January 14, 2020

Journalists arrested in Malawi polls conflict crossfire

LILONGWE, THREE Malawi journalists are facing fiveyear prison terms over charges media rights groups argue are aimed at reporting on the disputed polls the country held last May.Investigative reporter, Golden Matonga, of the Nation Publications Limite…

Broadband’s role crucial in boosting food security

JOHANNESBURG, A TECHNOLOGY expert has highlighted the significant role broadband can play in ensuring food security in South Africa.According to Phumza Dyani, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Broadband Infraco, believes technology can enable and e…

Russia’s silent assassins defraud African banks

JOHANNESBURG, BANKS in SubSaharan Africa are at the mercy of a Russian speaking hacking group, most likely to be the infamous Silence outfit previously responsible for the theft of millions of dollars from banks across the world.The Silence group is o…

Relief after Libya rivals sign peace pact

TRIPOLI, THE international community has welcomed a ceasefire by the warring parties in Libya.The ceasefire is anticipated to culminate in the halting of military operations by the internationallyendorsed Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Li…

South Africa to Strip Refugees’ Status for Any Political Act

JOHANNESBURG South Africa can now strip refugees of their asylum status if they engage in any political activity related to their home countries, according to a new law that critics call illegal and deeply ironic after the ruling party fought the form…

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