June 06, 2023
South Africa: 'Swindled' South African Soccer Body Not Part of Restitution Plans for Nations Duped By Fifa Graft
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Restitution amounting to U.S.$201 million (nearly R4 billion) to compensate multiple "victim organisations" harmed by global soccer body Fifa in a major corruption scandal, will… Read more »
South Africa: Construction Mafia Allegedly Linked to Power Utility's Procurement Staff - South African News Briefs - June 6, 2023
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June 05, 2023
Africa: Innovations in Agriculture Can Drive Climate- Change Mitigations [guest column]
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The agricultural sector is a signi?cant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29 percent, according to the World Bank. This ?gure climbs… Read more »
South Africa: Arms to Russian Ship? Ramaphosa Won't Release Report on Alleged Transfer
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The Democratic Alliance will oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to classify the findings of a probe that determined whether arms and ammunition supplied from South Africa were… Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Executive Implicated in Power Station Sabotage - South African News Briefs - June 5, 2023
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June 02, 2023
South Africa: Hammanskraal Water Quality 'Unsafe' Over High Bacteria Levels - Report
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In a report, independent laboratory testing commissioned by WaterCAN, an initiative by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, has found that water from three out of four taps examined… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Decoding the Zimbabwe Election Process Ahead of August 23 Polls
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As Zimbabweans prepare to cast their ballots in 2 months' time, allAfrica takes a look at how the southern African country's electoral process works. Read more »
South Africa: Namibian Fishrot Paymaster Arrested in Western Cape Town
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Marén de Klerk, the self-proclaimed paymaster in Namibia's "Fishrot" corruption case, has been arrested in Paarl, South Africa, reports Mail & Guardian . Read more »
South Africa: Climate Commission Urges Electricity Reforms and Renewable Energy Expansion - South African News Briefs - June 2, 2023
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June 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Countdown Begins for Zimbabwe's Crucial Elections
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set August 23 as the long-awaited election date. Read more »
South Africa: Health Watchdog Exposes State of Public Healthcare - South African News Briefs - June 1, 2023
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May 31, 2023
South Africa: Govt Discusses 'Emergency' Shortening of Karpowership Contracts
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According to Rudi Dicks, head of the project management office in the Presidency and member of the National Energy Crisis Committee, government is discussing the possibility of… Read more »
West Africa: Illegal Fishing Costs West African Nations Billions in Revenue
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Six West African nations lose U.S. $2.3 billion a year as a result of illegal fishing, says a new report from Amnesty International. Read more »
Africa: "It Looks Like it's Unbearable to Live Without a Man, It's Unbearable to Be a Lesbian'
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The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and… Read more »
West Africa: The Human Cost of Overfishing [document]
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The executive summary of a report by Amnesty International on overfishing in Gambia. Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Province Records First Cholera Case - South African News Briefs - May 31, 2023
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May 30, 2023
Senegal: Tensions Rise While Awaiting Ousmane Sonko Verdict
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The court is expected to rule on the rape case against Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. In the meantime, tension is rising in Dakar, where security forces reportedly… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity to Attend Brics Summit
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South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Naledi Pandor gazetted a notice providing diplomatic immunity to officials attending the the BRICS summit in… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Province Identifies 275 High-Risk Schools - South African News Briefs - May 30, 2023
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May 29, 2023
Benin: Meet the Woman Whose Study of Insects Helps Prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Africa is on the brink of achieving a major victory over deadly diseases that have plagued its population for generations. With increased access to medical care, improved… Read more »
Africa: Promise of Health for All Hangs in the Balance A Call to Action [guest column]
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Halfway to the target date for the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the promise of health for all hangs in the balance, making it more important… Read more »
South Africa: Testing Delays Impede Data Collection on Mumps Outbreak - South African News Briefs - May 29, 2023
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May 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: How Long Can Zimbabwe Go With FIFA Suspension in Place?
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Football is the most popular sport in Zimbabwe although, in recent years, supporters have lost interest in the national league, primarily as a result of the underwhelming… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Calls for National Dialogue on Dysfunctional Coalitions - South African News Briefs - May 26, 2023
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May 25, 2023
South Africa: Former Mozambican Finance Minister Faces Extradition to U.S. After Failed South African Court Bid
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South Africa's Constitutional Court has blocked an attempt by former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang to stop his extradition to the U.S. where he faces charges of grand… Read more »