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Boeing 737 Max aircraft grounded ‘until May at least’
All Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 aircraft will remain grounded at least until May after the fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said.
Six reasons why so many buildings collapse
After a building collapsed in the Nigerian city of Lagos, killing at least 11 people, including several school children attending a school on the building's top floor, we look at some reasons why such tragedies seem to occur so often in…
Cyclone Idai: Mozambique city of Beira hit by storm
People living in one of Mozambique's largest cities have been cut off by a huge storm. Cyclone Idai, which is carrying heavy rains and winds of up to 170 km/h (106 mph), made landfall at the port city of Beira on Thursday evening.
Energy minister Jeff Radebe rushed to hospital due to ‘ill-health’
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has been rushed to hospital after he failed to come to Parliament to answer questions in his portfolio.
Trevor Noah says it’s a tough week for wedding DJs following MJ and R. Kelly
"The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah poked fun at wedding DJs not having many options following the "Leaving Neverland" documentary and new charges against R. Kelly.
Jumia to be first African start-up on NY Stock Exchange
An e-commerce company based in Nigeria is to become the first African start-up to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Jumia could go public in the next month.
2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Benin turn to uncapped quartet for qualifier
Benin coach Michel Dussuyer has included four uncapped players in his 23-man squad for their decisive 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against neighbours Togo in Cotonou on 22 March.
Aubameyang back for Gabon’s must-win qualifier in Burundi
Gabon coach Daniel Cousin has included star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in his 23-man squad for their decisive final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi.
Cyclone Idai could put ‘tens of thousands’ Mozambicans in danger
Mozambique is on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Idai barrels towards the country’s central coast, potentially putting thousands of lives in danger.
Ramaphosa arrives in Harare for bi-national commission
Pretoria - President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday arrived in Zimbabwe for the Bi-National Commission (BNC) which seeks to strengthen mutual cooperation and deepen implementation of 45 bilateral agreements between Harare and Pretoria.
Death toll, damage expected to rise in Malawi flood
Johannesburg - The number of people killed and the damage caused to homes and properties in Malawi following the recent floods is expected to rise, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).