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South African journalists hold vigil for counterparts killed in Gaza

Dozens of journalists in South Africa held a vigil late on Sunday for their counterparts that have been killed in Gaza during the ongoing war with Israel. At least 83 journalists and media workers have been killed since the fighting broke out

January 30, 2024

World

Ghana Prez. promises to make mobile money interoperability across Africa a reality

President Akufo-Addo has committed to championing the cause of interoperability across Africa, pledging to rally fellow presidents to make it readily available on the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2024 on Saturday, January 27, the President emphasised that with

January 29, 2024

World

South Africa firefighters battle raging wildfire

South African firefighters are battling to contain multiple wildfires in the Cape Winelands District in the Western Cape, authorities said. The fire in Kluitjieskraal in Wolseley has been burning for days, with over 6,000 hectares of vegetation and about forty buildings destroyed.

January 29, 2024

World

African Presidents In Rome for Italy Summit

Several African leaders are in Italy’s capital, Rome, for the Italy-Africa summit, which is aimed at boosting relations between Africa and the European nation. During the two-day summit, Italy is expected to launch a “new approach” for cooperating with African countries, which

January 29, 2024

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

Govt, NMB sign deal to promote digital economy

Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology Nape Nnauye has called on the corporate sector to join forces with the government in advancing the steadily growing digital economy in the country. Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the signing of the partnership

January 29, 2024

World

Africa holds key to economic boom – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that Africa sits on a treasure trove of natural resources, but the key to unlocking its true economic potential is adding value and maximizing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Speaking at the launch of the 2024

January 28, 2024

Tanzania·Technology & Innovation

ZAECA vows to intensify fight against sextortion

ZANZIBAR Anti-corruption and Economic Crime Authority (ZAECA) has vowed to intensify the fight against corruption. According to ZAECA, the anti-graft campaign will target all entities including authorities that abuse their powers to obtain sexual favour. This was said by ZAECA officials during

January 28, 2024

World

Chinese investors to inject up to $7bn in DR Congo infrastructure

The Democratic Republic of Congo and its Chinese investors have reached an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt joint venture, they said in a statement on Saturday, with the Chinese investing up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects. Both parties agreed

January 28, 2024

World

Uganda disowns judge who voted in favour of Israel at UN court

Uganda has distanced itself from Julia Sebutinde, a judge who voted against all provisional measures that a UN court ordered Israel to undertake in a case brought by South Africa concerning the war in the Gaza Strip. “Justice Sebutinde ruling at the

January 28, 2024

Sports

Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is “running out of energy”. Klopp was appointed in October 2015 and his contract was due to run until 2026. He won the

January 27, 2024

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