March 21
South Africa: Finance Minister to Determine NHI Funding After Bill Signing - South African News Briefs - March 21, 2024
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March 19
South Africa: Minister Explains Visa Memo Rattling Tourists, Industry
Travellers to South Africa and the country's tourism industry were rattled when an internal Department of Home Affairs memo was shared with the media, sparking concern among… Read more »
March 01
South Africa: South Africa's Online Election Talk Heats Up
South Africa's online election conversation is heating up - and key points and concerns are emerging, according to the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC). Read more »
January 09
South Africa: Higher Education Minister Nzimande Denies Corruption Allegations - South African News Briefs - January 09, 2024
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December 21, 2023
Angola: Angolan Billionaire's Assets Frozen in London Over Corruption Claims
Angolan billionaire and former president's daughter Isabel dos Santos lost a London court battle to prevent the freezing of £580 million ($734 million) of her assets,… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Nigeria: Daily Trust Investigation of Illegal Kidney Trade Highlights "Depravity and Criminality" - Health Minister
The following is a statement issued by Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria, posted on his official X /Twitter… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Mauritania: Former President Mohamed Aziz Sentenced to 5 Years for Corruption
Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was sentenced to five years in prison by a Mauritanian court for corruption. reports. Read more »
November 13, 2023
South Africa: Calls for Probe into Claims of Lavish Spending on Presidential Jet - South African News Briefs - November 13, 2023
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October 31, 2023
South Africa: Student Aid Scheme Paying Millions to 'Ghost' Students - South African News Briefs - October 31, 2023
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October 12, 2023
Ghana: FBI Joins Anti-Graft Body's Probe of Former Ghanaian Minister's Assets
Concurrent investigations into the actions of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former minister for sanitation and water resources, and her accomplices have been initiated by the Office of… Read more »
Gabon: Former Gabon First Lady Arrested
Former Gabon first lady, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba was arrested late on Wednesday, October 11, according to AFP. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Burundi: Sacked Central Bank Chief Accused of Money Laundering, Arrested
The former governor of Burundi's central bank was arresed on charges of embezzlement of public funds, BBC reports. Read more »
September 25, 2023
South Africa: Health Minister Ordered to Address R1.2 Billion Corruption Report - South African News Briefs - September 25, 2023
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September 21, 2023
Gabon: Son of Deposed Gabon Leader Bongo Charged With Treason, Corruption
The son of former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, as well as some of his associates, were charged with high treason and corruption, and are being held in detention, AFP… Read more »
Somalia: Humanitarian Situation Could Worsen After EU Suspends Food Aid to Somalia
The executive of the European Union announced on September 19 that humanitarian aid payments to Somalia had been "temporarily suspended" following a UN investigation that revealed… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Mauritius: Why to Do Business Here - Mauritius Financial Services Minister
Mauritius, the Indian Ocean island-nation located off the southeast coast of continental Africa - known for powder-white beaches and luxury tourist attractions - has one of… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Zambia: Former Zambian First Lady Arrested For Alleged Theft
Police in Zambia arrested Esther Lungu, the wife of former president Edgar Lungu, Bloomberg reports. Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Weather Service Expects Hot, Wet Summer as El Niño Arrives - South African News Briefs - August 30, 2023
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August 15, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascan Presidential Aide Charged With Bribery in UK
Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested Romy Andrianarisoa, the Madagascan president's chief of staff, after allegedly soliciting a bribe from global gemstone supplier… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: How Diamond Dealer Bankrolled Former President Zuma's Legal Fees - South African News Briefs - August 8, 2023
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August 04, 2023
South Africa: Dept of Correctional Services to Decide if Zuma Goes Back to Prison
According to the Mail and Guardian, the Department of Correctional Services will, over the course of the next week, determine whether former president Jacob Zuma will return to… Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Residents of Riverlea Demand Action Against Illegal Miners - South African News Briefs - August 1, 2023
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July 28, 2023
South Africa: How Infighting, Corruption Overshadow Tertiary Education In South Africa
Some of the world's most renowned universities and coming out tops in Africa, find themselves in the news - not for academic achievement but for in-fighting,… Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: CEOs From 115 Firms Pledge to Contribute to Economic Revitalisation
CEOs from more than 115 top South African companies, which together employ 1.2 million people and have a market value of R11 trillion, have publicly committed to aiding the nation… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Former President Zuma in Russia As ConCourt Orders Him Back to Jail
Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking medical treatment in Russia, Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed, barely a day after the Constitutional Court ruling… Read more »