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Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo in final race to become WTO boss

Nigeria: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in final race to become…

NewsOctober 9, 2020

The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday South Korea's trade minister and a Harvard-trained former Nigerian finance minister were in running to become the next director-general of the Geneva-based body, ensuring a woman in…

Mkhize explains reason for rise in Covid-19 deaths in SA

South Africa: Mkhize explains reason for rise in…

FeaturedOctober 9, 2020

A total of 160 more Covid-19-related deaths have been recorded since the last report, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Thursday, who admitted that there has been an investigation into the ’’noticeable increase in the…

White House physician says Trump can return to public events Saturday

The World: Trump can return to public events…

The WorldOctober 9, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump's physician said on Thursday that the president has completed his course of therapy for the coronavirus, and has remained stable since returning to the White House, and he could return to…

Netflix is betting on boosting growth in Africa with mobile-only subscriptions

Netflix is hoping on boosting growth in Africa…

BusinessOctober 9, 2020

When Netflix first launched in Africa in 2016, early predictions suggested it was likely run into unique problems it had not faced elsewhere, from users’ spotty internet connectivity to questions over its pricing. Five years…

Super Eagles conclude final training session ahead of Algeria tie

Sports: Super Eagles completes final training session ahead…

SportsOctober 9, 2020

Super Eagles have concluded the final training session ahead of Friday’s friendly against Algeria at Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt in Austria. Gernot Rohr’s side international friendly match with the current African champions preparation for November’s double-header…

Protect Workers': Unions press South Africa govt on jobs, economy

NEWS: Unions press South Africa, urges Government to…

NewsOctober 8, 2020

South Africa's largest trade unions held nationwide marches on Wednesday to protest the high level of job destruction, the poor state of transport, corruption and the lack of measures to combat the deep crisis generated…

Trump wants U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by Christmas

The World: Trump Wants U.S. Troops Out Of…

The WorldOctober 8, 2020

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants all U.S. troops to leave Afghanistan by Christmas, speeding up the timeline for ending America's longest war.  "We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men…

Renergen signs an agreement to supply LNG along the N3

Business: Renergen agrees to supply LNG along the…

BusinessOctober 8, 2020

JSE-listed emerging natural gas and helium producer Renergen yesterday signed a supply agreement with Logico Logistics Group to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Total filling stations along the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban. The…

Sports: Dessers Eager To Make Super Eagles Debut

SportsOctober 8, 2020

Cyriel Dessers has expressed his willingness to make his debut for the senior national team of Nigeria ahead of the friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia. The Genk forward had a chat with Super Eagles Media…

NEWS: 22 African Countries to Receive Emergency Aid…

NewsOctober 7, 2020

The International Monetary Fund approved new emergency aid for 28 countries on Monday — 22 of which are African. Funds received will enable these nations to either pay back their debts or mitigate the debilitating…

Terrorism in Africa

Kenya: 2 Found Guilty of Conspiracy in Westgate…

ListingOctober 7, 2020

Two of the three suspects — Mohamed Ahmed Abdi and Hassan Hussein Mustafa, were found guilty on Tuesday magistrate Francis Andayi, of "conspiracy" for terrorist action and "support" after aiding five now-deceased gunmen in a…