On Saturday, 21 March 2026, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), joined by partners the Robben Island Museum, Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages (CCPB), First National Bank (FNB), SANCCOB and the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, led a team of volunteers on a clean-up mission on Robben Island. Coinciding with Human Rights Day, this event is the second one in this partnership, which aims to clean up the Island and help protect it as an important National Heritage Site. Over 200 volunteers worked tirelessly on the day to collect many bags of litter. Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo…
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Zimbabwe says that 15 of its nationals have been killed after being recruited to fight for Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine, with more than 60 still trapped on the frontlines. Information Minister Zhemu Soda said the Zimbabweans had been lured by shadowy agencies promising lucrative jobs abroad using “social media platforms as their primary hunting ground”. “It is a sophisticated scheme of deception, exploitation, and human trafficking that has already resulted in the loss of Zimbabwean lives,” he said. The Zimbabwe government says it is in talks with the Russian authorities to ensure the bodies are repatriated and…
By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Congolese rapper, Gims, was arrested on his arrival in Paris on Wednesday as part of an investigation into money laundering. Africa Intelligence is reporting that the singer, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was taken into custody at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport by the National Judicial Customs Service. It says Paris judges are investigating a complex money laundering network involving multiple shell companies set up in different countries. These firms were allegedly created to avoid French taxes, have issued fake invoices, laundered money from illegal activities, and concealed the origin of the funds. Five former…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said during a press conference on Wednesday that his country’s mediation between Iran and the US “continues in cooperation with Pakistan and Turkey,” adding that the war should end “based on a win-win situation, not a zero-sum game.” He also offered to host any meetings related to de-escalating the US-Iran war. Egypt is ready to host any meetings related to de-escalating the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran, said Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Wednesday. Speaking during a press conference in Cairo, Abdelatty also warned that opportunities…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh commercial opportunities for Nigeria, as global energy markets adjust to disruptions triggered by the war involving Israel, United States and Iran. Speaking at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, the company’s Executive Vice President, Olalekan Ogunleye, said Nigeria is witnessing stronger demand for its liquefied natural gas as buyers seek more reliable supply routes. “We are right in the middle of the market. We are 10 sailing days from Europe, close to the Atlantic Basin, and close to Asia,” Ogunleye said. “We…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP South African anti-graft investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers on allegations of corruption and fraud, prosecutors said Wednesday. The officers appeared later in a court in the capital, Pretoria. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served with a warrant ordering him to appear in court next month in relation to an investigation into an allegedly corrupt contract to provide health and well-being services to police officers, police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said at a court appearance for the other officers. The arrests come while an inquiry continues into allegations of high-ranking corruption in the…
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognise the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”, a move advocates hope will pave the way for healing and justice. The resolution – proposed by Ghana – called for this designation, while also urging UN member states to consider apologising for the slave trade and contributing to a reparations fund. It does not mention a specific amount of money. The proposal was adopted with 123 votes in favour and three against – the United States, Israel and Argentina. Fifty-two countries abstained, including the United…
By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Kenya’s financial sector operates in one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. This economy, according to GSMA, will contribute KSh 662 billion to the gross domestic product by 2028, with growth driven by digitalisation in agriculture, manufacturing, transport and trade. Mobile money platforms, digital lending, online banking and real-time payments have transformed access to financial services. Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) reports that by the end of June 2025, there were 47.7 million active mobile-money subscriptions, corresponding to a mobile-money penetration rate of 91.0% of the population. Banks have responded…
A former teacher accused of historical sex abuse charges in Scotland has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a former pupil in South Africa. Iain Wares, 86, has been accused of abuse by scores of former pupils of Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College, where he taught in the 1960s and 1970s. Wares now lives in Cape Town, where the high court previously ruled he could be extradited to face trial in Scotland – although this was delayed when authorities submitted further charges. In a separate case, a Cape Town court has found him guilty of indecently assaulting a former student…
By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies Benin’s 2026 presidential campaign hasn’t even started but there’s already a clear favourite: the ruling coalition’s candidate, Romuald Wadagni. The 49-year, who’s served as finance minister for the last 10 years, is President Patrice Talon’s designated successor. With the main opposition candidate barred from running, Wadagni is heavily favoured to win next month’s race for the highest office. At an event in Cotonou on Saturday, he laid out his platform before a crowd of supporters. He highlighted his plans to tackle extreme poverty, and shore up the country’s security. Vowing to do the job with…