30 h. ago Omotoso acquittal a complete humiliation for NPA: Gender activist

Omotoso and his co-accused faced 32 charges including rape, human trafficking and racketeering.

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66 h. ago Masemola tasks head of family violence to oversee Matatiele rape case

There has been a countrywide outpouring of support for the seven-year-old.

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3 d. ago State security members arrested for alleged R6 million fraud

The suspects are facing charges of theft for personal gain after misusing funds allocated to the SSA

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3 d. ago Mint Tea, Mule Trails, and Mountain Magic: Discovering Morocco’s Hidden Paradise

Just a few hours from London, Morocco offers a journey through time, starting in vibrant Marrakech and culminating in the majestic Atlas Mountains. After soaking in the city’s dazzling souks, serene riads, and spiritual gardens, visitors can head south to the Berber village of Imlil. From there, tourists can access the Kasbah du Toubkal, a… Read More »Mint Tea, Mule Trails, and Mountain Magic: Discovering Morocco’s Hidden Paradise The post Mint Tea, Mule Trails, and Mountain Magic: Discovering Morocco’s Hidden Paradise first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts

In Kenya’s Angama Amboseli camp, opened in November 2023, the once-dying roar of lions is now a thrilling presence. Historically, the region saw significant lion killings, especially between 2001 and 2006, due to human-wildlife conflict. With a population of around 20,000 people in the greater Kimana area, lions were often viewed as threats to livestock.… Read More »Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts The post Kenya’s Angama Amboseli Camp Revives Lion Populations Amid Conservation Efforts first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Minister Kubayi stresses need to protect NPA, rule of law in SA

Kubayi says it is important that all South Africans protect institutions that uphold the rule of law

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4 d. ago Kubayi opens case over newspaper article regarding NPA interference

Minister Kubayi spoke outside the Brooklyn Police Station in the east of Pretoria.

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6 d. ago Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case

Lawyers representing former minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who faces corruption charges, are demanding clarity on the incentives offered by the State to controversial businesswoman Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu to testify against her. Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria High Court on Friday to submit an application requesting that the State disclose additional documents related to her case. She currently… Read More »Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case The post Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Corrupt contractors to face ‘full might of law’: Minister Macpherson

After 10 years and R247 million spent, the centre remains nowhere near completion.

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7 d. ago From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet

Belarus’ state-owned airline Belavia is set to acquire three Airbus A330s from a little-known Gambian firm, Magic Air, to replenish its fleet depleted by Western sanctions. The US, UK, and the EU sanctioned the country’s airlines in 2021 after local authorities forced a plane carrying a dissident Belarusian journalist to land in Minsk. More sanctions… Read More »From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet The post From Banjul to Minsk: Belarus Taps Gambia to Revive Airline Fleet first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Joshlin Smith kidnapping case headed for trial within a trial

Judge Nathan Erasmus will decide on what can and cannot be admissible.

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9 d. ago Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory

Cassava Technologies is set to roll out Nvidia’s artificial intelligence software at its South African data centers by June, marking a major step toward building Africa’s first “AI factory.” Once this is successfully implemented, the UK-headquartered digital infrastructure firm plans to expand the deployment to Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. The company, founded by Zimbabwean… Read More »Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory The post Cassava Technologies Teams Up with Nvidia to Build Africa’s First AI Factory first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Gabon’s Coup Leader Cleared to Run for President in April Election

Gabon’s Constitutional Court has ratified eight candidates for the upcoming presidential election. The candidates include Brice Oligui Nguema, the head of the transitional government that has led the country since a 2023 military coup. Ordinarily, transitional leaders are restricted from running for election. However, a new constitution passed in November exempted Nguema, raising concerns about… Read More »Gabon’s Coup Leader Cleared to Run for President in April Election The post Gabon’s Coup Leader Cleared to Run for President in April Election first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace

M23's swift advance since January has seized eastern Congo's two largest cities

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9 d. ago Home Affairs to introduce digitised system to fight border corruption

The initiative aims to curb corruption through collaboration with stakeholders.

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9 d. ago State capture opened door to corruption in every sector: Schreiber

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa is still struggling with corruption.

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1 week ago Mabe and fellow accused fraud, corruption case postponed to 17 June

This time around the matter was postponed following a request from the defence teams.

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1 week ago EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are once again in hot water with lobby group AfriForum after leader Julius Malema belted out the contentious struggle song Dubula ibhunu at a rally in Sharpeville on Friday. The chant, which roughly translates to “Shoot the boer”, has long been a flashpoint in South Africa’s political landscape. AfriForum CEO… Read More »EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum The post EFF Revives Controversial Struggle Song, Sparking Fresh Clash with AfriForum first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago NSRI rescues patient from ship after stair fall near Gqeberha

The vessel was a motor bulk carrier heading towards Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. 

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1 week ago Ivory Coast’s Economic Revival Sparks Hope for a Second Miracle

Once devastated by civil wars, Ivory Coast is now experiencing an economic resurgence. The nation, home to 31 million people, stands out in a region struggling with instability and inflation. Bernard Ayitee, a hedge-fund manager who grew up in the country, believes its economic potential is vast. In the 1980s, Ivory Coast thrived during the… Read More »Ivory Coast’s Economic Revival Sparks Hope for a Second Miracle The post Ivory Coast’s Economic Revival Sparks Hope for a Second Miracle first appeared on iAfrica.

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