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Dubai logistics giant DP World signed three contracts on Sunday with the Tanzanian government to operate part of Dar es Salaam’s port for 30 years under a controversial deal covering all the country’s ports.The new contracts give DP World exclusive management of four of the city docks’ 12 moorings and of four more in partnership …

Tanzania signs port contracts with UAE’s DP WorldSun, 22 Oct 2023 19:29:49 GMT Read More »

Handre Pollard broke English hearts as he landed a 49-metre penalty three minutes from time to book South Africa’s place in the World Cup final as they edged England 16-15 at the Stade de France on Saturday.The Springboks trailed from the second minute when Owen Farrell landed the first of his four penalties but a …

Pollard breaks England hearts to send South Africa into finalSat, 21 Oct 2023 21:20:01 GMT Read More »

Heinrich Klaasen said he had “worked my whole life” for a superb hundred that powered South Africa to a crushing 229-run World Cup win over champions England.Klaasen’s 109 was the centrepiece of South Africa’s huge total of 399-7 in Mumbai on Saturday.His innings was all the more impressive for being made in oppressively hot and …

‘Like batting in a sauna’ as Klaasen hits innings of a lifetimeSat, 21 Oct 2023 18:27:41 GMT Read More »

An inquiry into a suspected cult leader accused of inciting at least 428 of his followers to starve themselves to death, has pointed to “failures” in Kenya’s security and criminal justice systems, according to a report seen by AFP on Saturday.Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie has been in police custody since mid-April after the discovery …

Probe into Kenya cult leader points to ‘failings’ in justice systemSat, 21 Oct 2023 16:38:39 GMT Read More »

Lawyers for Niger’s ousted president on Friday rejected claims by the new military rulers that he had tried to escape, as former colonial ruler France said its forces would be gone from the West African country by year’s end as planned.Since he was toppled by the military on July 26, Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum had …

Deposed Niger president’s lawyers deny escape bidFri, 20 Oct 2023 22:03:08 GMT Read More »

Residents in central Kenya on Friday denounced a lack of compensation over a devastating 2021 fire which broke out during a British military exercise, 10 days before a visit by King Charles III.A Kenyan court has ordered the British Army to pay compensation for the blaze, which ravaged more than 4,800 hectares (12,000 acres) of …

Kenyans demand compensation for British army blaze ahead of king’s visitFri, 20 Oct 2023 15:12:01 GMT Read More »

Temba Bavuma said he would fulfil a cherished ambition on Saturday when he leads out South Africa in a World Cup match against England at the Wankhede Stadium, the home ground of his boyhood idol Sachin Tendulkar.One of the Mumbai venue’s most memorable moments came when it staged the 2011 World Cup final, with Tendulkar …

South Africa skipper Bavuma thrilled his Tendulkar wish comes trueFri, 20 Oct 2023 14:04:54 GMT Read More »

Niger’s military rulers said they had foiled an attempt by Mohamed Bazoum, the former president they ousted in a coup in July, to escape their custody on Thursday.”At around three in the morning, the ousted president Mohamed Bazoum and his family, his two cooks and two security elements, tried to escape from his place of …

Niger military rulers say ousted president ‘tried to escape’Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:18:23 GMT Read More »

Under a blue tent in a leafy Johannesburg park, members of South Africa’s leading opposition party chat as they wait for would-be voters to stop by and register for next year’s general election.The Democratic Alliance (DA) is the second most popular party in town, but few do so. “It’s been quite a slow start,” mutters one …

S.African parties court apathetic voters in registration driveFri, 20 Oct 2023 07:57:16 GMT Read More »

For most rugby players the glory of getting your hands on the Webb Ellis cup would be motivation enough to lay your body on the line in a World Cup semi-final.For South Africa captain Siya Kolisi, however, whose side takes on England at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, the inner drive comes …

‘Purpose-driven’ Springboks braced for England showdownFri, 20 Oct 2023 01:31:17 GMT Read More »