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SA Public Works roadshow targets growth for emerging contractors
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (176+ words) Zikalala said East London forms part of a broader national rollout rather than a once-off intervention. The roadshow has already visited the Northern Cape, with further stops planned across the country before year-end. A key objective, Zikalala said, is to…...
SA can produce world-class sprinters without US move: Simbine
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (207+ words) Channel Africa SA can produce world-class sprinters without US move: Simbine Simbine's comments come as a new generation of sprinters makes contrasting choices about training and education. Rising talents Bayanda Walaza and Udeme Okon have reportedly declined scholarship offers in…...
SA Province traditional leadership condemns "unauthorised coronation" as Nigerian mission offers apology
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (318+ words) Channel Africa SA Province traditional leadership condemns "unauthorised coronation" as Nigerian mission offers apology The Ama Rharhabe royal kingdom convened a meeting with Nigeria's acting High Commissioner to SA, Alexander Ajayi, following public outrage sparked by the event, described by…...
Tanzania turns to gene-editing technology in fight against malaria
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (181+ words) Tanzania is stepping up its fight against malaria by introducing advanced gene-editing technology aimed at targeting mosquitoes that spread the disease. The approach, still relatively new in public health, involves altering the genetic makeup of mosquitoes to reduce their ability…...
Zimbabwe, Botswana to introduce passport-free travel for citizens
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (142+ words) Zimbabwe and Botswana are set to usher in passport-free travel for their citizens. This will allow nationals to move between the two countries using their national Identity Documents. The new arrangement was confirmed in Harare by Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and…...
Ramaphosa hails Senqu Bridge as symbol of SA, Lesotho partnership
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (188+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the opening of the Senqu Bridge as a powerful sign of the enduring partnership between South Africa (SA) and Lesotho. Ramaphosa made the remarks during the official launch of the bridge in Mokhotlong, alongside Letsie…...
Mozambique rights groups demand justice, reparations over 2024 protest deaths
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (132+ words) Mozambican civil society organisations are calling for urgent compensation, justice and reparations for victims of the deadly anti-government protests that rocked the country in October 2024. Groups including the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD) and Amnesty International say accountability is…...
Angola named among top international destinations to visit in 2026
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (171+ words) Channel Africa Angola named among top international destinations to visit in 2026 Angola has been nominated by National Geographic as one of the destinations to visit in 2026, competing in the "Best International Destination" category among 98 finalists across 14 categories, alongside countries with…...
Zimbabwean truck driver accused of smuggling explosives into SA abandons bail
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (169+ words) A Zimbabwean truck driver accused of smuggling explosives into South Africa (SA) has abandoned his bail application in the Musina magistrate's court in Limpopo Province. The accused, Edgar Maroto, will appear in court again on Thursday next week. The state…...
Angola, Mozambique flagged in Amnesty report over rights abuses
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (173+ words) Channel Africa Angola, Mozambique flagged in Amnesty report over rights abuses The latest report by Amnesty International has raised fresh concern over the state of human rights in parts of Africa, with Angola and Mozambique singled out for serious violations....