Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 21:11
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has given the University of South Africa (UNISA) a thumbs up for achieving an unqualified audit opinion in the 2022/23 financial year. In a video footage released earlier this week, ACDP President Reverend Kenneth Meshoe said the achievement is a...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 21:10
The Border Management Authority said while the situation has calmed down at the Mozambican border, officers on the South African side were still on high alert following a violent protest that broke out at the Ressano Garcia port of entry.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:56
By Sani Yarima
The North-East Zonal Vice President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Comrade Ahmed Kagana Amshi, commended Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State for prioritizing the sports sector and youth empowerment.
He expressed this praise in a statement...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:47
As deadly post-election protests in Mozambique intensify, South Africa has closed its main border with the neighbouring country, citing safety concerns. Opposition supporters in Mozambique have taken to the streets, calling the recent election result fraudulent.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:12
The South African rand dropped sharply to R17.81 against the dollar on Wednesday, marking a 3% decline as Donald Trump’s upcoming return to the White House spurred global investor anxiety.… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:10
Kenyan President William Ruto held bilateral talks with Chinese official Li Xi in Nairobi on Monday, aiming to deepen Kenya-China relations and secure China’s support for Kenya’s bid to join… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:09
The United States has agreed to forgive $1.14 billion of Somalia’s debt, marking a significant financial milestone for the East African nation. The agreement, signed in Mogadishu by Somali Finance… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:08
South Africa has temporarily closed its Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique following violent protests over Mozambique’s contested presidential election. Tensions erupted last month after Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo was declared the… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:07
Kenya’s trade with other African countries grew by 26% in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a recent report by the… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:06
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August, following widespread condemnation of their trial. The protesters, who participated in… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:04
The World Bank has allocated $50 million to Nigeria under the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project 2.0 to address the country’s critical nutrition issues. World Bank Country Director… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:03
The memorandum outlines a framework for cooperation and the implementation of joint initiatives in the areas of decommissioning and radioactive waste management (RWM) at nuclear facilities in South Africa. Rosatom’s Fuel Division (TVEL) and the South African company AllWeld Nuclear and Industrial...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:02
At least 25 people, including women and children, died after traffickers intentionally capsized their boat near the Comoros Islands, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The vessel, carrying… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 20:00
The Algerian Olympic Committee (COA) has strongly condemned recent unverified leaks of boxer Imane Khelif’s medical records, calling them “baseless attacks” aimed at discrediting the Olympic gold medalist. An alleged… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 19:59
Britain’s Prince William has expressed hope that the Earthshot Prize, his environmental initiative, will bring optimism to climate advocates amid a challenging outlook. Speaking from Cape Town, South Africa, where… ...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 19:46
Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged to open the country’s huge market further to share more growth opportunities with the rest of the world on Tuesday as the seventh edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai. The business exhibition of the world’s first...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 19:34
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed noted the significant growth of the tourism industry due to the favourable environment created by various government initiatives. Addressing members of parliament, the prime minister added that key projects such as “Dine for Ethiopia”, corridor...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 19:32
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigerian army chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died, according to a statement Wednesday from the country’s president.
On the social media platform X, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced Lagbaja’s death and expressed condolences to his family and Nigeria's armed...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 19:11
Global investors are eyeing fresh opportunities in China as the world’s second-largest economy accelerates its intelligent, green transformation. With the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) set to open on Tuesday, multiple industry leaders from across the world are gearing up to...
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 18:57
Chinese investments in digital infrastructure, data centres and energy are accelerating growth but raising concerns over political influence.
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