Severe Storms in Margate Claim Five Lives, Cause Extensive Damage At least five people have died and two were injured after heavy rains and strong winds hit Margate along the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, reports IOL. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) confirmed that the fatalities included three people who drowned when […]
Maputo — Somali pirates have released the Bangladeshi-flagged merchant vessel “Abdullah’, hijacked over a month ago, long with its 23 member crew – but only after a ransom of five million US dollars was paid. The European Union Naval Force (EU NavFor) in a statement on 15 April confirmed the release, adding its Operation Atalanta […]
Passengers who used the Banjul – Barra ferry crossing on daily basis have over the weekend express their frustration as authorities at Gambia Ports Authority said they have suspended their ferry service in this seaway. The Management of the Gambia Ferry Services has on Friday 12th April 2024 issued a press release informing its customers […]
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has projected a Return on Investment (ROI) of around N1.67 trillion in 15 years on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor. Umahi gave the estimate while addressing newsmen and stakeholders during a meeting on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway projects at the Eko Hotel on Thursday in Lagos. The News […]
Ramaphosa, Masisi Visit Limpopo Bus Crash Site Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana are set to visit the site of a bus accident that killed 45 Botswana citizens near the Mmamatlakala Bridge in Limpopo, reports IOL. The victims were on their way from Gaborone to the Saint Engenas Zion […]
Alimamy Sesay, a 50-year-old assistant captain at the PM Ferry, was remanded in custody on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 for the alleged murder of Osman Sesay. Appearing in court for the first time, Sesay faced a charge of murder, as outlined in section 1 of […]
The protesting residents said their properties had been marked for demolition and urged the government to shelve the plan. Residents of Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State on Monday protested at the State House of Assembly over the plan to demolish their properties for the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project. The protesting residents, numbering about 100, […]
A makeshift ferry with nearly 130 people on board sank off the northern coast of Mozambique. Authorities said some passengers were attending a fair, while others were trying to escape a deadly cholera outbreak. A makeshift ferry capsized and sank off the northern coast of Mozambique Sunday, killing more than 90 people on board, according […]
On 28 March 2024, the car in which former president Jacob Zuma was travelling in KwaZulu-Natal was involved in an accident. Or was it? Misinformation on all sides has been swirling around this incident. On the one side of the social media narrative, some prominent X users claimed the accident was staged, posting photos purporting […]
In a bid to combat road vandalism and ensure the preservation of taxpayer funds, the government has implemented a significant penalty for offenders damaging the Entebbe Expressway. Mr Allan Ssempebwa, spokesperson for the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), revealed that offenders will be fined Shs15 million. This decisive action reflects the government’s growing concern over […]
Kenya Airways is leaning towards favouring a major airline considering acquiring a stake in the Nairobi-based carrier, which could inject at least $1 billion into the company, according to knowledgeable sources. Multiple global airlines boasting robust financial capabilities are eyeing a stake in Kenya’s flagship carrier, which is racing against time to secure a new […]
Kisumu — One student died and several others sustained injuries after an Easy Coach Bus, ferrying Chavakali Boys High School students to Nairobi, was involved in a road accident in Kisumu. The students, who had closed for the April holidays, had hired the bus for their journey to Nairobi when the accident occurred at the […]
Nairobi — Ten people, including a 2-year-old toddler, lost their lives following a multi-vehicle collision on Monday night on Mombasa highway. Police said the accident occurred at around 8:30 pm in Salama area along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. Dr. Jane Mwende, the Medical Superintendent at Sultan Amud Sub-county Hospital, said that nine bodies were taken to […]
Kenya’s flag carrier has welcomed its second freighter, marking a key milestone as the Nairobi-based airline intensifies cargo operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The arrival of the Boeing 737-800 Freighter bolsters Kenya Airways’ cargo fleet, elevating its total count to four and amplifying the carrier’s freight capacity across diverse global routes. These […]
Police have said they are in the process of selling off the 9-seater 5XPEF/P180 PIAGO AVANTI bought in 2019 for shs28 billion. On Friday, police led journalists to a guided tour of the aircraft at the police wing in Entebbe. Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said despite having the capacity of remaining airborne for up to […]
A bus went over a cliff in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo. South Africa’s transport minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims. A bus carrying worshippers from Botswana has plunged off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people on board. An 8-year-old girl is thought to be the sole survivor and […]
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Mashonaland West province has called on motorists to adhere to road regulations to avoid accidents during the Easter holidays. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ZRP Mashonaland West provincial spokesperson, lnspector Ian Kohwera appealed for a safe and peaceful Easter holiday. He urged the public to pre-plan journeys to avoid […]
SOUTH Africa expects to see one million travellers going in and out of the country through its ports of entry over the Easter Holidays and has deployed 400 additional staff to its major border posts, including Beitbridge. A total of seven million travellers use Beitbridge border post yearly, while 1 200 commercial trucks, 200 buses […]