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South Africa

September 2, 2022

South Africa says e-visa portal now working

The SAT chief executive stressed that the “Nigerian market and West African market are very important to us in trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Nomasonto Ndlovu
August 31, 2022

Over 80% of Africans rely on herbal medicine: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that over 80 per cent of Africa’s population relies on traditional medicine for their primary health needs.

HERBAL CONCOCTION ON FIRE
August 30, 2022

Cricket: Federation announces U-19 World Cup qualifiers team

The bulk of players selected are products of the national U-17 championship, as a few have already earned caps with the senior women’s national team.

Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF)
August 28, 2022

Eight-year-old Nigerian apologises for not winning gold in gymnastics  

Eight-year-old gymnast, Adila Adedeji, apologised for not winning a gold medal at the just concluded African Junior Gymnastics Championship International in South Africa.

August 27, 2022

How Rwanda is building a sustainable economy through tourism

In 2019, Rwanda recorded the highest annual growth in tourism revenue, with over 1.63 million visitors visiting the country and $498 million in earnings.

August 25, 2022

Obiano condoles with Soludo, assembly over majority leader’s death

The majority leader slumped and died on Tuesday in Johannesburg, where he was attending a training organised for Anambra legislators.

Nnamdi Okafor and Willie Obiano
August 17, 2022

South Africa encourages citizens to donate their organs

Health department spokesperson said around 2,780 people were waiting for organ donations and transplants in the country.

August 10, 2022

U.S. worried about Rwanda backing Congo rebels

“We are very concerned by credible reports that Rwanda has supported the M23,” the top U.S. diplomat told a press conference in Kinshasa.

Congo rebels
August 6, 2022

Nigerian military officers head to South Africa, Egypt for training

On Saturday, military officers at the Army War College Nigeria Course 6/2021 embarked on a seven-day geo-strategic study tour to South Africa and Egypt.

Army War College of Nigeria
August 3, 2022

UNECA chief seeks urgent funding to mitigate impact of climate change in Africa

“Urgent development funds need to flow to Africa for climate change adaptation and resilience-building across the continent.”

Vera Songwe