Category: Africa News
70-year-old Ugandan woman becomes ‘Africa’s oldest mother’ after giving birth to IVF twins
A 70-year-old may be the oldest woman in Africa to give birth, a hospital in Uganda has said. Safina Namukwaya delivered twins, a boy and…
Gordhan confirms third-party access on rail network
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has confirmed that Transnet will have third-party access on the rail network in a bid to boost the economy. Gordhan…
10-day suspension for Malema and five EFF MPs recommended
Suspension for ten days with or without remuneration in February 2024, has been recommended as a sanction against EFF leader Julius Malema and five of…
10-day suspension for Malema and five EFF MPs recommended
Suspension for ten days with or without remuneration in February 2024, has been recommended as a sanction against EFF leader Julius Malema and five of…
eThekwini Municipality introduces hemp and cannabis seed pilot programme for farmers
EThekwini Municipality issued an invitation to local farmers or cultivators for an expression of interest to pilot hemp and cannabis seeds for trials and distribution…
Why is North Korea shutting some embassies in Africa?
In late October, North Korea’s ambassadors to Angola and Uganda both said their farewells to local leaders, with South Korean media speculating that more North…
Diageo loses millions to fake, health-imperilling Smirnoff
Durban — Diageo, the company that produces the popular Smirnoff 1818 vodka says it loses R10 million a year through the fake home made product…
President Museveni hits back at US over trade pact removal, says Uganda can thrive without AGOA
・Museveni responded yesterday evening, reassuring Ugandans that the country can continue its progress without Western support. ・President Museveni firmly emphasised that it is a misperception…
5 worst cities to live in Africa, according to Economist Intelligence Unit report
・Harare, Zimbabwe and Lagos, Nigeria are some of the cities that ranked poorly in this latest report. ・The report by Economist Intelligence Unit ranks the…
Free State mayor’s mansion ‘built by service provider’
NGO Right to Justice has called on the mayor of Matjhabeng, Thanduxolo Khalipha, to come clean on the “real funder of his house” following allegations…