July 06, 2023
Africa: Mass Mourning As Zimbabwean Cleric Ezekiel Guti Dies At 100
Prominent cleric and Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga) church founder Ezekiel Guti is dead. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia's Relocation of Migrants to Desert Border Region Sparks Controversy
Tunisia has deported hundreds of Sub-Saharan African migrants to a desolate area along the border with Libya, following days of violence between migrants and residents in the port… Read more »
Africa: Mozambique Students Win for Purifying Water Contaminated with Dangerous Blue Chemical
A team of students from Willow International School in Mozambique were named the Best in Sub-Saharan Africa for their investigation into finding an effective and reusable… Read more »
South Africa: Gas Leak in Boksburg Informal Settlement - Over 20 People Dead
Emergency services in the Ekurhuleni metro have confirmed that 24 people died of suspected gas inhalation at the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg on Wednesday night… Read more »
South Africa: Workers to Take to the Streets to Demand Action - South African News Briefs - July 06, 2023
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July 05, 2023
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Suffers Another Blow With Ramaphosa Private Prosecution Dismissal
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has set aside former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution against President Cyril Ramaphosa, with costs, News24 reports. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Leader Kiir Declares Election Date, Presidential Candidacy
South Sudan elections scheduled for next year will go ahead as planned, according to President Salva Kiir. Kiir also confirmed that he will run for president in the December 2024… Read more »
South Africa: South African Police Unit Members Suspended After Assault Caught on Video
Four of the eight South African Police's VIP Unit members who attacked three civilians on Gauteng province's N1 highway on July 1, 2023, were suspended. The unit are part of the… Read more »
South Africa: Former Minister In the Presidency Essop Pahad Dies
Former Minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad has died at the age of 84 years. Read more »
South Africa: CAF President Motsepe Steps In to Resolve Banyana Banyana Dispute - South African News Briefs - July 05, 2023
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July 04, 2023
South Africa: Teboho Mahlatsi's Death a Loss to South African Television
The South African arts and entertainment industry has been struck by another loss - filmmaker and producer Teboho Mahlatsi. Read more »
South Africa: 15 Killed in Eastern Cape Crash - South African News Briefs - July 04, 2023
15 Lives Lost in Tragic Eastern Cape Collision Between Taxi and Truck Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Zulu Royal House Dismisses Claims of King's Poisoning - South African News Briefs - July 03, 2023
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June 30, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Floods Death Toll Rises - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2023
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June 29, 2023
Uganda: Lawsuits Mount Against TotalEnergies Over Uganda Oil Projects #AfricaClimateCrisis
At least 26 Ugandans have filed a lawsuit against French oil firm TotalEnergies in Paris, France, seeking compensation for alleged human rights abuses at the company's huge… Read more »
South Africa: BMW to Invest U.S.224 Million in Electric Vehicle Production - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2023
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June 28, 2023
South Africa: Tornado Rips Through KwaZulu-Natal, One Dead - South African News Briefs - June 28, 2023
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June 27, 2023
Africa: How Russia Undermines Democracy in Africa
Russia's undermining of democracy in Africa is a serious threat to the continent's stability and development, as it became a key player in Africa's geopolitical landscape, using… Read more »
South Africa: Hopes Rise for Survivors at Harmony Gold Mine - South African News Briefs - June 27, 2023
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June 26, 2023
Mozambique: Aid Prospects Bring Hope to Cabo Delgado, but Civilians Still Face Danger
As thousands of Mozambicans displaced by the war in the northern Cabo Delgado province return home, the prospects of aid to address the under-development which has fuelled the… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Needs R210 Billion for Electricity Grid Upgrade - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2023
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June 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Complaints Over Hefty Nomination Fees Ahead of Zimbabwe's August Polls
The general election season is upon Zimbabwe, with both the ruling Zanu-PF and it's main rival Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), completing the process of electing candidates.… Read more »
Africa: Renewing Our Commitment to Food Fortification, One of the Most Under-Invested Solutions in Global Health
Anemia. Neural tube defects. Weakened immune systems and blindness. Impaired brain function and reduced productivity. Morbidity and mortality. Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Suspends Head of Security - South African News Briefs - June 23, 2023
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June 22, 2023
Africa: South Africa's 'Jabhim' Set to Take on the World at Global Street Fighter Tournament
Street Fighter, the venerated fighting game franchise, is adored and played by a community across the globe. The release of Street Fighter 6, the latest in the series, has… Read more »