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Elon Musk slams South Africa's "racist' laws for blocking Starlink
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (416+ words) Feels like: 7 C7 F | Partly cloudy The CEO of Space X and owner of X, Elon Musk, on Sunday criticised his birth country's government, claiming that Starlink is being denied an operating licence on the basis that he is not Black....
China zero-tariff policy set to boost Zimbabwe blueberry exports
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (432+ words) Feels like: 10. 9 C10. 9 F | Partly cloudy China's decision to grant zero-tariff access to exports from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing is expected to strengthen trade links and create new opportunities for Zimbabwe's growing blueberry industry, industry representatives have said....
Fly Safair aircraft damaged in ground incident at Cape Town airport - PHOTO
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (90+ words) Feels like: 16. 3 C16. 3 F | Sunny A Fly Safair Boeing 737-800 was damaged during a ground handling incident at Cape Town International Airport, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed. The incident was immediately addressed by airport response teams, and the area was secured…...
How climate change is driving floods across continents
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (376+ words) Feels like: 15. 1 C15. 1 F | Partly Cloudy Floods have surged across parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas in 2026, underscoring how interconnected climate extremes are affecting vulnerable communities around the world. Across East Africa, Kenya experienced widespread flooding…...
Fatal accident near Saratov involving children's bus
1+ week, 2+ day ago (75+ words) Feels like: 17. 3 C17. 3 F | Sunny The number of injured in a bus crash in Russia's Saratov region has risen to 10. Emergency services report that the bus was carrying 2 adults and 23 children News. Az reports citing'TASS. The driver died in the crash,…...
Tanzania holds interest rate at 5. 75 percent as central bank signals cautious stance
1+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) Feels like: 11 C11 F | Clear Tanzania's central bank has kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 5. 75 percent for the second quarter of 2026, citing global economic uncertainty and the need to balance inflation risks with growth. The decision was announced on Thursday…...
Messi shines as Argentina crush Zambia 5-0 in World Cup send-off
1+ week, 4+ day ago (284+ words) Feels like: 14. 4 C14. 4 F | Sunny Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina national football team thrashed Zambia national football team 5-0 on Tuesday in their final home game before defending their FIFA World Cup title. Restored to the…...
Japan's Toyota Tsusho partners on Namibia rare metals
3+ week, 4+ day ago (134+ words) Feels like: 11. 3 C11. 3 F | Patchy rain nearby Toyota Tsusho has teamed up with JOGMEC to advance a project developing heavy rare earths in Namibia. The collaboration focuses on the Lofdal project, which is being developed by JOGMEC in partnership with Namibia…...
Lagos braces for devastating flood risk in 2026
4+ week, 1+ day ago (354+ words) Feels like: 7. 5 C7. 5 F | Partly cloudy Authorities in Lagos have warned residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and possible flooding as the 2026 rainy season approaches. The warning was issued by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during…...
Tropical storm develops over Indian Ocean near Madagascar
4+ week, 1+ day ago (213+ words) Feels like: 8. 9 C8. 9 F | Partly cloudy A tropical storm identified as Cyclone 12-20252026-26 has formed in the southwestern Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, according to international disaster monitoring data, News. Az reports. The system was detected on March 14 by the Global Disaster…...