David Archer 
The remains of Abigail Frederick, a make-up artist, who died in a boat accident, which also claimed the life of the Nollywood star, Junior Pope, were on Monday laid to rest in Akwa Ibom State. Ms Frederick, a 24-year-old Theatre Arts graduate, was one of the crew members of a movie production set, who drowned … Read more
The defence in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial will only cross-examine ballistics expert Lieuetenant Colonel Christian Mangena on 20 May. On Monday, 15 April, the defence was expected to grill Mangena who testified in August 2023 about the alleged murder weapon. COURT TO HEAR EVIDENCE OF OTHER WITNESSES IN SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL On Monday, … Read more
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to reconcile the N45 billion unremitted operating surplus recorded from 2007 to 2021. The chairperson of the committee, Bamidele Salam, gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja, during the committee’s public … Read more
Tiger Brands, a prominent player in the food industry, says the South African peanut-butter category accounts for 50% (R1.7bn) of the total South African spreads market. This market, which excludes margarine, is worth R3.4bn. Black Cat peanut butter top of the shelf Due to the high demand, Tiger Brands has invested R300 million in a … Read more
Journalism and activism have contributed immeasurably to Nigeria’s political and social development, as well as the struggles for freedoms across the globe. A man who lived for both endeavours, leaving behind radiant, indelible marks of excellence in Nigeria and around the world, Rotimi Sankore, has died at 55. “It is with deep sorrow that I … Read more
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 16 April. Suspected wife killer Werner de Jager died in the Westville correctional center on Monday, allegedly from a drug overdose. In other news, four people, including a child, were killed in the flooding and disruptive rain on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, a … Read more
The past week was eventful in Nigeria’s South-east, where sad and joyous events and others in-between grabbed the headlines.The top stories included the news of the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, in a boat accident alongside four others, the fallout of the sad incident, and that of the wedding of the university lecturer … Read more
Gun Free SA’s plan for the world’s inaugural bulletproof park in Mitchells Plain has been embraced by crime fighters, albeit with reservations about gang presence. Bulletproof park in Mitchells Plain Earlier this week, Gun Free SA issued a statement revealing their proposal to create a secure park in Mitchells Plain. Their aim is to offer … Read more
The Kogi Scholarship Board (KSSB) has officially unveiled an online portal for Bursary Award registration for its students in tertiary institutions across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bursary award, tagged: ‘Ododo Students Support 2024,’ is strictly for students of Kogi Statr origin currently enrolled in tertiary institutions nationwide. Addressing … Read more
From Enoch Mpianzi to Latoya Temilton, drowning incidents during excursions continue to plague Gauteng schools. Two learners from the Daveyton Skills School have drowned on the Hennops River near Centurion. The incident happened on Monday, 15 April. DROWNING INCIDENTS PERSIST IN GAUTENG SCHOOLS City of Tshwane Emergency Services spokesperson Charles Mabaso said they received a … Read more
