At 87.3%, class of 2024 achieves highest pass rate in history of South Africa

Gwarube said that in 2013, 1 222 851 learners started Grade 1. Of these, 724 156 enrolled as full-time candidates in Grade 12 in 2024. (X) The 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have marked a historic moment for South Africa’s education system, …

Tariff increase: Cost of data in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya compared 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will any moment from now announce a new tariff regime for the telecommunications sector, that will see costs of data, voice, and SMS services go up. This follows years of agitation and advocacy by telecom …

Democracy and its Discontents in Africa

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, was the centre of attention at the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s President John Mahama on January 7 2025. From a pistol conspicuously attached to his waist, to his entourage of heavily armed guards and the …

‘Cost Of Data In Nigeria, Lowest In West Africa’

A report has affirmed the cost of data in Nigeria as the lowest in West Africa. The report said Nigeria stands out globally for its affordable mobile data costs, offering cost-effective connectivity services. With an average data cost of $0.38 for a …

Aus, S. Africa name CT squads

Australia and South Africa on Monday announced their 15-member preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. For Australia, key pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood included despite being rested for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Cummins, …

Is West Ham vs Fulham on TV? Live streams, channels, kick-off time

Watch West Ham vs Fulham today in this mid-week round of Premier League fixtures, with plenty of live streams, TV channels, and the ability to watch from anywhere with a VPN. West Ham vs Fulham key information • Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2024 • Kick-off …

India, China, and the Great Battle for Africa

In the 21st century, Africa has emerged as the new theater of global geopolitics. With its vast natural resources, strategic location, and rapidly growing population, the continent has become a magnet for competing powers. Among the most significant …

South Africa: Videos show dead bodies at disused gold mine

As the operation to rescue potentially hundreds of people in an illegal gold mine in South Africa commenced on Monday, a lot of unexpected things were unearthed leaving rescuers and authorities shocked. Videos emerged show scores of illegal miners …

South Africa: Dead bodies seen in videos from disused gold mine

Disturbing videos have emerged showing the dire situation at a disused gold mine in South Africa where scores of illegal miners have reportedly been living underground for months. They have been there since police operations targeting illicit mining …

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