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SA's Orlando Pirates are still in the running for glory in this season's CAF Confederation Cup after the completion of the group stage.
South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.
The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.
[East African] The World Trade Organisation has received a petition calling for universal access to affordable Covid-19 vaccines.
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DA leader John Steenhuisen's Promotion of Access to Information Act bid to have intelligence reports on the recent unrest in SA made public has been denied.
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) - South Africa’s cricket board said yesterday it had held a “positive” meeting with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) as it seeks to avoid being sidelined following criticism of its governance.
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The number of Africans who have tested positive for Covid-19 has hit 100,000 and health experts warn that the continent is yet to reach the peak of its infection curve.
Data by the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) shows the continent reported more than 99,000 Covid-19 positive cases by May 22 afternoon, as the number of new infections rose to a daily average of more than 3,000.
Three-and-a-half months since the first case in the continent was reported in Egypt on February 14, most countries that went into lockdown are beginning to grow weary, with some already reporting plans to re-open.
While the number of infections and deaths continue to rise across the continent, some countries have begun a gradual lifting of restrictions.
Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana are either in the process or have already re-opened significant segments of their economies, while others such as Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Botswana continue to maintain lockdowns, but eased some restrictions on movement and association.
South Africa's MVNOs are confusing at best, and hard to compare - but a few offer decent value propositions over their parent networks
Gaborone is the capital and largest city in the African country of Botswana. Formerly known as Gaberones, the name was changed and the town was declared the capital of the country shortly after Botswana won its independence from Great Britain in 1966. Its history, however, extends back much further than 1966.
Though in the last century the location has had no formal tribal affiliation, in 1880 it was settled by Kgosi Gaborone, a Botswana chief of the Batlokwa people. Chosen for its nearness to the Notwane River, he called it Moshaweng. Today the people of Botswana range from clan members of the original Batlokwa tribes as well as expatriates from the developed world. Those from the original Tlokwa people can trace their lineage back to Queen Manthatisi and her son Chief Sekonyela, and tend to speak both English and Setswana.
Gaborone is also the center of commerce in Botswana, with numerous important companies headquartered in the capital as well as most of the nation’s financial institutions. De Beers, one of the world’s largest diamond mining companies, was founded near Gaborone in 1888. Its international headquarters remains based in Gaborone. Today De Beers employs many locals, teaching them important skills of diamond sorting and cutting through partnership with the national government. This venture is called Debswana and ensures that the people as well as the diamond industry benefit from mining enterprises situated in the nation.
One of Botswanas major features outside of the diamond industry is its natural beauty. Unique flora and fauna abound in numerous reserves such as the area surrounding the Gaborone dam and the Gaborone Game Reserve, which is world famous for its bird watching. Other attractions include Kgale Hill and Mokolodi Nature Reserve. Numerous species inhabit the reserve including impala, ostriches, zebras, wildebeest, springbok, Common Egland, warthogs, and hippos. The critically endangered White Rhino is also here, and— although once nearly extinct— it is being reintroduced
The committee's chairperson, Mathole Motshekga, warned that, if they fail to find a solution to the land question in South Africa, it could lead to a situation akin to that of Zimbabwe.
BY FORTUNE MBELE MANICA Diamonds’ attacking midfielder Last Jesi is on the verge of signing a three-year deal with Sudanese football giants Al Hilal.Jesi, who was on a one-year loan deal with champions FC Platinum, is in Sudan where he has been on assessment. Manica Diamonds chairman Masimba Chihowa yesterday said Al Hilal were satisfied with the dribbling wizard. “We have negotiated terms with Al Hilal, but he (Jesi) has not signed. We are still discussing and he may sign during the course of the week. We are happy and Al Hilal are satisfied. I don’t see us standing in Jesi’s way. He will definitely be going. He will sign a three-year contract,” Chihowa said, adding that the loan agreement with FC Platinum allowed Jesi to leave if any club outside the country wanted him. “He was on loan at FC Platinum and in the loan agreement, it was clearly stated that if he is wanted outside the country, they would release him,” Chihowa said. Chihowa could, however, not be drawn to reveal the terms of the deal, saying they were still finalising with Al Hilal. Jesi becomes the second player to leave the country this season after former Highlanders striker Prince Dube joined Azam FC in Tanzania. Jesi made three appearances for FC Platinum in the Caf Champions League, where he might have been spotted by the Sudanese club when they played the Zimbabwe champions in January. He impressed FC Platinum coach Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh while he was at Highlanders and later brought him to Zvishavane.
June 19: UN rights body to report on racism after Floyd killing
\tThe U.N.’s top human rights body agreed unanimously Friday to commission a U.N. report on systemic racism and discrimination against black people while stopping short of ordering a more intensive investigation singling out the United States after the death of George Floyd sparked worldwide demonstrations.
Advocacy group Human Rights Watch said the measure fell far short of the level of scrutiny sought by hundreds of civil society organizations, but nonetheless set the stage for an unprecedented look at racism and police violence in the United States — over the efforts of U.S. officials to avoid the council’s attention — and showed even the most powerful countries could be held to account.
June 18: African nations backtrack on US UN probe
\tAfrican countries on Thursday backed off their call for the U.N.’s top human rights body to launch its most intense scrutiny on the hot-button issue of police brutality and systemic racism in the United States, after American officials led back-channel talks to air opposition to the idea, diplomats said.
The Africa Group was reworking a draft resolution but had already cut out language calling on the Human Rights Council to set up a commission of inquiry — its most potent tool of scrutiny — to examine issues like systemic racism and abuse against “Africans and of people of African descent” in the U.S. and beyond, said the diplomats, who were part of the talks.
June 16: African nations drag US to UN human rights council
\tAfrican nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.’s top human rights body that singles out the United States and would launch intense international scrutiny of systemic racism against people of African descent in the wake of recent high-profile killings of blacks by American police.
FORMER Warriors and Kaizer Chiefs defender Rabson Mchichwa has picked Khama Billiat ahead of former Zimbabwe captains Peter Ndlovu and Benjani Mwaruwari as well as current skipper Knowledge Musona as the best Zimbabwean to have played in the South African topflight.
The former Dynamos defender, who played for Amakhosi from 1995 to 1999 in his prime time after joining from QwaQwa Stars, surprisingly left Belgium-based Musona in his top five players, but included Ndlovu.
Mchichwa said the Zimbabwean players’ invasion of the South African top league was heralded by one of the pioneers to play in that country, the Zimbabwe Saints legend Ebson “Sugar” Muguyo in the 1970s.
“Sugar was one of the first Zimbabwean players to play in South Africa and paved the way for Zimbabwean footballers to play in Mzansi,” Mchichwa said.
Dozens of Zimbabwean players who have played in the South African top league include Tinashe Nengomasha, Thomas Sweswe, Tauya Murehwa, Nyandoro, Alois Bunjira, Stewart Marisa, among many others.
Thirty years ago, South Africa abolished the last legal foundation of apartheid, bringing the curtain down on a system of racial segregation designed to for white dominance.
His Excellency President Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, congratulates the President of Burundi, Major General Evariste Ndayishimiye on his election and inauguration as President of Burundi today.
His Excellency President Ramaphosa recalled the long history of excellent relations between South Africa and Burundi which grew stronger from the Arusha dialogue process that led to the end of the conflict in Burundi, and ushered in a new dispensation towards reconciliation, security and development.
The election of President Evariste Ndayishimiye will contribute to the strengthening of peaceful and sustainable development of Burundi and progressive bilateral relations with South Africa.
The President reaffirmed solidarity of the African Union with the people of Burundi and expressed its willingness to work with the new President to enhance cooperation between the AU and Burundi in its legitimate quest for peace, security, stability, democracy and prosperity'.
President Ramaphosa looks forward to working with President Evariste Ndayishimiye as he leads the people of Burundi to a better life.
The government has stopped its grain trader, the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc), from borrowing K403 billion externally to finance its revamping programme. Instead, according to Admarc Board Chairperson Alexander Kusamba Dzonzi, the cash-strapped firm has been given green the light to solicit part of the funds domestically. “We followed the law and we …
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Orlando Pirates were made to grind out a 1-0 win over National First Division strugglers Uthongathi FC in the Nedbank Cup round of 32.
While some European leagues are set to resume, CAF president Ahmad Ahmad told DW he wants the outbreak under control first before competitions return.
\"The whole world is facing a very important health crisis, and every country on the continent of Africa has its own way of dealing with it.\"
CAF lending a helping hand
Ahmad confirmed to DW that the continent's competitions would not resume while the COVID-19 situation in Africa is not under control.
Continental club competitions, such as the African Champions League and the Confederations Cup, do not generate as much money as those in Europe.
Until a way out of the COVID-19 crisis is found, football will not be the priority of the African continent.
The family Canidae is an instantly recognisable group of carnivores that includes dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes. It originated more than 35 million years ago in North America and migrated to the rest of the planet only about 7.5 million years ago.Jackals are among the most remarkable and sneaky canids.…
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Kaizer Chiefs senior trio of Itumeleng Khune, Bernard Parker and Willard Katsande will all be remaining at the club with fresh contracts
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Kaizer Chiefs have been rewarded for their performance in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg clash against Wydad Athletic Club with no fewer than FOUR players named in the official Team of the Week.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- As Africa marks six months since the first case of Covid-19 was detected, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti went beyond speaking of the more than one million active cases and the 24,278 people who have died of the pandemic.
