South Africa’s scandal-hit President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC). He defeated his rival Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897. Mr Ramaphosa won despite being dogged by allegations of money laundering, and…
Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won’t resign, says spokesman
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign despite a scandal over money stolen from his farm, his spokesman says. The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft. A…
Ramaphosa political fate hangs in balance in South Africa
The political future of President Cyril Ramaphosa hung in the balance on Friday, as South Africans wondered whether he would cling to power or resign over accusations that he sought to cover up a burglary at his farm. On Thursday,…
Long walk of Nelson Mandela to freedom -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There are so many uninspiring tosh all over the place, so I have just decided to latch on to some inspiring stuff by recalling the legendary one named Nelson Mandela. The great man wrote the book Long Walk to Freedom:…
*I’ll beat COVID-19, says Lagos health commissioner (Punch) *ASUU, NASU pledge support for new UNILAG acting VC (Tribune)
I’ll beat COVID-19, says Lagos health commissioner (Punch) Lagos Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says he is responding positively to treatment after testing positive for COVID-19. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, had in a statement on…
South Africa’s election result had few surprises, except one rude awakening (QZ)
It is no surprise that the African National Congress emerged victorious in South Africa’s general election this week, but the changing profile of its rivals shows that political landscape of Africa’s most advanced economy is beginning to transform radically, to…
*Police say non-payment of allowances could jeopardise Lagos security (Guardian)*Ambode seeks prayers for Sanwo-Olu (Nation)
Police say non-payment of allowances could jeopardise Lagos security (Guardian) Policemen serving with Lagos Police Command are lamenting non-payment of allowances and running cost to ensure adequate security in the state. The officers accused Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of abandoning the…
South Africa election: ANC faces tough test 25 years after apartheid (BBC)
Anger over corruption, the faltering economy and land reform are key issues as South Africans vote in the sixth democratic national election since apartheid ended 25 years ago. Young people queuing to vote have been speaking of their difficulties in…