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President Cyril Ramaphosa is today expected to officially open the 2026 Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. Held under the theme, “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s Tourism Economy”, the annual tourism showcase has brought together tourism stakeholders from across the continent, including investors, international tour operators, government leaders and buyers, with the aim of growing and […]

By the grace and mercy of Allah, Her Moment was a tremendous success a long-awaited event that brought together so many incredible ladies for a day filled with joy, inspiration, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The atmosphere was truly uplifting, and it was heart-warming to witness women from all walks of life come together and enjoy

May 11, 2026 Britain does not normally deploy paratroopers into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean over a suspected infection.This week, it did.Military medical personnel were parachuted into Tristan da Cunha – the world’s most remote inhabited island – after fears grew over a suspected hantavirus case linked to the outbreak-hit MV Hondius cruise ship.

May 8, 2026 A recent visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa to President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe’s Precabe farm in Kwekwe has sparked a heated backlash from Government of National Unity (GNU) Member, the Democratic Alliance. Mnangagwa nicknamed “the Crocodile” succeeded his long-time commander-in-chief Robert Mugabe in 2018. Mugabe is possibly best remembered for having ruled

May 8, 2026 South Africans turned the latest hantavirus scare into comedy within hours. Social media flooded with jokes about “streetwise local rats”, memes spread rapidly, and fear became entertainment almost instantly. But outbreaks have a way of becoming serious far faster than societies expect. The internet treats health scares like trends – until hospitals

May 7, 2026 While South Africans debate who is taking opportunities away from them, a far bigger question may be emerging: is the country failing to take advantage of the rest of Africa? As unemployment rises and economic pressure deepens, conversations around foreigners, jobs and economic survival have become increasingly emotional. Yet economists and business

May 6, 2026 Iraq’s parliamentary elections took place five months ago but, the office of Prime Minister has yet to be officially filled. No party has won a majority of seats – in Iraq coalition blocs determine who the next PM will be – the largest coalition of Shi’ite parties the Reconstruction and Development Coalition

May 6, 2026 The world was told it had learned from COVID-19. So why does a quarantined cruise ship suddenly feel so familiar again? This week, global attention turned toward the Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius after seven confirmed cases of hantavirus were identified onboard, triggering emergency health monitoring and renewed anxiety around international

May 5, 2026 For a few hours, London looked like it had fallen.Not in reality – but online, where perception moves faster than proof, and panic doesn’t wait for confirmation.Scroll long enough, and the picture felt undeniable: chaos, sirens, crowds, tension. A 10-second clip of police vehicles. A shaky video of people running. Posts didn’t

May 4, 2026 Contractors for eThekwini Municipality’s water and sanitation repairs are on strike. This is due to their claims that they have not been paid for months. The contractors stated that some of their members were last paid in December 2025. The contractors claim that previous payments were only paid after they picketed outside