South African song ‘Jerusalema’ sparks viral dance steps globally

A song that has transcended its national boundaries, the continent and has people across the world dancing to its vibrant rhythm. So vibrant it has inspired a dance challenge that has taken social media by storm. The song is Jerusalema – made in South Africa by producer, DJ and artist Master KG featuring Nomcebo. Reports […]

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Breaking: Top Zimbabwean journalist detained after his home was raided by police

A Zimbabwean journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono; was violently detained at his home in the capital Harare by state agents Monday. His lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa was cited by local media outlets as confirming the early morning raid that led to his arrest. The officers reportedly smashed a glass door before picking him up. He ‘d tweeted in […]

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Rwanda’s Kagame officially celebrates becoming a grandparent

Paul Kagame, Rwandan President, took to Twitter to share news of his first grandchild’s birth. “It’s even more fun the first time! “Tweeted Kagame. Without revealing the newborn’s gender, Kagame announced the baby was born on Sunday 19 July. “We have been really happy and ‘official’ grandparents since yesterday,” referring to himself and his wife, […]

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NEWS: ECOWAS declares impasse in Mali on power sharing

ECPWAS mediators seeking to address the political crisis in Mali have introduced a power-sharing government and a new constitutional tribunal. In their latest attempt to ease tensions, the Ecowas delegation held a marathon weekend of talks in Bamako and called on the government, the opposition and civil society to work together. The president of ECOWAS, […]

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Congolese Catholics march toward ‘tired’ vote boss in Kinshasa

Hundreds of Catholics took to the streets in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday (July 19). The demonstrators have criticized Ronsard Malonda ‘s nomination as president of the independent national election commission. They accuse him of being compromised and rigged during the last general election for the country. Gertrude EKombe, […]

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NEWS: Zimbabwe’s ruling party says attempts are being made to undermine the government

He dismissed as baseless, alleging that some of his senior officials pillaged millions of US dollars in public funds through the Farm Mechanization Scheme of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) more than a decade ago. It is after UK-based lawyer and author, Alex Magaisa published a weekend article that detailed tens of thousands of […]

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South Africa: Numsa to pick over work losses at ArcelorMittal

South Africa’s National Union of Metalworkers announced in a statement on Sunday evening that it would picket at ArcelorMittal on Monday at several sights of service. The statement said the picket would take place on Monday morning in which a memorandum of demands would be handed to the union. Picketing will be in Sedibeng, Vanderbijlpak, […]

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Sports: Karabo Molefe Opens Up On Journey To Promotion

A youngster from Kaizer Chiefs has explained how his life has changed since being promoted to the first Amakhosi team. Karabo Molefe was promoted to Chiefs’ first team set-up back in February 2019, when he was just 16 and spoke to Amakhosi’s official website, the young goalkeeper opened up about his upbringing and the journey […]

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Entertainment: Johnny Drille Laments as ‘Animals’ Keep Interrupting Him Making a Hit Song

Popular Nigerian singer, Johnny Drille has shared with fans just what has interfered in his making of a ‘hit song’ According to the singer, some birds who want to be heard so badly had interrupted him in the recording process. However, the singer went further to share that he recorded their sounds even as he […]

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Africa’s COVID-19 caseload goes past 700,000; deaths close to 15,000

As of today, the case load on Africa has reached the 700,000 mark. Half of the cases are reported in South Africa where more than 350,000 cases have been confirmed. As of last Friday (July 17), the WHO Africa region announced that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region had risen by 27 […]

Tanzania opposition considering united front to unseat Magufuli

One opposition leader was shot 16 times and fled the country. Another had his leg broken by unknown assailants and his newspaper was shut down. A third, the country’s most prominent, has been banned for a year from making so-called “seditious statements,” or what others might call dissent. But he’s speaking out anyway. With Tanzania […]

Mandela biggest influence for young Africans, Obama in distant second – survey

Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom and human rights makes him the most influential person among Africa’s youth, according to a survey conducted across the continent. Mandela’s legacy is alive seven years after his death, according to the poll of young people in 14 African countries in which 86% of respondents said […]

Business: Mboweni wants DA to provide ‘evidence’ for SAA bailout allegations

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has hit back at claims by the DA that National Treasury plans to extend a bailout to help fund the business rescue process of flag carrier South African Airways. This after the main opposition party announced on Friday that it had filed an urgent interdict application in the Gauteng High Court […]

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Mr Eazi raises $20 million to invest in African Music Creatives

Top Nigerian act, Oluwatosin Ajibade popularly known as Mr Eazi is raising $20 million to invest in African music creatives. The singer told CNN how he plans to create a new funding model for the music business on the continent through the Africa Music Fund (AMF). According to Mr. Eazi one of his primary motivations […]

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Sports: Sundowns Confirm 6 First Team Injuries

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed that six of their first team players are currently nursing strains. Head Coach Pitso Mosimane took to his official Twitter account yesterday to reveal that his side are currently experiencing many injury concerns during their preparations for the restart of the 2019/20 season. The Brazilians are currently conducting their training camp […]

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Ivory Coast buries deceased Prime Minister

Ivory Coast’s deceased Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly was buried Friday in his hometown in Korogho, the main city in the north of the country. Before his burial, relatives surrounded his remains and prayed for the departed Prime Minister in the main mosque of the city. In this tranquil atmosphere, supporters of the deceased did […]

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Nigeria: I’ll win the state for PDP and Ondo people —Olafeso

Dr Eddy Olafeso is one of the leading aspirants for the October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo State and aims to pick up the ticket of the PDP for the poll. In this interview with KnowAfrika, speaks on his ambition, the PDP primary and the chance of the party in the forthcoming election. THE […]