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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
Bayer, Nestlé, Unilever and Other Multinationals Cut Back in Africa: After decades of optimism about the region, global giants such as Bayer ...
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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Bobrisky sentenced to six months in jail
- Police in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reported three individuals killed in a shootout with armed group Fano, marking the first violent incident in connection with the rebellion in the capital.
- Russian military instructors arrived in Niger to train the national army, enhancing Moscow's influence in the troubled Sahel region.
- Ghana's Vice President and ruling party presidential candidate opposes LGBTQ+ practices, citing religious and cultural norms.
- UN urges Mali to repeal ban on political activities, sparking tensions as the military junta fails to uphold promises of a return to civilian rule.
SpaceX to Shut Off Starlink Access for Users Outside Availability Areas: The decision is upsetting users based in Africa, where internet speeds are often slow ...
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Another honorary doctorate for Esther Mahlangu, for 'mathematical prowess'
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-16-another-honorary-doctorate-for-esther-mahlangu-for-mathematical-prowess/
Ghana's vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Arrests and Resignation Calls
- Thirteen suspects have been arrested in Ethiopia in connection with the murder of prominent opposition politician Bate Urgessa. The US and UK call for an independent investigation.
- South Africa's opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe party demands the immediate resignation of a senior official at the electoral commission due to alleged bias towards former President Jacob Zuma.
- Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge anticipates winning his third Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.
- Three individuals were killed in a shoot-out with the armed group Fano in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. This marks the first violent incident related to the Fano rebellion in Addis Ababa.
Nigeria’s Economy, Once Africa’s Biggest, Slips to Fourth Place: Nigeria’s economy, which ranked as Africa’s largest in 2022, is set to slip to fourth place this ...
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The EFF’s Floyd Shivambu as finance minister would ‘really spook the markets’: Although it seems highly unlikely EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu will become ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-shivambu-as-finance-minister-would-really-spook-the-markets/
Quick Glance: EFF's Shivambu as Finance Minister Would Truly Spook the Markets
- In typical EFF fashion, politician Julius Malema recently made the controversial statement that the EFF would only consider a coalition with the ANC after the elections if EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu is appointed finance minister.
- DA leader John Steenhuisen did not mince his words at the recent launch of his party’s Western Cape manifesto in Paarl, in the Drakenstein Municipality.
- Steenhuisen warned that under a coalition with Shivambu as finance minister, the EFF would unleash its destructive economic policies to turn South Africa into the next Venezuela or Zimbabwe.
- Investment strategist Izak Odendaal from Old Mutual Wealth says it is unlikely that Shivambu would take on what is arguably the most important Cabinet position, even in the event of an ANC-EFF coalition.
ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan: Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax ...
mg.co.za/health/2024-04-18-ancs-message-to-medical-aid-users-stop-resistance-to-r200bn-nhi-plan/
Volkswagen announces R4bn investment in Kariega plant: Volkswagen Group Africa on Tuesday announced a R4bn investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-16-volkswagen-announces-r4bn-investment-in-kariega-plant/
Rand plunges after poll shows surge in support for Zuma’s MK party: The rand by late Wednesday afternoon had fallen to 18.79/dollar from 18.44/dollar earlier ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-10-rand-plunges-after-poll-shows-surge-in-support-for-zumas-mk-party/
Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
Don’t be fooled by shopping platform Temu’s childlike interface: Temu’s South African debut should be seen as part of the dawn of a new era in consumerism.
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-09-dont-be-fooled-by-shopping-platform-temus-childlike-interface/
Free State man offers to build (wire) bakkies for Eskom: A man from Theunissen in the Free State is willing to lend a hand to Eskom if they run out of bakkies ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-14-free-state-man-offers-to-build-wire-bakkies-for-eskom/
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Sainsbury’s worker sacked for not paying for 30p bag for life during £30 shop: The Sainsbury’s employee was sacked after working at the London supermarket for ...
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Quick Glance: Dismissal of Sainsbury's Employee for Unpaid 'Bags for Life'
- After nearly 20 years at the supermarket, a Sainsbury's worker was fired for taking 'Bags for Life' without payment following a night shift.
- During a disciplinary investigation in September 2022, he was shown the CCTV footage.
- At a disciplinary hearing the next month, he was dismissed for gross misconduct.
- The judge rejected his unfair dismissal claim, stating it was 'very hard' to argue with the decision following the theft of bags sold to customers for either 30p or 65p.
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mass Escape from Comoros Main Prison by Simply Exiting - BBC News
- Authorities in the Comoros report that numerous prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni by walking through the main gate.
- A government spokesperson held security guards responsible for the disappearance of 38 inmates from the Moroni prison.
- The military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice.
- The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artifacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
South African Reserve Bank Is Insulated From Election Cycle, Kganyago Says: South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said uncertainty about the ...
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Paid articlePaid JUSTICE MALALA | Zuma is going to kill the ANC, and the ANC is letting him do it: The ANC has shown its inability over the years to act courageously and ...
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South African Inflation Cools to Two-Month Low in March: South Africa’s inflation rate dipped to a two-month low in March, but that is unlikely to persuade ...
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Sibanye cuts more jobs after shutting loss-making Marikana shaft: South Africa's Sibanye Stillwater will close its 4 Belt shaft at Marikana and shed 855 jobs ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/sibanye-cuts-more-jobs-after-shutting-loss-making-marikana-shaft-2024-04-18/
Vodacom might no longer have the best data network in South Africa, according to a recent study, but that hasn’t stopped the cellular network provider’s chief ... Show more
South Africa recalls J&J's cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity
reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-recalls-jjs-cough-syrup-sold-six-african-nations-after-suspected-2024-04-13/
Durban man wanted for allegedly kidnapping and trying to kill his wife, arrested in Eastern Cape
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/durban-man-wanted-for-allegedly-kidnapping-and-trying-to-kill-his-wife-arrested-in-eastern-cape-3ad5391d-d7e1-4b26-8421-4561d33d8e01
'We've got the A-listers': DJ Tira to host Afrotainment Marquee at Durban July for 13th year
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-04-18-weve-got-the-a-listers-dj-tira-to-host-afrotainment-marquee-at-durban-july-for-13th-year/
Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
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Exclusive | Musk’s Starlink Cracks Down on Growing Black Market : Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun a crackdown on users who are connecting to its Starlink high-speed ...
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Mampara of the week: John Steenhuisen: If the Iron Curtain worked for Stalin, it can work for the DA, writes Hogarth.
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/hogarth/2024-04-14-mampara-of-the-week-john-steenhuisen/
Paid articlePaid Ford confirms Mustang Dark Horse will arrive in South Africa later this year: On April 17 2024 Ford commemorates the 60th anniversary of the iconic Mustang ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-17-ford-confirms-mustang-dark-horse-will-arrive-in-south-africa-later-this-year/
Eskom Mulls Private, Foreign Options on $21 Billion Grid Build: South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. said it’s in talks with ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/eskom-mulls-private-foreign-options-on-21-billion-grid-build
Naledi Pandor is treading the Pik Botha path to SA’s diplomatic oblivion: The ANC faces cold winds of disapproval, in part because it is now so full of its brand ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-naledi-pandor-is-treading-the-pik-botha-path-to-sas-diplomatic-oblivion/
Quick Glance: South Africa's Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny
- In a mirror image of Pik Botha’s missions during apartheid to sell South Africa's 'good intentions' to the US, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor is striving to defend her government's somewhat battered foreign policy.
- South Africa seems to believe that maintaining good relations with the White House allows it to challenge US sentiments, values, and interests in international relations without jeopardizing its economic ties.
- Following the Ukraine invasion and our misguided stance, it is crucial for South Africa to rediscover its democratic foundations and advocate for ordinary people across the continent who seek transparent and accountable freely elected governments.
- A recurring pattern emerges: South Africa takes hasty positions and hastily retraces its steps when faced with diplomatic repercussions. The ANC now confronts the chilly winds of disapproval, struggling to cope, partly due to its overwhelming commitment to sanctimonious ideological rhetoric that clouds its judgment.
Volkswagen to invest $210 mln in South African plant: Volkswagen plans to invest 4 billion rand ($210.67 million) in its South African manufacturing plant in the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-invest-210-mln-south-african-plant-2024-04-16/
UWC first university to offer Islamic studies as a major subject for undergraduate students
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-10-uwc-first-university-to-offer-islamic-studies-as-a-major-subject-for-undergraduate-students/
New rail line to move power station to steady supply: With a new rail line functioning optimally, the Eskom power station in Mpumalanga has taken a giant leap ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-14-new-rail-line-to-move-power-station-to-steady-supply/
Paid articlePaid Zando launches international unit to counter Shein and Temu in South Africa: South African online fashion retailer Zando on Thursday launched an international ...
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Addressing the water crisis in South Africa: Scarcity, climate change, and the spread of disease.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-11-addressing-the-water-crisis-in-south-africa-scarcity-climate-change-and-the-spread-of-disease/
A loaf of bread and storm in a tea cup: Photographer Lungisani Mjaji says he was not compensated after Albany used a video of his niece on social media
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-07-a-loaf-of-bread-and-storm-in-a-tea-cup/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: A Cultural Affinity Between Blacks and Jews
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Through thick bush, up hills and across rivers – Eastern Cape learners’ long trek to school
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-through-thick-bush-up-hills-and-across-rivers-eastern-cape-learners-long-trek-to-school/
WATCH LIVE | Memorial service for Kaizer Chiefs' Luke Fleurs: The memorial service for Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs is being held at the FNB Stadium on ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/watch-live-or-memorial-service-for-kaizer-chiefs-luke-fleurs/
Maersk Contests Transnet’s Pick for South African Port Partner: A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S is contesting a process held by South Africa’s state logistics firm ...
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Paid articlePaid R100 million payday for the CEOs of Standard Bank and Absa... here’s why: The end of March 2023 will be a fruitful time for some of SA’s banking CEOs.
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What do the Guptas have to do with load shedding? It turns out to be a big deal, actually
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-guptas-eskom-tegeta-load-shedding-journalism/
Canal+ offer for MultiChoice gains shareholder support: Early indications are that some shareholders view the deal as a blessing and an opportunity to bail out ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-16-canal-offer-for-multichoice-gains-shareholder-support/
UJ confirms MP Boy Mamabolo’s diploma after ANC axed him from parliament over qualifications fiasco
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-12-uj-confirms-mp-boy-mamabolos-diploma-after-anc-axed-him-from-parliament-over-qualifications-fiasco/
Tributes pour in for Kagiso 'The Pope' Ramoshai: "Wake me up and tell me it's not true," wrote King Monada.
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-04-15-tributes-pour-in-for-kagiso-the-pope-ramoshai/
South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds: The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2024-04-17-south-africa-faces-skills-gap-in-hydrogen-economy-report-finds/
Electric Saints batter the Bulls to set up Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster
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Wife and her brother found guilty of murder of Transnet engineer: The family of slain Transnet electrical engineer Nkosi Langa, who was kidnapped from his ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-12-wife-and-her-brother-found-guilty-of-murder-of-transnet-engineer/
Four killed as their vehicle rolls into a car dealership, trapping them inside: Four people died when their BMW vehicle rolled several times, landing in a Toyota ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-14-four-killed-as-their-vehicle-rolls-into-a-car-dealership-trapping-them-inside/
Equatorial Guinea, OPEC's Smallest Member, Hit By Declining Oil Investment: Two oil workers have been detained for over a year in a sign of Equatorial ...
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The search for South Africa’s lost electric car: Just two years after Elon Musk began producing electric cars, a South African team had beautifully designed ...
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Speaking to CNBC's Karen Tso at the IMF Spring Meetings, Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the Reserve Bank of South Africa, discusses his country's economy and ... Show more
Sasol Wins Appeal on How to Measure Sulfur Dioxide Emissions: Sasol Ltd. won an appeal over how emissions are calculated at its Secunda plant in South Africa ...
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Paid articlePaid WATCH | Zimdollar explains why she told Mthandeni Manqele to 'voetsek' during his performance
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“We urge the Public Protector to urgently investigate this abuse of taxpayer funds for the purposes of election manipulation ... Show more #Elections2024 #DemocraticAlliance #ANC #CyrilRamaphosa
South Africa Risks Staying on Dirty Money List, Nedbank CEO Says: South Africa faces an uphill climb to escape a global dirty-money monitoring list by next year ...
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Paid articlePaid Cape Town's digital nomads: Where idyllic lifestyle clashes with local needs: The beautiful South African city is a magnet for laptop-wielding remote workers ...
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Social media users thought they were watching an episode of Jumanji as pictures and videos of a hippopotamus wandering the streets of Grassy Park started ... Show more www.iol.co.za/news/environment/watch-escaped-hippo-roams-grassy-park-streets-8e2f9f89-66d5-44c8-931e-ffddccd85e3c
Former finance minister Trevor Manuel, now the chairman of Old Mutual said in the company’s annual report that investors are choosing to leave the SA market ... Show more #foreigninvestors #southafrica
WATCH | Zimdollar explains why she told Mthandeni Manqele to 'voetsek' during his performance
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2024-04-08-watch--zimdollar-explains-why-she-told-mthandeni-manqele-to-voetsek-during-his-performance/
Tanzanian soldiers killed in DR Congo missile attack: Enemy mortar fire "fell near the camp where they were staying," says a southern African military force.
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MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List: The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 ...
forbesafrica.com/cover-story/2024/04/12/meet-the-class-of-2024-passion-purpose-and-a-decade-of-the-30-under-30-list/
Oslo, Norway to Cape Town, South Africa for only €451 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Oslo, Norway to Cape Town, South Africa for only €451 roundtrip with Air ...
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Less sleep, more online: Mzansi tops global list of most time spent on phones: Research finds most South Africans spend more than 56% of their daily waking hours ...
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2024-04-18-less-sleep-more-online-mzansi-tops-global-list-of-most-time-spent-on-phones/
Cape Town, Surrounds Buffeted by Torrential Rain, High Winds: Cape Town, South Africa’s tourism hub, and the surrounding Western Cape province have been battered ...
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Engie, Iberdrola and funds eye bids for UK's Electricity North West, sources say: European utility Engie is set to join Iberdrola and a group of investors in ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/engie-iberdrola-funds-eye-bids-uks-electricity-north-west-sources-say-2024-04-15/
JONATHAN JANSEN | The future of UWC and UCT’s leadership hangs in the balance: Developments on either side of the river spell trouble for Cape Town’s ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-17-jonathan-jansen-the-future-of-uwc-and-ucts-leadership-hangs-in-the-balance/
Paid articlePaid Ayabonga Khaka will become first black woman to reach 100 Proteas caps: Not many South African cricket players get to play 100 internationals ...
heraldlive.co.za/sport/cricket/2024-04-16-from-xesi-to-becoming-first-black-woman-to-reach-100-caps-for-proteas/
The fragments of society are filled with poetry: If we read closely, spoken word still holds the realities of the past even though it is written in the present
mg.co.za/friday/2024-04-12-the-fragments-of-society-are-filled-with-poetry/
Load-shedding and corruption are major concerns for voters, survey finds : Respondents were asked to pick the top five issues they believe the incoming ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-04-16-load-shedding-corruption-major-concerns-for-voters-survey-finds/
Benylin Paediatric cough syrup recalled in six countries due to toxic compound: Diethylene glycol (DEG) is toxic to humans when consumed and can be fatal ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-14-benylin-paediatric-cough-syrup-recalled-in-six-countries-due-to-toxic-compound/
South African Interest Rates Seen on Hold All Year Amid Inflation Worry: South Africa’s central bank won’t cut interest rates this year because of persistent ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/south-african-rates-seen-on-hold-all-year-amid-inflation-worry
Paid articlePaid Transnet: South Africa Taps Business to Create Office to End Rail Monopoly: South Africa has asked companies to help it set up an office to facilitate the entry ...
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Paid articlePaid Canal+ Makes Formal MultiChoice Offer; Values It at $2.9 Billion: Vivendi SE’s Canal+ made an all-cash formal offer for MultiChoice Group Ltd. ...
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