In just four months, 100 women have been killed, the majority by males they knew including spouses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi referred to the rising problem as "the elephant in the room" and stated…
James Small, Part of South Africa’s 1995 World…
World Cup-winning South Africa wing James Small has died from a suspected heart attack aged 50. Small, who was part of the Springboks' victorious World Cup squad in 1995 and played 47 Tests for his…
Zimbabwe requires at least US$14m per month to…
Zimbabwe requires at least US$14m a month to meet its 600MW power deficit, acting chief executive officer of the country's power utility Patrick Chivaura said Monday. Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has since engaged his South…
AFCON 2019: South Africa Boss Hits Back At…
South Africa coach Stuart Baxter has hit back Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr ahead of the sides’ quarter-final match-up on Wednesday night at Cairo International Stadium. The Bafana Bafana reach the last-eight encounters after beating…
Cameroon: Two Gendarmes Killed In Restive NW Region
At least two elements of the National Gendarmerie were killed on Tuesday June 8 in Ndop, North West region of Cameroon, sources have said. The gendarmes were ambushed by suspected separatis figters as they were…
Cameroon: US Imposes Travel Ban On Top Military…
The United States of America has placed a travel ban on a top Cameroonian military official due to his involvement in significant corruption related to wildlife trafficking. A statement from US Secretary of State said…
Ruto to Uhuru: “Don’t Gag Us on 2022…
Deputy President William Ruto has for the first time told off President Uhuru Kenyatta over the 2022 presidential campaigns, the clearest signal yet that the two are poles apart. Ruto said in Kalenjin that there…
“Never Allow People Determine Your Happiness” – Toyin…
People will always have a thing or two to say about others, even when their lives isn’t such an example to emulate. Top Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham advises fans to be the one who dictates…
Naspers, Africa’s biggest listed company, upends 100 years…
A little more than 100 years ago, Naspers Ltd. was created by white South Africans to produce a Dutch-language newspaper. Now the continent’s biggest company, Naspers just named its first woman, and first black person,…
South Africa Mourns The Death Of Would-Be First…
South Africa is mourning the death of Mandla Maseko, the man who had his eyes set on becoming the first black African to go into space. The 30-year-old died in a motorcycle crash in Pretoria…
Tribunal, Set to Kickoff Soon, Eyes Bosasa as…
The special tribunal set up to recover money looted from the state is expected to be operational by October, the head of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Andy Mothibi, said on Tuesday. The tribunal was…
Scores Storm Accra for ‘Kum y3n pr3ko’ Demo
The Kum y3n pr3ko demonstration being organised by the Coalition for Social Justice is currently underway in Accra. The demonstrators, according to Starr News Sefanam Agbogbli, who is marching with the demonstrators, have converged at…
Cameroon: SAGO Officially Opens Doors Today
The 8th edition of the trade fair on governmental actions dubbed SAGO will be officially launched this afternoon in a ceremony presided at by the Minister of Communication Rene Emmanuel Sadi. This year’s edition reportedly…
Cameroon: Case against Ambazonia Leaders Resumes today
The ten detained leaders of the ‘Ambazonia’ separatist movement return to the Yaounde Military tribunal today where their case resumes. Today’s court session resumes after the Appeal Court of the Centre Region rejectted a motion…
One Year After: Ethiopia, Eritrea working to fully…
On the first anniversary of the historic Ethiopia – Eritrea peace deal, the two neighbours are working to actualize the pillars of the deal signed in Asmara last year. Eritrea’s information minister Yemane Meskel in…
Ethiopia eases load shedding programme after water level…
Ethiopia’s minister for water and electricity, Seleshi Bekele on Monday lifted measures rationing electricity for homes and companies after a rise in water levels at hydroelectric dams, state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting said. Fana quoted the minister…
Tanzania Sacks Coach After Losing Every AFCON Match
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has sacked their Nigerian coach Emmanuel Amuneke after being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Taifa Stars exited the competition with zero points after losing 2-0 to…
Kenya: Governor Samboja Grilled by DCI Over Herders…
Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja is currently being grilled at the DCI Headquarters in Nairobi. The DCI asked Samboja to record a statement at its Nairobi Headquarters over the forceful removal of illegal camel herders…
Uhuru Says Son Should Try TZ Wife, Magufuli…
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that Tanzania would be a good place for his second born son Muhoho to try his luck in marriage. Uhuru while bidding his counterpart John Magufuli a goodbye after a…
