CAPE TOWN – More than 70 infectious disease experts, scientists, and public health professionals have sounded the alarm over what they describe as a “silent pandemic” — the rise of …
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Floyd Shivambu Eyes New Political Party, But Won’t Quit MK Yet
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed plans to form a new political party to contest the upcoming 2026 local government elections, while making it …
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Uganda Successfully Evacuates 44 Citizens from Iran Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the safe evacuation of 42 Ugandan nationals and two diplomatic staff from Iran, following the outbreak of open hostilities between …
MTHATHA, EASTERN CAPE – The death toll from the devastating floods that tore through parts of the Eastern Cape last week has climbed to 92, after two more bodies were …
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FG Launches REV-OP to Tackle Revenue Leakages and Boost Transparency
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project, popularly called REV-OP, as a new step to reduce revenue leakages, improve transparency, and strengthen Nigeria’s …
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Zimbabwe’s Parliament Divided Over Motion to Adopt National Ideology Framework
HARARE – Parliament is facing heated debate over a controversial motion introduced by ZANU PF MP Joseph Mapiki seeking the adoption of a National Ideology framework, a move opposition legislators …
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Banks Settle USSD Debts as Telcos Prepare to Start Deducting Charges from Airtime
Thirteen Nigerian commercial banks have finished paying their outstanding Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debts to mobile network operators (MNOs). The remaining three banks have paid more than 95 percent …
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S.A. Police Launch Murder Probe After Walter Sisulu University Staff Member Gunned Down
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA – Police have opened a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member, whose body was discovered inside a parked …
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President Boakai Defends Use of Private Jet Amid Public Criticism and Economic Woes
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Boakai has responded to mounting criticism over his recent use of a private jet for international travel, stating that the decision was not motivated …
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South African Rand Drops Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
JOHANNESBURG, June 19 (Reuters) – The South African rand weakened in early Thursday trade, reflecting growing global risk aversion as the Iran-Israel conflict stretched into its seventh day and investors …