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SA economy is ‘under pressure’, says finance minister Godongwana
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reportedly said that a lot needs to be done to get South Africa on the upward trajectory after official statistics showed on Tuesday that the country’s economy shrank by 1.5% in the third quarter of this year. Read more…
‘The decision is unjust, unfair,’ says Nigeria as it hits back over UK virus travel limits
Nigeria on Monday criticised Britain’s decision to tighten travel restrictions over the new Omicron variant, saying the move was “unjust” and “discriminatory”. Read more…
At least 38 perish in huge Burundi prison fire
A massive fire ripped through an overcrowded prison in Burundi before dawn on Tuesday, killing dozens of inmates and seriously injuring many more, the country’s vice president said. Read more…
Namibia detects 18 Omicron cases, destroys 150 000 jabs
Namibia’s president Hage Geingob announced on Monday that the first cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant had been detected in the country, which was forced to dispose of 150 000 expired vaccine doses. Read more…
Sudan police fire tear gas as thousands protest
Sudanese police fired tear gas on Monday as thousands of protesters rallied against the military-dominated government near the presidential palace in Khartoum, witnesses told AFP. Read more…
Algeria pledges $100m to Palestinians
Algeria’s president Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged $100 million in aid to the Palestinians, as Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas visited Algiers on Monday. Read more…
Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane says he wants to help South Africa move forward
Former president Jacob Zuma’s son and controversial businessman Duduzane Zuma has reportedly admitted that he is new to the world of politics but believes that he has “something to offer” and that he might have what South Africa needs. Read more…
Top ex-aide to DRC president freed on health grounds
An appeals court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday ordered the release of a former top aide of President Felix Tshisekedi on health grounds, state television RTNC announced. Read more…
LOOK | Jerusalem Deputy Mayor thanks Miss SA Lalela Mswane for her ‘bravery’
Miss South Africa 2021 Lalela Mswane has been hailed by the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum for her “bravery” in competing in the Miss Universe beauty pageant amid public criticism. Read more…
Olivier returns to South Africa squad for India series
Fast bowler Duanne Olivier was on Tuesday named in a 21-man South African squad for a three-Test series against India, starting in Centurion on December 26. Read more…
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