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South Africa: Ramaphosa faces parliament vote on graft report

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– – South Africa’s parliament will hold a special sitting on Tuesday to debate a corruption report that concluded that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have broken his oath of office. The report was put together by a panel of legal experts. The case relates to the Phala Phala farm scandal, in which the president is accused of a cover-up when the… Read More
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South Africa bans religious preaching on trains

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– – South Africa’s passenger rail agency (Prasa) has banned religious preaching, gambling and informal trading in its new trains. Local media outlets reported that rail agency said the move will enhance passenger safety and onboard cleanliness. The agency’s spokesperson Lilian Mofokeng is quoted as saying that the move is part of measures to ensure that “one particular behavioural system of… Read More
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Global deaths from Malaria stabilize

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– – The World Health Organization has said that malaria cases and deaths remained stable last year, after a worrying rise during the first year of the Covid pandemic. The WHO has however warned of new challenges including mosquito resistance to insecticides and parasite resistance to drugs used to treat malaria. Ninety-five per cent of all malaria cases are in… Read More
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Removing the barriers to remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa

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– – In contrast to the global average of 6.8%, the average cost of remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020 was 8.9% of the transaction’s value. In Sub-Saharan Africa, informal flows are common, and the trend is rampant in several corridors. A formal market that is not operating at its best to meet the needs of people, especially lower-income people,… Read More
Africa World 

COVID-19 burden lessens in Africa but vigilance is crucial

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– – While Africa is witnessing its lowest level of new COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, a recent four-week rise—the first such sustained increase in four months—underscores the criticality of maintaining vigilance as the end-year holiday seasons sets in. The continent recorded a four-week long rise until 20 November, but the number of new cases dropped slightly… Read More
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Nigeria Afrobeats star D’banj arrested for fraud

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Nigerian Afrobeats star D’banj has been arrested over allegations of fraud, according to local media reporting. The musician was arrested after millions of dollars meant to help unemployed youths start businesses reported got missing. The N-Power initiative was launched in 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari but many beneficiaries have complained of not receiving their grants. More than two million Nigerians… Read More
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Qatar 2022: Morocco erupts in ecstasy after historic World Cup victory

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– – Morocco erupted in joy on Tuesday evening after the country’s male football national team beat Spain at the ongoing Fifa world cup in Qatar. Jubilant fans poured into the streets of major cities to celebrate the team reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Flares were set off and flags waved in the streets of the… Read More
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Opinion: Can Africa’s startup sector keep up its record funding run amidst global turmoil?

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– – Startups have become vital engines of change that can have an outsized impact on an economy. They are crucial in fueling innovation and enhancing economic and digital competitiveness. They improve access to products and solutions while significantly contributing to employment. In recent years, amid global economic volatility and uncertainty, Africa’s startup ecosystem has shown continued growth, attracting record… Read More
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ECOWAS to setup peacekeeping force to deal with coups

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– – West African leaders have announced their intention to establish a regional peacekeeping force to deal with coups. The said peacekeeping force would also help deal with the surging militant activities in member states. West Africa has for the past two years witnessed several coups. The regional body wants to more to boost constitutional government in the region. ECOWAS… Read More
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Springbok Casino Voted Best Live Dealer Casino in 2022

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– – South African online casino players will be happy to learn that one of their favorite gaming sites, Springbok Casino, has been voted as Best Live Dealer Casino in 2022. This announcement was made by the leading South African gambling portal, No Deposit Casinos this week, although it didn’t come as a surprise to many, who have come to… Read More
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