Three South African Universities Closed after Student Riots
At least three South African universities have been closed this week after a new wave of student protests across the country. The latest protests come […]
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South Africa Withdraws Troops from Sudan’s Darfur
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma on Wednesday said his country will withdraw its troops from peacekeeping operations in Sudan’s Darfur region. President Jacob Zuma said the […]
South Africa: At least 100 rescued after mine collapse
About 115 people were trapped underground following a collapse at a gold mine in northeastern South Africa earlier on Friday. The accident happened in a […]
South Africa: Mass Protests against Unemployment
Thousands of supporters of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) took to the streets of Johannesburg Wednesday to protest against the significant rise in unemployment in […]
Egypt: China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Egypt to boost ties, Cairo rubs hands
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived Wednesday in Cairo in what has been defined as a landmark visit that will bolster ties with Egypt which expects […]
South Africa: Tension mounts as ASA Metals plans massive job cuts
South Africa’s National Union Mineworkers (NUM) calls for actions against a plan by mining company ASA Metals to lay off hundreds of workers. ASA Metals, […]
Zambia: Police arrests 77 Ethiopians for illegal entry
The Zambian Immigration Service has arrested 77 Ethiopians in Lusaka for unlawful entry and stay in the country. According to “Time of Zambia” newspaper, the […]
South Africa to import 5 mln tonnes of maize in 2016
South Africa Agriculture Minister, Senzeni Zokwana on Monday said his country may start importing white and yellow maize from the United States through the AGOA […]
South Africa: Nationwide protest against Jacob Zuma
Demonstrations are taking place across South-Africa today in protest against President Jacob Zuma’s decision to fire the finance minister Nhlanhla Nene last week; a move […]
South Africa: Jacob Zuma sacks finance minister
South Africa President Jacob Zuma in a late evening statement on Wednesday announced the appointment of a new finance minister, removing Nhlanhla Nene “ahead of […]