Saving lives: Samsung unveils mobile solar powered healthcare centre for rural areas

Samsung has unveiled its Solar Powered Healthcare Centre at the Samsung Africa Forum currently on-going in Cape Town, South Africa. The Solar Powered Healthcare Centre is designed to provide healthcare in rural areas and its establishment had marked the start of a large-scale medical initiative on the continent making medical treatment accessibility regular to people... Read More

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March 14, 2013

It’s here: Samsung launches the world’s first 8-inch tablet (DETAILS)

by Idoreyin Sampson and Isi Esene The excitement which heralded the introduction of the Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 at the Samsung Africa Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa can only be described as contagious. The expectation could be felt throughout the venue and throughout the continent with everyone waiting for the launch of the world’s first... Read More

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March 12, 2013

South African diplomat found walking the streets of China naked? (PICTURED)

South Africa’s consul-general in China has been recalled after he was allegedly found wandering the streets naked. Lassy Chiwayo, a veteran politician who spent time in prison with Nelson Mandela, has had his contract in Shanghai terminated and is back in Pretoria. The South African foreign office says he was recalled due to ‘health reasons’,... Read More

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March 5, 2013

#WeJustHaveToSmile: Nigeria set to overtake SA as Africa’s biggest economy

The ever-expanding moonscape that stretches out behind a wall holding back the Atlantic Ocean here will one day host a project designed to help anchor Nigeria as Africa’s biggest economy. But if the ambitious plan to construct a new city on land reclaimed from the sea, called Eko Atlantic, represents Nigeria’s future, it is one... Read More

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March 1, 2013

Sickening: Taxi driver handcuffed to a police van and dragged to his death (WATCH)

Sickening video emerged today of South African police officers tying a man to their van and dragging him through the streets. Mido Macia, 27, was found dead in police custody just two hours after being arrested for the parking dispute in the Daveyton township. The incident brings fresh embarrassment to the country’s criminal justice system... Read More

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February 23, 2013

Femke becomes Funke: The Eagles and the beast

by Femke van Zeijl Good journalism should strike a balance… I do believe the news in the West about Nigeria tends to have very limited perspectives: if it is not the Niger Delta than it is Boko Haram or corruption. Let me be honest. I don’t give a toss about football. The religiousness with which... Read More

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February 23, 2013

Another one: Ghanaian footballer stabs wife in eye – after argument over prostitutes

Ghana defender John Paintsil has been arrested by the Legon Police in Accra for allegedly stabbing an eye of his wife, Richlove Paintsil on Friday afternoon. He has been denied bail and is likely to spend the weekend in police cells to help with investigations, the Greater Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed to Goal.com... Read More

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February 22, 2013

Just In: Oscar Pistorius shooting – The ‘Blade Runner’ gets bail

Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was granted bail on Friday, having been charged with premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. When the announcement was made, members of his family shouted in approval. “I come to the conclusion that the accused made a case to be granted bail,” Judge Desmond Nair told a packed courtroom. The... Read More

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February 21, 2013

Chilling pictures of room where Pistorius fatally shot girlfriend (PHOTOS)

Chilling photos have emerged of the bathroom where Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend lay dying after he gunned her down through the door. The luxurious stone-clad en-suite is now the focus of a murder inquiry as investigators try to piece together what happened in the toilet cubicle where Reeva Steenkamp spent her last moments. Prosecutors argue the... Read More

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February 20, 2013

Oscar Pistorius charged with premeditated murder, “I thought she was an intruder”, he cries

Olympian Oscar Pistorius today denied that he willfully killed his girlfriend, telling a South African court that he shot the woman through his bathroom door because he believed she was an intruder. Pistorius, 26 and a double-amputee Olympian, was charged today with premeditated murder, or a Schedule 6 offense, which under South African law limits... Read More

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February 17, 2013

Oscar Pistorius kept weapons in his bedroom for security, journalist says

Oscar Pistorius, the Olympic and Paralympic athlete who was charged today with the murder of his girlfriend at his South Africa home, kept a handgun by his bedside and a “machine gun” in his bedroom, according to a British journalist who has spent time with him. Pistorius, who has been nicknamed the “blade runner” for the carbon-fiber blades on... Read More

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February 14, 2013

South African blade runner, Oscar Pistorius charged with murder for shooting girlfriend in his home

by Rachel Ogbu South African Olympic and Paralympic blade runner, Oscar Pistorius, 26, was arrested on Thursday following the death of his girlfriend, 30 year old model who was shot dead at his home in Pretoria, police said. Pistorius has now been charged with murder as police confirmed that a woman had been found dead at... Read More

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February 10, 2013

It’s happening in Abuja! NSC brings music, comedy, and football together for the Eagles for AFCON finals

The National Sports Commission (NSC) is organising a free viewing centre for fans to watch the final match of the African Cup of Nations between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Stallions of Burkina Faso. The viewing centre located at the training pitch of the National Stadium, Abuja will be open to fans from... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Zainab Usman: The need for ownership of African problems and solutions (Y! Policy Hub)

by Zainab Usman “Africa’s story has been written by others; we need to own our problems and solutions and write our story.” Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda With these words, Paul Kagame did two things simultaneously: he earned a spot in the top-10 memorable quotes from the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit 2013 at Davos-Klosters,... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Dele Momodu: The narrow path to South Africa

Nigeria deserves joy for once after the spate of tragedies we’ve suffered in recent times. Let’s have cause to pretend that all is well even if we know we are far from it. Let’s transform our football even if we can’t transform our environment and nation at large. Fellow Nigerians, all roads lead to South... Read More

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February 3, 2013

Atom Lim: The presidential politics of terrorism (Y! Politico)

by Atom Lim But what the Presidency officials forget is that while Okah might have singularly plotted and funded the attacks, it is the President’s campaign that gained more from the event. “President Goodluck Jonathan is a terrorist” These are the only words Henry Okah didn’t utter to the South African court that found him... Read More

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January 30, 2013

Big heart: South Africa’s richest black man gives $1.3 billion, half his wealth, to the poor

South Africa’s richest black man, Patrice Motsepe, has announced he is giving away half his wealth to improve the lives of the poor. The mining magnate said the money would be handled by the Motsepe Foundation to address education and health issues. He said he was inspired by the word’s two wealthiest men, Bill Gates... Read More

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January 26, 2013

Opinion: PDP, ACN and the rest – The case of six and half a dozen

by Ferdinand Adimefe The change we seek in our country ought to happen at different levels-on a personal level, in the political party, and at the polls. While the government is the door, the political party is the key to unlock the door I have been hard pressed to find an ideal political party to... Read More

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January 23, 2013

“It is like a lost game” – Yobo reacts to Burkina Faso draw

by Isi Esene Nigeria’s national team captain, Joseph Yobo has expressed disappointment over the draw played by the Super Eagles against the Burkina Faso team in their first group match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations taking place in South Africa. The Super Eagles were stunned by a last-minute Burkinabe goal which effectively dashed... Read More

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January 21, 2013

Henry Okah found guilty of 2010 Independence Day bombing

A South African court has found Henry Okah guilty of terrorism charges leveled against him by the federal government of Nigeria. The sentence includes a life jail term. The sentence will be carried out on January 31st or February 1st. The judge however gave Okah room for mitigation. Okah is accused of masterminding two car... Read More

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January 19, 2013

Opinion: The A – Z of the 2013 African Cup of Nations

by Sayo Owolabi I have developed the habit of calling him like the rapper, “Ikeeeechukwu”. Take it or leave it, Ike Uche is the most reliable of the Super Eagles strikers going to the 2013 AFCON A – AFRICA’S PREMIER FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. Yes indeed, this is the biggest football showpiece on the African continent and... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Pregnant South African women drink battery acid to deform their babies and claim more welfare money? (PHOTOS)

We hope this story isn’t true, but then again, when people are struggling, anything is possible. It is being reported that expecting mothers in some parts of South Africa are drinking battery acid in order to obtain extra income from their disabled children. The incidents are allegedly occurring in the Eastern Cape, one of the... Read More

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January 7, 2013

The United States of Africa? South African leaders call for an African community similar to EU

The economic crisis in Europe doesn’t seem to be coming to an end any time soon. Global leaders are taking note of the mistakes, and also noticing that there are emerging opportunities that come from working together in a unified fashion. The South African Minister in the Presidency in charge of the National Planning Commission Trevor... Read More

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December 8, 2012

Nelson Mandela again admitted to hospital

by Isi Esene Global symbol of freedom, Nelson Mandela, is back in the hospital on admission for undisclosed reasons. South African government officials today said there is no cause for alarm explaining that the former president had only gone for routine tests. According to a statement released by the office of the president, Jacob Zuma,... Read More

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November 28, 2012

Evil spirits are behind our ‘NEPA’ problems – Power minister tells South African investors

The minister of State for Power, Hajiya Zainab Kuchi, yesterday told South African investors that evil spirits were behind Nigeria’s darkness preventing the country from taking her pride of place in the comity of Nations. While addressing members of the African National Congress (ANC), the South African Ruling Party, which led a team of investors... Read More

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November 27, 2012

SPOTTED: D’banj & K-switch partying in Jo’burg

by Isi Esene Nigerians are always the soul of any party and D’banj took the party spirit to Club Avastar Rivonia in Johannesburg, South Africa with K-Switch not far behind. You can see what went down in Jo’burg as the Kokomaster showed South African party-goers how it’s done the Lagos way. See photos below:

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November 23, 2012

Nude models, colours & beauty at Bodyspectra 2012 Bodypainting Festival (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Students at the City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts in Cape Town, South Africa wowed the audience at the Bodyspectra 2012 Bodypainting Festival. From the beautiful and colourful to the downright scary,it was all on show. Please check out all the designs.

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November 20, 2012

86-year-old man serially rapes teenager, luring her with biscuits

by Isi Esene Police recently arrested an 86-year-old man for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl on several occasions giving her biscuits to silence her. The suspect, Sisua Mathe, was arrested in Dimbamiwa Village. According to the police spokesperson, Inspector Billie Dube: “The accused, Sisua Mathe first met the complainant on her way to school in March... Read More

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November 18, 2012

#NigeriaRules: D’banj, Psquare, Flavour, Brymo, more cart away awards at the 2012 ChannelO Music Video Awards

by Isi Esene Nigerian artistes once again dominated the Channel O Music Video Awards in South Africa with Psquare, Flavour, D’banj, Ice-prince, BrymO and Davido carting away awards. Nigerian Superstar Ice-prince and South African model Bonang (Queen B) were the hosts for the award which held Saturday night at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown,... Read More

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November 8, 2012

TICKER: Horrific: Man arrested after his nephew’s genitals are found in his wallet

A 42-year-old is South African man has been arrested after he was found to be carrying genitals in his wallet believed to be those of his missing nephew. According to South African police spokesperson who spoke to the BBC, after his arrest, the man took officers to a forest in Eastern Cape Province where a... Read More

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Saving lives: Samsung unveils mobile solar powered healthcare centre for rural areas

It’s here: Samsung launches the world’s first 8-inch tablet (DETAILS)

South African diplomat found walking the streets of China naked? (PICTURED)

#WeJustHaveToSmile: Nigeria set to overtake SA as Africa’s biggest economy

Sickening: Taxi driver handcuffed to a police van and dragged to his death (WATCH)

Femke becomes Funke: The Eagles and the beast

Another one: Ghanaian footballer stabs wife in eye – after argument over prostitutes

Just In: Oscar Pistorius shooting – The ‘Blade Runner’ gets bail

Chilling pictures of room where Pistorius fatally shot girlfriend (PHOTOS)

Oscar Pistorius charged with premeditated murder, “I thought she was an intruder”, he cries

Oscar Pistorius kept weapons in his bedroom for security, journalist says

South African blade runner, Oscar Pistorius charged with murder for shooting girlfriend in his home

It’s happening in Abuja! NSC brings music, comedy, and football together for the Eagles for AFCON finals

Zainab Usman: The need for ownership of African problems and solutions (Y! Policy Hub)

Dele Momodu: The narrow path to South Africa

Atom Lim: The presidential politics of terrorism (Y! Politico)

Big heart: South Africa’s richest black man gives $1.3 billion, half his wealth, to the poor

Opinion: PDP, ACN and the rest – The case of six and half a dozen

“It is like a lost game” – Yobo reacts to Burkina Faso draw

Henry Okah found guilty of 2010 Independence Day bombing

Opinion: The A – Z of the 2013 African Cup of Nations

Pregnant South African women drink battery acid to deform their babies and claim more welfare money? (PHOTOS)

The United States of Africa? South African leaders call for an African community similar to EU

Nelson Mandela again admitted to hospital

Evil spirits are behind our ‘NEPA’ problems – Power minister tells South African investors

SPOTTED: D’banj & K-switch partying in Jo’burg

Nude models, colours & beauty at Bodyspectra 2012 Bodypainting Festival (PHOTOS)

86-year-old man serially rapes teenager, luring her with biscuits

#NigeriaRules: D’banj, Psquare, Flavour, Brymo, more cart away awards at the 2012 ChannelO Music Video Awards

TICKER: Horrific: Man arrested after his nephew’s genitals are found in his wallet

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