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South Africa

July 12, 2023

Nigerian petrol most expensive in Africa; highest yearly increase worldwide

Data analytic platform Picodi.com lists the average price for June this year at N532.50, over twice as much as in January (N202.48).

Fuel queue at NNPC filling station [Credit: ThankGod Sabastine/Peoples Gazette]
July 11, 2023

Coach Waldrum–NFF tirades, match bonuses saga overshadow Super Falcons’ World Cup preparations

“My issues with the federation are my issues, but I’m not going to be quiet anymore,” Waldrum stated.

Randy Waldrum and NFF PRESIDENT
July 5, 2023

AfCFTA: South Africa seeks seamless intra-Africa trade

AfCFTA is a free trade area encompassing most of Africa. It was established in 2018.

African Continental Free Trade AreaAfrican Continental Free Trade Area
July 1, 2023

Saudi authority unveils roadmap for 2024 Hajj

Mr Al Rabiah said preparations for the 2024 Hajj will begin immediately with letters to each performing country.

Hajj pilgrims
June 30, 2023

Burkina Faso army kidnapped, unlawfully killed innocent citizens: Human Rights Watch

In one incident, soldiers severely beat eight children ages 6 to 16.

BURKINA FASO ARMED FORCES
June 27, 2023

Paris 2024: Nigeria, South Africa, 10 others to battle for Africa’s sole Rugby ticket

The Black Stallions reached the final qualifying round after finishing second in the pre-qualifying meet that was staged in Mauritius last week.

Nigeria’s Rugby national team
June 25, 2023

197 cases of cholera, 43 deaths recorded in South Africa

A total of 197 cases of cholera have been confirmed in South Africa with 43 deaths.

Cholera patients
June 23, 2023

Nigeria ranked among top 10 countries in crypto adoption

EMURGO Africa said that the report showed that Nigeria’s position emphasised its role in nurturing innovation in the digital currency sector in West Africa.

cryptocurrency
June 21, 2023

Flutterwave partners Audiomack to expand access, monetisation opportunities for African artists

The collaboration enables Audiomack to provide premium music experiences and unlock new features for its customers and artists for a fee.

Flutterwave
June 19, 2023

Nigerians, other Africans want protection from hunger, poverty: Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigerians and other Africans want protection from hunger, poverty and deprivation.

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan 1