Cape Town – From SA prosecutors announcing the arrest of several former executives at public logistics company Transnet; to a Nigerian court rejecting a request to extradite a suspended police officer to the US… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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SA arrests ex-Transnet executives in high-profile graft case
South African prosecutors said on Monday they arrested several former executives at public logistics company Transnet, a firm at the centre of a high-profile investigation into corruption during ex-president Jacob Zuma’s tenure. Read more…
Nigeria court rejects bid to extradite ex-cop to US
A Nigerian court on Monday rejected a request to extradite a suspended police officer to the US after he was implicated by a social media celebrity in a fraud case.
DRC violence kills more than a dozen people, including 2 soldiers
Violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left more than a dozen people dead in three days, military and local sources said on Sunday. Read more…
ANC KZN leaders visit Jacob Zuma at his Nkandla home to seek guidance, wisdom
Newly elected African National Congress (ANC) leaders in KwaZulu Natal reportedly visited former president Jacob Zuma at his Nkandla home on Sunday to seek guidance and wisdom from him as a former party leader. Read more…
Lion kills man who entered its enclosure at Ghana zoo
A lion in a Ghana zoo killed a man who scaled the fence and landed in its enclosure Sunday, wildlife officials said in a statement. Read more…
The Hollywoodbets Athletics Club has reportedly confirmed the death of South African athlete Mzamo Mthembu, from the Toti branch in KwaZulu Natal, who was taking part in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday. Read more…
Rival Libya leaders trade blame after Tripoli clashes kill 32
Libya’s rival premiers on Sunday traded accusations over deadly clashes in Tripoli – the worst in the capital since a landmark 2020 ceasefire and which sparked fears of a major new conflict. Read more…
The family of a 15-year-old boy who took his own life following homophobic remarks allegedly made by a student teacher at PJ Simelane Secondary School in Soweto, are reportedly reeling over his passing. Read more…
Bianca Naidoo ‘fights to be recognised as late Riky Rick’s wife’ – report
Riky Rick’s baby mama, Bianca Jade Naidoo, has reportedly taken the High Court and Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to court, as she fights to be recognised as the late artist’s wife and executor of his estate. Read more…
Ghana inflict another setback on arch rivals Nigeria in CHAN
Ghana inflicted another setback on Nigeria with a 2-0 victory over their fierce rivals in an African Nations Championship (CHAN) second round first leg on Sunday. Read more…
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