Friday, August 14, 2026

South Africa

April 12, 2024

South Africa worried about Ecuador’s invasion of Mexican embassy in Quito

This follows the arbitrary arrest of former Vice-President Jorge Glas Espinel, who was granted political asylum by the Mexican government.

Cyril Ramaphosa (Credit: Daily Maverick)
April 11, 2024

NAFDAC recalls J&J Benylin children cough syrup over ‘toxicity findings’

NAFDAC said that the ingredient in Benylin was found to cause acute oral toxicity in laboratory animals.

Benylin
April 9, 2024

Nigeria’s Super Falcons secure Olympic ticket for first time in 16 years after victory over South Africa

Nigeria scaled through to the Paris 2024 Olympics on a 1-0 aggregate scoreline after the Falcons defeated the South African women.

Super Falcons in training
April 5, 2024

Microsoft forecasts AI to generate $15.7 trillion for global economy by 2030

Microsoft, a multinational technology company, said artificial intelligence could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

Microsoft AI
March 28, 2024

Easter Travel: Forty-five people killed in South Africa’s bus crash

The passengers were travelling from Botswana on a pilgrimage to attend an Easter service in South Africa when the incident occurred.

Accident in South Africa
March 26, 2024

Poverty Eradication: ActionAid canvasses comprehensive social protection programme

Andrew Mamedu, ActionAid Nigeria’s country director, made the call in a statement on Tuesday.

POOR PEOPLE
March 22, 2024

Bribery Allegation: South African speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to turn herself in

Ms Mapisa-Nqakula, defence minister from 2012 to 2021, denied wrongdoing.

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and ANC Logo
March 21, 2024

Cricket: Nigeria moves up at ICC Women’s T20 rankings

Zimbabwe, South Africa and Nigeria emerged first, second and third place at the Games.

March 10, 2024

Mr Ibu’s manager highlights late actor’s impact on African unity through humour

“He was a man I would say made Africans laugh and was held in high esteem like a people’s leader across Africa.”

Mr Ibu
March 9, 2024

NFF unveils 26-man Super Eagles squad for Ghana, Mali friendly matches

Meanwhile, the federation has also released a 26-man squad for the two games.

Super Eagles