Cape Town – From President Cyril Ramaphosa saying that the Ukraine grain crisis should act as a “wake-up call” for Africa; to Zimbabwe aiming to introduce a gold coin aimed at battling a resurgence in inflation… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Ukraine grain crisis a ‘wake-up call’ for Africa, says Cyril Ramaphosa
The Ukraine grain crisis should act as a “wake-up call” for Africa to become self-reliant in producing cereals and fertilisers, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday. Read more…
Zimbabwe braces for new gold coin as hedge against inflation
Zimbabwe will next week introduce a gold coin aimed at battling a resurgence in inflation and easing the public’s thirst for US dollars. Read more…
South Africa’s Thabo Mbeki at 80: admired on the continent more than at home
Thabo Mbeki, who succeeded Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s second post-apartheid president, celebrated his 80th birthday on 18 June 2022. Following Mandela’s era of multiracial and multicultural rainbowism, Mbeki had to squarely address the challenges of acute inequality and the numerous grievances of the black majority caused by colonialism and apartheid. This was tough work with no easy solutions. Read more…
African Union hails landmark Russia-Ukraine grain deal
The African Union on Saturday hailed a landmark deal between Ukraine and Russia that will allow Kyiv to resume exports of grain through the Black Sea and relieve a global food crisis. Read more…
Three killed in clash over DRC gold mine
Three people died as rival militias clashed for a second day on Saturday for control of a gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s troubled northeastern province of Ituri, the groups said. Read more…
Moving the Maasai: Tanzania is repeating Kenya’s colonial past
Images of distressed members of the Maasai community being forcibly moved from their homes, beaten and harassed by police and the army in northern Tanzania in June set social media alight with concern. Activists have since voiced their anger over land and human rights, and they have good reason to do so. Read more…
A 62-year-old man, Lovangavasan Rajagopaul, reportedly cried foul after receiving a R500 fine for parking in reverse outside Addington Hospital in Durban on Wednesday. Read more…
NSPCA slams music producer who released a song in the name of alleged ‘goat rapist’
The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has condemned music producer Mitchell We Gqom for releasing a song in the name of an Eastern Cape goat rapist named Mamboyi. Read more…
WATCH | #HandsoffMakhadzi trends as the singer is body shamed by reality TV star Inno
Twitter was abuzz this week, as South African award-winning singer Makhadzi’s fans came to her defense, following her war of words with reality TV star Inno Morolong. Read more…
The countdown to the season 4 premier of Faith Nketsi’s reality show Have Faith is almost over, as she announced recently that it’s set to make its debut on MTV Base on August 15. Read more…
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