Year: 2019
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World
Comoros Election: Security Forces Kill Three Gunmen In Post Election Violence
In post election violence in Comoros, the security forces killed at least three gunmen in a shootout at a military…
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Business
SMB-Winning Consortium Lays Foundation of New Railway In Guinea
The SMB-Winning Consortium on Friday laid the foundation of a 130-kilometer long railway line which will connect the Dapilon terminal…
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Business
MTN Updates Contract Subscription Prices
Mobile operator, MTN, has announced it is going to update its subscription prices with effect from May 1, 2019. The…
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World
Pope Francis To Visit Mozambique, Madagascar And Mauritius In September
Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar and Mauritius and to the Southeast African nation…
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World
Cyclone Idai: Mozambique To Begin Cholera Vaccinations Next Week
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said a cholera vaccination campaign will start in Mozambique next week. The vaccination…
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World
ANC Applies To Cross-Examine Bosasa Whistleblower Angelo Agrizzi
The African National Congress has applied to cross-examine Angelo Agrizzi, Bosasa’s former chief operating officer, at the commission of inquiry…
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Technology
Honor 10 Lite Debuts In South Africa
Honor, the smartphone brand belonging to the Huawei Group, has launched its latest flagship handset, Honor 10 Lite, in South…
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World
Algerian Ruling Coalition Member Party Backs Army’s Call To Oust President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Algeria’s National Rally for Democracy (RND), a member of the ruling coalition, on Wednesday, backed the army chief’s call for…
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Business
CFAO In Talks With Steinhoff Group To Acquire 74.9% Capital Of Unitrans Motor Holdings
CFAO, one of the leading distribution companies operating in Africa, on Thursday announced it is currently into exclusive negotiations with…
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World
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi To Visit Washington Early Next Month
Democratic Republic of Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi will reportedly head to the United States of America next month between…
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Business
Vodacom In Talks With Rain & Liquid Telecom To Launch 5G In South Africa
Vodacom is reportedly in talks with Rain and Liquid Telecom to launch 5G products in South Africa. It is believed…
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World
Comoros Election 2019: Azali Assoumani Gets Re-Elected As President
The Independent National Electoral Commission of Comoros on Tuesday declared President Azali Assoumani as the winner of the presidential election…
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World
Algeria Protests: Army Chief Ahmed Gaid Salah Calls Out For Removal Of Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Following weeks of protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid to seek a fifth term, Algeria’s army chief Ahmed Gaid Salah…
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Cameroon
Cameroon: Washinton Puts Sanction On President Paul Biya’s Regime
A new report suggests President Donald Trump led US government has placed sanctions on Comoros President Paul Biya’s regime. The…
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World
CANAL+ International Launches New Detective Series Sakho & Mangane
CANAL + International has launched a new eight-episode detective CANAL+ Original series named Sakho & Mangane, which will air starting…
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World
Comoros Presidential Election 2019: Police Fires Rubber Bullets To Disperse Protestors
The people of Comoros voted to select their new President on Sunday, March 24. With the vote counting still underway,…
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World
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Sacks State Television Head After Censorship Protests
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who is facing continued mass public protests, reportedly sacked the head of the state television, private…
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World
Ethiopian Airlines Crash: CEO Says Still Have Faith In Boeing
The Ethiopian Airlines chief executive, Tewolde Gebremariam, has said he believes the software intended to prevent Boeing 737 MAX aircraft…
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Business
Naspers To List NewCo On Euronext & Johannesburg Stock Exchanges
South Africa-based media and internet giant, Naspers, on Monday, announced it will float its e-commerce ventures on the Euronext stock…
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Business
Cell C Considering Drastic Measures To Get Out Of Financial Debt- Report
Mobile network operator, Cell C’s latest financial results suggest the company is currently in R8.9-billion debt. Its poor financial situation…
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World
Kenya Teacher Gets World’s Best Teacher Award For 2019
The world’s best teacher award for 2019 has been awarded to Peter Tabichi, a science teacher at Keriko Mixed Day…
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World
Zondo Commission: Angelo Agrizzi To Return For Testimony Before State Capture Inquiry Soon
Former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi will soon return to the Zondo commission with more explosive testimony about the company’s alleged…
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World
SAA Imposes New Security Restrictions On Flights Enroute US
South African Airways (SAA) has announced customers travelling to the United States will have to face additional security restrictions. “In…
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World
Kenya Somalia Dispute Finally Heading Back To The Court
After several attempts made to solve the Kenya Somalia dispute over the location of oil blocks failed, the two countries…
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World
Comoros Presidential Election 2019: Voting Set For Sunday, March 24
The people of Comoros will vote to elect their next President on Sunday, March 24. If in case no candidate…
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