South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma won't return to prison due to overcrowding
President Cyril Ramaphosa approved his release, extending the same to more than 9,000 low-risk prisoners.
2023-08-11 17:50
Eskom Latest: Utility ‘Confident’ Nuclear Unit Fixed by November
South Africa’s Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. expects to finish maintenance on the first of two units at its
2023-08-11 16:21
South African Expats Are Flocking to This Tiny Island in the Middle of the Irish Sea
Douglas, the tiny capital of the Isle of Man, might seem an unlikely destination for South African expats.
2023-08-11 12:16
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open After Tame US Data: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia were headed for a mixed open amid bets that Federal Reserve policy will remain tight
2023-08-11 07:55
Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary ware
BBC research reveals that women in Africa spend up to 13% of their income on menstrual products.
2023-08-11 07:47
Niger coup: West African nations to assemble 'standby force'
Ivory Coast's leader said the Ecowas bloc had approved military intervention "as soon as possible".
2023-08-11 05:15
Naira Extends Drop From Record as Black-Market Dollar Rate Soars
The Nigerian naira extended its slump in black-market trading as the nation’s dollar shortage deepened two months after
2023-08-10 19:49
Record Egypt Inflation Quickens Again as Pound Devaluation Looms
Egyptian inflation accelerated to another record high, with a new surge in food costs heaping more pressures on
2023-08-10 13:52
Soaring Rice Prices Stretch Budgets for Billions in Asia, Africa
A surge in rice prices to the highest level in almost 15 years is renewing fears that food
2023-08-10 08:20
Asia Stocks Set to Drop After Wall Street Sell-Off: Markets Wrap
Asian equity futures traded moderately lower Thursday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors await US
2023-08-10 07:56
Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
2023-08-10 07:50
US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
2023-08-10 05:23