Saturday, August 15, 2026

South Africa

June 18, 2022

Nigeria to host African cycling championship; 20 countries expected: CFN

Nigeria hosted the championship’s first edition in July 2019 in Abuja, with the Nigerian contingent made up of 21 cyclists in both the female and male categories.

Cycling
June 14, 2022

World Bank grants South Africa $474 million loan to buy COVID-19 vaccines

South Africa recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa, with over 3.9 million confirmed cases and more than 101,000 deaths.

vaccines
June 9, 2022

South Africa proposes 8,000 megawatts of clean energy

South Africa’s national electricity utility, Eskom, has proposed an extra 8,000 megawatts of clean energy projects over the next two to five years to reduce load shedding.

South African Deputy President David Mabuza
June 7, 2022

South African President Ramaphosa faces criminal investigation over $4 million theft

Ramaphosa is at the centre of a criminal investigation after it was revealed that he failed to report the theft of about $4 million in cash.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
May 18, 2022

Social, economic activities boom in Cairo after COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19 dealt a huge blow to many African economies, including Egypt which is currently top-ranking in Africa.

Egyptian pyramids Credit Wikipedia
May 17, 2022

Corruption trial of South Africa’s ex-president Zuma put off to August

Mr Zuma is accused of corruption, money laundering and fraud over an arms deal before he became president.

Jacob Zuma
May 10, 2022

Rihanna reveals Fenty coming to Nigeria, other African countries

Fenty, which first launched as a cosmetic brand, has become popular for its broad inclusivity across all skin tones and genders.

Rihanna
May 9, 2022

South Africa’s Kruger National Park to undergo $23 million makeover

The Kruger National Park is known for a variety of wild animals, including elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards and buffalo.

Kruger National Park
April 30, 2022

Super Falcons drawn in Group C for WAFCON 2022

The tourney kicks off in Rabat on July 2 with the final match to be played on July 23.

Falconets
April 20, 2022

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Nigeria to face Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe in Group A of the AFCON 2023 qualifiers.

Super Eagles