Malaria death toll nears 600,000 globally, Africa hardest hit

Malaria claimed nearly 600,000 lives in 2023, with the vast majority of cases and fatalities occurring in Africa, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024 World Malaria Report. Published last December, the report estimated there were 263 …

First direct shipping line from Yangtze River basin to Africa opens

Source:CCTV.com 24-04-25 07:21 Updated BJT A freight vessel carrying over 2,700 domestically made vehicles and pieces of construction machinery has departed from Suzhou Port, bound for Durban in South Africa. The voyage marked the launch of the first …

Belize wraps up Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific Program after training 16 farming ...

Views: 53Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025. 3:07 pm CST. By Zoila Palma:  Sixteen farming organizations (FOs) across Belize have successfully completed training and capacity-building under the Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific …

Ahead of Joining Other Cardinal Electors, South Africa's Cardinal Brislin Eulogizes Pope Francis as “a person of faith”

Acknowledging the presence of interfaith and political leaders during the Mass, Cardinal Brislin said, “We truly appreciate the presence of all of you. Pope Francis belonged to all of us and not just the Catholic Church.” Recalling the Holy Father’s …

ASFC 2025: Ghana girls set up semis clash with defending champions South Africa

Ghana's U-15 girls' team will be hoping to continue their incredible run in the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) after making the semifinal. The Black Damsels enjoyed an excellent run in the group stage after picking up nine …

PRU appoints South Africa’s van Deventer Ludwich as Director

LAHORE  -  The Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) has appointed renowned South African coach van Deventer Ludwich as the new Director of Pakistan Rugby. The appointment has been made possible through the generous support of Total Parco, a key partner in the PRU’s …

Saudi Push Into South Africa Yields Billions of Dollars in Deals

“When you look to grow your economy, as is the case for South Africa, and you look toward high value markets — a market such as the European Union is attractive, but it’s a mature market,” said Nicolau. “With Saudi, which only started to diversify away …

Dricus du Plessis Clears Up Rumors About His Knee Injury and Confirms Fight Plans with UFC in South Africa

In recent weeks, UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has been at the center of some heated speculation, particularly regarding an injury and his upcoming match. Rumors of a knee injury and whispers that he was avoiding a fight with Khamzat Chimaev …

Saudi push into South Africa yields billions in deals

Plans are in place for the kingdom to partner with South African pharmaceutical companies, while talks are ongoing over exports of South African automotive, financial services, commodities and agricultural products, he said. South African exports to Saudi …

Africa needs authentic leadership, not western puppets