Tag: South Africa
Access Bank buys South Africa’s Grobank for $60m
Nigeria's Access Bank buys controlling stake in South Africa's Grobank for around $60 million, becoming Nigeria's first bank in South…
5 arrested in S/Africa’s biggest banking scandal
South African Police, on Thursday, arrested five persons in connection with the collapse of VBS Mutual Bank, the country’s biggest…
South Africa police kill student in University of Witwatersrand protest
One person was killed on Wednesday after police fired rubber bullets to disperse a group of protesters at the University…
South Africa’s vaccine rollout suspension a “concerning news”: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described South Africa’s decision to temporarily pause planned rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine,…
Zuma ordered to testify at corruption inquiry: Constitutional Court
The South African Constitutional Court has ordered former president Jacob Zuma to testify before the state capture inquiry set up…
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine: South Africa to receive 1m doses Monday
South Africa is expected to receive the first batch of 1 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on Monday, produced…
South Africa to allow controlled use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19
South Africa approves controlled use of the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin to treat Coronavirus
WHO worries over COVID-19 strains in Nigeria, Botswana, South Africa, 2 others
A World Health Organisation official has warned that the five COVID-19 strains found in several African countries could undermine efforts…
Vaccines may not work against South Africa’s COVID-19 strain
Sir John Bell, regius professor of medicine at Oxford University expressed doubts today about the effectiveness of available vaccines against…
Nigeria imposes new rules for UK, South Africa arrivals
Additional COVID-19 quarantine protocols for arrivals from UK and South Africa announced by chairman of the Presidential Task Force, Boss…
South Africa declares new Level 3 lockdown amid COVID-19 surge
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday night the country would return to level three lockdown with immediate effect.
South Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass one million
South Africa’s total COVID-19 cases since the first case in March crossed a million on Sunday, its Health Ministry said.
South Africans urged to fight COVID-19 second wave: David Mabuza
South Africa Deputy President David Mabuza has called on the people to help fight the second wave of COVID-19..
Nigeria sets new travel rules for UK, South Africa arrivals
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced new travel rules for passengers coming into Nigeria from South Africa…
COVID-19: Five countries block flights from South Africa
Five countries on Monday announced that they have banned flights from South Africa following the discovery of a new variant…
South Africa loses 1,500 teachers to COVID-19
South Africa's Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshega disclosed that almost 1,500 teachers died of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Magigwane Shope South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal dies
South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal, Lenin Magigwane Shope, has died after an undisclosed illness in Dakar.
Improved Nigeria-South Africa relations to speed up African Development – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that improvement in relations between Nigeria and South Africa will speed up the process…
South Africa chairs UN Security Council
South Africa on Tuesday assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council, with Ambassador Jerry Matjila listing…
South Africa presides over UN Security Council
South Africa on Tuesday assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
COVID-19 slashes crime rate in South Africa
The coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it brings brought an unintended consequence in South Africa: the reduction in crime rate
COVID kills 135 South Africans in 24 hours
South Africa recorded 135 new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced late Sunday.
Ramaphosa in quarantine after contact with coronavirus positive guest
President Cyril Ramaphosa has proceeded on self-isolation after he came in contact with a guest who has now tested positive…
NUM set to shut down 3 mines in South Africa
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Friday said it would soon be embarking on a full-blown strike at De beers,…
South Africa opens borders from tomorrow
South Africa will start allowing business, investors and skilled experts into the country on Oct. 1, said Minister of International…
South Africa to host historic World Table Tennis Championships
A first-ever World Table Tennis Championships will be held in South Africa in 2023 and on the African continent for…
Mandela’s lawyer George Bizos is dead, Ramaphosa pays tribute
Renowned South African lawyer George Bizos, who defended Nelson Mandela in many of his trials during the anti-apartheid struggle and…
South Africans ask government to ban alcohol again
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku After months of a temporary ban on alcohol was lifted in South Africa on Monday, August 17,…
More stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
The Federal Government of Nigeria has continued to evacuate citizens stranded in other countries as 186 Nigerians were flown out…
South Africa lifts toughest COVID-19 restrictions today
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday announced that stringent coronavirus regulations would be eased on Sunday as the country’s…