Government in six countries have banned the importation of cold meats from South Africa following an outbreak of listeria in that country. The countries who banned cold meat from South…
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President George Weah of Liberia has appealed to the Nigerian government to send 6000 teachers to his country as part of the Technical Assistance agreement between the two nations. Speaking…
Pregnant women in Ghana take pills to lighten unborn babies’ skins
Ghana has been hit by a growing trend of pregnant women taking the skin-lightening pill glutathione in the past few months according to reports. The women hope to make their…
Africa has emerged as the world’s No. 2 banking market in terms of growth and profitability, according to a study by management consulting firm McKinsey and Company. Low banking penetration…
Politician fighting girlfriend gets death penalty for murder
A Lusaka Court has sentenced a prominent opposition politician to death for killing a guard who tried to mediate in the politician’s fight with his girlfriend. Keith Mukata shot the…
South African’s Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles cabinet two weeks after becoming president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his cabinet reshuffle, making substantial changes to ministerial positions. Ramaphosa took over, promising a new dawn for the country and pledging to be…