Africa

Mauritius arrests captain of ship that spilled oil

The captain of the ship that spilled tons of oil onto the coast of Mauritius was arrested on Tuesday, according…

August 18, 2020

South Africa lifts COVID-19 ban on tobacco and alcohol sales

South Africa lifted its ban on alcohol and cigarette sales on Tuesday as the country eased coronavirus measures to level…

August 18, 2020

Breaking: Police fire tear gas at Sudan protesters, on anniversary of power-sharing deal

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Khartoum on Monday, marking a year since a transitional power-sharing deal was…

August 18, 2020

Kenya: Senator Malala released in police custody after night, lawyer says DPP has dropped charges

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has been launched from police custody unconditionally after spending the night at the Mumias Police Station.…

August 18, 2020

Business: South Africa recruits RMB for Airline Stake Selling Advisory

South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank, the funding banking arm of FirstRand Ltd., has been appointed as an adviser to assist…

August 18, 2020

Entertainment: Tacha beats Mercy Eke to win “Brand Influencer of the Year” and 2 other awards

Disqualified BBNaija season 4 housemate, Tacha has beaten Mercy Eke to win the "Brand Influencer of the Year" and two…

August 18, 2020

Sports: Mikel Obi Completes Stoke City Move

John Obi Mikel is returned in England as he has formally penned a deal with  Stoke City ahead of the…

August 18, 2020

Uganda: Chaos, disregard for the laws of Covid mar youth elections

National Youth elections in the a number of components of the u . s . a . have been marred…

August 18, 2020

NEWS: Kenya races to escape new plagues of locusts

Kenya is in a race to track locusts to stop a new plague from forming in East Africa and ingesting…

August 17, 2020

Breaking: Tensions in Zimbabwe as Bishops Denounce Government Force

Political Unrest President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration has come under fire over its perceived-harsh crackdown on demonstrators last month against alleged…

August 17, 2020

Gabon Marks 60 Years of Independence from France

Gabon marks 60 years of independence from France as they celebrate a national holiday today. Traditional parade festivities were cancelled…

August 17, 2020

Entertainment: Bongo Riot opens up about financial difficulties amid Covid-19 outbreak

SAMA winner Bongo Riot on keeping financial afloat throughout this Covid-19 lockdown. This 12 months has been tremendous so a…

August 17, 2020

Nigeria is on the verge of bankruptcy

The Federal Government’s retained revenue, which is the authentic income realised earlier than its augments with borrowed and deficit financing…

August 17, 2020

Special hot water spring slowly dying in Uganda

Uganda is endowed with warm springs referred to as Kitagata, believed to have natural restoration powers. The springs in the…

August 17, 2020

Business: The share price of Hulett jumps 13 per cent as the turnaround plan begins to produce some results

Tongaat Hulett’s share fee leapt more than 13percent on the JSE on Friday morning after the agriculture and agri-processing commercial…

August 17, 2020

Sports: Super Eagles star hints at Monaco stay

Super Eagles striker, Henry Onyekuru brought on a stir in Turkey on Sunday after he dominated out any exit from…

August 17, 2020

NEWS: Explosive Attack at Somali Hotel

Terrifying Violence Several dead and around many more wounded Sunday night after a thunderous auto suicide bomber exploded the protection…

August 17, 2020

NEWS: At least six people killed in clashes in Ivory Coast

At least six human beings have now been killed in three days of clashes in Ivory Coast as protestors took…

August 16, 2020

Congo marks 60 years of independence

The Republic of Congo has commemorated its 60th anniversary of independence. President Denis Sassou Nguesso on saturday underlined the "progress"…

August 16, 2020

Mixed reactions in Namibia over rejected Germany reparations offer

Reactions are pouring in Namibia over the government's rejection of a 10 million euros genocide reparations offer from Germany. Namibia's…

August 16, 2020

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