With less than two weeks to go until the start of the tournament, the Iranian football federation has asked for clarity about their visas…See More
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Benin strengthen laws to combat production of fake bank notes
It also increase penalties for the distribution of counterfeit notes and refusal to accept notes and coins issued by the Central Bank of West African […]
Ghana: Ghana Parliament Approves ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Law, Awaiting President’s Signature
RFI] Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved one of the most repressive anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, which is now awaiting ratification by President John Mahama…See More
Muslims conclude final ritual of Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
It involves walking seven times around the Kaaba, a stone building at the centre of the Great Mosque in Mecca…See More
WHO chief visits town at the epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Speaking on his arrival in Bunia, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called on communities to play a central role in fighting the disease…See More
Mbule to leave Orlando Pirates or not? Agent speaks
Sipho Mbule’s future at Orlando Pirates is back in focus as the midfielder approaches the final months of his contract…See More
Kenya Airways Eyes Over 50 Planes in Major Expansion Plan
The plan is set to position the national carrier among the top airlines on the continent at a time when passenger numbers are projected to […]
Kaizer Chiefs players will win the league with a ‘real coach’, says club legend
Kaizer Chiefs legend William Shongwe claims Amakhosi can win the league next season if they bring in a top class coach…See More
Treasury’s fuel levy move wipes out any petrol price relief
South African motorists will face another petrol price increase in early June, despite fuel prices finally moving into over-recovery territory after months of hikes…See More
Africa: African Champions Parade TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Trophy to Thousands of Fans in Pretoria
CAF] Freshly crowned African champions Mamelodi Sundowns showed off their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy to thousands of adoring fans in a day-long trophy parade […]
Mother of Utumishi Fire Victim Dies in Road Accident
According to police reports, the family was traveling to the school after receiving calls of the tragedy that had hit their daughter’s school before the […]
Public warned NOT to eat shellfish from Saldanha Bay
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has issued an urgent warning to the public not to harvest or consume wild shellfish from Saldanha […]
Muslim pilgrims in Mecca mark final day of Hajj and end of Eid al-Adha festival
Pilgrims continued to perform Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia on Friday as the pilgrimage and coinciding holiday of Eid Al-Adha draw to a close…See More
Community outreach key to stopping Ebola outbreak, says Red Cross, as Uganda confirms 2 new cases
Community outreach is key to stopping the Ebola outbreak, say Red Cross workers in the DRC’s Ituri province, as across the border in Uganda, two […]
Woolworths to beef up security after TWO store explosions
Woolworths has confirmed that it will be increasing security measures across all of its stores after explosions hit two of its branches…See More
Traders Along Busy 85 Kilometre Highway Given 30 Days to Vacate
The notice is likely to affect several traders along the 85-kilometre highway who have informal businesses operating along sections of the road…See More
Dalai Lama attends swearing‑in of Tibetan government‑in‑exile in India
Penpa Tsering, the head of Tibet’s government‑in‑exile, was sworn in for a second term at a ceremony in Dharamshala, India, attended by the Dalai Lama…See […]
Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice and sent to zoo
Bangladesh’s national zoo has taken custody of a rare albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump”, sparing the animal from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha celebrations…See More
Updated PSL play-off fixtures after Milford shock Cape Town City
The 2025/26 PSL promotion/relegation play-offs are officially underway, and already there has been an early twist after Milford FC stunned Cape Town City FC on […]
Aerospace and automotive sectors put Morocco top of Africa’s industrialisation index
Advances in Morocco’s aerospace, automotive and phosphate sectors have pushed the kingdom to the top of Africa’s industrialisation rankings, overtaking long-time leader South Africa…See More