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World Economic Forum on Africa opens in Durban

More than 1,000 participants are taking part in the 27th World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa which opened on Wednesday. This year’s...

South Africa likely to appeal court ruling on Russia nuclear pact

South Africa's government may appeal last week's court judgment declaring a cooperation pact with Russia's state-owned nuclear company Rosatom unlawful, the energy minister said...

Zuma May Day speech canceled after scuffle broke-out at rally

The President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma was forced to abandon his speech at a May day rally in Bloemfontein after scuffles broke-out between...

Namibian leader praises Mugabe over controversial land reform

Namibian President Hage Geingob has showered Zimbabwe’s long-time leader Robert Mugabe with praises as he described him as an African icon, says a report. According...

South Africa’s Zuma signs anti money-laundering bill into law

South African President Jacob Zuma has signed the anti-money laundering bill FICA, which allows increased scrutiny of the bank accounts of "prominent individuals", including...

Angola hit by crop-eating armyworm

The fall armyworm - which decimates fields as it marches ever forward - has spread to Angola as the caterpillar eats its way through...

Two white farmers arrested over death of black South African boy

Two white South African farmers were arrested on suspicion of murdering a black boy in a farming community in North West province, police said...

Press Freedom: Namibia tops Africa in 2017 RSF Index

Namibia ranks 24th globally out of 180 countries, according to the just released 2017 World Press Freedom Index. The rankings by Reporters Without Borders...

Angolan president sets Aug 23 for general elections

Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has signed a decree setting August 23 as the date for general elections, state radio reported on Wednesday. Dos...

Zambia’s Hichilema refused bail, treason charge case referred to higher court

Zambia's opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema on Wednesday was denied bail after his lawyers made a request before a court. He is however due to...

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