Merafe loss decreases, electricity risk remains, logistics challenge intensifies 
By: Martin Creamer 8th March 2021 Although the loss suffered by ferrochrome company Merafe Resources decreased in 2020, its electricity risk remains and its logistics challenges are... →
Ivory Coast President Ouattara names Patrick Achi as interim prime minister
By: Reuters 8th March 2021 Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara on Monday named his close confidant and chief of staff Patrick Achi as interim prime minister in place of... →
Senegal opposition leader indicted and released on bail
By: Reuters 8th March 2021 Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was indicted and released on bail under judicial supervision on Monday, his lawyer said, as he faces a... →
NSFAS still faces funding shortfall, cannot yet accommodate first-time university students
By: Simone Liedtke 8th March 2021 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme is facing a shortfall on its funding for this year and it has, therefore, been unable to confirm funding... →
Bongani Bongo's ex-wife in court for alleged corruption, money laundering
By: News24Wire 8th March 2021 Former State Security Minister Bongani Bongo's ex-wife, Sandile Nkosi, made a brief appearance in the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court, facing charges... →
Mbalula's comments indicate the ANC is far from united in bid to oust Public Protector
By: News24Wire 8th March 2021 The African National Congress looks set for a massive internal debate on whether it will support the impeachment of Public Protector Busisiwe... →
War crimes court orders record $30 million compensation for Congo victims
By: Reuters 8th March 2021 Child soldiers and other victims of convicted Congolese militia leader Bosco Ntaganda should get a total of $30-million compensation, International... →
Asylum Backlog Project aims to eliminate SA backlog by 2024
By: Yvonne Silaule 8th March 2021 The Department of Home Affairs, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the UN Refugee Agency officially launched the $9.6-million Asylum... →
Fedusa calls for gender equity policy change in SA rather than celebration on Women's Day
By: News24Wire 8th March 2021 While women's achievements will be celebrated on International Women's Day on Monday, the Federation of Unions of South Africa says South Africa is... →
Women played pivotal role in country’s Covid-19 response – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Madiba 8th March 2021 As the world observes International Women’s Day on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the role of women in the country’s response... →
Covid-19: South Africa records 862 new infections and 31 confirmed new deaths
By: News24Wire 8th March 2021 South Africa recorded 862 new Covid-19 infections by Sunday, along with 31 new Covid-19-related deaths. According to a statement by Health Minister... →
Senegal shuts schools amid violent unrest
By: Reuters 8th March 2021 Schools in Senegal will shut until March 15, the education ministry said on Sunday, after days of violent protests that have paralysed parts of the... →
Egypt's Sisi ups pressure for Ethiopia dam deal on Sudan visit
By: Reuters 8th March 2021 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called on Saturday for a binding deal by the summer on the operation of a giant Ethiopian hydropower dam,... →
