AfDB Pledges to Earmark $2.8 Billion for South Africa over Five Years
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Akinwumi A. Adesina, announced, Thursday in Johannesburg, 2.8 billion dollars support to South Africa over the […]
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South Africa: Raymond Zondo appointed President of the Constitutional Court
Raymond Zondo, who headed South Africa’s commission of inquiry into state corruption under President Jacob Zuma (2009-2018), was appointed Thursday to head the country’s Constitutional […]
South African economic growth rebounds in 2021
South Africa’s economy, buffeted by the Covid-19 epidemic and by riots, has recorded growth of 4.9% in 2021, the highest since 2007, according to official […]
Moderna to set up its first vaccine plant in Africa in Kenya
U.S. vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that it will build its first African vaccine plant in Kenya, after signing a preliminary agreement with that country […]
The coronation of the next Zulu king will take place
A South African judge has cleared the way for Prince Misuzulu to be crowned the next Zulu king, but has suspended the execution of his […]
Peace and security in the Great Lakes: 7 Heads of state meet in Kinshasa
Seven Heads of state are meeting since Thursday in Kinshasa to assess the implementation of an agreement on peace, security and cooperation in the Democratic […]
Africa Cup of Nations 2022 for Women: All qualified teams are known
The twelve teams that will play in the next African Women’s Cup of Nations (CAN 2022), scheduled for July 2-23 in Morocco, are known. Burkina […]
Ten dead in attempted robbery of cash couriers in South Africa
South African police said Monday they killed 10 suspects and wounded five of their men in an attempted robbery of a cash courier in Johannesburg, […]
Ex-South African president Zuma appeals again in his corruption trial
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma went on trial Monday after filing a new appeal in his corruption trial, which began last May with numerous […]
South Africa: Prosecution of 940 Covid-19 related corruption cases
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday pledged prosecution and punishment after multiple cases of misappropriation, through fraud and corruption, in government contracts for the […]