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Scientists warn of new Covid variant with high number of mutations
The B.1.1.529 variant was first spotted in Botswana and six cases have been found in South Africa Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Scientists have warned that a new Covid variant which carries an “extremely high number” of
SA records 1,275 more COVID cases & 22 deaths
The Department of Health is reporting that 22 deaths were recorded on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 89,657 ...
Cobalt-rich Congo tries to push into battery manufacturing
But Congo, which ranks among the world’s least developed countries, exports its minerals for only a fraction of the final cost of the batteries, which are mostly manufactured in Asia. Speaking at a two-day business forum in the capital Kinshasa, Prime
South Africa jails two Chinese for abalone poaching
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South African authorities jailed two Chinese nationals caught with over US$60,000 (S$82,108) worth of illegally fished abalone, a coveted delicacy smuggled mainly to Asia, police said Wednesday (Nov 24). Poachers
South Africa asks J&J, Pfizer to stop sending vaccines
South Africa asked Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer to suspend delivery of COVID-19 vaccines as it now has enough stock, an illustration of how plunging demand is undermining the country's rollout ahead of a potential fourth wave of infections.
South Africa jails two Chinese nationals for abalone poaching
South African authorities jailed two Chinese nationals caught with over
New Covid-19 infections jump to 1 275, 22 more die
South Africa recorded 1 275 new Covid-19 cases and 22 deaths yesterday, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said. “Today (Wednesday) the institute reports 1 275 new Covid-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which
Boko Haram wan establish camp for Kainji Niger State - Nigerian Official
Group wey Niger state goment for north west Nigeria suspect say na Boko Haram and ISWAP dey try to establish camp for Kainji area of di state. Secretary to di State Goment (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, give dis informate wen im dey give security update for di
Cannabis Crop: Malawi ask Mike Tyson to be dia cannabis ambassador
Malawi agriculture ministry don write letter to former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson to be dia ambassador for di kontri cannabis crop. Minister Lobin Lowe say di legalisation of cannabis last year for Malawi don create opportunity locally and
ANC wins big Durban metro in fight for survival
Mxolisi Kaunda’s win wraps up mayor races in SA metros BL Premium In a tense finale to the election of
Saudi - HRH Crown Prince Approves to be Honorable President of Board of Trustees of ...
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, November 24, 2021, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, approved to be Honorable President
Saudi - Ministry of Investment Issues 575 New Foreign Investor Licenses in Summer 2021
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, November 24, 2021, SPA -- The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) granted 575 new foreign investor licenses during Summer 2021, marking a record-breaking high for the third consecutive quarter. Licenses granted
Non-Oil Exports in Saudi Arabia Increase by 38.2% in September 2021
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, November 24, 2021, SPA -- The Non-oil exports increased by 38.2% year-on-year in September 2021, rising to 25.3 billion riyals from 18.3 billion riyals in September 2020. Of the most important non-oil goods, 'Plastics and
Saudi - General Directorate of Health Affairs in Eastern Region to Launch Int'l Conference of ...
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Dammam, Nov 24, 2021, SPA -- The 3rd International Conference on Knowledge, Skill & Ability in Pharmacy and Toxicology (KSAPT) 2021 will be launched here on next Saturday.
Tanzania lifts ban on teen mothers attending schools
Tanzania said it would allow pregnant students and teenaged mothers to continue with their studies, reversing a heavily-criticised policy instituted by its late autocratic leader John Magufuli. ...
Israel, Morocco sign defence deal amid normalised ties
Israel and Morocco signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on security during Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz's visit
Not backing down without a fight: Pityana to challenge his dismissal at Absa
Sipho Pityana failed to convince the board that suing the Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority did not harm the banking group. ...
Sanef warns journalist against violating Press Code
Sanef has expressed disappointment at freelance journalist Edwin Ntshidi who was sworn in as a PR councillor for ActionSA in the City of Johannesburg this week. ...
Tanzania to allow students to attend school after giving birth
The Tanzanian government has said it will allow teenage mothers to continue with their studies after giving birth, reversing a heavily criticised policy implemented by late former President John Magufuli. Human rights campaigners accused Tanzania of
Letter to Khadija: Father wey write viral letter to im pikin dem kidnap at two years tok about im pain
November 16, 2016 na unforgettable day for Umar Sulaiman and im wife Amina because na last day dem see dia two-year-old daughter Khadija in di last five years. Di father wey write tribute letter to im daughter wey go viral on social media recently tell BBC
Somalia Declares Humanitarian Emergency as Drought Worsens
Somalia has declared a state of humanitarian emergency as drought ravages 80 percent of the country, leaving more than two million people short of food and water. Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, who declared the emergency, appealed for an urgent
US warns citizens to leave Ethiopia
The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia has warned American citizens to leave the country as the conflict between the government and the Tigray region fighters continues to deteriorate. “The security situation in Ethiopia continues to deteriorate. The U.S. Embassy urges
Police still investigating kidnapping of Moti brothers, Parliament hears
The police's investigation into the kidnapping of the Moti brothers continues, albeit that they have been returned, deputy police minister Cassel Mathale told the National Assembly on Wednesday. ...
Pandor doubts July's unrest affected SA's standing in the word: 'It wasn't our first time'
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor believes the July unrest had no impact on South Africa’s standing on the continent. ...
Gauteng cop shot, wounded during Krugersdorp jewellery store robbery
A Gauteng police officer is in a stable condition after being shot and wounded during a robbery in Krugersdorp. ...
Ethiopian leader heads to war's front lines as Olympians join the military
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has gone to direct the war from the front lines, state-affiliated media reported, as two Olympian athletes announced they were enlisting in the military. ...
Crime intelligence officer accused of raping woman at Eastern Cape police headquarters
A 51-year-old Eastern Cape crime intelligence policeman was set to appear in the Zwelitsha Magistrate's Court on Wednesday for allegedly drugging and raping a 21-year old woman at the local police headquarters at the weekend. ...
Humanitarian group calls for urgent help as Somalia drought threatens millions
A global humanitarian organisation, on Wednesday, called for urgent help for Somali people as nearly a
Gaddafi's son excluded from Libya's presidential race
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya's former strongman, Muammar Gaddafi, has been excluded from running
Demonstration Protesting Military Government In Sudan Ends In Fifteen Deaths And A Shallow Peace-Sharing Agreement
Fifteen people were fatally shot and dozens were wounded during a protest against military rule in Sudan. Protesters in the cities of Khartoum, Bahri, and Omdurman demanded that the military leaders of the coup on October 25th of this year be put on trial and
Ethiopia expels Irish diplomats as foreigners urged to flee civil war
Ethiopia has kicked out four Irish diplomats because of Dublin’s stance on the worsening civil war, while citizens from nations including Britain and France have been urged to
Scores of people in Lawley left homeless after JMPD, Red Ants demolish homes
Over 600 dwellings have been removed at the Kokotela informal settlement. ...
Ntshavheni: SA firmly on path to full broadcast digital migration
She said over 1 million indigent households have already registered for set top boxes for when the country moves to digital by the March deadline. ...
Oghenetega Ufuoma: Canada-based Nigerian die suspicious death - Winnipeg Police Service
Oghenetega Ufuoma, 41-year-old Canada-based Nigerian die suspicious death for Manitoba area, Winnipeg Police Service don confirm. Di suspicious murder happun on November 18, 2021 for Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Now one 38-year-old man wey dem dey call Nevis
Turkey donates food for victims of floods, conflict in South Sudan
The Turkish Red Crescent on Wednesday donated 31 tons of food to South Sudan to support people affected by floods and conflict in the Central African country. Speaking at the handover ceremony in the capital Juba, Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan Erdem Mutaf
Artefacts looted by British troops returned to Ethiopia after 153 years
Ethiopia hailed the return of precious artefacts looted
Africa Club Champions Hockey tourney: GRA, Police, Army in action today
Hockey fans in the Accra Metropolis will have a lot to cheer about at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium today when the Africa Cup for Club Championships (ACCC) bully off with all male and female
Foreigners Urged to Leave Ethiopia as Security Worsens
The U.S., France and Germany have joined other countries in urging their citizens to leave Ethiopia as fighting between federal forces and rebel groups moves closer to the capital, Addis Ababa. The U.N. has also announced evacuation flights for family members
Former Boxing Champion Hopes to ‘Knock Out’ Drugs In Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, a former boxing champion is using his skills to teach the next generation and hopefully help keep impoverished young people away from drugs and crime. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare. ...
Ethiopia says PM, a Nobel Peace laureate, is at battlefront
NAIROBI, Kenya — Ethiopia's Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister has gone to the battlefront, his government announced Wednesday, after the leader said martyrdom might be necessary in the yearlong war with rival fighters approaching the capital. State
Ethiopia says prime minister has arrived on front lines to take charge of troops
Ethiopia’s government said its prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has arrived on the front lines to take charge of troops amid the ongoing conflict with Tigray fighters, The Associated Press reported. A government spokesperson confirmed to the newswire that Abiy
WATCH: UCT launches 'Future Graduate' T-shirt at Joe Slovo Technical High School
Cape Town - UCT introduced its 2030 vision and “Graduate of The Future” T-shirts at the Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha. As part of the programme, UCT vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng addressed learners and introduced UCT’s 2030
Eastern Cape widow, hitmen sentenced for husband’s murder
CAPE TOWN - A 35-year-old woman from the Eastern Cape and her co-accused were sentenced in the Bhisho High Court for the murder of her husband. Phumlisa Deyi, 35, and Khanyia Ncumani, 33, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the May 2020 murder of Deyi’s
Strong winds and ’intense weather system’ warning for the Western Cape over next few days
CAPE TOWN – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 4 weather warning for the Western Cape on Tuesday. The weather service said an intense weather system will result in a strong to gale force south-east to easterly force
Nigerian government rejects report on Lekki toll gate shooting as 'fake news'
Abuja, Nigeria (CNN)Nigeria's federal government has rejected a report by a judicial panel that concluded the October 2020 shooting of protesters at Lekki toll gate could be described as a massacre by the military that officials tried to cover up. Information
FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Declared Open; Belgium beat S Africa 5-1
Bhubaneswar : , The Governor of Odisha Ganeshi Lal declared the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup open.This event will see 16 top teams compete fo Source:TeluguStop.com Read More.. ...
Mohamed-Hacene Echarif accredited as Algeria’s new ambassador to South Africa
ALGIERS – The South African Government has given its
Damaging winds with gusts up to 100km/h expected for the Western Cape
There will be more strong coastal winds, while fire warnings have been made for parts of the country on Thursday, the South African Weather Service says. ...
EFF MP Marshall Dlamini's assault trial to continue next year
EFF MP Marshall Dlamini's trial for the alleged assault of a security officer at Parliament will continue next year. ...
Lockdown: Issue of curb on religious gatherings still relevant as state of emergency continues, court hears
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg continues to hear the challenge of the previous ban on faith-based gatherings, with Solidariteit Helpende Hand submitting that the matter was not moot as the state of disaster was still in effect. ...
WATCH | Voting finally gets underway in reconvened eThekwini council
The reconvened voting process for a mayor and deputy mayor in eThekwini Metro was once again steeped in chaos as opposition party's and the ANC went head-to-head for the last remaining metro in the country. ...
Rights watchdog demands probe into France's role in airstrikes on civilians in Egypt
A global human rights watchdog, on Wednesday, called on French authorities to "immediately investigate" allegations on
Turkish Foreign Minister expresses support for democratic transition in Sudan
Turkey's Foreign Minister, on Wednesday, held a phone call with Sudan's Prime Minister, expressing support for the
Ethiopian government says Prime Minister Abiy has gone to frontline of civil war
Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister has gone to the battlefront, his government announced Wednesday, after the leader said martyrdom might be necessary in the yearlong war with rival fighters approaching the capital. ...
Haile Gebrselassie says he is joining Ethiopian army to fight insurgency
Two-time Olympic gold medallist enlists as alarm grows over war that threatens to engulf Addis Ababa The two-time Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie has announced he is enlisting in the Ethiopian military to fight an insurgency that threatens to attack
Fabrice Monteiro’s best photograph: a spirit emerges from a rubbish dump in Senegal
‘The model is holding a child’s doll, looking out over the wreckage. It represents the future generations we’re condemning to environmental catastrophe’ Outside Dakar, Senegal’s capital, is a rubbish dump with its own name: Mbeubeuss . The land on which it
ANC's Seitebaleng Chelechele elected mayor of Mamusa Municipality
On Tuesday night proceedings were marred by disruptions when ANC councillors voted in support of the EFF's Olebeng Mogorosi for the speaker position. ...
'The lived reality of queer people' in Shembe Church: Inside UKZ student's paper
Siphelele Mazibuko earned her Master's degree in Theology to delve deeper into issues pertaining to the intersection of gender, sexuality, health and religion. ...
eThekwini councillors choose ANC's Kaunda over DA's Graham for mayorship
After various point of orders from various parties expressing dismay with the proceedings, two candidates were finally been nominated. ...
Bathabile Dlamini's lawyers accuse State of being disingenuous in perjury case
Dlamini was the social development minister when problems arose with the distribution of social grants in 2017. ...
Three children, one teacher killed in Cameroon school attack
Unidentified gunmen have attacked a school in a town in Cameroon’s violence-hit Southwest Region, killing at least three students and one teacher, according to a local human rights group. The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (CHRDA) said in a
“A crisis of feeling”: Kenya’s Elizabeth Wathuti on keeping faith on climate’s front line
Three weeks ago, 26-year-old Elizabeth Wathuti took to the stage at the largest climate conference in history. At her side was the bold red of the British host nation’s Union Jack; behind her, a screen was blocked out in UN blue; and on her jacket and beaded
More support needed for shelters fighting the GBV pandemic
KRISTIN ENGEL Cape Town - The National Shelter Movement (NSMSA) has urged the government and corporates to recognise the key role shelters play in disrupting the intensifying gender-based violence pandemic in the country, despite being insufficiently
Lucara says diamond market the “healthiest” in years
Next year, which marks its Karowe mine’s tenth year of operations, Lucara anticipates producing up to 340,000 carats, to be sold through its multi-sales channel approach, which should generate revenues of between $185 million and $215
Ireland says Ethiopia expels four Irish diplomats
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Ethiopia has expelled four of six Irish diplomats from the country because of
Zambia delivers 50 basis point rate hike to curb inflation
Summary Rate last raised in FebruaryInflation still persistently highCopper producer in debt crisisTalking to IMF about lending programme LUSAKA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Zambia's central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 9.0% to help bring down
Gunmen kill 3 children and teacher in Cameroon school attack, says rights group
DOUALA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Unidentified gunmen killed at least three children and one teacher in an attack on a school in Cameroon's South West region on Wednesday, a local human rights group said. The mayor of the town of Ekondo Titi, Kenneth Nanji,
Brand Africa to recognize and rank the “Best Places in Africa” for tourism, investment and ...
Brand Africa has launched “Brand Africa | Africa’s Best Places,” the pan-African initiative to recognize and rank the best places for tourism, investment and citizen mobilisation in Africa. The goal of the initiative is to inspire pride, raise the standards
Western Cape's local councils all constituted on time
Now that the dust has settled after the 1 November elections and the turbulent coalition talks are over, each of the 25 local municipal councils in the Western Cape had been formally constituted by the Tuesday deadline. ...
UK urges its nationals to leave Ethiopia now, or 'shelter in a place of safety'
Britain called on its nationals to leave Ethiopia immediately due to an intensification of conflict in the East African country. ...
Traditional healer who drugged and raped victims given 2 life terms
A traditional healer from KwaZulu-Natal has been sentenced to two life terms in prison for the rape of two women in 2019 after performing cleansing ceremonies on them. ...
Israeli Defence Minister visits tomb of late Moroccan King, Mohammed V
Israeli Defence Minister, Benny Gantz, on Wednesday, visited the tomb of the late Moroccan King Mohammed V,
MEMO in conversation with Andrew March
Join us for a live conversation with Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Andrew March, as
WC police launch 16 Days of Activism against GBV, child abuse
This year's theme is "the year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke moving from awareness to accountability". ...
SIU: None of the service providers in R431m PPE contract were accredited
The Special Tribunal has reserved judgment in the SIU's review application of the R431 million tender that was awarded for the cleaning of schools at inflated prices. ...
Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics
How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa? ...
Son killed while shielding young girl from a hail of gunfire rewarded with bravery award
Cape Town - When President Cyril Ramaphosa handed him the award for his late son’s bravery, not only did the awful memory of his son’s death came flooding back for Cornelius Basson, but also the satisfaction that his son Chad’s ultimate sacrifice was not in
Grabouw serial rapist sentenced to seven life terms
CAPE TOWN - A serial rapist in the Western Cape who preyed on hitch-hiking women has been sentenced to seven life terms in the Strand Regional Court. Sinaye Siqhuma, 29, reigned with terror along the N2 highway near Grabouw in 2018. He was convicted and
SAPS’ sniffer dog Snoekie makes R800k mandrax bust
CAPE TOWN - A 51-year-old man is expected to appear in court on Thursday in connection with the seizure of 20 000 mandrax tablets worth R800 000 that were en route to Cape Town. Police management in the Western Cape has commended members of the Breede River K9
Turkey’s justice minister requests new 'liberal' Composition
(MENAFN) Turkish justice minister requested a new generous composition in Turkey. Abdulhamit Gul updated the members
Naguib Sawiris trends on social media as critics accuse him of hypocrisy
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is trending again on social media after warning that the government's
20 EU officials in Gaza to assess humanitarian needs
Twenty European Union (EU) diplomats arrived this morning in the besieged Gaza Strip to assess the humanitarian
The Arab Centre for Forensic Sciences in Gaza is the first of its kind in Palestine
The Arab Centre for Forensic Sciences was opened in the Gaza Strip earlier this year. It is the first
Why did Spain offer to mediate between Algeria and Morocco?
Normally, you do not hesitate to help your neighbours to defuse tension so that it does not affect
WATCH LIVE: eThekwini councillors hold another sitting after chaos
This is another attempt at electing the municipal leadership just two days after proceedings were disrupted by a group of African National Congress supporters. ...
DBE 'concerned' about growing number of teachers fired for gross misconduct
A report by the South African Council of Educators has found at least 11 teachers have been let go after they were found guilty of a range of charges. ...
South Africans tend to splash out during Black Friday - expert
On this day, many people tend to rush to get their hands on the 'best deals' as advertised by businesses whether in store or online. ...
An African Serval Sighted in B�kk Hills
An African serval was sighted in the B�kk Hills of northern Hungary. The wild cat is found exclusively in Africa, especially in Tanzania, Botswana, and
AfCFTA: Urgency for Africa nations to industrialise, cease being a dumping site – Sanwo-Olu
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged African countries to leverage on technology to drive the needed growth and development that are capable of enhancing the standard of living of her people by keying into the potentials of the
EMS responder testifies how the 'bruised' body of Robyn-Lee Gertse, 3, was found
Cape Town - An emergency responder testified in the Western Cape High Court how he found the bruised and battered body of 3-year-old Robyn-Lee Gertse from Moorreesburg. Godfrey Jantjies is accused of the girl’s murder and appeared yesterday before Judge
Losing three metros in Gauteng was painful, says ANC provincial secretary
Johannesburg - It was painful to lose three of the biggest Gauteng metros to the DA, says ANC provincial secretary Jacob Khawe. The DA, with the help of the EFF, ActionSA and other parties, took over the metros. Khawe said one must remember that, in 2016, the
WATCH: Suspense, tight security as eThekwini meets again to elect new mayor
Durban - There was tight security around the Durban ICC on Wednesday when the eThekwini Municipality council convened for the second time in a week to elect a new mayor, deputy mayor and chief whip. On top of the ring of steel around the venue following a
Posthumous honour for the ’People's Doctor’Abu Baker Asvat gunned down in his surgery
Durban: Medical doctor and political activist Abu Baker Asvat, who was killed in his clinic in Soweto in 1989, will be honoured posthumously with a National Order – the highest award bestowed by the country. Often referred to at the “People's Doctor”, Asvat is
UAE jobs: Dubai retailer to hire for 50 vacancies at upcoming fair
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Wed 24 Nov 2021, 4:14 PM Dubai-based retail major Union Coop on Wednesday said it will recruit 50 Emiratis in different sections in celebration of the country's Golden
Comedian Jo Koy to bring the laughs to Dubai
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Wed 24 Nov 2021, 1:58 PM Last updated: Wed 24 Nov 2021, 4:15 PM The hilarious Jo Koy, will be performing in Dubai for one-night only in a highly entertaining evening. The comedian will bring his Funny Is Funny
Previous FM blames Egypt, Israel over standing by Sudan takeover
(MENAFN) Previous Sudan–s Foreign Minister Mariam al-Sadiq al-Mahdi blamed Egypt and
UAE Covid hospital nurse: 'I served critical patients for 12 hours daily'
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Wed 24 Nov 2021, 3:32 PM A Covid-19 field hospital nurse in the UAE recalls working long hours under immense emotional and physical pressure away from her family at the peak of Covid-19. Indian nurse Ramya Radhakrishnan has revealed
