Africa 29.4.2020 01:19 pm

Ramaphosa to hold virtual meetings with African heads of state

African economies are expected to be hardest hit by lockdown regulations which in turn will affect businesses and trade.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to update African heads of state on the socio-economic steps which the African Union (AU) Bureau has undertaken to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Africa Ugandan police shoot two people for violating restrictions during Covid-19 outbreak

On Thursday police and soldiers in the capital beat fruit vendors, marketgoers and people in bars with batons in a bid to disperse people gathering in groups.

Africa 64 migrants found dead in container in Mozambique

Migrants thought to be headed for South Africa

Africa Media panned for ‘fake news’ about Vic Falls ‘drying up’

The report in December was ‘ill-thought-out, careless, inaccurate, hopelessly wide-of-the-mark reporting’ which damaged the tourism business.

Africa Mugabe left his family $10m, a farm and two houses

These assets were declared to the Zimbabwean High Court after the family had been unable to locate his will.

Africa Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali wins Nobel Peace Prize

The committee says the Prime Minister has reached out his hand to formalise a peace process with Eritrea and given many Ethiopians a better life and brighter future.

Africa Pan African Parliament hosts Civil Society Forum

Gathered at the PAP were representatives of South Africa-based civil society organisations.

Africa Thousands in rare pro-democracy protests in eSwatini

Political parties and pro-democracy groups have been outlawed for nearly five decades in the kingdom previously known as Swaziland.

Africa Ramaphosa salutes ‘hero’ Kenneth Kaunda as Zambia’s founding father turns 95 (with a dance)

The SA government said the former liberation leader remains very admired.

Africa Cyclone Kenneth claims its first life in Mozambique

30,000 people have reportedly been evacuated from the country’s Cabo Delgado province.

Africa Africa tops CNN list of top world beauty spots

Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has been ranked as the world’s most beautiful place.

Africa Botswana’s biggest ever diamond found

The oval shaped blue diamond weighs over 20 carats.

Africa Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir moved to prison as protesters rally

Sudan’s military rulers have transferred ousted president Omar al-Bashir to prison, a family source said Wednesday.

Africa Death toll rises to 58 amid armed clashes and heavy shelling in Libyan capital

In addition, 275 people have been wounded, including two doctors and an ambulance driver.

Africa Africa’s richest man withdrew $10m just to look at it

Aliko Dangote says he needed to see the money so he could understand it was real.

Africa US provides additional $2.5 million in response to Cyclone Idai

More than a 100,000 people were affected in the Manicaland province, Zimbabwe.

Africa Downtown Cairo battles to keep cosmopolitan heritage alive

Cairo’s downtown, with its old European-designed buildings, is wrestling to preserve its cultural heritage as Egypt readies a new capital in the desert.

Africa Ramaphosa stands by the Saharawi in their fight for independence from Morocco

The president also expressed the importance of the international community showing solidarity with the people of Western Sahara.

Africa Mozambique cyclone death toll climbs to 417: government

The World Food Programme says the humanitarian crisis following the cyclone is on a par with crises in Yemen, Syria and South Sudan.

Africa Ramaphosa pledges to support Zimbabwe in its quest for ‘economic renewal’

Some feel the president has not been tough enough on our northern neighbour’s government.

Africa The long road to gender equality

Many women are told they are cute but they will never win in an electoral poll.