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Queen Elizabeth II Dies

Queen Elizabeth II Dies

Buckingham palace has announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. In a statement released by the royal family, the queen died peacefully at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. Abiodun Abidoye writes from Pretoria for Africa Online News an Alpha Nitrom Online Publication.

Sep 8, 2022 · 1 min

SA Extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits..

SA Extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits..

The department of Home Affairs in the Republic of South Africa has extended the permits of all holder’s of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits due to lapse by the 31st of December 2022 by another six months. According to the Department of Home Affairs, this extension will afford holders to apply for any other Visa available […]

Sep 3, 2022 · 1 min

Kenya general election 2022

Kenya general election 2022

In a move akin to a Trump backing a Clinton in a US election, Kenya’s outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta wants to hand the political crown to his foe-turned-friend Raila Odinga – only to see his deputy William Ruto trying to snatch it in the 9 August election. It has led to a political drama that […]

Aug 6, 2022 · 6 min

Three men jailed for romance fraud that cost woman 254,000 Euros

Three men jailed for romance fraud that cost woman 254,000 Euros

Judge Nolan said the victim fell for the ‘collective charm’ of the men and that he must punish their behaviour

Jul 31, 2022 · 4 min

Face to Face with the bandit warlords of Nigeria

Face to Face with the bandit warlords of Nigeria

Watch Video In north-western Nigeria, ultra-violent bandit gangs raid villages, attack drivers, abduct schoolchildren and kill anyone who resists. But who are these men and what do they want? A new documentary from BBC Africa Eye takes us into the heart of Nigeria’s worst security crisis and brings us face to face with some of […]

Jul 25, 2022 · 1 min

Police: Atleast Nine Dead After Weekend Shootings in SA

Police: Atleast Nine Dead After Weekend Shootings in SA

In a nation with one of the highest murder rates in the world, the most recent spate of shootings follows an increase in violent deaths.

Jul 18, 2022 · 2 min

This social venture start-up is using stories to create change and alleviate inequality in Africa

This social venture start-up is using stories to create change and alleviate inequality in Africa

Equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Jul 12, 2022 · 6 min

Nigerian Organizations Are Among Those Targeted By Worldwide Spy Hack

Nigerian Organizations Are Among Those Targeted By Worldwide Spy Hack

Experts from Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky have discovered an undetected backdoor program called “SessionManager” set up as a malicious module in Internet Information Services (IIS), a popular Microsoft-published web server. Once propagated, SessionManager enables a wide range of malicious activities, from collecting emails to taking complete control of the victim’s infrastructure. First ex

Jul 5, 2022 · 3 min

Kgatlana on Women African Cup of Nations clash with Nigeria

Kgatlana on Women African Cup of Nations clash with Nigeria

Thembi Kgatlana, a striker for South Africa, believes that the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match versus defending champions Nigeria on Monday will significantly advance women’s football in Africa. In a rematch of the most recent final, which took place in 2018, the runners-up from the most recent WAFCON both start their Group C […]

Jul 4, 2022 · 3 min

Interpol SA detain Nigerian for Cybercrime

Interpol SA detain Nigerian for Cybercrime

In Sandton, Interpol South Africa has detained a 28-year-old Nigerian man who is thought to be a member of a cybercrime ring that engages in money laundering, phishing, and other online crimes. Following a takedown operation, Mr James Junior Aliyu was detained at a posh estate in Sandton, Johannesburg, earlier this week. On Wednesday, June […]

Jul 2, 2022 · 1 min

21 people found dead in South Africa bar

21 people found dead in South Africa bar

‘No visible wounds’: 21 people found dead in South Africa bar ‘No visible wounds’: 21 people found dead in South Africa bar | News | Al Jazeera

Jun 27, 2022 · 1 min

South Africa ends Covid curbs including mask wearing

South Africa ends Covid curbs including mask wearing

South Africa ends Covid curbs including mask wearing South Africa ends Covid curbs including mask wearing

Jun 23, 2022 · 1 min