Ramaphosa’s stimulus package includes easing South Africa’s visa regime
As part of his economic stimulus package, President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s tough visa relations will be eased to facilitate tourism and visits by business and highly skilled people. Ramaphosa told a media briefing at the union Buildings that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had told him prospective Chinese visitors were being kept away […]
Death toll in Tanzania ferry sinking could exceed 200
At least 44 people have died when an overcrowded ferry collapsed and sank near the shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania. Officials fear the death toll could rise above 200. The Motor Vessel Nyerere was a carrying more than 400 passengers when it capsized and sank between Ukora and Bugolora islands on Africa’s largest lake. […]