Tag Archives: Africa

The South African government has reacted to the UK embassy in the country issuing a terrorism alert for any of its citizens who may be planning to travel to South Africa.    The alert, on its website, highlights the global threat of terrorism affecting UK interests and citizens, emphasising the …

Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid is the current African Union (AU) commissioner for Energy and Infrastructure. She believes that cross-border approaches are critical for clean energy affordability. Credit: Aimable Twahirwa/IPS by Aimable Twahirwa (abu dhabi) Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Inter Press Service ABU DHABI, Apr 17 (IPS) – Investors, regulators, researchers, policymakers, and …

A worship leader, Funanani Mbedzi, has died after she was allegedly killed inside her church by her husband during the Easter celebration.     According to South African police, the murder suspect entered the church in Makonde Shadani village, outside Thohoyandou, around 6 pm while the congregation was engaged in …

A model wearing a dress from the Presidential collection created by Theresa Giannuzzi, as part of South African Fashion Week. The collection was inspired by the clothes worn by former South African President Nelson Mandela. by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Monday, April 01, 2024 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Apr 01 (IPS) – …

The bus was carrying people to an Easter church service when it fell off a bridge and plunged 165 feet into a ravine.

A 17-year-old secondary school student, Owami Visagie, was raped and murdered allegedly by her cousin in Gauteng, South Africa.    The Grade 11 learner was last seen going to extra classes on Sunday, March 24, 2024, and was later found dead at her cousin’s house in Refilwe in Cullinan, east …

The list of the top 10 universities in Africa for 2024 as ranked by EduRank, a top source for social media analytics in the education sector, has been released and no Nigerian university is in the top 10.   The organisation stated on its website that the ranking was based …

Sport has long ceased to be an activity of interest mainly to men. Women watch  broadcasts, follow athletes on social networks, and actively bet on their favorite  athletes. In the latter, they are helped by best sports betting site 1xBet, and in the  line of this brand, there are many women’s …

A teacher at Curro Academy Protea Glen in Soweto, South Africa, has been suspended following allegations of racism.    According to media reports, an Indian teacher, Tayabah Jadwat, allegedly called three pupils monkeys after they were reportedly disruptive in class and the school management tried to sweep the matter under …

Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu hails Nwabali after Super Eagles beat South Africa for AFCON 2023 final spot. To get to the African Cup of Nations finals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties. Here is all you need to know about the Super …