Cape Town – From SA’s inflation reaching its highest level in 13 years; to Lesotho saying it will hold general elections on October 7… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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South Africa inflation hits 13-year high
Inflation in South Africa surged to its highest level in 13 years in June, driven primarily by rising prices for food, transport and housing, official data showed on Wednesday. Read more…
Lesotho sets October 7 election date
Lesotho says it will hold general elections on October 7, in the latest round of polling in the landlocked southern African country. Read more…
Eskom asks for 32.66% power price hike amid ongoing load shedding
Eskom has reportedly asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for a 32.66% increase in electricity tariffs in order to address financial sustainability and liquidity issues. Read more…
Electoral Commission of Namibia in South Africa for a five-day study visit
A delegation of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is reportedly in South Africa for a five-day study visit at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa. Read more…
Kidnapped Catholic priest killed in northwest Nigeria
A Catholic priest seized last week in northwestern Nigeria was killed by his abductors while another kidnapped priest escaped, a Christian leader said on Wednesday. Read more…
Showdown looms as Kenya rivals pick same venue for final election push
Kenya’s leading presidential candidates on Tuesday announced plans to make their final push for votes at the same stadium on the same day, raising fears of possible clashes before the August 9 polls. Read more…
Nigerian oil giant now free of state control, says president
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday Nigeria’s state-run oil firm would now operate as a fully commercial business without government intervention or funding. Read more…
Job seekers in Africa easy prey for online scammers
From careers in banking to roles in globe-spanning agencies, social media in Africa is awash with lucrative job offers. Read more…
Pearl Thusi hits back at Nota Baloyi for labelling her a ‘deadbeat and helicopter mom’
South African media personality Pearl Thusi has hit back at controversial YouTuber Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi for labelling her a “deadbeat mom”. Read more…
Mane and Salah renew rivalry with top African award up for grabs
Another chapter in the personal rivalry between former Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will play out in Rabat on Thursday when the annual African award winners are announced. Read more…
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