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Business: Exxaro warns of hit to H1 earnings, but flags increased exports of coal

Exxaro Resources Ltd said on Tuesday first-half internet income was once likely to fall through as tons as 34% due to one-off gadgets although it expected greater coal exports and a favourable change price to improve core earnings. Exxaro said headline earnings per share, the most important income measure for businesses in South Africa, for […]

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Sports: Victor Osimhen sends strong warning to Nigerian media

Victor Osimhen has slammed Nigerian media over a report purportedly projecting him to be aiming for the legendary Diego Maradona’s achievements at his new club Napoli of Italy. Napoli completed the transfer agreement for the 21-year-old for fee plus an array of potential bonuses that takes the deal up to €50million (about N23billion). The 21-year-old […]

NEWS: West Africa blocks calls for reconciliation in Mali, warns of sanctions

West African leaders on Monday referred to as for the swift advent of a cohesion government in Mali and a fresh vote after disputed elections, but warned of sanctions towards these opposing efforts to cease the country’s crisis. In a announcement issued after a video conference, heads of the 15-nation regional bloc ECOWAS stood by way of […]

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Business: Ramaphosa Warns of More Job Losses in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned of widening job losses as the effects of a shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus batters the economy. Companies in the aviation, construction, entertainment and hospitality sectors have indicated plans to cut jobs because of heavy losses experienced in the past three months, Ramaphosa said Monday in […]

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The world: Wuhan scientists says new virus is ‘just the tip of the iceberg

A Chinese virologist who researches coronaviruses in bats has warned that new viruses being discovered are “just the tip of the iceberg”. Shi Zhengli, the deputy director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, said that research undertaken by governments and scientists around the world needed to be transparent with their findings, and co-operative. “If we […]

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Kenyans warned of new Covid-19 symptoms

Kenyans and medics have been advised to be vigilant after reports that people infected by coronavirus across the world were exhibiting new symptoms. The ministry has also projected that the peak of infections in the country is expected to be around August and September where Kenyans are expected to see at least 200 cases recorded […]

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COVID-19 could linger for years, African govts must sit up – WHO warns

The coronavirus pandemic has been confirmed in over 180 countries globally since it was first discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late December 2019. The World Health Organisation, WHO, has since declared it a pandemic due to its spread. All African countries except Lesotho have since recorded cases as governments roll out measures […]