Sunday, October 11, 2026

South Africa

August 9, 2021

Jacob Zuma’s lawyers, prosecutors request postponement of corruption hearing

Mr Zuma has been in hospital since Friday and was expected to appear at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday in an arms deal corruption case.

Jacob Zuma
July 26, 2021

Ghana disowns publication calling Buhari regime “disgrace to Africa”

The Ghanaian High Commission said the publication is designed to create ill feelings between Ghanaians and Nigerians.

muhammed buhari and Akufo Addo
July 25, 2021

Olympics Football: Germany, France, Spain claim victories

Egypt and South Africa lost to Argentina and France respectively.

July 23, 2021

South African waters polluted during riots, environmental activist warns

“Pesticides and other chemicals blending in the water could form a dangerous mix.”

Contaminated water
July 22, 2021

WHO urges African nations to expedite vaccination

WHO said the continent experienced an unbroken nine-week surge in COVID-19 infections.

Matshidiso Moeti
July 20, 2021

Tokyo Olympics may be cancelled: Organisers

There have been nine positive cases among those linked to the Games on Tuesday, taking the overall number of people infected since the start of July to 71.

Toshiro Muto
July 19, 2021

UN chief Guterres urges world to imitate Mandela’s legacy

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the world to emulate the legacy of late Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black President.

Guterres and Mandela
July 18, 2021

Al Ahly trounce Kaizer Chiefs to lift 10th CAF Champions League

Al Ahly of Egypt trashed Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa 3-0 to win this year’s CAF Champions League at Casablanca, Morocco.

July 12, 2021

Jacob Zuma supporters destroying Nigerians’ properties: NICASA

NICASA says on-the-rampage ex-President Jacob Zuma’s supporters have destroyed properties belonging to Nigerians and other foreign nations.

Jacob Zuma
July 11, 2021

NDLEA declares drug baron wanted, intercepts N6.5bn heroin

The suspect fled his home before the arrival of the team of operatives who stormed his residence.

NDLEA