potential technology has in the effective delivery of primary healthcare services across South Africa. The research suggests that trans-disciplinary health consultancy...
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Dozens of girls abducted in Mozambique from 2021-06-10T09:03
Dozens of children, most of them girls, have been abducted by non-state armed groups over the past year in northern Mozambique. This is according to a report by charity organisation Save the Childr...
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US CONCERNED OVER NIGERIA BANNING TWITTER from 2021-06-09T10:06
The US government has voiced concern over Nigeria's decision to ban Twitter after the US social media giant deleted a tweet from President Muhammadu Buhari's account for violating its rules. Nigeri...
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SA ECONOMY PERFORMS BETTER THAN EXPECTED from 2021-06-09T09:58
South Africa's economy performed better than expected in the first quarter of this year. Eight of the ten industries recorded positive gains. Stats SA data shows between January and March this year...
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ZAMBIA DOCTOR FIRED from 2021-06-09T09:46
President of the Resident Doctors Association of Zambia, Brian Sampa has been fired following a strike which demanded the recruitment of 500 doctors and payment of salary arrears. Sampa's dismissal...
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MALI GOITA SWORN IN from 2021-06-09T09:41
Mali's military leader Assimi Goita, who orchestrated his second coup in nine months, has been sworn in as the transitional president despite international condemnation of May's power grab. Goita, ...
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SA to host virtual Aids conference from 2021-06-08T08:02
The 10th SA AIDS Virtual Conference is set to take place this Wednesday and Thursday.
The virtual conference will discuss progress made on the South African and regional HIV epidemic respo...
Africa Oil Week venue change condemned from 2021-06-08T08:00
The African Energy Chamber has condemned Africa Oil Week's decision to relocate the conference venue for its flagship event from Cape Town, South Africa, to the United Arab Emirates.
As t...
DRC aid group worry over Ituri displaced people from 2021-06-08T07:59
Aid groups have expressed concerns over the plight of about 6 000 displaced people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri Province.
Deadly attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces...
SAMA predicts SA COVID-19 third wave over next two weeks from 2021-06-08T07:59
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) predicts that the country will breach the 6 000 mark of Covid-19 infections in the next two weeks to officially enter the third wave of the pandemic.
Zimbabwe releases wrongly-convicted murder inmates from 2021-06-08T07:56
Two prisoners who spent close to 10 years at Zimbabwe's notorious Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after they were wrongly convicted of murder have been acquitted and released after an appeal.
SANBS unveils ‘journey of blood’ facility from 2021-06-07T08:15
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has unveiled the world's first 'Journey of Blood' facility based in Kwazulu Natal Province.
This state-of-the-art laboratory will enable t...
COP26-PREPARATIONS from 2021-06-07T08:12
The United Kingdom has been working very hard to make sure that no momentum is lost in terms of action against climate change ahead of the next United Nations climate summit, or COP26 - due to take...
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Observing World Food Safety Day from 2021-06-07T08:11
Today marks World Food Safety Day, an annual campaign on June 7, which aims help combat food-borne diseases all around the world.
According to the World Health Organisation, there is no f...
COVID-19 third wave looming from 2021-06-07T08:07
Some countries in Africa, like Tanzania and Chad, have not started COVID-19 vaccination while others have only just begun.
Meanwhile, more statistics show that the third wave of the virus...
Kenya constitutional reforms squabbles continue from 2021-06-04T07:18
The government of Kenya has formally challenged a ruling by the country's High Court last month that found that President Uhuru Kenyatta's proposed constitutional reforms were illegal.
Th...
Launch of book on electoral laws from 2021-06-04T07:13
A book titled 'Budding Democracy or Judicialization: Lessons from Africa's Emerging Electoral Jurisprudence' will be launched today, virtually.
The book touches on a number of electoral l...
World celebrates Pride Month from 2021-06-04T07:07
Ever since the Stonewall riots in New York City in 1969, June is celebrated as Pride Month all over the world.
It is an initiative to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and fight against disc...
INFERTILITY MONTH from 2021-06-03T07:59
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to heightening awareness regarding numerous infertility issues faced by couples across the globe. This includes problems related to femal...
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FINANCIAL-TRANSFORMATION from 2021-06-02T09:49
Global cashless payment volumes are set to almost double from 2020 to 2025, from about 1 trillion transactions to about 1.9 trillion.
By 2030, the number of cashless transactions per capi...
Mozambique launches Temane Gas and Energy project from 2021-06-02T09:43
The President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, has launched the Temane Gas and Energy project, budgeted at around $1 billion.
The Temane Thermal Power Station, in the northern province of Inha...
DRC KAMERHE from 2021-06-02T09:42
The appeal hearing of Vital Kamerhe, the former chief of staff to DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, continued on Tuesday at the Makala main prison in Kinshasa. Kamerhe who's also the Union for the Co...
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RESILIENCE DNA from 2021-06-02T09:42
For the first time ever, a person's genetic capacity for resilience can now be measured, thanks to a ground-breaking new DNA test developed by a South African biotech company.
The test ca...
KENYA KENYATTA from 2021-06-02T09:41
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has for the first time, criticized five judges of the country's High Court for rejecting a constitutional reform plan now known in the country as the Building Bridge...
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AWIEF Growth Accelerator from 2021-06-01T08:09
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is hosting the fourth cohort of its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator.
The initiative is designed to support the unique need...
SA’s recycling headache from 2021-06-01T08:08
Problematic food packaging, poorly informed consumers, poor design of plastic packaging, an unstable supply chain and a lack of co-operation between brand owners, producers and retailers are among ...
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New fuel prices on the cards for SA motorists from 2021-06-01T08:07
There is good news for South African motorists as the retail price for all grades of petrol will decrease by 10 cents a litre from this Wednesday.
However, diesel and paraffin will cost 2...
Muslim-Islamophobia from 2021-05-31T08:13
In an effort to tackle hate speech against religious communities, Saudi Arabian politician, and Secretary General of the Muslim World League, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, has released a vid...
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Anti-bullying drive from 2021-05-31T08:11
The South Africa Department of Basic Education is today undertaking a nationwide school safety and violence prevention drive to raise awareness on the distressing impact of bullying on the school c...
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Horn of Africa countries launch COVID dashboard from 2021-05-27T08:45
A cross-border data collaboration project involving 23 African countries above the Equator is launching the first ever daily public COVID dashboard for countries in the Horn of Africa in June 2021....
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Zambia President’s election eligibility challenged from 2021-05-27T07:27
Zambian President, Edgar Lungu's eligibility to contest in the August polls is being challenged through a petition brought forward by some Civil Society organisations, Chapter One Foundation and Le...
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Mali President, PM resign from 2021-05-27T07:23
Mali's interim President, Bah Ndaw, and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, have resigned, two days after they were detained by the military, in what reports indicate was in response to a disagreement ove...
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Grand jury to look into Trump matter from 2021-05-27T07:16
The New York Prosecutor investigating criminal conduct inside the businesses of former President, Donald Trump, has convened a grand jury that will determine whether he and or members of his inner-...
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Kagame urges private sector to rescue Africa from 2021-05-27T07:14
The 2021 commemoration of Africa Day was marked across the continent in many ways and with activities which are meant to sensitize the continent and its people to its position and the way forward s...
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Africa’s best brands rankings published from 2021-05-27T07:10
An African business magazine, African Business, has released its June cover story featuring its exclusive ranking of Africa's Best Brands.
This year's ranking was released during a virtua...
ICRC Africa from 2021-05-26T09:40
In marking Africa Day, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) yesterday launched a tool which seeks to promote International Humanitarian Law - the rules and principles governing armed...
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Africa Freedom Day from 2021-05-26T09:36
Many Zambians say while Africa is politically free, the continent is still wallowing in poverty making it still dependent on the former colonial masters. They say it is time Africans learnt to do t...
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US Malawi ban from 2021-05-26T09:25
The United States (US) Government is poised to lift a ban imposed on tobacco imports from Malawi once it is convinced that forced and child labour has ended. The US says child labour remains human ...
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Momentum Metropolitan Holdings SA secures accreditation mass vaccination centres from 2021-05-26T09:20
Hundreds of private providers in South Africa are reportedly standing by with sites they say have everything except the two critical elements only the government can deliver: vaccine doses, and rec...
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Mlambo-Ngcuka concludes her visit to Mozambique from 2021-05-26T09:07
The UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN-Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, concludes her visit to Mozambique, today. The visit stems from the need to strengthen the partnership ...
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US President meets George Floyd family from 2021-05-26T08:58
The United States U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have met privately with the family of George Floyd who was brutally murdered at the hands of police a year ago. The meeti...
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CORMSA AFRICA from 2021-05-25T09:21
The Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CorMSA) says it wishes Africa political and economic stability so that it is able to reduce the number of displacements which leads to an i...
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Pay-at SA expands into Africa from 2021-05-25T08:10
A South African payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, Pay-at, will be expanding into several African countries and providing consumers and businesses alike with a variety of ...
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Africa Day from 2021-05-25T08:05
On May 25 of each year, Africa Day is commemorated diversely in the continent and the diaspora.
On this day in 1963, the first Africa continental inter-governmental organisation was creat...
Commemorating World Thyroid Day from 2021-05-25T08:03
Today we are commemorating World Thyroid Day, which is an annual awareness day that was established in 2008 during the congress of the European Thyroid Association (ETA).
It focuses on in...
PAP urges Africa to produce Covid-19 vaccines from 2021-05-25T07:53
Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, says African countries must be encouraged to develop the capacity to produce their own vaccines.
He says the Covid-19 pandemic has shown t...
Dialogue to keep schools open amid Covid-19 from 2021-05-21T06:22
In a first, ministries of education and health from more than 20 African countries have linked up to discuss keeping schools safe and open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day virtual dialogue...
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Rwanda ready to help restore peace in DRC from 2021-05-20T09:08
Rwandan President Paul Kagame's statement in connection with crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to dominate discussions in the country.
During his stay in Paris, K...
Hichilema files his nomination papers for upcoming Presidential election from 2021-05-20T09:07
President of Zambia's United Party for National Development (UPND), Hakainde Hichilema, has successfully filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Presidential election.
The UPND leade...
Zimbabwe women continue face barriers accessing public health facilities from 2021-05-20T08:56
Pregnant women and girls in Zimbabwe face barriers accessing public health facilities and risk life changing child-birth related injuries, including obstetric fistula.
This is according t...
SA mark its first Mental Health Action Day from 2021-05-20T07:31
More than a year into COVID-19 and amidst most dire mental health crisis, South African non-governmental organisation, Community Keepers and more than one thousand other organisations have teamed u...
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UN focuses on road safety week from 2021-05-20T07:12
Countries around the world are marking the sixth United Nation Global road safety week.
In 2021, the week aims to gather political and community support to reduce speed in urban areas and...
Kenya constitution change battle rages on from 2021-05-19T07:33
Kenya's Attorney-General as well as legal promoters and supporters of the Building Bridges Initiative Bill, have filed an appeal in the Court of Appeal, to dislodge the High Court's ruling that thr...
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Improving women, children’s equity during Covid-19 from 2021-05-19T07:32
Many sexual reproductive health and rights services were considered "non-essential" during the pandemic which had consequences for women and girls.
A virtual summit convened by the Partnership...
Zimbabwe-Chief-Justice from 2021-05-18T07:34
The High Court in Zimbabwe's capital Harare has ruled that the retired Chief Justice, Luke Malaba, cannot have his expired term of office renewed in line with the new Constitutional Amendment numbe...
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Amnesty-Mozambique from 2021-05-18T07:33
Amnesty International says survivors of an attack by the armed group known locally as 'Al-Shabaab' in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado have told their researchers that white contractors were prioritized f...
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Dischem-COVID-19 from 2021-05-18T07:31
South Africa's mass vaccination programme is due to kick off on Monday with the phase two targeting people above 60 years of age.
It remains yet to be seen how efficiently the vaccines wi...
Malawi appoints Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General from 2021-05-18T07:29
Malawi's Parliament has now confirmed Martha Chizuma as the new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, after a meeting on Monday.
She was rejected last week amid divisions within...
eSwatii teaches strike against police brutality from 2021-05-18T07:26
Teachers in eSwatini took to the streets yesterday, in a protest against police brutality in that country.
The Swaziland National Association of Teachers led the march to Manzini regional...
RHINO-POACHING from 2021-05-14T09:04
Science will now play a key role in the protection of Rhinos against rampant poaching. A pioneering project, involving radioactive isotopes is underway in the Eastern Cape. The aim of the project i...
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COVID FUNGUS from 2021-05-14T09:03
COVID patients with severe symptoms who end up in intensive care units in hospitals are at are at risk of contracting an invasive fungal infection. This is according to researchers from the Pathoge...
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DRC-CANDIDACY from 2021-05-14T09:02
Democratic Republic of Congo's President, Felix Tshisekedi, has announced his candidacy for a second term in 2023. The Congolese leader made the announcement on Wednesday during his visit to Lubumb...
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KENYATTA-ODINGA from 2021-05-14T08:59
The Kenyan High Court has declared a bill that was approved by Parliament and Senate following a historic handshake, between President Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga, unconstitutional....
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CHENEY-USA from 2021-05-13T08:56
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have removed one of its most senior members from leadership after she refused to accept misrepresentations of the 2020 election pushed by former Pre...
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DIGITAL-HEALTH from 2021-05-13T08:54
Digital innovation is vital for the advancement of African economies and their health services, but to make this possible certain large stumbling blocks need to be removed. This was the consensus a...
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DINTWE-CAPTURE from 2021-05-13T08:52
South Africa's Inspector General of Intelligence, Setlhomamaru Dintwe, has painted a picture of intelligence services ravaged by corruption, nepotism and lack of accountability. Dintwe - whose offi...
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ARMS-COMMISSION from 2021-05-13T08:43
South Africa's Judicial Conduct Committee will meet next month, following a complaint against the two judges who were appointed to preside the Arms Deal Commission, Willie Seriti and Hendrick Musi....
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WFP-ETHIOPIA from 2021-05-13T08:42
Some 500 lorries of food aid from the World Food Programme, WFP have reached Ethiopia's Tigray region. The organisation says another convoy of lorries is also on its way to the troubled region to a...
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S Sudan announces new parliament from 2021-05-12T09:28
South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, has announced a new parliament including lawmakers from opposing sides of the country's civil war as part of a 2018 peace accord.
A new legislative bo...
Global Economy projected to expand by 5.4% from 2021-05-12T09:15
The Global Economy is now projected to expand by 5.4% in 2021 reflecting an upward revision of forecasts earlier in the year and after a sharp contraction of 3.6% in 2020 largely due to the coronav...
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NIGERIA COUP from 2021-05-12T09:03
The Nigerian Presidency has released an intelligence report that some people are plotting to overthrow the government of President Mohammadu Buhari. This has in turn thrown up a lot of dust as poli...
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MOZAMBIQUE DEATHS from 2021-05-12T09:02
About 2000 people have lost their lives in terrorist attacks in Mozambique's Cabo-Delgado region since 2017. This was announced by the country's Minister of Defense, Jaime Neto, during his visit to...
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REFUGEES SA from 2021-05-12T08:50
Refugees in the South African coastal city of Cape Town, have until the 15th of this month to either accept reintegration into their host communities or face eviction. This is according to Home Aff...
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ISRAEL-CLASHES from 2021-05-12T08:42
World leaders have appealed for calm after at least 22 people were killed by rocket attacks launched by Israel in response to similar strikes by the Palestinian group Hamas. There has been a fresh ...
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In honour of Nurses Day from 2021-05-12T08:20
The recent Covid-19 pandemic has not only reinforced the significant role played by nurses in the health care industry, but also highlight the challenges that they face in their efforts to help sav...
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RAMAPHOSA NEC from 2021-05-11T08:09
South Africa's ruling African National Congress President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on suspended Secretary General of the party, Ace Magashule, to publicly apologise to all party structures, aft...
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SA WAGE-TALKS from 2021-05-11T08:07
South Africa's Public sector Unions and Government representatives have met once again to try and break the deadlock in the wage talks. Unions are demanding a seven-percent increase, while governme...
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SA HEALTH EXPERTS STUDY NEW COVID VARIANTS from 2021-05-11T08:02
Health experts in South Africa are trying to make sense of how the new COVID variants already detected in the country will behave. This, amid the country witnessing a rise in daily new infections o...
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KAZUNGULA BRIDGE OPENING from 2021-05-11T08:01
Botswana and Zambia have opened the 260 million dollar Kazungula bridge, which may help alleviate congestion at one of Africa's busiest border crossings in neighbouring Zimbabwe. The 923 metre road...
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AFRICA-VACCINATIONS from 2021-05-10T08:42
With vaccination for COVID-19 lagging in Africa, the World Health Organisation and the Global Vaccine Alliance are urging countries that have received doses to increase vaccine uptake. It has been ...
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India could see one million Covid deaths by August 1 from 2021-05-10T08:41
India could see one million Covid deaths by August 1. The terrifying prediction of US researchers published by Lancet has spread disquiet. The authorities face suspicions of fudging numbers in Indi...
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Ethiopian parliament endorses recent cabinet decision to classify Tigray People's Liberation Front from 2021-05-10T08:29
The Ethiopian parliament has endorsed a recent cabinet decision to classify the Tigray People's Liberation Front -TPLF, which has long dominated Ethiopian politics and until recently ruled the Tigr...
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SA’s ANC NEC urged to save the party from imploding from 2021-05-10T08:25
South Africa's ruling ANC Special NEC meeting enters its third and final day with mounting calls for NEC members to go on a retreat or to hold a special conference in a bid to find ways to save the...
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African health ministers to meet on Saturday from 2021-05-07T08:12
African health ministers will meet this Saturday, to review the Covid-19 strategy that the continent set at the beginning in 2020, to tackle the pandemic and seek better ways to keep the continent ...
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SA's data science academy expands from 2021-05-07T07:57
South Africa's world-leading data science training institute the Explore Data Science Academy will soon be offering its range of online data science and data engineering coursed in Africa, focusing...
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ANC infighting continues from 2021-05-07T07:54
South Africans have been watching the infighting within the ruling African National Party since the announcement that the party's Secretary General, Ace Magashule was temporarily suspended until hi...
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Memorial service held for Slain Lindani Myeni from 2021-05-07T07:49
Former South African rugby player, Lindani Myeni, has been described as a gentle giant who loved people. Myeni's family and friends gathered at the Empangeni Rugby club in South Africa's KwaZulu-Na...
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SA's Ramaphosa says Covid-19 variant in India very worrying from 2021-05-07T07:46
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the variant of the Covid-19 virus that is raging in India is very worrying. He was answering questions during a hybrid sitting of the National Assembly...
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Dominic Ongwen sentenced to 25 years for war crimes in Uganda from 2021-05-07T07:38
The International Criminal Court has sentenced Dominic Ongwen, a former child soldier who became one of the top commanders of the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), to 25 years in prison for war c...
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Magashule 'suspends' Ramaphosa from 2021-05-06T08:27
Suspended secretary general of South Africa's ruling ANC Ace Magashule has hit back, claiming that he has suspended party president Cyril Ramaphosa and that he would appeal his suspension. A defian...
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ANC temporarily suspended membership of its Secretary-General from 2021-05-06T08:24
South Africa's ruling ANC has temporarily suspended the membership of its Secretary-General Ace Magashule until the finalization of his court case. Magashule is prohibited from making public pronou...
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Kenya, Uganda ban flights from India from 2021-05-06T08:21
Kenya and Uganda have banned passenger flights from India, where cases of the new covid-19 variant are surging. Reports say, more than three-thousand people are dying daily in India as millions of ...
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Kenya, Tanzania pledge removal of non-tariff barriers from 2021-05-06T08:18
Tanzanian businesspeople will now be free to operate in Kenya without the need for work permits and business visas, that's what President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Wednesday. Speaking during a joint b...
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Banks in Africa present yearly results from 2021-05-06T08:16
Banks on the continent presented their yearly results in late March 2021 and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic affected the whole industry equally, as expected. Across the board, headline earning...
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Zozibini Tunzi’s reign comes to an end from 2021-05-05T12:48
South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi will relinquish her Miss Universe crown when the much-delayed pageant is held later this month, but not after being the longest-reigning Queen in the history of the co...
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Asthma scourge in Sub-Sahara from 2021-05-05T12:46
It is estimated that there are over 50 million children under the age of 15 living with asthma in sub-Saharan Africa, most of them reportedly in South Africa.
Experts say managing the lun...
Fuel pumps breather for SA from 2021-05-05T12:45
Fuel prices in South Africa went down at midnight, which is a turnaround from last month's across-the-board price increase.
Petrol will be cheaper by around 9 cents per litre, with diesel...
Black Umbrellas on reposition drive from 2021-05-05T12:44
Black Umbrellas, a non-profit South African incubation organisation that promotes the development and advancement of black-owned small businesses, has repositioned itself to meet the needs of a wor...
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Virgil held for late Zulu queen from 2021-05-05T12:42
Zulu maidens or izintombi braved the cold weather and held a night vigil outside the Johannesburg Mortuary to honour the Zulu queen, Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu.
She died last week Thu...
Tanzania, Kenya in barriers pact from 2021-05-05T12:40
Tanzania and Kenya have agreed to eliminate barriers preventing smooth flow of trade and movement of people between the two countries.
The agreement was reached in the Kenyan capital, Nai...
Importance of skills development from 2021-05-05T07:59
The World Economic Forum has prioritised the reskilling and upskilling of a billion people within the next decade. They have invited nations like South Africa to join the movement by reviewing its ...
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‘Not much to celebrate for SA on Workers Day’ from 2021-05-03T07:33
Many of South Africa's political parties believe there was little to celebrate on May Day this year.
The day, celebrated the world over, is aimed at commemorating the achievement of worke...
SA urges employee ownership in corporates from 2021-05-03T07:31
South Africa's government says it is working closely with corporates to expand its workers ownership programme.
Speaking to the media ahead of international Workers day celebrations, Mini...
Slain Myeni’s body arrives in SA from 2021-05-03T07:26
Former South African rugby player, Lindani Myeni, has made his final journey home.
His body was transported to his hometown Richards Bay, in Kwazulu Natal Province, after arriving at the ...
Mozambique’s displaced people from 2021-05-03T07:24
Displaced people are living in precarious situation in the Mozambican port city of Pemba, capital of the province of Cabo Delgado.
The bulk of the displaced are those who fled the terroris...
Cameroon military ‘kills’ Boko Haram militants from 2021-05-03T07:21
Cameroon's military says it has killed several Boko Haram militants and seized war equipment in clashes.
A statement from the defence ministry indicates that the troops also pushed the Is...
Spotlight on African World Heritage Youth Forum from 2021-05-03T07:18
The African World Heritage Youth Forum, which gathers about 30 youth participants from various parts of the African continent, began last week and is being held virtually this year.
The f...
UN on Press Freedom Day from 2021-05-03T07:14
The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by an enormous concurrent global infodemic. That's the message from the United Nations (UN) Secretary General as the world marks World Press Freedom Day T...
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SA's Nzimande defend decision to source Cuban engeneers from 2021-04-30T08:38
South Africa's Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has defended the government's decision to source Cuban engineers to help repair the country's ailing water infra...
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SA resumes its vaccination campaign from 2021-04-30T08:32
As South Africa this week resumes its vaccination campaign following the temporary halting of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine roll-out, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, maintains that the country ...
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Lobola judgement causing a storm in Zimbabwe from 2021-04-30T08:29
A storm is brewing in Zimbabwe following a landmark ruling by the High Court that if a married woman cheats then her husband is entitled to full lobola refund. This came after years of court procee...
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SAMWU to march on Workers Day from 2021-04-30T08:24
The South African Municipal Workers Union(SAMWU) members will march on Saturday to mark International Workers' Day. The union, under the "Back to Work Campaign, will be staging a march in a bid to ...
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Zulu nation mourning Queen's death from 2021-04-30T08:20
Her Majesty Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu of the Zulu Nation of South Africa has passed away. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi announced the passing of the Regent of the Zulu Nation on Thursday e...
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Fresh tensions erupts over Nile dam from 2021-04-30T08:16
Fresh tensions have erupted between Sudan and Ethiopia over the controversial Nile dam. Ethiopia is planning to fill its 600 MW dam reservoir on the Nile River for a second time this year. Sudan, w...
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Zondo Analysis from 2021-04-29T08:30
The judicial commission of inquiry into state capture will continue hearing evidence from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as leader of the ANC.This will be the second of fo...
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Nutrition Network from 2021-04-29T08:23
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, GAIN, has launched the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network, SBN, to support small and medium-sized entrepreneurs involved in Ethiopia's food sector inc...
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Immunisation Debate from 2021-04-29T08:17
Now more than ever, people the world over are talking about vaccinations. While these conversations tend to focus on the Covid-19 vaccine, experts say the critical role of other vaccinations in gen...
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Situation in Ethiopia's Tigray region deteriorating: UN from 2021-04-29T08:16
The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia's northern region is deteriorating. That's the warning from the United Nations (UN). The UN's humanitarian agency says over one-million people are currently i...
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Somali President no longer pursuing extension of presidential term from 2021-04-29T08:13
Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has announced he will no longer pursue a two-year extension of his presidential term, bowing to domestic and international pressure after clashes in th...
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Israel committing crimes against humanity: HRW from 2021-04-28T07:34
A new Human Rights Watch report says Israeli authorities are committing crimes against humanity of apartheid and persecution against Palestinians.
The report, A Threshold Crossed: Israel ...
Ruling SA party leader to take stand at State Capture Commission from 2021-04-28T07:26
South Africa's ruling African National Congress President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will finally appear before the State Capture Commission later this morning.
Ramaphosa's appearance before Commis...
SA embassy in US honours Charlotte Maxeke from 2021-04-28T07:19
The South African Embassy in the United States has marked Freedom Day by honouring women's rights activist Charlotte Maxeke in addition to America's contribution to the Global Anti-Apartheid Moveme...
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Kenya set for first female Chief Justice from 2021-04-28T07:17
Kenya's Judicial Service Commission has nominated Justice Martha Koome to become the country's Chief Justice, an appointment that would make her the first female to hold the position.
The...
Uganda aims to go big in oil production from 2021-04-28T06:40
More than 15 years after Uganda discovered oil, it is now preparing to make history as one of Africa's largest oil producers, with a target of 230 000 barrels a day.
As Channel Africa's J...
New DRC government ready to work from 2021-04-28T06:38
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde government is now ready for work after it was inaugurated on Monday in the National Assembly.
The inauguration followed th...
Total removes Cabo Delgado personnel from 2021-04-28T06:36
French oil and gas company, Total, has confirmed that it has removed all of its personnel from Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado that worked on the mega project amounting to $20 billio...
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Talking crowdfunding in SA from 2021-04-28T06:32
Eleven years ago, Wealth Migrate embarked on a crowdfunding project in South Africa which was only launched in 2013 as there was no regulation then.
In 2015, Wealth Migrate formed the Afr...
UN seeks strategy to manage Kenya refugee camps from 2021-04-28T06:27
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has announced that Kenya will not shut down Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps but rather seek solutions.
Grandi who was in...
Urging South Africans to be anti-racists on Freedom Day from 2021-04-28T06:26
Twenty-seven years ago South Africa successfully transitioned from the apartheid regime into a democratic republic without disintegrating into civil war.
According to author and entreprene...
Gender based violence in South Africa from 2021-04-27T08:01
South Africa is marking 27 years of freedom at a time when the impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating with respect to a whole range of human rights especially social, economic and cultura...
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SA teacher to represent central and southern Africa in Cambridge Awards from 2021-04-27T07:57
South Africa's Nonhlanhla Masina from the African School for Excellence in South Africa is representing Central and Southern Africa in the final round of the Cambridge International Schools Dedicat...
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South Africa celebrates Freedom Day from 2021-04-27T07:54
As South Africans celebrate Freedom Day today, we're reminded that South Africa is the country it is today because of the countless sacrifices of those who fought tirelessly to overcome the brutal ...
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MTN bids for license in Ethiopia from 2021-04-27T07:51
MTN Group has officially submitted its bid for a license in Ethiopia's telecommunications sector. The bidding process has been closed with only two international companies expressing interest. Only...
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US tells Ethiopian PM to withdraw troops in Eritrea from 2021-04-27T07:44
United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Monday pressed Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, for troops from Eritrea involved in the Tigray conflict to be withdrawn "immediately, in fu...
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Man arrested in SA Eskom fraud case from 2021-04-26T09:41
A man has been arrested in the UK, in relation to on-going investigations into the Eskom fraud case. Michael Harry Lomas is wanted in South Africa and has appeared in court in London. Laura Makin-I...
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Reopening S Sudan schools from 2021-04-23T10:05
More than 2 million students in South Sudan are expected to return to their Primary and Secondary schools on the third of next month.
The return to class comes after staying home for one y...
Commemorating World Meningitis Day from 2021-04-23T09:59
April 24 marks World Meningitis Day and this year's theme is 'Take Action, #DefeatMeningitis'.
The day helps to raise awareness about meningitis, as it continues to be a major global publ...
PALMA RENAMO from 2021-04-22T06:33
The Mozambican Government has updated the number of displaced people as a result of the terrorism in Cabo Delgado and instability in the central part of the country.
Over the past month, ...
Zimbabwean teachers from 2021-04-21T07:09
Zimbabweans have expressed concern over what could turn out to be another wasted academic year after teachers downed tools on Tuesday. This announcement comes after the Apex, a salary negotiation b...
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World Wildlife Fund South Africa from 2021-04-19T08:34
The World Wildlife Fund South Africa has published a report on the impact of the pandemic on recycling and the waste sector in South Africa.
Under lockdown, informal waste pickers were pa...
Friday: Africa Rise and Shine from 2021-04-16T06:52
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Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed the arrests of over 80 people during the just concluded week of commemoration of genocide.
Th...
ILO SCORE Webinar from 2021-04-15T09:34
The International Labour Organization (IOL) is hosting a webinar on 'Boosting the SCORE on Better Working Conditions and Improved Productivity in South Africa's Clothing and Textile Manufacturing S...
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Afgrica Rise and Shine from 2014-06-19T10:06
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Africa of the future from 2013-07-03T08:00
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Africa Rise and Shine from 2013-06-26T08:00
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South Sudan President meets his Kenyan counterpart in Juba from 2013-05-29T11:19
*** IGAD leaders discuss ways to resettle Somali refugees
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