Nigeria edges South Africa to reach 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations final

Nigeria edges South Africa to reach 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations final

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Nigeria's Super Falcons have secured their place in the 2025 CAF Women's African Cup of Nations after defeating defending champions South Africa 2-1 on Tuesday evening in Morocco. A strike in either halve from Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie saw Nigeria avenge their 2022 loss to the Bayana Bayana at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. The Nigerians are aiming to win their 10th title […]

July 22, 2025

Africa

South African mother jailed for life for selling her 6-year-old daughter for ¥158,000

A mother in South Africa, named Kelly Smith, has been handed a life imprisonment together with her boyfriend and one other accomplice for selling her 6-year-old daughter. Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno Van Rhyn, have all been convicted of the crime and will all serve life-time imprisonments with the child still missing in the South African area of Western Cape. In a trial that has shocked […]

May 30, 2025

Africa

Tanzania, South Africa and Malawi commit to resolving trade impasse as Dar Es Salaam lift agri produce ban [Africa]

By Emmanuel Akyereko Tanzania has lifted its ban imposed on Agricultural produce from South Africa and Malawi to pave way for diplomatic discussions over the row that has ensued between the three countries. Dar Es Salaam imposed a ban on all agricultural produce from South Africa and Malawi as retaliatory measures after the two countries imposed similar bans on Tanzanian produce. Joseph Ndunguru, the Director General for the Tanzania Plant […]

April 28, 2025

Africa

South African police grab woman, 45, for killing her mum and uncle

Flatty Skosana, a 45-year-old South African woman, is facing murder charges at the Siyabuswa Magistrate court for allegedly killing her mother and uncle. Josias Masanabo, Flatty's uncle, went missing in February 2025 with investigators mounting a search for him before later uncovering the unwelcoming news. The uncle's body was found to have been buried in the nearby bushes and it was exhumed and later confirmed to be Josias. According to […]

April 18, 2025

Africa

2026 FIFA World Cup: Nigeria suffers big hiccup Uyo, South Africa, Egypt, Senegal, & Comoros record wins

By Emmanuel Akyereko Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes suffered a massive jolt Tuesday after failing to overpower Zimbabwe in a Group C clash in Uyo. The Super Eagles entered the clash having overcome Rwanda on Saturday and were hoping to secure victory over the Warriors to brighten their qualification chances. The 1-1 stalemate in Akwa Ibom State has left the hopes of Eric Chelle's side slightly jeopardised. The […]

March 25, 2025

Africa

Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns

[ad_1] The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. A power outage reportedly occurred when Namibian political party representatives were overseeing the design, production, and delivery of ballot papers at Ren-Form CC in South Africa. The incident happened at the Johannesburg warehouse of Ren-Form CC, which was awarded a controversial N$6.2 million tender to […]

October 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: 56 000 TB Deaths in SA in 2023, According to Who

[ad_1] An estimated 56 000 people in South Africa and 1.25 million around the world died of TB in 2023, according to just-published figures from the WHO. This means that in 2023 TB overtook COVID-19 as the top infectious disease killer on the planet. Marcus Low unpacks the new numbers. An estimated 56 000 people died of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa in 2023. This is according to figures published on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). Around 31 […]

October 31, 2024

News

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Staggers Under Crime Onslaught – Calls for Beachfront Police Unit

[ad_1] Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is calling for decisive action, but the metro is still crafting its plan. Listen to this article 7 min Listen to this article 7 min In recent months, Nelson Mandela Bay's "Golden Mile", 2km of pristine beachfront once very popular with tourists, has become a hotspot for horrific crime. Tourism numbers are […]

October 31, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother

[ad_1] Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother's identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed to meet the deadline to make representations. Her identity came into question after she entered the Miss South Africa beauty contest. Her mother is Mozambican-born, and her father is Nigerian. They may also be charged with fraud. The Department of Home Affairs had said there may be prima facie indications that Adetshina's mother committed fraud and identity […]

October 30, 2024

South Africa