Tag: South Africa
South Africa Tops Nigeria In New Minimum Wage
Two African countries- South Africa and Nigeria- are paying their workers differently, not necessarily based on their vibrant or depressed economy.
Straightnews discovers that South...
In My Lifetime, There Will Be No World Cup In Africa-...
“At least not in my lifetime because everybody wants to organise the World Cup,” said Sepp Blatter.
Former Fifa president Blatter does not see...
Aliko Dangote Is Africa’s Richest Man- Forbes
A Nigerian, Aliko Dangote, tops the list of Africa’s billionaires, maintaining this position for straight 10 years, according to the 2021 Forbes’ Africa Billionaires...
164 Persons Infected By COVID-19 In Akwa Ibom In One Week-...
A total of 164 persons are officially confirmed to have been infected by COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom State in one week, according to Nigeria...
Lagos, FCT Get More COVID-19 Cases
Lagos State and Federal Capital Territory are the two leaders in COVID-19 on Thursday, according to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
This is as Nigeria...
Econet Back With $100m Data Centre In Nigeria
Econet Global is staging a comeback to the Nigeria with the establishment of a $100 million data centre facility in Lagos.
The Founder and Executive...
Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine 95% Effective, Says Russia
Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine is 95 percent effective according to a second interim analysis of clinical trial data, its developers said on Tuesday.
The...
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Algeria, Cameroon Qualify As Gambia, South Sudan, Botswana...
Riyad Mahrez scored a fine goal for Algeria in their 2-2 draw with hosts Zimbabwe.
Defending champions Algeria gave away a two goal lead as...
Bailed ‘Miracles Prophet’ Flees To Malawi
Shepherd Bushiri controversial millionaire preacher Shepherd Bushiri, who recently obtained a bail in South Africa in a case of alleged fraud and money laundering,...
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Rises To 30.8%
South Africa’s unemployment rate struck a record high of 30.8% in the third quarter, the highest level since 2008, according to government figures released...
