Year: 2019
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Business
SA President Cyril Ramaphosa Claims His Investment Drive Has Already Attracted $20 Billion
President Cyril Ramaphosa claims foreign investors have already invested billions of dollars into the South African economy just a few…
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World
President Muhammadu Buhari Assures Fight Against Corruption To Continue Despite Challenges
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, said his government will continue to fight against corruption in the country despite facing…
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Business
Kenyan Agri-Tech Startup FarmDrive Secures Latest Round Of Investment From 5 Investors
The Kenya-based agri-tech startup FarmDrive has received a new round of investment from five international firms including Engineers Without Borders…
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Business
Bosasa: Journalist Adriaan Basson Reveals He Was Threatened To Stop Reporting On Bosasa
Former Bosasa Executive Angelo Agrizzi made a lot of shocking revelations related to the company’s illegal operations and how it…
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World
ANC Lashes Out At Five Countries For Interfering In SA’s Internal Affairs
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has condemned the interference of the US, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Switzerland…
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Business
Sterling Bank Extends Loans To Non-Bank Customers Through Specta
The Nigeria-based Sterling Bank Plc has announced it is extending loans to non-bank customers and business owners through its online…
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World
Muhammadu Buhari Praises Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo For Campaigning Despite Helicopter Crash
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has praised Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo for continuing with campaign activities for the ruling All Progressives Congress…
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World
Nigeria Election: PDP Says No Efforts Enough To Break Nigerian Spirit This Time
The people of Nigeria will choose their next President in the upcoming election which is set to be held on…
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World
Ugandan Musician Turned MP Bobi Wine To Likely Challenge President Museveni In 2021 Elections
It seems Ugandan pop star turned MP Robert Kyagulanyi, also popularly known as Bobi Wine, is seriously considering running for…
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World
US Visa Sanctions: Ghana Government Refutes Allegations Of Non-Cooperation Over Deportation Of People
The United States’ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented US visa sanctions on certain categories of visa applicants after…
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Business
Eskom Secures R15 Billion Loan From A Consortium Of Local & International Banks
South Africa’s cash-strapped power utility Eskom has reportedly secured a loan of worth R15 billion from a consortium of local…
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Business
MTN Drops Out-Of-Bundle Data Rate By Up To 75 Percent For Prepaid Customers
Telecommunication giant, MTN, on Thursday, announced it has slashed its out-of-bundle (OOB) data rate by up to 75 percent for…
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Health
Cancer Cure: Israeli Scientists Develop 100% Effective Treatment For Cancer
In a major breakthrough, an Israeli group of scientists has found a 100% effective cure for cancer, which they claim…
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World
Former Bosasa Executive Angelo Agrizzi To Face Hate Speech Charges For Admitting He Is A Racist
Former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi has called for fresh trouble after admitting during his testimony at the state capture inquiry…
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Business
Indian Smartphone Maker Lava Officially Enters Ghana
The India-based smartphone maker, Lava, has officially announced its introduction in the Ghanaian smartphone market by launching a variety of quality…
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World
Corruption Perceptions Index 2018 Ranks Somalia As The Most Corrupt Country In The World
A corruption watchdog has ranked Somalia as the most corrupt country in the world. The 2018’s Corruption Perceptions Index compiled…
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Business
Eskom’s Fate To Be Decided Soon, Claims Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday said the South African government led by President Cyril Ramaphosa will decide the…
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World
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Meets Public Protector To Discuss Bosasa’s R500,000 Donation
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly met with Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane in Pretoria on Tuesday to discuss regarding a…
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Business
SABC Blames Technical Bank Glitch For Non-Payment Of Salaries On Time
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has blamed a technical bank glitch that led to the company’s staff not being…
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Business
I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 1 Fund Exits Two Portfolio Companies
The Fund I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs 1 (IPAE 1), launched by Investors & Partners (I&P) in 2012, has announced its exit…
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Business
French Generic Drug Company Biogaran Launches Its Operations In Ivory Coast
Biogaran, the first French pharmaceutical laboratory specializing in generic drugs, has reportedly extended its presence in Côte d’Ivoire as part…
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Business
South African Competition Commission Orders Media Companies To Pay Massive Fines For Price Fixing
The South African Competition Commission has ordered three media companies Ster-Kinekor, Primedia, and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to…
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World
Bosasa Boss Gavin Watson Offered R80 Million To Buy Angelo Agrizzi’s Silence
Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi has been testifying for the last seven days at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into…
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Business
Eskom: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Says Government Won’t Let Eskom To Fail
The ailing South African electricity power utility Eskom, which generates more than 90 percent of the country’s electricity supply, is…
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World
Nigeria CJN Walter Onnoghen To Challenge His Suspension In Court on Monday
Walter Onnoghen, the Chief Justice of Nigeria who was recently suspended from the post by President Muhammadu Buhari, will challenge…
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