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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Africa, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 37,373 stories have been published about Africa which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Africa, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 37,373 stories have been published about Africa which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Africa · Mashonaland East ProvinceVictor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau Police in Murehwa, Mashonaland East Province, are investigating a case in which two children aged 3 and 7 years died of suspected food poisoning last week. It is alleged that on January 26, 2023, Natasha Nhete (7) and her brother Takunda (3) of Hakata Village, Chief Mangwende in Murehwa ate […]See the Story
Siblings die after consuming suspected poisonous food
Africa · ZimbabweNYASHA Eusen, who was wrongly accused of killing Nyarai Round in September last year and had his murder case withdrawn, was today ordered to perform 700 hours of community service. Round was allegedly shot by Jaison Muvevi. He was spotted in a commuter omnibus by the woman, Chakaonei Matipedza, days after his release from remand prison, leading to his arrest.See the Story
Nyasha Eusen convicted of theft
AfricaThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cenbank has issued a new directive to commercial banks to start paying the newly redesigned naira notes over the counter to customers. This move was made to alleviate the difficulties faced by Nigerians in obtaining the new notes and to reduce the long lines at ATMs.See the Story
BREAKING: CBN orders banks to begin over counter payment of new notes
Africa · NigeriaThe police in Cross River have recovered one AK-47 rifle, a cutlass and N1 million from fleeing herdsmen in Ikom. Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Okunlola Kamaldeen, proceeded on retirement on Thursday having attained the statutory age of 60 years.See the Story
Police recover AK47 rifle, N1m from fleeing herdsmen in C/River
Africa · ZimbabweZESA Holdings has partnered with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe to roll out its ambitious US$35 million prepaid and smart metering programme. The programme, aiming to install 12 770 smart meters by June 2023, will ensure accurate billing, accountability, transparency and efficiency among utilities. Smart meters will be fitted with SIM cards to allow for dual communication.See the Story
Econet partners ZESA Holdings on smart meters
Premier League · South AfricaTourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has distanced herself from the reported R1 billion deal. A report by Daily Maverick triggered a wave of outrage on social media. The deal was earmarked to promote South Africa as a leading tourist destination the way Rwanda partnered with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.See the Story
South Africa: Tourism Ministry Blasted Over Proposed Spurs Sponsorship
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Africa · ZimbabweMr Garainashe Changunda has been appointed as the new bank's chief executive officer. Mr Changunda is a chartered accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe and Public Accounts and Auditors Board. He holds a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) and a Bachelor of Accounting Science Hons Degree.See the Story
Changunda appointed new POSB chief executive officer
Coal · SaDeputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says coal is king. She was addressing the annual Southern African Coal Conference in Cape Town on Thursday. She said coal was more valuable to the South African economy than gold, and would continue to be a key primary fossil fuel. Over 90% of energy supplied by Eskom is derived from coal.See the Story
Coal corruption is fuelling SA’s energy transition, André de Ruyter says
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