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Oldest Test cricketer Ron Draper dies in South AfricaOldest Test cricketer Ron Draper dies in South Africa

Ron Draper played in two Test matches for South Africa against Australia in 1950.Ron Draper played in two Test matches for South Africa against Australia in 1950.

Why is football at the heart of DRC-Rwanda dispute?Why is football at the heart of DRC-Rwanda dispute?

Sport has been caught in the crossfire between Rwanda and DRC, with the Congolese government urging top football clubs to dissociate themselves from the "Visit Rwanda" campaign in protest against the country's alleged support of M23 rebels.Sport has been caught in the crossfire between Rwanda and DRC, with the Congolese government urging top football clubs to dissociate themselves from the "Visit Rwanda" campaign in protest against the country's alleged support of M23 rebels.

Namibia's top court rejects presidential election challengeNamibia's top court rejects presidential election challenge

Opposition parties had cited irregularities including the extension of voting after election machines failed.Opposition parties had cited irregularities including the extension of voting after election machines failed.

South Africa vows no extension of spaza shop registration after FridaySouth Africa vows no extension of spaza shop registration after Friday

The registration drive was ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa last November following a spate of food poisoning incidents that killed dozens of children.The registration drive was ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa last November following a spate of food poisoning incidents that killed dozens of children.

All the winners at 2025 Trace Awards in TanzaniaAll the winners at 2025 Trace Awards in Tanzania

The event brought together the biggest stars in the industry to celebrate the incredible achievements of African artists, producers, and performers.The event brought together the biggest stars in the industry to celebrate the incredible achievements of African artists, producers, and performers.

French prosecutor drops case against Apple over DRC mineralsFrench prosecutor drops case against Apple over DRC minerals

French prosecutors have closed a case filed by Democratic Republic of Congo accusing Apple subsidiaries of using conflict minerals.French prosecutors have closed a case filed by Democratic Republic of Congo accusing Apple subsidiaries of using conflict minerals.

DRC: More than 8,500 people killed in latest wave of violenceDRC: More than 8,500 people killed in latest wave of violence

DRC Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba says that over 5,700 have also been wounded.DRC Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba says that over 5,700 have also been wounded.

Nigeria June 12: Why ex-leader Babangida’s book fuels debatesNigeria June 12: Why ex-leader Babangida’s book fuels debates

Nigeria's annulled June 12, 1993, election symbolises both the promise and the hurdles in its democratic journey, with the ex-president's autobiography reopening discussions on accountability and the political complexities of the West African nation.Nigeria's annulled June 12, 1993, election symbolises both the promise and the hurdles in its democratic journey, with the ex-president's autobiography reopening discussions on accountability and the political complexities of the West African nation.

Sudan war: Why Kenya hosting RSF rattles regionSudan war: Why Kenya hosting RSF rattles region

Carbon taxes, carbon credits explained in simple termsCarbon taxes, carbon credits explained in simple terms

Opinion

Africa's curriculum crisis: Preparing students for yesterday, not tomorrow

Despite significant strides in increasing access to education, Africa's curricula often remain relics of the past, ill-suited to equip students with the skills necessary for today's dynamic world.Despite significant strides in increasing access to education, Africa's curricula often remain relics of the past, ill-suited to equip students with the skills necessary for today's dynamic world.

Why often-critical South Africans back government against TrumpWhy often-critical South Africans back government against Trump

Preventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral actionPreventing inter-state war in the Horn of Africa: A call for multilateral action

Africa’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital futureAfrica’s technological leapfrog from pioneering brilliance to a bright digital future

Sudan’s silent war: A crisis ignored at the world’s perilSudan’s silent war: A crisis ignored at the world’s peril