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South Africa floods: At least 11 people die after Western Cape deluge

The destructive weather flooded homes, tore off roofs, destroyed crops and damaged roads and other infrastructure.

By Bbc News 2h ago

South Africa floods: At least 11 people die after Western Cape deluge

Mandela's granddaughter dies aged 43

A message on her Instagram page said Ms Mandela went into hospital on 18 September for treatment for metastatic cancer, which was on her hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord.

By Sky News Sep. 26, 2023

Eight electrocuted after heavy rains in South Africa

Landslides and rockfalls forced the closure of a number of major roads leading into Cape Town.

By Bbc News Sep. 26, 2023

Eight electrocuted after heavy rains in South Africa

Call for systematic transformation to achieve gender parity

To close this gap, concerted effort is key and the region will take over a decade to achieve such.

By Farai Nhekairo Sep. 26, 2023

Call for systematic transformation to achieve gender parity

Zim’s property sector remains resilient

The years 2020 and 2021 were characterised by hard lockdown measures triggered by the steep surge in COVID-19 cases, while the general business environment remained challenging.

By Business Reporter Sep. 26, 2023

Cheetahs Academy gets down to business

Dubbed, Cheetahs Academy, the players left Harare yesterday for Klerksdorp, South Africa where they will undergo the rigours of top-class rugby.

By Austin Karonga Sep. 26, 2023

CSOs pray for transitional govt

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change also dismissed the poll as a “gigantic fraud” and has launched a diplomatic offensive for a fresh election.

By Lorraine Muromo Sep. 25, 2023