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Thursday, 28 October27 OctThe Council for Geoscience (CGS) confirmed that an earthquake was felt on Wednesday morning, around 11:01, in the East Rand area. “The earthquake registered a preliminary 3.1 on the local magnitude scale as recorded by the South African National Seismograph Network. “The epicentre was located in the […]

Lagos — THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, predicted that the nation needed about $2.7 billion worth of investment to enable it meet the rising demand for petroleum products.In his keynote address at the 15th Oil Trading and Logistics, OTL, Africa Petroleum Downstream Expo 2021, in Lagos, the Group […]

The Coast Guard Ship (CGS) Barracuda, sent for a maiden short refit from February 2021 to October 2021 in India, was handed over to Mauritius, this morning, at the Quay B of Port Louis Harbour.The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International […]

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is this year, once again, targeting to register at least 35 000 businesses in the small to medium enterprises (SME) sector as efforts intensify to increase revenue collections from the (SMEs) sector.This will ensure more businesses, especially in the largely informal SMEs sector, contribute towards […]

Human Capital Africa seeks to bridge the gap between evidence and action to improve learning outcomes for children under the age of 10Nigeria’s former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, is set to launch Human Capital Africa (HCA), an accountability and advocacy initiative to improve early learning outcomes for children, across […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginThis story is sponsoredAs the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the globe forcing governments to implement lockdowns and self-isolation for months to contain the spread of the virus, this subsequently led to a cessation of face-to-face classroom interactions as we […]

Maiduguri — Qualified teachers in primary schools across Borno State will soon begin to enjoy N30,000 minimum wage, as against the current situation in which some number of teachers receive as low as N11,000 due to activities of ghost teachers, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has said.Zulum stated this yesterday at […]

Nairobi governor-in-waiting Ann Kananu was not meant to be anywhere near the top of the power pyramid in the capital city’s government.In fact, her nomination as deputy governor in January last year by Mike Sonko was only meant to buy time and ease pressure on the then governor, who had […]

The UN Secretary-General warned on Tuesday that “hatred takes root in the soil of ignorance” of historical facts, science, and the human qualities which “bind all people together.”Antonio Guterres was speaking at the Global Education Ministers Conference on addressing hate speech through education.Remembering the horrors of the Second World War […]

Alleged Cape Town underworld boss Nafiz Modack appeared in court on Wednesday on charges of racketeering, fraud, money laundering, uttering and contravention of the VAT Act.He was arrested with seven other people at various addresses across Cape Town.National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said Modack, his mother Ruwaida, younger brother […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginThe world faces serious threats — from exclusionary nationalism and great-power competition to growing inequality — that prevent the world from working together to solve other complex problems such as the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines and climate change. But […]

Thursday, 28 October27 OctThe DA wants to cut R1 billion from the police’s budget for VIP protection and use a percentage of it to improve the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement. DA Cape Town mayoral candidate Geordin Hill-Lewis’s proposal is the latest development in a tug-of-war between the DA-led […]

Mr Cui Jianchun, Ambassador of China to Nigeria, said on Tuesday that the country would prioritize the implementation of its political and economic cooperation with Nigeria, to achieve growth.Cui stated this in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the restoration of China’s seat in […]

Nairobi — Kenya has received a Sh16 billion financing agreement from the World Bank which is aimed at strengthening local resilience to the impact of climate change in the country.It will be done through the financing of the locally-led Climate Action (ELLoCA) programme which is part of Kenya’s 10-year government […]

Tunis/Tunisia — 42 COVID-19 infections were logged on October 24 from 1,754 tests (2.39% positivity rate), pushing the caseload to 711,863, the Health Ministry said.Two more deaths were also reported, taking the death toll to 25,160.The number of recoveries also rose by 54 to 685,440.Four more hospitalisations in public and […]

Haiti’s streets were unusually quiet on Tuesday and gasoline stations remained dry as gangs blocked the entrance to ports that hold fuel stores and the country’s main gang boss demanded that Prime Minister Ariel Henry resign.Days-long fuel shortages have left Haitians with few transportation options and forced the closure of […]

Thursday, 28 October27 OctTwo men accused of murdering a Gqeberha mother, Vicki Terblanche, will apply for bail on 8 November. The accused, Terblanche’s boyfriend, Reinhardt Leach, 32, and his friend, Dylan Cullis, 24, appeared briefly in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for her murder.Their case was postponed for a […]

The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Consistent Energy and President Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, REAN, Dr. Segun Adaju, has said that Nigeria spends $16 million to fuel 14 million generators annually.He disclosed this at the (NES#27) Nigerian Economic Summit Group, yesterday in Abuja, saying: “We need to look at where […]

Government’s efforts to upgrade facilities at the Bomas of Kenya will boost the number of local and international tourists using the facility.Bomas of Kenya will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of a revamped cultural and conference facility dubbed Baraza Hall. The hall has a seating capacity for […]

The governors of four neighbouring provinces of Rwanda and Burundi have committed to fighting cross border crimes and ensuring security.They said this during a meeting held on Monday, and attended by governors Emmanuel Gasana of the Eastern province and Alice Kayitesi of the Southern province from Rwanda.Burundi was represented by […]

What have you done, Quinny?This was my initial reaction when the nation was told one of our best players had opted out of the crucial ICC T20 World Cup match against the defending champions, the West Indies, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The 28-year-old Quinton de Kock, better known as […]

The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Mineral Workers Union (Zidamwu) is suing National Employment Council (NEC) and the Chamber of Mines at the Labour Court after they offered workers a paltry 24% wage increase.The NEC announced the 24% increment in a circular dated September 28, which it said had been agreed […]

The Middle East Green Initiative launch in Saudi Arabia on Monday was hailed by the UN’s deputy chief as a valuable commitment and strategic vision, to transition regional economies away from unsustainable development, to a model “fit for the challenges of the 21st century”.With only a few days until the […]

Mahamat Said, a former leader of a militia group in the Central African Republic, faces 14 charges at the International Criminal Court of war crimes and crimes against humanity.Mahamat Said is facing more than a dozen charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), including torture, persecution, enforced disappearance, and cruel […]

Thursday, 28 October27 Oct The ANC – as the national governing party which has overseen power utility Eskom for the past 27 years – noted with “grave concern” Eskom’s announcement of Stage 4 load shedding and says it may be deliberately done for “political ends”.The party also admitted that it […]

Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs is dead, a post shared on the Facebook page of a Nigerian blog and phrased as a question claims.The actor, known professionally as Olu Jacobs, is also a film producer.The post has generated 3,600 reactions and over 7,000 comments since it was published on 5 […]

Nairobi — Kenya crossed the 5 million mark in the COVID-19 vaccination exercise Monday with a total of 5,029,901 vaccinated.Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said of out this, 3,545,060 had received their first jab while 1,484,841 had been fully vaccinated.Kagwe further said the uptake of the second dose among those […]

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richter scale struck Boksburg in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday morning.The Council for Geoscience said data indicated that the earthquake was recorded around 11.01am“The epicentre was located in the eastern suburbs of Johannesburg. The public is encouraged to record their experiences using the […]

Thursday, 28 October27 Oct The Gauteng government has indicated it will be taking legal action against the Independent Media group over its “serious allegations made against nurses, doctors, hospital management and health officials”.The media company made the allegations at a press conference in Cape Town on Wednesday. The press conference […]

Four days after gunmen attacked and released hundreds of inmates from the Abolongo Custodial Centre, Oyo in Oyo State the police have detonated a bomb uncovered at the centre.A source told our correspondent that the bomb was part of those planted by the criminals who attacked the centre last week […]

Canadian oil explorer ReconAfrica has already benefited financially through the Canadian Stock Exchange from the licence they obtained from the Namibian government for exploration in the two Kavango regions. Namibia, through the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), owns 10% of the licence while ReconAfrica owns 90%.The chairperson of the […]

Luanda — Angolan Head of State João Lourenço returned Wednesday to the country’s capital, Luanda, after two-visit to the northern Uíge province.Accompanied by the First Lady, Ana Dias Lourenço, João Lourenço was received by Vice President of the Republic, Bornito de Sousa, and members of the Angolan Executive.During his stay […]

Thursday, 28 October27 Oct An independent external investigation found that the Pretoria News was “reckless” to publish a story penned by editor Piet Rampedi, which claimed that a Tembisa woman, Gosiame Sithole, had given birth to 10 babies.The veracity of the story was widely questioned when several elements couldn’t be […]

A post circulating on Facebook in Nigeria claims that unknown gunmen operating in the east of the country are from Chad.The comment is attributed to Nigeria’s senate minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe.“Unknown gunmen operating the east are from Chad not IPOB,” reads the post which was shared on a public group […]

Countries can achieve their commitments to limiting global warming if the crucial role of women in climate change mitigation strategies is recognised, feminists said on Monday.The Paris Agreement binds countries to a commitment of limiting global warming to1.5 degrees Celsius and women, according to various studies, play a central role […]

Harare City Council acting chamber secretary Warren Chiwawa is reeling in the eye of a storm amid allegations of victimising subordinates who are key witnesses in land scams.According to a leaked council memo, written by the council chief security officer directed to the head of public safety, Mr Chiwawa stands […]

In one week, leaders from around the globe will gather for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. The global summit, taking place in Glasgow, is the most significant climate event globally. This year marks one of its most meaningful landmarks since it began in 1995, […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginOne of the greatest mind benders of this chaotic election season would be to see John Steenhuisen and his band of Democratic Alliance racism denialists refusing to stand with cricketer, Quinton de Kock. Call it wishful thinking, but it would […]

Thursday, 28 October27 OctNine-year-old Luke Mulvey, who lives on a smallholding in Lovemore Park, the Eastern Cape, was attacked on 30 September by a 250kg sow that he has looked after as a pet for the last two years.Luke had stopped by the pigsty to check on the sow and […]

Thursday, 28 October24 OctAt least 25 people, including some minors, were killed in an explosion and fire at an illegal oil refinery in Nigeria’s Rivers state on Friday, a local leader and a resident told Reuters on Sunday.“The casualties involved are very high … we are counting 25 bodies,” Ifeanyi […]

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said more than 97. 6 per cent of account holders are fully covered by the N500,000 insurance limit.According to the managing director and chief executive of the NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan disclosed at the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the workshop […]

One of Madagascar’s worst droughts in history is devastating a population where 91% live below the poverty lineReports and testimonies from parents of children dying from hunger‘They suffered from hunger… and they died. We hardly eat anything’ – woman who has lost two children‘Amnesty calls on the international community to […]

Preparations for the summer cropping season are now at an advanced stage with all inputs including seed and fertiliser available, while Government continues to provide money to pay farmers for crops delivered to GMB and Cottco.Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said this yesterday while addressing the 37th […]

More than a million people are fleeing terror and violence in Burkina Faso, and their numbers are growing. Many are left to fend for themselves as they struggle to survive.Jacob Ouermi does not like to talk about what his family has gone through. He, his wife Elisabet Simpore and their […]

The European Union team in Namibia teamed up with the City of Windhoek, Hage Geingob Secondary School and Havana Primary School, Namibia Institute for Democracy and Physically Active Youth to host the Annual #CleanUp in Windhoek.EU Ambassador, Sinikka Antila, who was leading the campaign said a single plastic bag may […]

New revelations of luxury properties held by the Republic of Congo’s first family shed light on a regime running out of options.On 21 September, a bombshell report revealed $32.5 million in assets held around the world by the President Denis Sassou Nguesso, his family, and senior regime officials in the […]

SA will prioritise the manufacturing of electric cars as part of its response to the climate change crisis, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday.He delivered a keynote address at the launch of the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicle at the company’s Prospecton Plant in Durban.The president said the timing of […]

Thursday, 28 October27 OctJudgment in an application murder accused Nafiz Modack lodged to have voice notes, pictures and video struck from his bail application, was abruptly halted by load shedding on Wednesday.  Magistrate Dion van der Spuy said he had carefully planned the matter around load shedding but at the […]

Here’s a summary of the argumentsTrust the South African cricket team to be at the centre of a political controversy. The Proteas “took the knee” in support of Black Lives Matter before their T20 World Cup game against the West Indies on Tuesday. But Quinton de Kock, perhaps the team’s […]

New York — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held an emergency meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the developing situation in Sudan, and to consider a joint response. The representatives of the United Kingdom, Norway, and Estonia largely concurred in condemning the power takeover as a ‘coup’, however the […]

New York — As the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, approaches (31 October -12 November in Glasgow, Scotland), climate action is more urgent than ever. Yes, we need climate change mitigation.But for the people who are most marginalized, the impacts of climate change are already severe […]

The ninth meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic took place on Friday 22 October 2021 from 13:00 to 17:05 Geneva time (CEST).Proceedings of the meetingMembers and Advisors of the Emergency Committee were convened […]

Government should provide Covid-19 vaccine booster jabs to vulnerable groups than vaccinating teenagers who are not at high risk of getting severely ill and being hospitalised. This is the view of vaccinologist and University of the Witwatersrand’s Prof Shabir Madhi, who was reacting to government’s programme of vaccinating children… If […]

The 14th Emir of Kano and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, HRH. Muhammad Sanusi II has said the federal government is indulging in illegality by paying petroleum subsidies from the federation account.Emir Sanusi spoke virtually as a panellist on Sustainable Development Goals at the just-concluded Nigerian Economic Summit […]

A section of Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday tasked government to address the security concerns in the country following two separate bombing incidents.Mr Elijah Okupa, the Kasilo County MP, who raised the matter, tasked government “to give a statement to the country regarding those events because we don’t know whether […]

Companies and individuals in Rwanda that process personal data of individuals have 24 months beginning October this year to comply with the new law on protection of personal data and privacy.The new law among other things demarcates clear and unambiguous consent of an individual to the collection, storage, and processing […]

DA leader John Steenhuisen has blasted the ANC-led government over Eskom’s latest decision to implement stage 4 load-shedding on Wednesday.Steenhuisen, who spoke at the official opposition’s election rally in Tshwane, said Eskom’s decision equalled “job shedding”, adding that it was the opposite of what President Cyril Ramaphosa promised in 2017 […]

The Federal Ministry of Health says it is planning to secure a loan of $200 million to procure mosquito nets to prevent malaria in 13 of the 36 states.The Senate has frowned at a plan by the federal government to borrow $200 million to purchase mosquito nets and other ancillary […]

South Africa has extended COVID-19 vaccination to adolescents aged between 12 and 17 years. In the week of 10-16 October 2021, this age group made up 14.7% of new COVID-19 cases reported, down from a peak of about 20% in the middle of the third resurgence.As of mid-October 2021, children […]

The government of Rwanda on Tuesday, October 26 signed a memorandum of understanding with BioNTech to initiate the construction of the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for mRNA-based vaccines slated for mid-2022.The facility will be set up in the Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District, according to the Minister of Health Dr. […]

Members of the lower chamber of parliament on October 26, tasked the Ministry of Public service and labour (MIFOTRA) to accelerate the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).IPPIS is an online system managed by MIFOTRA aimed to support the government in the efficient and cost-effective management […]

As the world convenes in Glasgow for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26), it is time to recognize Africa’s role in averting a climate disaster without compromising the continent’s growth and poverty reduction. The world needs to transition away from fossil fuels. But access to electricity […]

Four migrants, three of them children, drowned on Tuesday after a boat in which they and 23 others were trying to cross from Turkey to Greece sank, the Greek coast guard said.Greece is one of the main routes into the European Union for asylum-seekers crossing from Turkey in flimsy, overcrowded […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginWednesday.With five days to go until our first socially distant election, I’m wondering how many voters — myself included — will practice social distancing on election day and stay at home instead of making their mark on a ballot […]

Thursday, 28 October22 Oct The World Health Organisation issued its plan on Thursday to prevent any further misconduct by aid workers deployed in its field operations after WHO staff were caught up in a major sexual abuse scandal in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Some 83 aid workers, a quarter of […]

Having survived the ongoing cholera outbreak in Jigawa State, Mallam Saleh Magaji Baranda, a father of 11 and a farmer from Baranda village in Dutse Local Government Area (LGA or District), has been vaccinated with the Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) at the recently concluded cholera vaccination campaign in the state.After […]

Africa Moyo — Deputy News EditorCLIMATE change has seen temperatures rising by around 2 degrees Celsius in Zimbabwe over the past century, resulting in 10 droughts in the last two decades alone, President Mnangagwa has said as the world prepares for the major climate change conference next month.The heating, said […]

Addis Abeba — Four members of the Ethiopian Social Justice Party (Ezema) who recently joined the House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR) called on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to appear in parliament to answer to their questions regarding the ongoing ‘war for survival’ in the northern Ethiopia.These members of the parliament, […]

Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority (RLMUA) has issued fresh guidelines that will be a major tool in ensuring that over 61 per cent of the country’s population currently living in informal settlements are relocated to well-planned settlements.Espérance Mukamana, the Director General of RLMUA, told The New Times that the […]

An international study with a base at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has taken a top global award for innovation, announced at a recent gathering of psychiatric researchers.The Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations – Psychosis study (NeuroGAP-P), of which UCT is a partner, was awarded the Pamela Sklar Innovation […]

A big part of growing up and learning to adult involves making responsible financial decisions. You don’t have to be a financial planner to know that financial security won’t just benefit you; it can also translate into having the means to look after your family.  To make things easier, we spoke […]

Wednesday, 27 October6h ago The Gauteng government has indicated it will be taking legal action against the Independent Media group over its “serious allegations made against nurses, doctors, hospital management and health officials”.The media company made the allegations at a press conference in Cape Town on Wednesday. The press conference […]

CISLAC says Africa lost US$1 trillion in illicit financial flows (IFFs), out of which US$50 billion is lost annually over the last 50 years.Nigeria loses about US$2.9 billion yearly to tax waivers granted to multinational companies, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) indicated on Tuesday in Abuja.Executive Director, CISLAC, […]

NUMSA says First Automobile Works must pay automobile manufacturers’ rates not Motor Industry Bargaining Council ratesNUMSA members are on strike at First Automobile Works in Gqeberha demanding a 100% wage increase.The plant assembles vehicles from imported Chinese components.The Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) ruled last year that the […]

Khartoum — Prominent Sudanese journalist and analyst Fayez Selik was detained by authorities in the capital Khartoum this evening, as he left the Al Jazeera studios, following an interview in which he expressed sharp criticism and condemnation of the ongoing military coup in Sudan.Selik, who was previously media advisor to […]

Tunis/Tunisia — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Othman Jerandi met Thursday in Tripoli, Libya, with Libyan Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah.The meeting discussed the latest developments in Tunisia and Libya and regional and international issues of common interest, according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Department.Emphasis was […]

The world’s best tennis players look to be caught in the middle of a simmering standoff between the Australian government and the host state for January’s Australian Open after Victoria’s premier said he would not apply for permits to allow unvaccinated athletes to enter the country.Daniel Andrews drew his line […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginEskom’s former finance manager has been found guilty of defrauding the company of R35-million, while the power utility continues to be hit by rolling blackouts. Bernard Moraka will be sentenced for running a two-and-a-half-year scam with Victor Tshabalala, the sole […]

Wednesday, 27 October9h agoPeople going to the main post office in Mthatha to collect their “Covid” Social Relief for Distress (SRD) grants pay between R50 and R100 of their R350 grant to jump to the front of the queue. Grant beneficiaries say security guards and a group of self-appointed residents calling […]

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, asked investors who want to get return for their investment to do business in Nigeria because his administration has created the enabling environment.President Buhari, however, attributed growing social unrest to inequalities and unfair policies that exclude the majority from opportunities for participation, […]

In the pursuit of ridding the continent of the remaining vestige of colonisation and apartheid and to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states, it is imperative to decolonise the mind of African people.The African Union (AU) has been pushing for African solutions to African problems by tasking […]

Rwandan coach Thierry Hitimana has been appointed as coach for Tanzanian giants Simba SC for the rest of the season.Hitimana replaces French tactician Didier Gomes Da Rosa who resigned on Tuesday following the club’s abysmal CAF Champions League campaign which saw them being knocked out by Botswana minnows Jwaneng Galaxy […]

NYSE-listed e-commerce platform Jumia experienced a shift in shopping habits across its markets in Africa last year, as more shoppers bought everyday products as opposed to electronics.Shopping for essentials such as foodstuff, fashion and beauty products, saw Jumia’s total sales value of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods grow by 13 percentage points […]

A Madrid court has suspended Bayern Munich and France defender Lucas Hernandez’s six month prison term for disobeying a restraining order following a 2017 conviction of domestic violence, a court statement said on Wednesday.The sentence will be suspended for four years as long he does not commit a new offence […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginTuesday.With six days to go before South Africa hits the polls, some of the 37 candidates for eThekwini’s ward 33 appear to be finally waking up to the fact that there’s a municipal election.Granted, there’s been no knock on […]

Wednesday, 27 October5h agoEight people have been arrested in Cape Town in connection with a R219 million tax return fraud case.The Hawks arrested the group, aged 30 to 62, at various premises around Cape Town on Wednesday. They allegedly pocketed around R46 million, said Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale.Ruwaida Modack,  […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 Oct Gunmen have killed 16 worshippers at a mosque in central Nigeria, a government official said on Tuesday, in the latest violence in the restive region.Scores of gunmen on motorcycles stormed Maza-Kuka village in Mashegu district of Niger state on Monday and opened fire during morning prayers, […]

Coach of Cofine FC of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Remi Amadi, has been slammed with a global ban of two years from all football-related activities by world football-governing body, FIFA.The world body’s Disciplinary Committee conveyed this decision to the Nigeria Football Federation, and it is a consequence of a similar […]

A PORTION of the B2 road between Aphrodite Beach and the bridge at the entrance of Walvis Bay will be closed today from 07h00 until 19h00 due to scenes being filmed for a new Amazon series called ‘The Power’.The series is based on the bestselling book by Naomi Alderman that […]

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has returned home after being detained by General Abdel-Fattah Burhan. Germany has expressed its support for the civilian government.Sudan’s ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok returned to his home with his wife on Tuesday evening, several sources told news agencies.A military official told The Associated Press that […]

G20 leaders meeting in Rome must put aside greed and selfishness and ensure the fair global distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, said Amnesty International ahead of this year’s G20 summit in Rome, Italy, which takes place this weekend.Last November, leaders from the world’s 20 biggest economies held their annual G20 summit […]

State oil company workers and doctors in Sudan said on Wednesday they were joining protests against the military coup that has derailed the country’s planned transition to democracy.Thousands of people have taken to the streets since Monday’s takeover led by armed forces chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and several have […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginEskom has announced three days of stage four load-shedding, starting at noon on Wednesday.“Due to further shortage of generation capacity, Eskom regrets to announce that stage four load-shedding will be implemented from 12pm today until 5am on Friday,” the […]

Wednesday, 27 October3h agoThe Western Cape MEC for education, Debbie Schafer, says she is extremely disappointed by Eskom’s move to Stage 4 load shedding, which comes just as matriculants start exams. Eskom announced it was implementing stage 4 load shedding at noon on Wednesday – and it would continue until […]

In many parts of the world, museums are considering how to present history through different lenses, rather than just representing colonial and imperialistic views of certain events, countries or whole continents.The current museum presentations of exhibits and information about slavery – especially the transatlantic slave trade – are a stark […]

War Veterans came out guns blazing against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, dismissing his “sanctions” mantra, giving examples of how his children were getting fatter by the day while theirs starved.They also expressly said they were not afraid to die for their cause.Having had their demonstration dramatically halted by anti-riot officers who […]

Mille, Afar, Ethiopia — “When I had fistula, I never thought I would be able to have a normal life or get pregnant again,” said 32-week pregnant Fatuma Hamad at the Barbara May Maternity Hospital in Afar Region.Fatuma’s first delivery changed her life. After six days of prolonged labour at […]

WHO Statement on Solidarity Trial VaccinesWHO and the Ministries of Health of Colombia, Mali, and the Philippines announce the launch of the co-sponsored Solidarity Trial Vaccines.This is an international, randomized clinical trial platform designed to rapidly evaluate the efficacy and safety of promising new candidate vaccines selected by an independent […]

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma wants the players to focus on the team and on cricket matters as they move on from the Quinton de Kock controversy that has overshadowed their win over the West Indies on Tuesday.The South Africans put in a hard shift on Tuesday as they freshened up […]

Ghana’s high levels of public debt is likely to remain a concern for investors in the years ahead says Fitch Solutions.According to Fitch Solutions 4th Quarter 2021 Country Report, a sustained fiscal deficit albeit a moderately narrowing one would see the country’s debt stock continue to rise over the coming […]

Five MDC-Alliance Rusape councillors have been arrested on criminal abuse of office charges after they connived to pass a resolution to by-pass stipulated Government tender procedures, prejudicing the local authority of $1,3 million.Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) spokesperson Commissioner John Makamure confirmed the arrests made last night on charges of criminal […]

Khartoum / Washington DC — Sudanese military chief General Abdel-Fattah Burhan said Tuesday the army’s overthrow of the country’s transitional government was necessary to avoid a civil war.“The whole country was deadlocked due to political rivalries,” Burhan said at a televised news conference in Khartoum. “The experience during the past […]

Josep Borrell, the European Union (EU)’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice President of the EU Commission has lauded the reconciliation efforts undertaken by Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.From early this week, he has been on an official visit to Rwanda, where he, […]

The political, economic and social futures of both continents are tied together.On 26th of October, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union and the African Union will gather in Kigali for the first AU-EU Ministerial meeting since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This gathering is of particular importance, […]

Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Glen Mashinini says it will not be possible to rig the results of the upcoming local government elections.EFF leader Julius Malema recently raised concerns about possible vote-rigging in Monday’s poll, claiming the reintroduction of load-shedding was part of a well-orchestrated plan to steal votes from smaller […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginThis story is sponsoredPoverty, unemployment, and inequality are some of the greatest  challenges of our time. This is exacerbated by the additional threat posed by climate change. “At  Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC we firmly believe that there can […]

Wednesday, 27 October3h agoPhone and internet lines at Groote Schuur Hospital have been affected by a fire that broke out at the state facility on Tuesday.Hospital spokesperson Alaric Jacobs said on Wednesday that the blaze was not in a patient area and that no wards were affected.“We have had damages […]

Wednesday, 27 October5h ago Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Madagascar’s government and the rest of the world to step up relief efforts for the island nation’s drought-hit south.More than a million people on Madagascar’s parched southern tip are on the brink of famine and some are already dying, the rights […]

The Director-General on NTA says MDAs use the name of the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to secure free media coverage from the station.The Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Yakubu Mohammed, on Tuesday, decried the condition of the state-owned television station.Mr Mohammed blamed the federal ministries, […]

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa gathered thousands of party supporters during anti-sanctions day in Rutenga Mwenezi Monday against the stipulated 100 people per gathering rule.Zanu PF is holding events with more than 100 people while preventing its nemesis, the MDC Alliance from staging the same events.Mnangagwa himself announced recently that gatherings on […]

Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party leadership has said courts are under duress to deny people bail following President Museveni’s remarks on the subject last month.The leaders made the remarks shortly after their embattled MPs, Mr Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe South) and Mr Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye West) were again denied bail […]

Tunis/Tunisia — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Tunisia has launched a campaign to combat violence against women and girls, in cooperation with the Centre for Research, Studies, Documentation and Information on Women (CREDIF) from October 20 to 27, it said in a statement Thursday.The campaign is supported by […]

About 90% of natural disasters are water-related – most notably cyclones, floods and droughts.Since 2000, over 5,300 water-related disasters have been reported across the world, with over 325,000 fatalities and economic losses exceeding US$1.7 trillion. Floods alone account for approximately 54% of all water-related disasters.In 2020, floods in South Asia […]

The twin sister of Gabisile Shabane — the girl with albinism who was murdered for her body parts — on Wednesday told the court how painfully different life has been for her and her family since her sibling’s killing.Gabisile was kidnapped in January 2018 from their home in Hlalanikahle in […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginHow bad can a cyberattack be? This question often comes up in conversations with companies still contemplating their strategy for dealing with online criminals. Despite years of escalating attacks, for many people, cybercrime still exists in the realm of […]

Wednesday, 27 October45m agoAt least eight murders in Tshwane since the end of August have been linked to suspected in-fighting between the infamous Mamelodi gang Boko Haram and breakaway group Bafarasai.  On Tuesday, Phillip Given Mnguni – widely believed to be the leader of the group named after the jihadist […]

Wednesday, 27 October7h agoWorkers at Sudan’s state petroleum company (Sudapet) will join a nationwide civil disobedience movement declared by trade unions in response to the military’s overthrow of the government, the Sudanese Professionals Association said on Wednesday.READ | Sudan protesters defiant as international community condemns coupA group of neighbourhood committees in […]

The United Nations, UN, has issued ‘Urgent Appeals” to both the Nigerian and Kenyan Governments, demanding immediate stoppage of any torture or violation of rights committed against the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.UN also warned of serious consequences if the allegations of torture […]

MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is Wednesday expected to plunge into the proverbial lion’s den as he takes his political campaigns to Mashonaland West, a traditional Zanu PF stronghold.According to insiders, the opposition leader, who last week escaped a suspected assassination attempt in Mutare, will descend on Hurungwe district, Mashonaland […]

Police confirmed Tuesday that a 23-year-old Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attached suicide bomber conducted the attack that targeted 52 passengers on a Swift Safari Bus destined for Ishaka."He has been identified as Isaac Matovu- also known as Mustafa and a resident of A-Zone, Kireka in Kampala," Police spokesperson Mr Fred […]

Tunis/Tunisia — A day to promote day local pomegranates was organised Thursday by the programme of access to markets for agri-food and local products (PAMPAT), implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).The drive conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Interprofessional Fruit Group, the Regional Union […]

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been given a chance to turn things around at the club and sort out the aftermath of Sunday’s 5-0 hammering at home to Liverpool.Despite speculation that he was set to be replaced after nearly three years in the position, Solskjaer remains in his […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctThe family of one of the three Congress of South African Students (Cosas) members murdered in 1982 is relieved that Christian Siebert Rorich, an apartheid police officer, has now been indicted as the second accused in the murders. Rorich made a brief appearance in the Kagiso Magistrate’s Court […]

Cricket South Africa’s instruction that all members of the Proteas squad must take a knee before the start of the T20 World Cup match against the West Indies has apparently deepened divides in the team.South Africa’s former skipper Quinton de Kock withdrew from the Proteas team minutes before the start […]

Rwanda Medical and Dental Council (RMDC), the regulator for health care professionals, has said that they are closely monitoring developments regarding uncertainties that may arise from the closure of health facilities following a recent crackdown by the health ministry.The government last month launched a countrywide inspection of private health facilities […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctA security guard and a construction worker were injured during a robbery at a jewellery store in Oriental Plaza, Johannesburg, on Tuesday afternoon. According to the security company, Vision Tactical, their guards responded to a robbery at the mall.  Robbery at a jewellery store: Oriental Plaza JHB. Gang of […]

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has confirmed it is investigating the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, in monitoring, control and surveillance activities aimed at combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.The ongoing investigation is expected to determine whether drones will be able to […]

Nairobi — Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has formally joined the United Democratic Alliance which is associated with Deputy President William Ruto.Waiguru who met Ruto at his official residence in Karen on Tuesday cited pressure from supporters and popularity of Bottom-Up Economic Model as factors that informed her decision.The first term […]

Google says the initiative to support journalism training would be rolled out over the next 18 months and is being implemented in partnership with UNESCO.Google has launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to enhance journalists’ training in 100 journalism institutions in Africa.Matt Brittin, President for EMEA Business […]

A protest by truckers in the Eastern Cape is easing, but protest action by truck drivers is continuing on the N3 on Tuesday.The N3 Toll Concession said the road near Montrose remains closed. All Johannesburg-bound traffic is being diverted at Bergville.Cars are being diverted at Frere to Ladysmith via the […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctThe DA in Cape Town urged residents to go out in their numbers and vote on 1 November to keep smaller parties out of the City of Cape Town.  The party launched its blue wave mass canvassing in the Cape Town CBD on Tuesday with several similar […]

A number of top local musicians from different genres have come together to produce a song titled "Regai Dzive Shiri" as their way of advocating against child marriages and abuse.Locally-based international energy infrastructure developer, Power Giants Private Limited, collaborated with musicians, raising awareness and fighting against escalating cases of child […]

THE Republic of Benin has expressed its commitment to working closely with the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in strengthening human rights and good governance.The commitment was made by Benin’s Minister for Justice and Legislation, Séverin Maxime Quenum, during discussions with the visiting African Court delegation led by […]

Trust in local municipalities to deliver basic services has dropped to a five-year low, as  measured against the latest SA Citizen Satisfaction Index.The 2021 survey by Consulta measures satisfaction and trust in service delivery in eight category A municipalities — Buffalo City, Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, eThekwini, Johannesburg, Mangaung, Nelson Mandela […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctThe bail application of seven men accused of an international romance scam and swindling unsuspecting victims was postponed in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.  Magistrate Ronel Oliver heard they faced charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft in the […]

THE case in which senior members in the African Apostolic Church are embroiled in fights over control of the church is back in the courts again, just over a week after the Supreme Court reinstated the church’s founder Paul Mwazha as the leader.This time the church and a senior member […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 Oct The ANC Western Cape’s election head, Cameron Dugmore, says the party won’t be engaging the DA on coalitions in municipalities.Speaking at the Cape Town Press Club on Tuesday, Dugmore said the ANC is in talks with opposition parties.“We are engaging other opposition parties through our provincial […]

SUB: Some members of the Coalition of Northern Groups have asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the National Assembly to hasten the…Some members of the Coalition of Northern Groups have asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the National Assembly to hasten the exit of […]

Ultimate Safaris, a travel company, has entered the agriculture sector with a promising development that is expected to boost the local agriculture sector, whilst promoting eco-tourism.The company has extended its cooperation with the //Huab conservancy by embarking on a project that would see the setting up of small scale farming […]

The scandal-ridden Kenya Power loses over Sh50 billion a year in system leakages, the Nation has learnt.Energy Principal Secretary Gordon Kihalang’wa told MPs yesterday the sole power distributor has accumulated more than Sh9 billion in bad debts.While appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly yesterday, the […]

Kenyans drivers dominated the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally (RMGM) that took place over weekend, claiming all the 3 podium slots.The RMGR took place from Friday, October 22-24 in Bugesera, and it has been the penultimate round of the African Rally Championship, an international automobile rally championship run under the auspices […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginThe Nathaniel Julies murder trial has heard about how the police decided to use lethal guns to enforce Covid-19 regulations, depending on the level of the lockdown at a given time.On Tuesday, head of visible policing (Vispol) at the […]

Wednesday, 27 October08 JulWhile recent research found that over 71% of South Africans are willing to take the Covid-19 vaccine, government has indicated its concern with increasing reports of vaccine hesitancy. According to the research young people in particular, aged between 18-25, were much more likely to be vaccine hesitant […]

Wednesday, 27 October24 Oct Ethiopia’s military has carried out a second air attack in the northern part of Tigray, according to a statement issued by the government shortly after it said it launched an air raid on a rebel-held facility in Tigray’s west.The raids on Sunday would be the seventh […]

A young Zimbabwean entrepreneur has spearheaded the acquisition of Cobalt mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo by a group of international investors using the off-shore-based Argus Group as the special purpose vehicle to attract capital.Through Ardus Mr Batsirai Joel Matiza has entered into deals that will see him […]

Suspected terrorists who are said to have attacked Uganda in two different bomb blasts, are cowards, and will all be defeated, Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo said Tuesday."These are cowards, and we will make sure that they are defeated; to ensure that the country remains secure," she said.The VP […]

Washington DC — The global food system is facing more demands from society than ever before in modern times – and rightly so.From responding to the climate crisis to dealing with rising malnutrition and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources and protection of biodiversity, the responsibility of our food […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctThe looming 2021 municipal elections will be the most contested the country has ever seen in terms of the number of participating candidates.This was revealed by Sy Mamabolo, the chief electoral commissioner of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), during the launch of the opening of […]

Mr Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, has urged the Police and other security agencies in the nation’s capital to do everything within their powers to locate a missing journalist.Tordue Salem, a Vanguard Newspaper’s House of Representatives Reporter reportedly went missing on Oct. 13 in […]

The British Ministry of Defence underscores a golden rule for all soldiers on active service: They must remember the law in every action.History, however, shows that forces have been violating human rights and flouting military pacts signed with different nations.The revelation that a young lady was murdered and her body […]

Tunis/Tunisia — The Competition Council has issued a substantive ruling under which it fined 21 private clinics and four sector-related union chambers 10.7 million dinars over unilateral increase in tariffs of some health services subject to contract with CNAM.These decisions can be appealed to the Administrative Court, the council said […]

TANZANIA and Burundi have, for decades, enjoyed good diplomatic ties and as years unfold there have been cementing of the relations, extending the same to trade ties.The two East African Community (EAC) member states have been working together on several fronts. A visit to Burundi by President Samia Suluhu Hassan […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.The Troika is deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan and condemns the suspension of the institutions of state, the declaration of state of emergency, and the military […]

Lawyers for the eight alleged members of Nigerian organised crime syndicate Black Axe are trying to get their clients bail, arguing that their alleged crimes are not so serious.Defence attorney Ben Prinsloo told the court that the South African equivalent of at least one of the charges his clients were […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctThe ANC’s deputy president, David Mabuza, urged residents of Ekurhuleni to put aside their grievances and assist the ANC to win the metro with a majority. Mabuza was campaigning in Benoni on Tuesday – and was accompanied by Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina. The campaign focused on areas […]

The establishment of the joint business council is expected to foster bilateral relations between key public and private sector institutions in both countries.Nigeria and Chad have agreed to set up a joint business council for the development of stronger commercial ties and the improvement of bilateral trade and investment flows […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 Oct“Superstar” rescue dog Kei, that saved its family during a home invasion, is recovering well at home and is expected to have reconstructive surgery soon. This, after enough money was raised through a BackaBuddy campaign, the dog’s owner said.Kei’s owner, preschool teacher Sarah Lamont, told News24: Kei […]

New Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC), Mr Gbenga Komolafe, has read the riot act to his management team, telling them it is time to work towards increasing the country’s oil revenue.Komolafe, who had earlier noted that his immediate target is to ensure the nation met […]

A trial in which senior Windhoek-based lawyer Dirk Conradie and a co-accused are facing charges under the Anti-Corruption Act has been pending for too long and needs to be concluded, a judge said in the Windhoek High Court yesterday.Judge Thomas Masuku made the remark when Conradie made his latest appearance […]

By Arthur Arnold WaderoThe fishing community has asked Parliament not to rush passing the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2021, after raising various concerns about its current form.Their leaders made the request yesterday while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.The committee is currently deliberating on the contents […]

Tunis/Tunisia — The labour union called for involving political parties and national organisations in the national dialogue which the Presidency of the Republic intends to organise.“Only those parties which excluded themselves by instigating foreign sides in a bid to harm Tunisia need to be kept out,” Spokesperson for the Tunisian […]

Access to flushing toilets may be taken for granted by some, but for many South Africans in informal settlements, they remain a luxury — and may just be what stands between a political party and an X on election day. This was evident on Tuesday when EFF leaders told the community […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginNothing makes me want to scream an overused George Orwell quote about animals and equality more, than seeing the lights of Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina’s family home shine brightly while the rest of Katlehong is in darkness.For context, townships […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctOn Tuesday morning, Judge Piet Koen ruled on former president Jacob Zuma’s “special plea”.He read a summary of his 107-page judgment in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermartizburg.He found that the fundamental basis on which Zuma was attacking Billy Downer’s title to prosecute was that the State advocate […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 Oct Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced the lifting of a years-long nationwide state of emergency.The measure had been in place since the April 2017 bombings of two Coptic churches by an affiliate of the ISIS armed group that killed more than 40 people and wounded […]

As analysts project worse food price pressures for 2022The prices of food rose Year-on-Year (YoY) amidst rising transport fare in September.Analysis of the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, selected food price watch data for September 2021 showed that the prices of rice, egg, garri, and tomatoes rose during the period.Similarly, […]

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry emphasized anew Egypt’s continuing support to the Libyan people and all constant regional and international efforts aimed at fulfilling their aspirations and bringing an end to the long-running turmoil in Libya.Addressing a Tripoli-hosted international conference aimed at resolving the country’s thorniest issues ahead of general elections […]

Rwanda has been ranked sixth among the top 10 safest countries for solo travellers in the world. It is the only African country on the list.The ranking by usebounce.com in order to help travellers to choose their future solo vacation spot.The website which offers luggage storage around the world reported […]

Born in Johannesburg in 1941, Paul Trewhela worked in underground journalism with Ruth First and edited the underground journal of MK, Freedom Fighter, during the Rivonia Trial. He was a political prisoner in Pretoria and the Johannesburg Fort as a member of the Communist Party in 1964-1967, separating from the […]

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena has a given fascinating and detailed analytic profile of Cape Town City ahead of their MTN8 final at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.Speaking in the build-up to the match where the Brazilians are looking to win the tournament for the first time […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginMore than 445 000 people aged 18 to 29 have registered to cast their vote in the Western Cape in the local government elections. It is the fourth largest age group heading to the polls on 1 November, according […]

The National Assembly will ensure that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme is kept afloat and well-rooted.Rep. Yemi Adaramod, Chairman, House Committee on Youth and Sports, made this known on Tuesday during a two-day symposium on the Imperatives of an the NYSC Trust Fund.The symposium is entitled: “Consolidating the […]

THE Education Sector Improvement Project has been attributed as one of the factors that has improved academic performance in Bukoba District Council.Implemented by the Voluntary Service Overseas organization (VSO), and the people of Switzerland, the scheme was said to bring positive impact among pupils in the five Wards -namely Maruku, […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or LoginIt’s crunch time and the three largest political parties have upped the ante in a bid to convince the electorate they are best placed to govern and deliver services at municipal level. The ANC, Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctFive KwaZulu-Natal licensing officials have been sentenced for fraudulently assisting scores of learner’s licence applicants to pass their tests in the province. On Monday, the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sentenced the five examiners, who were attached to the Umngeni licencing department in Howick, to direct imprisonment […]

The president would perform the lesser Hajj in Madinah and Makkah before returning to the country on Friday.President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of the investment conference organised by the Future Investment Initiative Institute.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft carrying the president […]

ZANU PF youths allegedly looted maize seed and fertilizer during the recent launch at Sipambi Business Centre in Masvingo.Everyone who attended the launch received a 10kg bag of maize seed, but it is alleged that some party youths connived to loot some of the inputs, which they are now selling […]

The Ministry of Health has said the mass vaccination for children aged five and below against the deadly strain of poliovirus circulating in the country will be done in December.The mass vaccination, which will be house-to-house, comes after the government last week received 10 million doses targeting 8.5 million children.Mr […]

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gave directives to continue taking strict measures against encroachments on agricultural lands.He made the remarks during a meeting on Saturday with Agriculture Minister El Sayyed el Quseir, Deputy Agriculture Minister Moustafa el Sayyad, Director General of the National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) Walid Abul Magd, […]

Luanda — Angolan president João Lourenço on Saturday called for concrete actions to protect the environment.“We have reached a time when it is no longer enough to talk. It is not enough to be aware (…). It is necessary to take concrete actions, small or large”, he said.Speaking at mangrove […]

Many people still think of climate change as a phenomenon we will only face in the distant future. Perhaps that’s partly because climate change projections about rising temperatures and extreme weather events are tied to future dates: 2030, 2050 or 2100, for instance.But it’s important to realise that we already […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctFour officers who are alleged to have attacked a group of Cape Town women who apparently turned down their advances, have been released on a warning after being arrested for common and grievous assault.Rubber bullets were fired, hitting one of the women in the stomach.The incident, which […]

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, said that 99.4 per cent of bank accounts contain less than N500,000 Maximum Insured Limit (MIL) of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDICManaging Director/Chief Executive, NDIC, Mr. Bello Hassan disclosed this in Gombe, at the second led of the Corporation’s workshop for Finance Correspondents […]

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says the world today is faced with challenges like climate change, poverty, food insecurity as well as health threats like the COVID-19 pandemic which require innovative solutions to be addressed.Delivering his keynote address at the opening of the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community G-STIC, The […]

The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged the government to continue to support professional media in a world where the weapon of information truly and effectively defends the interests of peoples and nations.He reiterated the Algerian state’s commitments to achieve freedom of expression and press as part of a […]

WaterAid has urged African and European Union ministers to perceive access to water as a part of economic development in the upcoming Africa Union and European Union Ministerial meeting and the AU-EU summit scheduled in Brussels next year.WaterAid is an international non-profit organisation that provides clean water, decent toilets and […]

Fraser Suites Abuja is an iconic edifice, located in the heart of the Federal Capital of Nigeria and features 126 Gold-Standard serviced residences.Nigeria’s leading luxury serviced apartments, Fraser Suites Abuja, has been announced as the 2021 World Luxury Hotel Awards winner of the Luxury City Hotel for the African continent. […]

Spending hours in the kitchen can take the enjoyment out of food. For those who love to cook but don’t want to spend all their time in the kitchen, quick recipes and food prep is the way to go.Award-winning chef Zanele van Zyl says these types of people are her […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 Oct Former president Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial will go ahead after his special plea was dismissed.However, his foundation says Zuma has instructed his lawyers to appeal the judgment in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA).Delivering judgment on Tuesday, KwaZulu-Natal High Court Judge Piet Koen said the former […]

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The World Bank has debarred nine Nigerian individuals and firms from executing any contract with it for engaging in corrupt, fraudulent and collusive practices.In addition to the debarments, eight Nigerian companies debarred by the African Development Bank, AfDB, were also recognised by World Bank under the cross-debarment policy.Cross-debarment is the […]

Mpumalanga Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela, has welcomed the triple life sentence and 53 years handed down to a rapist and murderer in Mbombela.Mfanasibili Cornelius Mnisi, aged 29, was sentenced by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela on Thursday.Mnisi is said to have terrorised defenceless women […]

Luanda — Angolan head of State João Lourenço ruled out Saturday any changes at the State-owned oil company Sonangol and the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Management, describing the reports as “mere speculation”.João Lourenço was speaking to the press at the end of a visit to the commune […]

Many South Africans consider taking out a personal loan when they  need extra cash for an unforeseen expense, such as replacing an appliance, fixing a car or medical treatment. Using credit properly is a responsible way of getting money for emergencies or a large item that will add value to […]

 Subscribe or Login Subscribe or Login Get more Mail & GuardianSubscribe or Login“It feels like we are at the end of an era,” Bárbara Sepúlveda tells me on 12 October 2021. Sepúlveda is a member of Chile’s Constitutional Convention and of the Communist Party of Chile. The era to which Sepúlveda […]

Wednesday, 27 October26 OctTwo people were killed and one person was seriously injured when two suspects caused mayhem by using a truck to block traffic on the N5 bridge in the Free State. The incident happened at Nuwejaar River over the N5 bridge on Tuesday morning.Free State police spokesperson Brigadier […]

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer has informed Foroyaa that they have issued 25 nomination forms to prospective presidential candidates so far.Samboujang Njie said 13 political parties and 12 independent candidates have collected the nomination forms for the December 2021 presidential elections.The nomination is going to take seven […]

President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday said Malawi has made significant strides in addressing climate change.The President said this on Monday during a plenary session on the role and importance of the National Determined Contributions (NDCs) in relation to the Paris Agreement at the Fifth Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community […]

Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan police are investigating an explosion on a long-distance bus that killed one person Monday, the second fatal blast in less than 48 hours in the East African country.The bus was traveling from the capital, Kampala, to the western part of Uganda.The cause of the blast was […]

Rwandan volleyball player Yves Mutabazi has joined Dubai side Hatta Club on a one-year contract.Mutabazi was one of the most outstanding players at this year’s African Championship held in Kigali in August, where he played a starring role, helping the country finish sixth.The 26-year-old made headlines when he contributed 20 […]