Cape Town – From calm returning to Guinea-Bissau after an attempted coup; to the Zondo report detailing how rampant corruption under former president Jacob Zuma gutted state-owned companies… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Key points from report into graft under Jacob Zuma
South African investigators on Tuesday released the second part of a keenly-awaited report detailing how rampant corruption under former president Jacob Zuma gutted state-owned companies. Read more…
Calm in Guinea-Bissau capital after president survives gun attack
Guinea-Bissau’s capital appeared calm on Wednesday after an attempted coup the previous day, AFP journalists said, with soldiers patrolling the streets of the West African city. Read more…
At least five dead in gold mine collapse in storm-hit Mozambique
Five miners have died after a gold mine collapsed during flooding in central Mozambique’s Manica province, public radio reported on Tuesday. Read more…
Zondo wants R200m fine or 20 years in prison for ‘abuse of power’
In his second state capture report, interim Constitutional Court Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has proposed that “public abuse of power” be classified as a criminal offence that carries a maximum penalty of a fine of up to R200 million or 20 years in prison or both. Read more…
Burkina junta meets political figures keen for transition role
Burkina Faso’s new military junta held talks on Tuesday with the Sahel country’s political party chiefs, many of whom said they were keen to join a planned transition back to democracy. Read more…
SA’s veteran sports commentator Dumile Mateza, 62, dies
South African veteran sports broadcaster and commentator Dumile Mateza, popularly known as ‘Phesheya Phaya’, has died at the age of 62 due to cancer. Read more…
Rebels kill 4 Senegalese soldiers, hold 7 hostage in The Gambia
Separatist rebels have killed four Senegalese soldiers and are holding seven hostage after a clash on the border between Senegal and The Gambia last week, the Senegalese army said in a statement. Read more…
Eight die in Algeria gas blast
Eight people including three children died Tuesday in a fire in northeastern Algeria caused by a household gas explosion, the country’s fire service said. Read more…
Halala! A glimpse into Theo Kgosinkwe and Vourne’s lavish wedding celebration
Award-winning Musician, Theo Kgosinkwe and his long-time girlfriend, Vourne, finally had their dream wedding celebration with close friends and family this past weekend. Read more…
South African players support coach Boucher, says captain Elgar
South African cricket captain Dean Elgar said on Wednesday that his players supported head coach Mark Boucher, who faces a disciplinary process on charges of racism that could result in his dismissal. Read more…
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