SA rejects US human rights report
JOHANNESBURG. — South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has criticised a recent US State Department human rights report on his country, describing it as “inaccurate and…
US$10bn Ethiopian Airlines/AfDB financing deal takes off
Reporter ETHIOPIA’S ambition to build a new international airport that will rival some of the world’s biggest, took off on Monday with a monumental signing ceremony marking the African Development…
‘Zim committed to Sadc prosperity’
AS Zimbabwe’s tenure as Chair of Sadc comes to an end, the country’s commitment to the development and prosperity of the region remains steadfast and deep, outgoing chair of the bloc’s Council of Ministers Professor Amon Murwira has said.
Sadc Council of Ministers meets
THE SADC Council of Ministers will convene here today for a three-day meeting ahead of the 45th Summit of Heads of State to be held on Sunday.
Egypt rebuts false claims on Rafah crossing, Gaza aid
EGYPT’S Foreign Ministry has moved to counter what it calls “deliberate misrepresentations” of its role in humanitarian operations for Gaza, issuing a detailed rebuttal of 10 “false claims” in an infographic published on Thursday on its official Facebook page.
Major milestones mark President’s SADC tenure
Zimbabwe will this week round up its highly successful tenure as SADC Chair, having recorded numerous milestones.
African central banks turn to gold for stability
NAIROBI. – In line with a growing trend across emerging markets, central banks in sub-Saharan Africa are accelerating gold accumulation efforts, as a hedge against perceived United States’ macro instability and rising global geopolitical risks.
Nigeria refuses to accept US deportees
ABUJA. – Nigeria will not alter its stance against accepting deportees from the United States, the country’s foreign ministry spokesman has said, noting the most populous African country would never accept “additional baggage” to its existing socio-economic challenges.
Rare Niger meteorite smuggled to US
CHICAGO. – “Brazen! It is brazen!” Prof Paul Sereno says down the phone line from Chicago.
Family appeals order to bury Lungu in Zambia
JOHANNESBURG. – The family of Edgar Lungu have filed papers for leave to appeal Gauteng Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba’s judgment that the former Zambian president’s remains be repatriated to Lusaka for burial.











