Dozens of Angolans marched on Saturday against alleged state corruption after Portuguese media accused the president’s chief of staff of embezzlement, damaging the credibility of an ongoing anti-graft campaign against the former regime. Private Portuguese broadcaster TVI 24 last month investigated several public contracts awarded to firms owned by Angolan …
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Cops in court for stealing R2.2m during bogus search and seizure raid
The Hawks in KZN have arrested three police officers accused of stealing R2.2m during a “bogus” search and seizure operation in April last year. The three police officers, two from Durban the K9 unit and one from Pinetown Crime Intelligence, will appear on Monday in the Durban magistrate’s court following …
Read More »Motsepe gives new Sundowns joint coaches Mngqithi and Mokwena mandate to defend treble
League champions Mamelodi Sundowns have shown faith in the existing members of their technical team and confirmed the appointment of Manqoba Mngqithi and Rulani Mokwena as joint coaches of the club on Sunday afternoon. The duo replaced the extremely successful Pitso Mosimane who joined Egyptian powerhouses Al Ahly in one …
Read More »August Browne: The Nigeria-born man who joined the Polish resistance
Among the hundreds of thousands of patriots that Poland celebrates for serving in the resistance movement in World War Two there is one black, Nigeria-born man. Jazz musician August Agboola Browne was in his forties, and had been in Poland for 17 years, when he joined the struggle against Nazi …
Read More »Nigeria governor promises action against ‘rogue’ SARS police unit
The governor of Nigeria’s Lagos State has pledged to take action against a notorious police unit which has been widely accused of committing human rights abuses. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said he was very worried about reports of unlawful exploitation by officers from the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). Videos shared on …
Read More »Sudan, rebel alliance sign peace deal
Sudan’s transitional authorities and a rebel alliance signed on Saturday a peace deal agreed in August that aims to put an end to the country’s decades-long civil wars, in a televised ceremony in Juba. “The next biggest challenge is to work with all local and international partners to preach the …
Read More »A Kenyan lawyer offered 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats to marry Malia Obama at 16
When Felix Kiprono expressed “interest” in Barack Obama’s daughter Malia, many argued he is either not serious or he was simply a gold-digger, but the Kenyan lawyer quickly dismissed those claims. “People might say I am after the family’s money, which is not the case. My love is real,” he …
Read More »Germany formally cleared for travel to SA – and Emirates is still flying in too
Airlines have been formally told that visitors from Germany are welcome in South Africa, without visas, German ambassador to South Africa Martin Schäfer announced on Saturday. Germans may now board flights to SA, he said. Germany had not been included in South Africa’s red list, of countries from which leisure …
Read More »School Reopening: Parents commend government, call for e-learning
Some parents have commended Government for successfully opening schools in the country gradually amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents said, they were happy their 2nd-year children in Junior High Schools and Senior High Schools were having their turn from Monday, October 5th saying they have been home for too long …
Read More »#NSMQ2020: Achimota School beat Prempeh College and Anglican SHS for the semi-final spot
Achimota School in stiff competition with Prempeh College and Anglican Senior High School emerged the best school. Achimota School at the end of the contest had 44 points , Prempeh College had 41 points and Anglican SHS had 27 points. The competition was a tight one from round 1 to …
Read More »Two children and their grandmother burnt to death in their home
A KwaZulu-Natal granny and her two grandchildren perished in a fire at their home in Nongoma, in the northern part of the province, on Friday night. According to the co-operative governance and traditional affairs department (Cogta), the fire is believed to have been caused by a candle. “Two children together …
Read More »Why some Nigerian families lock up children and the mentally ill
A spate of cases in which people have been rescued after being locked up for many years by their families has shocked Nigerians, and shone a spotlight on both parental neglect and the lack of mental health provision. Some adults, said to be mentally ill, were found with iron chains …
Read More »University lecturer allegedly commits suicide
A lecturer at the Department of Adult Education, Tayo Akpata University in Ekiadolor, Edo State, Friday Orobator, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself. Orobator’s lifeless body was discovered behind his apartment in Obakhazbaye area of Benin City, the state capital at about 1.30 p.m. on Friday, October 2. …
Read More »These are four conflicts in Africa that Gaddafi funded or launched
If the company allows, it should be possible for Africans both on the continent and in the diaspora to have a nuanced conversation about the life and legacy of the former Libyan leader, Col. Muammar al-Gaddafi. The caveat here is important; Gaddafi divides opinion nine whole years after a section …
Read More »JHS, SHS 2 students must return to school on Monday – GES directs
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all form two students of Junior and Senior High Schools to return to their various schools starting from Monday, October 5 2020. This is to enable them complete the third and second term of the current academic year respectively. This was contained in …
Read More »17-year-old girl gang raped to death
A 17-year-old girl identified as Minette Fotsting is reported to have been raped to death by unknown men in Douala, Littoral region of Cameroon. It was gathered that the teenager fondly called Kitty, was found in critical condition beside a construction site in Logpom district not far from her family …
Read More »Zambian opposition leader asks government to ban Jehovah’s Witnesses
An opposition leader, Cozmo Mumba has called for the ban and deregistration of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Zambia for being antagonistic with the laws of the land. According to a statement issued to journalists, the National Revolution Party president said it is illogical to for the Church to continue …
Read More »Farm manager killed and tied to a pole
A 21-year-old farm manager in the Free State was found murdered and tied to a pole on Friday morning, police said. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said Brendin Horner was found in an open space in Paul Roux at about 06:30. He was the farm manager of De Rots. According …
Read More »Unidentified Man And Woman Found Dead In A Toyota Hylander In Liberia
Unidentified man and a woman have been found dead in a Toyota Hylander in Monrovia, Liberia. According to reports, the incident happened on Broad street, Central Monrovia on Friday morning, October 2. Sources at the scene said the man is reportedly an employee of the Liberia Revenue Authority. Police have …
Read More »Nigeria’s president praying for Donald Trump
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other leaders around the world in wishing the US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, a quick and full recovery from Covid-19. According to a statement from the Nigerian presidency, Mr Buhari expressed sympathy for Mr Trump and his family, adding that ‘’the …
Read More »Flooding kills 41 in northern Nigeria
At least 41 people have died due to flooding in northern Nigeria, and more than 10,000 have been forced from their homes. The head of the emergency agency in Jigawa state, Yusuf Sani Babura, told the BBC’s Chris Ewokor that many families whose houses were destroyed are now staying in …
Read More »Two People Die In Kenya Brawl After Bars Reopen
Just a day after bars reopened in Kenya, two people died in a bar brawl in the capital, Nairobi. The ministry of health’s secretary Rashid Aman on Wednesday said bar owners should follow the guidelines put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. He termed the deaths “unfortunate” …
Read More »It makes no sense for oil to be cheaper in Nigeria than Saudi Arabia – Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says it makes no sense for Nigeria to sell petroleum products at prices lower than those sold in neighbouring countries. He made this known on Thursday morning while delivering a speech on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary at Aso Villa, Abuja. …
Read More »5 tremors in one day in South Africa
There were a total of five tremors in South Africa on Thursday, with one, registering a 2.8 magnitude, felt along the West Rand. National Council for Geosciences spokesperson Mahlatse Mononela said there was no need to panic, as this was normal activity. She said the West Rand tremor registered most …
Read More »Double track: We didn’t anticipate free SHS numbers – Akomea
The Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC) Nana Akomea has stated that the Double Track system was implemented because the Akufo-Addo government did not anticipate the huge numbers for the free SHS policy. According to him, even though the party prior to winning the 2016 December polls knew …
Read More »Breast cancer among men on the rise, voluntary screening crucial – GHS
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has expressed concern with the increasing cases of breast cancer especially among men in the Ashanti Region. Speaking to Ultimate News in Kumasi, the Regional Head of non-communicable diseases with the health service Lydia Owusu Ansah indicated that out of a population of …
Read More »SA re-opens its borders to international traveller amid restrictions
Guided by the World Health Organisation’s regulations, South Africa will gradually re-open some its international borders from 1 October 2020 after a six-month closure to manage COVID-19 infection rates. Business and some leisure travel will take precedence as the country welcomes international travellers in a staggered approach. “Travellers intending to …
Read More »Lockdown travel: Government releases updated list of high-risk countries
With hours to go before the reopening of some borders following the easing of lockdown restrictions, South Africa has released a list of countries from which leisure travellers will not be allowed into the country. Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, revealed the list of countries at a briefing on …
Read More »UN peacekeepers warn of fresh rebel violence ahead of vote
Major Ashif is tense as he watches from the turret of his armoured vehicle as the muddy road in front of him slowly unwinds. His is the lead vehicle in a UN escort shepherding a convoy through northwest Central African Republic (CAR), one of the world’s poorest and most violent …
Read More »6 killed, 4 injured in a shooting
Six people were shot dead and four injured when gunmen opened fire on 10 people at a house in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said details are sketchy, but after being called out at 16:00, police found the horrific scene. The shooting took place in …
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