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South Africa: 'The Smell of Death Was Everywhere' - Stilfontein Mine Rescue Ends

17 January 2025

[GroundUp] 246 miners rescued, 78 bodies retrieved [...]

South Africa: South African Union Calls Stilfontein Mine Siege a 'State-Sponsored Massacre'

17 January 2025

[RFI] South African rescuers on Thursday ended their attempts to find anyone left in an illegal gold mine where at least 78 people died during a months-long police siege. The Giwusa labour union called the operation the "worst state-sponsored massacre" since the end of apartheid. [...]

Kenya: Clinical Officers Maintain Nationwide Strike Set for Sunday Still On

17 January 2025

[Capital FM] Embu -- The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has reiterated that the nationwide strike for all clinical officers set to commence on Sunday is on course. [...]

Kenya: Governors Dismiss Budget Controller's Stance On Bursaries, Cite Social Protection

17 January 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of Governors (CoG) has defended the issuance of county-administered bursaries, citing social protection grounds and the principle of separation of powers. [...]

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Business Sector in Survival Mode As Inflation and Currency Woes Bite

17 January 2025

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwean companies are grappling with severe economic challenges, including soaring inflation, a skewed exchange rate, and escalating operational costs, forcing some to retrench workers and others to reduce stock levels. [...]

Ghana: Ghana a Contender for Brics+ Alliance

16 January 2025

[IPS] Moscow -- With heightening geopolitical interest in building a new Global South architecture, Ghana's administration is considering joining the 'partner states category' of BRICS+, an association of five major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). [...]

Ghana: Reviving the Cedi - a Blueprint for Ghana's Economic Stability

17 January 2025

[Ghanaian Times] Introduction [...]

Africa: Prosper Africa and Afreximbank Announce New Partnership to Mobilize Trade Opportunities Between the U.S. and Africa

17 January 2025

[Prosper Africa] Prosper Africa and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment between the United States and Africa in key sectors. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the unique strengths of both organizations to mobilize trade opportunities and investment capital, with a focus on creative industries, critical minerals, emerging technologies, and textile manufacturing. [...]

Angola: CCA on Official Delegation of President Biden's Trip to Angola and Hosts Lobito Corridor Summit Celebratory Reception in Luanda, Angola

16 January 2025

[CCA] Florie Liser, Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) President and CEO, was honored to represent CCA as a member of the official delegation of President Joseph Biden's trip to Angola. â€¯To fulfil a commitment to travel to Africa made during the December 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden traveled to Angola December 1-4, 2024. â€¯Others on the delegation included heads of civil society organizations includingâ€¯the NAACP and National Council of Negro Women, a woman whose family can trace [...]

South Africa: No Illegal Miners Remain Underground At Abandoned Gold Mine - South African Police

17 January 2025

[New Times] No illegal miners remain underground after four days of a rescue operation at the abandoned Stilfontein gold mine in South Africa's North West Province, police confirmed Thursday. [...]

South Africa: Eskom Yet to Decide On Tokologo Municipality Potential Disconnection

17 January 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom says it has not yet made a decision with regard to the potential disconnection of bulk electricity supply to the Tokologo Local Municipality in the Free State. [...]

Nigeria: Why 2025 Budget Increased By 56 Percent - Osun Government

17 January 2025

[Premium Times] The 2025 budget is expected to fast-track the revitalisation of various sectors of the Osun State economy [...]

Africa: African Banks Lead IPO Surge Across Stock Markets in 2025

17 January 2025

[Daba Finance] TLDR [...]

Liberia: Major U.S. Companies Poised to Invest and Expand Rail Access

17 January 2025

[Liberian Observer] Liberia's quest to transform its critical rail infrastructure is gaining momentum as a U.S.-backed consortium led by TSC Global and Railroad Development Corporation (RDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading and operating the Yekepa-Buchanan railway at no cost to the Liberian government. Sources within the government have confirmed the consortium's readiness to deliver a fully funded solution that addresses both fiscal constraints and infrastructure challenges while ensuring fair access for all rail [...]

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Has Reduced Petrol Imports - OPEC

17 January 2025

[Daily Trust] The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecast global oil demand growth rate at 1.4 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2025, with a similar growth rate expected in 2026. [...]

West Africa: U.S. Customs Agents Intercept Contraband Cars Headed For West Africa

17 January 2025

[VOA] Sparrows Point -- Most Americans and visitors to the United States encounter Customs and Border Protection agents when they enter or return to the country at land crossings or airports. But CBP also is responsible for inspecting goods leaving the country, which creates a nearly impossible assignment of trying to intercept all stolen automobiles being shipped out of the U.S. [...]

Central Africa: Rwanda Discovers 13 Oil Wells in Lake Kivu, Further Exploration Needed

16 January 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Kigali -- The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the discovery of 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu, marking a significant step in the country's pursuit of energy resources. The revelation was shared by RMB's CEO, Francis Kamanzi, during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Governance, Gender Equality, and the Ministry of Environment on January 15, 2025. [...]

Africa: Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) - President's Message | October/November/December 2024 eJournal

16 January 2025

[CCA] Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) had much to celebrate throughout 2024 including some key events in the last quarter of the year. There was, however, no greater honor in wrapping up a successful year at CCA than to be invited by the White House to be part of President Biden's official delegation to Angola - the last overseas trip of his presidency and ahistoric one no less. As the first sitting U.S. President to visit Angola, we had an amazing few days engaging with the private sector, [...]

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Court Sentences Chinese Nationals to 7 Years in Prison in Illegal Mining Crackdown

16 January 2025

[VOA] A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced three Chinese nationals to seven years in prison for engaging in activities related to illegal mining. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Tasks CS Kagwe With Prioritizing Fertilizer Distribution

17 January 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has tasked Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe with prioritizing fertilizer distribution, as he takes up his new docket. [...]

South Africa: Flysafair's Application for Ministerial Exemption 'Premature'

17 January 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has designated FlySafair's request for ministerial exemption from complying with some provisions of the Air Service Licensing Act, as premature. [...]

South Africa: Community Work Contracts Extended for Participants Aged 55 and Older

17 January 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has announced the extension of Community Work Programme (CWP) contracts for participants aged 55 and older. [...]

Nigeria: Real Estate Firm to Inject N10bn to Revamp Nike Lake Resort Enugu

17 January 2025

[Premium Times] An official explained that upgrading the hotel was a joint venture between the Enugu State Government and the Landmark group. [...]

Nigeria: CBN Targets 70 Percent Payment Efficiency With MDA Naira Solution

17 January 2025

[Premium Times] The CBN launched the initiative on Wednesday [...]

Kenya: Economist Faults Mbadi's Budget Proposal Amid Economic Concerns

17 January 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Economist Ashish Chadda has faulted Treasury's 2025 budget proposal, calling on the government to review the Draft 2025 Budget Policy Statement for the fiscal year 2025/26 to 2027/28. [...]

Video: Palestinians returning to north Gaza shocked by destruction

19 January 2025

With a ceasefire in force, Palestinians have begun returning to what remains of their homes in northern Gaza. [...]

The Palestinians killed waiting for the Gaza ceasefire to come into force

19 January 2025

During the wait between the Gaza ceasefire announcement and its implementation, Israel killed another 141 Palestinians. [...]

I’m a Latino preparing for Trump’s mass deportation of migrants | Close Up

19 January 2025

He arrived in the US as an undocumented child. Now a permanent resident, he fears Trump will deport his loved ones. [...]

How does the use of AI affect human relationships?

19 January 2025

Is the intersection of technology and psychology possible through the use of AI in human relationships? [...]

The ceasefire will not bring our lives back

19 January 2025

I have experienced the pain of war in exile for almost a year. It hurts me to know our return is not possible. [...]

‘Joy beyond measure’: Celebrations in Gaza as long-awaited ceasefire begins

19 January 2025

Palestinians in Gaza hail ceasefire as thousands start preparations to return home following 15 months of war. [...]

What to know about Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration

19 January 2025

Who will be attending? How does an inauguration work? Will there be protests? We answer these questions and more. [...]

Ceasefire: Gaza’s day of hope

19 January 2025

After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. [...]

‘Kiss the soil’: Displaced Palestinians return home after Gaza ceasefire

19 January 2025

Forcibly displaced Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes after Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect. [...]

Djokovic to play Alcaraz in quarterfinals at Australian Open

19 January 2025

Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will clash in a huge final-eight matchup at Melbourne Park. [...]

ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election

19 January 2025

Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 when its military overthrew the government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. [...]

Which foreign leaders are attending Trump’s inauguration – and who isn’t?

19 January 2025

In a break from tradition, US President-elect Donald Trump has invited world leaders and heads of far-right parties. [...]

Video: Why was the start of the Gaza ceasefire delayed?

19 January 2025

Palestinians in Gaza are celebrating as a ceasefire has come into effect, after being delayed for more than two hours. [...]

The Value of the Truth

19 January 2025

How much is Ruth Thalía’s truth worth? Is it enough to kill her? [...]

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire

19 January 2025

Ceasefire announced more than two hours later than scheduled due to Israel-Hamas dispute over naming captives. [...]

Ceasefire in Gaza officially goes into effect

19 January 2025

A long-awaited ceasefire has officially gone into effect in the Gaza Strip, bringing an end to 15 months of war. [...]

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,060

19 January 2025

Here are the key developments on the 1,060th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. [...]

Timeline: The path to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza

19 January 2025

The ceasefire deal began on Sunday, January 19. Here's a look at the long road to a deal that could end the Gaza war. [...]

Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect in Gaza

19 January 2025

The long-awaited ceasefire comes into effect, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Palestinian enclave. [...]

Coco Gauff laments TikTok shutdown, reaches Australian Open quarterfinals

19 January 2025

The world number two wrote 'RIP TikTok' on a camera after the match in reference to the app's discontinuation in the US. [...]

Netanyahu says Israel has a right to keep fighting in Gaza

19 January 2025

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has a right to continue military operations in Gaza. [...]

TikTok goes dark for US users ahead of Trump’s inauguration

19 January 2025

The ban follows months of legal battles and heightened scrutiny over the popular app's Chinese ownership. [...]

Islam Makhachev retains lightweight belt against Renato Moicano at UFC 311

19 January 2025

In an epic, action-filled bantamweight title match, Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against Umar Nurmagomedov. [...]

Israel delays Gaza ceasefire due to captive names not provided

19 January 2025

Israeli PM says the ceasefire in Gaza will not begin until Hamas releases the names of the first phase captives. [...]

Palestinians in Gaza desperate to travel abroad for life-saving treatment

19 January 2025

Patients eagerly await the reopening of the Rafah crossing to get the critical medical care they need to survive. [...]

Hospital funding announcement next week, BBC told

19 January 2025

Saint Helier Hospital staff say they cancelled 600 operations last year due to building problems. [...]

What can be done about LPS tower block safety issues?

19 January 2025

It is a problem made over decades, but now the extent of LPS is coming to light, what can be done? [...]

Restoration begins of 161-year-old Thames crossing

19 January 2025

Hungerford Bridge takes trains over the Thames between the South Bank and Charing Cross station. [...]

Lottery funds 'rescue' of Park Lane Byron statue

19 January 2025

The Byron Society is given £230,000 to move the statue from a Park Lane traffic island to Hyde Park. [...]

Three charged after woman shot dead outside church

18 January 2025

Three more people have been charged over the death of a woman who died while attending a wake. [...]

Thousands at pro-Palestinian rally in London

18 January 2025

A group of protesters are told to disperse by police from Trafalgar Square after marching there. [...]

Weaver line roundel unveiled at Hackney Downs

18 January 2025

The community created woven roundel at a Weaver line station marks the area's textile past. [...]

Mum fears son's killer became 'more aggressive' in prison

18 January 2025

After her son's killer was recalled to prison, Margaret Mizen called his earlier sentence 'a waste'. [...]

£20,000 offered in search for parents of three abandoned babies

18 January 2025

Police appeal for information relating to three babies abandoned by the same parents shortly after birth in east London. A reward of £20,000 is also being offered by Crimestoppers. [...]

Council reconsiders antisocial behaviour clampdown

18 January 2025

Haringey Council will reconsider its planned approach to tackling antisocial behaviour. [...]

Al Fayed claimed 'poor health' when police investigated abuse

18 January 2025

Pelham Spong reported to police in 2017 that Mohammed Al Fayed had assaulted her a decade before but the investigation was shut down. [...]

Peckham Soup Kitchen searching for new home

18 January 2025

A soup kitchen in south London, which says it is a "lifeline", may be forced to close its hub. [...]

Watch: 'I'm the greatest patty man in the world'

18 January 2025

Meet the couple who make Jamaican patties in Brixton with a variety of different flavours. [...]

'Media wrongly saw weight gain as sign of sadness'

17 January 2025

Broadcaster Jameela Jamil talks about the tabloid media's obsession with the size of womens' bodies. [...]

'All my limbs were dead': One woman's experience of sepsis

16 January 2025

Mother of four Deesh went into a coma after getting sepsis following the birth of her twins. [...]

'Pizza' 999 call was coded request for help

14 January 2025

A woman calling 999 could not speak freely, so the operator asked questions relating to pizza. [...]

Young at heart: Londoner celebrates 105th birthday

12 January 2025

105-year-old Sally Bloom has moved around London her entire life since her birth in Hackney in 1920. [...]

Council orders removal of Mary Poppins mural

11 January 2025

Patrick Spens has launched a petition to help save the work which he says is a "symbol of hope". [...]

Wicked: Meet the London braider behind Elphaba's wig

4 January 2025

Marie-Josee came to London as a refugee from Congo. [...]

After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife

16 January 2025

Elianne Andam was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre following a row about a teddy bear. [...]

Mind the gap - and the goosebumps: No Trousers Tube ride returns

12 January 2025

The annual No Trousers Tube ride has taken place - despite plunging temperatures in the capital. [...]

Art on the Underground celebrates its 25th year

15 January 2025

The best Tube art, from giant eggs to kinetic sculpture, as the project celebrates 25 years. [...]

Councils 'let us live in blocks that may collapse'

14 January 2025

Two residents bought flats in an Enfield tower block but have been told they need to leave them. [...]

Ailing Draper abandons Alcaraz match as Melbourne run ends

19 January 2025

Britain's Jack Draper runs out of steam and retires as Carlos Alcaraz moves into the Australian Open quarter-finals - where he will face Novak Djokovic. [...]

Harlequins seal progress with victory over Glasgow

18 January 2025

Harlequins progress to the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup by beating Glasgow Warriors at Twickenham Stoop. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023