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Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken of her pride at coming second in the Miss Universe competition, as well as being named Miss Africa and Oceania. "I'm so proud of myself and I…
A South African court has ordered that a police blockade of a disused goldmine, in which hundreds of people are located illegally, be lifted. Emergency services have been at the site, in…
An estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners are hiding underground in South Africa after the government cut off food and water in an effort to "smoke them out" and arrest them. The miners have…
South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to ex-President Jacob Zuma's…
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it on Thursday as post-election violence in the neighboring country escalated, leading to clashes…
South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country. The protests have led to deadly clashes…
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is coming to the end of his maiden tour of Africa with the aim of resetting relations with the 54-nation continent. "Our new approach will deliver…
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow…
The wife of Graham "Dingo" Dinkelman, dubbed "South Africa's Steve Irwin," said her husband's "love for his family" was his true driving force The wife of Graham "Dingo" Dinkelman, the…
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The grandson of South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, said Friday the U.K. government denied him an entry visa because of his support for Hamas and his…
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow us on…
South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their divorce after more than a decade together, leaving their fans heartbroken. The two often shared their love for…
Seven suspects - including local government officials and a former African Nation Congress (ANC) spokesperson - have been charged with fraud in a South African court. The defendants…
(Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s Gauteng province, home to the capital of Pretoria and commercial hub of Johannesburg, is on the brink of a water crisis as reservoir levels drop to critical…
The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went on to become finance minister, has died at the age of 65. Tito Mboweni had suffered a "short illness", the presidency…
Joe Root of England celebrating his Hundred during the first day of the 4th test match between India and England held at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on the 23rd Feb 2024 Photo…
4 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 3:05 PM IST Bangladesh cricket great Shakib Al Hasan has tendered an unconditional apology for his "silence" during the recent civil unrest against…
The UK has announced that an avian-influenza-linked trade embargo with South Africa has been lifted. It means UK producers will be able to ship poultry to South Africa for the first time…
South African police have arrested three people in connection with the massacre of 18 relatives that took place in a remote town last week following a manhunt, the police say. Police…
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent demonstrators in Rome as tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in major European cities and around…
A sealed rock fracture almost 50 feet below ground has remained home to microbes for the last 2 billion years—the oldest life ever discovered in such conditions. The nearly 1-foot sample,…
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow…
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 02 2024 | 4:38 PM IST FMCG firm Marico Ltd on Wednesday said its consolidated revenue growth in the July-September quarter remained in high single-digits, as…
(Bloomberg) -- The mayor of South Africa’s capital was ousted on Thursday after a multiparty coalition that ruled the city collapsed. Most Read from Bloomberg Cilliers Brink, a member of…
