The Maankykers tradition, which means “moon watchers” in Afrikaans, is something that only Muslims in Cape Town do. It means looking at the new crescent moon to figure out when Islamic months like Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr start. This method relies on seeing things with the naked eye, which is very similar to how Islamic […]
Fuel prices in South Africa have increased again, putting fresh pressure on motorists and businesses across the country. With new rates already in effect for March 2026 and a potentially sharp hike expected in April, understanding the latest fuel price changes has become essential for everyday budgeting. Latest Fuel Price Increase (March 2026) The latest […]
Gayaza High School’s Corby House dormitory housing 60 students caught fire on Friday night. The headteacher Robinah Kizito Katongole assured parents and the public of students’ safety despite the fire incident. She also noted that students are receiving counseling to help them overcome the trauma. Kizito has appealed to the parents and well-wishers to help […]
Former Nigeria Minister of Finance , Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been called by the South Africa’s government to help rescue the nation out of recession. South Africa is currently experiencing economic downturn as it entered its second recession in two years, and Okonjo-Iweala is the woman the nation has consulted to help rescue it from […]
There’s uncertainty rising in Western African territory, Guinea-Bissau to be precise following the dispute of the outcome of post-electoral The opposition leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo took his own presidential oath late February without a final ruling from the Supreme Court. On the various streets of Bissau, residents are worried about latest tension and growing weariness […]
The World Health Organization says confirmed COVID-19 cases is almost at 100,000. At a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland Friday, Director General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus appealed to all nations to make containment of COVID-19 their highest priority. “Women are also playing a vital role in the response to COVID-19 and we’re proud to have many […]
Officers of the Rapid Response Squad, (RRS), havs apprehended three suspected robbers at Baruwa Gate area of Ipaja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The Police officers on patrol of Iyana-Ipaja onThursday arrested the suspected robbers who snatched N5000 from one Opeyemi Oni at Stanbic Bank by Baruwa Gate, Ipaja, Lagos. A search was conducted on the suspects […]
Ivorians has reacted to news that President Alassane Ouattara will not run for a third term in the October 2020 presidential election. The announcement was received well by legislators and the youth in the West African nation region. Some see this as good decision by their President. “I think it’s a good decision, the president […]
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that Cairo is seeking Arab countries’ support in the balanced draft resolution submitted on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which includes a number of important elements that would make it clear to Ethiopia that Arab countries stand in support of Egypt and Sudan. The Egyptian foreign minister made […]
Ethiopia on Tuesday accused the United States of being ‘undiplomatic’ in its role facilitating talks between three countries on the Nile River over a giant dam. Ethiopia’s remarks which included a commitment to continue massive negotiations comes amidst reports that U.S. president Donald Trump called his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi pledging his support. The […]
Malawi’s army is being hailed for protecting protesters who have been calling for electoral justice, following last year’s disputed presidential elections. The military’s latest intervention occurred after a fraud-marred election last year that returned President Peter Mutharika to office. The results were annulled by the country’s top court and fresh polls are due in May. […]
Former girlfriend of the soldier sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder and attempted murder of her sisters says her life has changed forever. Nontokozo Mbambo, 22, still cannot believe that one can be so unlucky, to have her sisters shot in the security of their home by a man she loved and bore a […]
Ethiopia on Saturday said it was disappointed by the mediation efforts of the United States over its dam project on the Nile River, suggesting that a deal would not be agreed soon. The U.S. Treasury, which oversees the talks between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan, said Friday in a statement that an agreement had been reached […]
Kiira Division Police, in Wakiso district, has arrested a 33-years-old woman for allegedly torturing her husband’s three-year old-niece identified as Anna Gabdiella. The Kampala Metropolitan deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said they have preferred charges of aggravated torture vide CRB 154/2020, against Fortunate Badaru. He says, after visiting the scene, they picked the victim and […]
Guinea-Bissau has had two men swear in as president in two days. After the inauguration of Umaro Sissoco Embalo, the winner of the contested December vote on Thursday, Guinea’s parliament where the party of Embalo’s challenger Domingos Simoes Pereira holds a majority swore in Cipriano Cassama as interim president on Friday.* In what promises to […]
Guinea’s president Alpha Condé on Friday announced a ‘slight postponement’ of Sunday’s scheduled referendum on a new constitution and legislative elections, following months of deadly protests against what the opposition sees as a manoeuvre to stay in power. “It is out of national and sub-regional responsibility that we accepted a slight postponement of the election […]
Two artisanal miners are feared dead after a mine shaft they were working in collapsed on Tuesday morning in Shamva. The accident occurred at Lumbo18 Zuze Syndicate Mine. National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident in a statement. “Two men Serima Luckson and another one who is yet to be identified are […]
The police in Ekiti State have arrested three secondary school teachers for allegedly having carnal knowledge of female students who were deemed to be minors. The three suspects, who are currently being detained at the police headquarters in Ado Ekiti, are from Osi Grammar School, Osi Ekiti in Ido/Osi local government area and All Saints […]
Ethiopia on Wednesday said it would release dozens of high-profile prisoners from jail, including opposition activists held over an alleged coup and other high-ranking government critics. A spokesman for the attorney general’s office said investigations had been dropped against 63 individuals and they would be released from custody later this week “for the national good”. […]
The African Union (AU) says despite the continent having only one confirmed case of coronavirus, the effects of the outbreak that have hit China the hardest will be felt in the continent owing to its strong trade ties with the Asian economic giant. There were 2,345 deaths reported mainly in China as at Saturday with […]