Zimbabwe Faces Currency Chaos as School Term Begins
The ongoing currency crisis has caused widespread anxiety about how school fees, set in US dollars, will be paid in a predominantly cash-based society.
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Death Toll Rises to 228 in Kenyan Flush Floods
The Government Spokesman, Isaac Mwaura, announced on Sunday, May 5, that the floods have affected over 223,000 people across the nation.
Johannesburg City Shoulders the Blame for Deadly Building Fire
Retired Judge Sisi Khampepe, who led the inquiry that started in October, delivered the first part of her report on Sunday, May 5.
Cocoa Price Surge and Shortages Impact Producers and Chocolate Makers in Cameroon
Chief Orok John, a local producer from Muyuka, southwest Cameroon, is among those feeling the pinch as diseases weaken his crops and competition for cocoa beans drives prices higher.
Cyclone Hidaya Strikes Tanzania, Causes Extensive Damage and Blackouts
The cyclone struck following weeks of already severe flooding in the region, which has resulted in over 150 fatalities.
Tanzania, Kenya to Face Cyclone Hidaya this Month
The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Tanzania's eastern coast later Friday, with significant impacts anticipated for neighboring Kenya, particularly in the coastal city of Mombasa.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma to Attend ANC Disciplinary Hearing
The disciplinary hearing, scheduled for next Tuesday, will address Zuma’s actions, specifically his public endorsement of another party and his registration as a candidate under MK for the forthcoming elections.
South African Aquarium Overwhelmed After Rescuing 500 Baby Sea Turtles Following Storm
Each turtle is estimated to cost around $500 to rehabilitate to full strength before they can be released back into the warmer waters of the Indian Ocean in a few months.
Tensions Brew as Russian Forces Enter Niger Air Base Housing US Troops
The backdrop to this development is a broader deterioration in US-Russia relations, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has strained interactions between the two powers globally.
Tourists Evacuated from Flooded Maasai Mara as Heavy Rains Pummel Kenya
The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation.
Fuel Shortages Intensify Economic Hardship Across Nigeria
Nigeria, despite being one of Africa's largest crude oil producers, continues to suffer from frequent gasoline shortages. These are often exacerbated by strikes and other supply disruptions.
Botswana Takes Bold Action to Rescue Stranded Hippos by Replenishing Drying River Channels
Moemedi Batshabang, director of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, reported that around 500 hippos are currently trapped due to the lack of water caused by blistering heat.
Amidst Global Uncertainty, Botswana’s Diamond Industry gets a Huge Boost
The diamond industry is currently navigating the complexities introduced by a G7-initiated tracking system, which mandates that all diamonds entering G7 markets pass through Antwerp, Belgium, to verify their origins.
Rescued Lions from Montenegro and Ukraine Find New Home in South Africa
Both lions were born in 2021 and had been privately owned under circumstances that led to their unfortunate conditions.
DRC Explores Economic Diversification Beyond Mining
In search of stability and growth, the DRC is considering alternative sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism.
Fuel Shortages Wreak Havoc on Nigerian Businesses and Public Transport
Numerous petrol stations have shut down, citing a lack of supply from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), formerly a state-owned entity.