Tag: South Africa
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๐ฟ๐ฆ Mugabe’s son appears in South Africa court over shooting
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, appeared in a South African court over a shooting at his Johannesburg home. He has withdrawn his bail application, and the case will continue on 17 March. The motive remains unclear, and the gardener was in critical condition. Mugabeโs lawyer said it is too early…
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African Union summit opens as youth anger grows over a โbloc of old leadersโ
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) โ Africaโs top regional body is hosting its annual summit in Ethiopia this weekend to discuss the future of the continent of some 1.4 billion people, but across the continent the organization is becoming less popular. Set up to โpromote the unity and solidarity of the African States,โ analysts say the African…
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Nelson Mandela Memorabilia Can Go to Auction, Court Says
A South African court on Friday dismissed an appeal by the countryโs heritage body to prevent the sale and export of memorabilia belonging to the anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela. The items are in the hands of Mr. Mandelaโs eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, and Christo Brand, a warden who worked at Robben Island while he was…
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๐ฟ๐ฆ 41 young men died in South Africa after circumcision at traditional initiation ceremonies.
In South Africa, 41 young men have died in recent weeks after circumcision procedures performed as part of traditional initiation ceremonies. Hundreds more have been hospitalized with complications, including infections, sepsis, and gangrene. Most cases have been recorded in the Eastern Cape, where the rite of passage into adulthood is practiced among the Xhosa people.…
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๐ฟ๐ฆ Pan-African Lens: Bekkersdal Tavern Massacre Exposes South Africa’s Enduring Crisis of Violence
Tavern in Bekkersdal, South Africa, where a mass shooting left nine people dead on December 21, 2025. (Photo: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers) Summary of the Attack ยท What Happened: A coordinated assault by approximately 12 gunmen on the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal township. ยท Casualties: 9 people killed (7 men, 2 women) and at…
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๐ฌ๐ญ๐ท๐ผ๐น๐ฟ๐จ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ช๐ณ๐ฌSkin Lightening Bans Across Africa: Laws on Paper, Products on Shelves
Across many African countries, the fight against harmful skin-lightening products has intensified over the last decade. Nations such as Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Cรดte dโIvoire, South Sudan, Kenya, and Nigeria have all enacted restrictions or outright bans on cosmetics containing dangerous chemicals like hydroquinone, mercury, and corticosteroids.Yet a troubling reality persists: despite these laws, skin-lightening products…
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Africa’s Green Shift: The Electric Vehicle and Solar Energy Boom
Across the continent, a quiet revolution is accelerating. African nations are increasingly turning to electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power, a powerful duo that promises to reshape transportation, energy, and economic landscapes. This shift is driven by a combination of forward-thinking policies, falling technology costs, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Leading the Charge:…
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๐ท๐บ๐ฟ๐ฆ The Digital Scramble for Africa: Russian Hackers and the New Frontier of Political Influence
A new, silent scramble for Africa is underway, not in conference rooms or with treaties, but in the digital shadows. Russian cyber actors, often aligned with state interests, have found a fertile ground for their operations across the continent, with a particular and persistent focus on one East African nation: South Africa. While not a…
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๐ฟ๐ฆ Johannesburg High Court Denies Bail to Controversial Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, Upholding Flight Risk Ruling
JOHANNESBURG โ In a significant legal setback for one of South Africa’s most flamboyant and controversial figures, the Johannesburg High Court has denied the bail appeal of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The ruling upholds the September decision of the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, which found Matlala to be both a flight risk and a potential danger…
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
Fintech funding and market size vary significantly across African countries, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt consistently leading in both venture capital and active market volume, followed by rapidly advancing markets like Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Cรดte d’Ivoire, and Gambia๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ. Funding Leaders: Nigeria, South Africa, and EgyptNigeria is the continentโs powerhouse, often drawing a third…
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