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UN peacekeeper dies after vehicle strikes mine in northern Mali
dpa/GNA – A United Nations peacekeeper has died in northern Mali after his vehicle struck a mine, the organization said.
The peacekeeping mission’s tanker...
Senegal president dissolves government in surprise move
In a surprise move, Senegalese President Macky Sall has dissolved his government with immediate effect.
Sall signed a decree to terminate the functions of all...
Ramaphosa reaffirms AU support for more talks on Nile dam
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as African Union (AU) chairperson, on Monday reaffirmed the AU's support for the conflicting parties to...
S. Africa president says giving urgent attention to poor public transport
The South African government "is giving urgent attention" to inadequate public transport in the country amid rising taxi violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on...
UN: Used car exports from developed countries cause air pollution
Millions of used vehicles exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world contribute significantly to air pollution, according to a...
S. African government urged to clarify list of COVID-19 high risk countries
The opposition on Tuesday requested clarity on the criteria used by the government to draw up the COVID-19 red list comprising countries South Africa...
South African health minister tests positive for COVID-19
South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and his wife tested positive for COVID-19, his office said in a statement late on Sunday.
"I am now...
S. African president wants UN role to be strengthened in confronting challenges
With the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly taking place this week, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday stressed the urgent...
IMF to disburse 1 billion dollars to Angola to address Covid-19 crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said it would disburse 1 billion dollars to Angola to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The...
South African tourism sees rebound following easing of COVID-19 lockdown
by Grant Alexander
South Africa's tourism sector has seen a rebound since the country further eased COVID-19 lockdown restrictions last week.
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South Africa’s ruling party deeply implicated in corruption – Ramaphosa
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has been and remains deeply implicated in the country's corruption problem, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday.
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The finding of the shrew: Lost species rediscovered in Djibouti
Hindu elephant god Ganesh might be known to ride around on a mouse, but have you ever heard of the actual "elephant shrew"?
This...
South African president warns against complacency as country further eases COVID-19 lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday warned against complacency as the country is about to further ease the COVID-19 lockdown.
The further easing of restrictions "is...
South African president outlines steps to economically emancipate women
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday outlined a series of steps to economically emancipate South African women gripped by both the COVID-19 pandemic and gender-based...
Africa’s Covid-19 cases hit 1 million, with South Africa worst-hit
The number of Covid-19 cases on the African continent have surpassed 1 million, figures from the Centre of Disease Control (CDC) showed on Friday,...
S. Africa commended for advocating universal access to medical tools against COVID-19
Doctors without Borders (MSF) on Tuesday commended South Africa for advocating the removal of intellectual property (IP) barriers that stand in the way...
South Africa’s COVID-19 cases exceed half million
South Africa's COVID-19 cases have exceeded the half-a-million mark to reach 503,290, South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced Saturday.
A total...
South Africa sees sharp decrease in rhino poaching
South Africa has seen a sharp decrease in rhino poaching thanks to a decade of implementing various strategies, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries,...
South Africa launches new website to help curb surge in farm murders
South Africa has launched a website on "Stop Farm Attacks" with the aim of seeking more public support in efforts to curb an...
South Africa reeling under COVID-19
By Kendal Brown
With one of the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world, and accounting for about half of...
South Africa’s tourism hard hit by COVID-19
by Grant Alexander
The COVID-19 pandemic has been ravaging South Africa since March 5, with the tourism sector being the hardest hit.
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South African government remains concerned over farm attacks
The South African government remains concerned over attacks on farms, Minister of Police Bheki Cele said on Friday amid a surge in farm attacks...
South African deputy president fails to appear in parliament due to “ill health”
Deputy President David Mabuza was unable to honor scheduled appearance in parliament due to "ill health," it was announced on Wednesday.
Mabuza...
South African president signs border management bill into law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Border Management Authority Bill of 2020 into law as the country is facing a growing challenge...
South Africa calls for new vision to fight inequality, poverty amid COVID-19
South Africa on Tuesday called for a new vision to re-evaluate the current global structures in reducing inequality and poverty aggravated by the COVID-19...
Solar energy and storage company unveils new name
IMPower Pty Ltd has announced a name change as the company was formerly known as All Power Systems. The name change is effectively...
South Africa’s second cabinet minister admitted to hospital due to COVID-19
Minister of Employment and Labor Thembelani Nxesi has been admitted to hospital due to COVID-19, becoming the second cabinet minister to be hospitalized for...
South Africa’s energy minister admitted to hospital for COVID-19
South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe was admitted to hospital for COVID-19 on Monday, the government announced.
Mantashe...
South Africans mark Mandela Day with focus on fighting COVID-19
South Africans on Saturday marked the Nelson Mandela International Day with a focus on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The best way to mark the event...
Micro-Grid Solutions in Africa
Microgrid and off grid home solar systems are being rapidly deployed in Africa where power utilities have failed to keep up with demand. Many...