Robert Mugabe was buried in a steel-lined coffin under a layer of concrete on Saturday, September 28th following a dispute over his resting place between government officials, traditional leaders and family members. Nearly a month after he died, the body of the former leader was finally buried next to his home in Kutama, Zvimba, the […]
Category: Africa
Nigeria justifies closure of borders; cites security and economic concerns
Comptroller-general of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, says the federal government’s closure of borders is in the interest of the country – Ali explains that part of the reasons the closure was effected is to protect the country’s security and stop the proliferation of weapons – The customs boss notes that ammunition is imported […]
The fastest and easiest way to become poor is to become an MP – MP cries as he quit
He is known for his trademark green suits and colorful jibes often directed at real and perceived enemies of Deputy President William Ruto. Dr. David Sankok, the Jubilee nominated MP from Narok, is particularly in his element when directing his humorous oral assaults at ODM leader Raila Odinga and one imagines he cherishes every moment […]
South Africa apologises to Ghana over xenophobic attacks
The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, has conveyed his and the apologies of the people of South Africa to President Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana over the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, that resulted in the deaths of and injuries to several African nationals, and the looting […]
S A President apologises to Nigeria over xeno attacks; considers compensation to victims
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has apologized to President Muhamadu Buhari and the Nigerian People over the recent xenophobic attacks on other nationals from the African Continent, mostly Nigerians. Mr. Ramaphosa dispatched a special envoy, Jeff Radebe to the Nigerian Capital, Abuja today, Monday September 16 2019, to render an unqualified apology to President Buhari […]
South Africans walk for peace; apologises to fellow Africans for Xeno attacks
South Africans this weekend hit the streets of the country to apologize to Africans more especially Nigerians for the inhuman treatment meted out to them a few days ago in the form Xenophic attacks. The South Africans held their hands and marched through their cities to expressed their sincere regrets for their actions The sung […]
Mugabe’s computerized 47m USD casket to preserve his body for 10 years, family to watch remains on phones
The computerized casket of late former Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe is alleged to cost a whopping 47 Million United States Dollars. The actual cost of the casket which is London made is pegged at USD 47,024,550.00. The specialized casket BestNewsGH.com understands will preserve the remains of the veteran African leader from decomposing for the next […]
Details: Rawlings’ tribute to Mugabe on behalf of President Akufo-Addo and Ghanaians
We are here to join you to bid goodbye to one of the most formidable warriors in this continent. And I feel especially privileged to represent my country and President Nana Addo to deliver this humble tribute. I thank those who preceded me for what they also had to say. Ghanaians, especially those familiar with […]
Robert Mugabe family opts for private burial: date, location unknown
The dispute between ex Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s family and the government has overshadowed arrangements for Zimbabweans to pay their respects to the late leader. Mugabe will not be given a state burial on Sunday at the national Heroes’ Acre site, family spokesman Leo Mugabe announced Thursday. The burial will be a private, family affair, […]
Female Nigerian scientist develops cancer drugs from African plants
Mansurah Abdulazeez discusses how her visionary plant research could help in fight against tumours Mansurah Abdulazeez is a molecular biologist at the Center for Biotechnology Research, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. Her research aims to identify potent anticancer agents in African plants. Last November, the government of Spain awarded her their Science by Women Fellowship. And […]
Funeral of former President Mugabe postponed indefinitely
The burial of the late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has been postponed indefinitely. The burial was earlier scheduled to hold on Sunday in Zimbabwe but is not likely to hold again, according to ZimLive. Family members of the deceased ex-president confirmed the development to Zimlive. According to Mugabe’s nephew, Leo Mugabe, who is also the family’s […]
Xeno or not, SA is an attractive destination; people will continue to flock there- Lulu Xingwana
Lulu Xingwana, South Africa’s High Commissioner to Ghana has dismissed assertions that the recent spate of violent attacks in the southern African country will prevent people from traveling there, ABC News can report. Lulu Xingwana disclosed that she is not in any way perturbed about the decision of some people to not travel to South […]