Musicians, socialites @ Mahwindo’s birthday bash

MUSICIANS Suluman Chimbetu, Jah Signal, Killer T and Mudiwa were part of an ensemble of local celebrities and DJs that graced socialite Mahwindo’s birthday dinner in the capital on Tuesday.

Chelsea allegedly face the threat of a two-year transfer ban following Fifa investigations

Chelsea allegedly face the threat of a two-year transfer ban following a Fifa investigation into their signing of foreign under-18 players, including former striker Bertrand Traore. Based on documents from…

Embattled May fights for survival as ministers resign over Brexit deal

LONDON. – British Prime Minister Theresa May battled for her political survival on Thursday as ministers resigned and members of her own party plotted to oust her over a draft Brexit deal struck with Brussels this week.

Is Angola’s oil output declining?

LUANDA. – On Saturday, nearly two decades after securing the initial rights, Total’s CEO Patrick Pouyanné was in Luanda to snip the ribbon on a $16 billion oil project. It’s not clear when he, or his peers, will be cracking open the bubbly in Angola again.

SA committee adopts report recommending expropriating land without compensation

JOHANNESBURG. – The Joint Constitutional Review Committee on Thursday adopted a resolution that Section 25 of the Constitution be amended to allow expropriation without compensation.

Sri Lanka grinds to political halt amid parly chaos

COLOMBO. – Sri Lanka appeared to have ground to a political halt on Thursday, with the speaker of parliament saying there was no functioning prime minister or cabinet after a no-confidence vote the previous day.

Malusi Gigaba resigns as MP

JOHANNESBURG. – Malusi Gigaba has resigned as a Member of Parliament, saying it was his honour and privilege to serve as a MP for the African National Congress.

Why removal of South Africa’s tax boss is key to Ramaphosa’s chances of success

Dirk Kotze South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has changed the country’s political landscape significantly since he came to power in February 2018. This has strengthened his position to carry out…

  South Africa’s Woolworths posts 2.7 pct rise in 20-week sales

  JOHANNESBURG – South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd reported a 2.7 percent rise in sales for the 20 weeks ended Nov. 12, helped by its local food and Australian…

DRC cholera epidemic claims 857 lives

KINSHASA. – A cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 857 lives since the start of the year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday.

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