SA to make demarche about President Donald Trump’s foul-mouthed dismissal of African countries
South Africa’s registering one of the highest forms of diplomatic protest against President Donald Trump’s foul-mouthed dismissal of African nations. It’s issuing a demarche to Washington’s top envoy in Pretoria demanding an explanation of Trump’s crude and and offensive remarks to American lawmakers. The South African government clearly does not believe the tweet from President […]
Death toll from Madagascar cyclone more than doubles
The death toll from the cyclone that hit Madagascar for 24 hours 10 days about has risen to 51. 22 people are still missing Cyclone Ava, generating winds of 190 kilometers an hour, left at least 54 000 people homeless . The flooding and heavy rain has killed more than twice as many as were […]
Fifth largest gem diamond ever unearthed in Lesotho
A diamond thought to be the fifth largest of gem quality ever found has been uncovered in Lesotho Mining company Gem Diamonds says it could be worth as much as half a billion rand. mm Gem Diamonds unearthed the D-colour stone at the Letseng mine in the mountain kingdom and described the 910-carat find as […]
World Bank forecasts improved growth for Sub-Saharan Africa
The World Bank’s forecasing 3,2% growth for sub-Saharan Africa. That up from the 2,4% growth in 2017. The continents three largest economies – South Africa, Nigeria and Angola – remains low. The World Banks reports a modest recovery is underway in Sub-Saharan Africa, supported by an improvement in commodity prices. Although growth rebounded in Angola, […]