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S. African president’s economic recovery plan welcomed
South Africa's economists and labor sector on Thursday welcomed a new economic recovery plan unveiled by President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying it could boost the...
Flights to South Africa resume after six-month pandemic hiatus
After closing its airspace to commercial flights from abroad for six months due to the pandemic, South Africa is set to open its skies...
South Africa to procure energy from independent producers amid prevailing power crisis
The South African government on Friday unveiled a plan to buy energy from independent power producers (IPPs) in a rare move to cope with...
South Africa construction sector remains depressed: survey
South Africa's civil confidence index of construction sector increased to 11 in the third quarter of 2020, up from the record low of...
GPHA’s unity terminal is 97 per cent complete
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) new Unity Terminal under construction at Kpone in the Greater Accra Region, is 97 per cent complete.
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South Africa eases restrictions, opens borders as virus cases slow
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday announced South Africa would be moving to its lowest lockdown level, as Covid-19 cases fall.
"We have withstood the coronavirus...
BRICS stands for rules based on multilateralism: South African official
BRICS stands for rules based on multilateralism and governance, South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor said here on Wednesday.
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South Africa further eases COVID-19 restrictions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday further eased COVID-19 restrictions in the country, allowing limited international travel, among others.
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South Africa wants COVID-19 vaccines to benefit Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed on Thursday that African countries should benefit from the COVID-19 vaccines being developed.
The clinical testing...
South Africa’s opposition party disappointed at “unfair” ruling on Olympic champion
South Africa's largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday voiced disappointment over an "unfair" ruling on the country's Olympic champion Caster Semenya.
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Botswana registers no new elephant deaths since June
Botswana has recorded no new elephant deaths since June this year, Oduetse Koboto, the permanent secretary in Botswana's ministry of environment, natural resources conservation...
South Africa launches new app to prevent “second wave” of COVID-19
South Africa has launched a new mobile application to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent a possible second wave of the virus, the...
35 artists arrested for blocking busy highway in South Africa
A total of 35 South Africans were arrested on Wednesday and two trucks impounded after artists blocked the busy N3 highway while protesting...
South Africa launches Tourism Month amid COVID-19
The South African government on Monday launched the Tourism Month in the hope of rejuvenating the economy severely battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Africa making progress in science and innovation – report
South Africa is making progress in areas of science and innovation, said a report released by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) on...
Corruption to dent South Africa as credible investment destination – expert
Corruption will dent the image of South Africa's reputation as a credible investment designation, said the Minerals Council South Africa on Thursday.
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Africa CDC says 5 African countries account for 72 percent of COVID-19 cases in...
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday disclosed five African countries account for 72 percent of all COVID-19...
South Africa’s tertiary institutions to end 2020 academic year in February 2021
As the risk of COVID-19 still remains, South Africa's tertiary institutions' 2020 academic year will only be completed in 2021, Higher Education, Science and...
South Africa publishes list of tenders for COVID-19 services amid graft scandals
Gripped by corruption scandals, the South African government on Wednesday published a full list of all companies who have been awarded contracts for the...
South Africa’s inflation rises to 3.2 percent in July
South Africa's consumer price index increased more than expected to 3.2 percent in July from 2.2 percent in June, said Statistics South Africa...
Zimbabwe’s diplomatic mission in South Africa resumes consular services
Zimbabwe's diplomatic mission in South Africa has resumed offering consular services after the South African government recently relaxed some of its lockdown measures...
COVID-19 to increase poverty, inequality in South Africa – UNDP
COVID-19 will lead to major setbacks in addressing poverty, unemployment and inequality and make many South Africans fall off the middle-class to below the...
Alcohol abuse dampens efforts to curb COVID-19 in South Africa
The South African government on Monday lamented alcohol abuse which it said dampens efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
"Tragically,...
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 1.18 million amid call to avoid prevention fatigue
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,187,937 as the death toll from the pandemic rose to 27,779, the Africa Centers...
Zambia’s copper exports to China affected by regional COVID-19 lockdowns
Zambia's copper exports to China have been affected by COVID-19 lockdowns imposed by some countries in the southern African region, an industry body said...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 1.16 million amid call for strong mitigation efforts
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,158,217 as the death toll from the pandemic rose to 26,968, the Africa Centers...
AU launches continental campaign to mitigate COVID-19 impact in Africa
The African Union (AU) Commission on Thursday launched a flagship campaign to intensify the continental fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic toward protecting African...
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide
The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at...
South African private schools to ask for COVID-19 financial relief
With more than 50 percent of parents unable to pay their children's school fees at private schools, an umbrella body representing independent schools in...
Cyril Ramaphosa reiterates AU’s commitment to successful implementation of the AfCFTA
The African Union (AU) Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, has reiterated the Union’s commitment to the successful implementation of the African Continental...