South Africa to hold state funeral for Winnie Mandela
April 3, 2018 South Africa was in mourning after the death of anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, aged 81, for whom a state funeral will be held in two weeks…
Africa free trade zone: I stayed away to protect Nigeria economy, Buhari explains
Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy, signaled its opposition to a continental free trade zone, saying it would defend its own businesses and industry. The $3 trillion continental free-trade zone encompassing 1.2…
World’s massive diamond from Lesotho sold for $40million dollars
March 13, 2018 One of the world’s largest diamonds has been sold for 40 million dollars, mining company Gem Diamonds Limited said Tuesday. The company said the 910 carat diamond,…
Xenophobia: Nigerian stabbed, showered with petrol in South Africa on Valentine Day
The Nigerian Community in South Africa said on Friday that a member was stabbed during a xenophobic attack in Rustenberg, North-West Province area. The President of Nigerian Union, South Africa,…
Zuma’s resignation strengthens democracy in Africa
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma has at last resigned after reluctantly heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power….
Doomed Pastor convicted for spraying followers with insecticide
A South African pastor who claimed he could heal sick members of his congregation by spraying them with Doom, a brand of insecticide, was found guilty of assault on Friday….
Total grows lean in Africa, sells 25% South Africa stake to Qatar; invests big in South America
French oil and gas group Total has agreed to sell a 25 percent stake in the Exploration Block 11B/12B, offshore South Africa, to Qatar Petroleum, in a deal which Total…
Tragedy: Nigerian stabs 2 others to death in S/Africa-Union
February 3, 2018 The Nigerian Community in South Africa has confirmed that two members were killed a Nigerian early on Saturday. Mr Emeka Ezinteje, Secretary of the Nigerian Union in…
Nigeria has no regrets fighting apartheid in S/Africa – Buhari
February 2, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said Nigeria had no regret fighting the scourge of apartheid in South Africa until full democratic system was established in the country….
Nigeria Professional Football League: Plateau United Pip MFM to remain top as Falconets thrash South Africa 6-0 to land in France
Defending champions Plateau United Football Club of Jos on Saturday at the Zaria Road Stadium in Jos defeated visiting MFM FC of Lagos 1-0 in a Match Day 5 fixture….