Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: SABC sorry for using 'Zuma ex-wife' title
Copperleaf2017-09-25T14:35:58+01:00South Africa's public broadcaster again apologises to ANC politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Source: BBC African news
September 2017
Zannah Mustapha founded a school that teaches Boko Haram children
Copperleaf2017-09-24T07:22:07+01:00Zannah Mustapha founded a school for children affected by Boko Haram violence in the heartland of the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria. Source: BBC African news
Kenya stripped of hosting rights for CHAN 2018
Copperleaf2017-09-23T18:31:33+01:00Kenya is stripped of the right to host the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) following a Caf executive committee meeting in Accra. Source: BBC African news
SuperSport United join FUS Rabat in semis
Copperleaf2017-09-23T16:25:08+01:00Thuso Phala scores twice to help SuperSport United of South Africa overcome Zambia's Zesco United to reach the African Confederation Cup semi-finals. Source: BBC African news
Bill Gates answers questions from BBC Pidgin audience
Copperleaf2017-09-22T20:31:11+01:00This is what some of BBC Pidgin's audience asked Microsoft Founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. Source: BBC African news
Africa's biggest modern art gallery opens in Cape Town
Copperleaf2017-09-22T16:20:44+01:00Entry to the Zeitz Mocaa in Cape Town is free at certain times for anyone with an African passport. Source: BBC African news
Senegal's US Ouakam ban reduced to five years
Copperleaf2017-09-22T12:02:06+01:00Senegalese club US Ouakam has a ban for fan violence that resulted in nine deaths reduced from seven years to five after an appeal Source: BBC African news
Gambia's all-female oyster catchers
Copperleaf2017-09-22T11:04:43+01:00The BBC meets the women in Gambia who are harvesting oysters for food and for water purification. Source: BBC African news
Could maggots save global food supplies?
Copperleaf2017-09-22T11:03:54+01:00Could maggots boost global food output? One South African firm is using them to boost limited stocks of fishmeal. Source: BBC African news
Smart farming's 'eye in the sky'
Copperleaf2017-09-22T10:55:24+01:00Farmers in South Africa are using drones to help them increase crop yields. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria to meet Ghana in Sunday's WAFU Cup final
Copperleaf2017-09-22T03:40:38+01:00Nigeria will play Ghana in Sunday's final of the WAFU Cup of Nations in Ghana, after semi-final victories on Thursday. Source: BBC African news
Political stink?
Copperleaf2017-09-21T23:42:11+01:00South Africa's Helen Zille made the shock revelation, arguing greasy hair is now a status symbol. Source: BBC African news
Migrant crisis: Dozens feared drowned off Libya coast
Copperleaf2017-09-21T22:08:47+01:00At least 50 people are feared drowned after a dinghy reportedly ran out of fuel off the Libyan coast. Source: BBC African news
Tammy Abraham: Striker commits to England amidst reports of Nigeria switch
Copperleaf2017-09-21T19:10:24+01:00Striker Tammy Abraham wants to have an international career with England despite reports of interest from Nigeria. Source: BBC African news
Kenya election: Poll body delays re-run by nine days
Copperleaf2017-09-21T17:19:22+01:00The election commission says it needs more time for reforms after the first vote was voided. Source: BBC African news
Buhari, AGF ask court to dismiss suits seeking Magu’s sacking.
Dave Bunyard2019-07-26T18:12:44+01:00Buhari, AGF ask court to dismiss suits seeking Magu’s sacking. Punch Online President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), have asked the Federal High Court in [...]
NNPC: Western Europe, Asian Countries Major Destinations for Nigeria’s Oil.
Dave Bunyard2019-07-26T18:13:17+01:00NNPC: Western Europe, Asian Countries Major Destinations for Nigeria’s Oil. Thisday Online Demands for Nigeria’s crude oil blends have remained quite high from countries in Western Europe and Asia, a report of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [...]
IMF sees improved forex market in Nigeria as reserves hit $33 billion. Naira stabilises at N360, as CBN sells $501m.
Dave Bunyard2019-07-26T18:01:38+01:00IMF sees improved forex market in Nigeria as reserves hit $33 billion. Naira stabilises at N360, as CBN sells $501m. Guardian Online The nation’s foreign exchange market may have scored a positive outlook, at least in the [...]
Kenya's Supreme Court criticises IEBC electoral commission
Copperleaf2017-09-20T16:10:21+01:00The presidential election was cancelled because the results were announced before being verified. Source: BBC African news
Kenya at a crossroads
Copperleaf2017-09-20T16:08:20+01:00Can a new election be held in the time allocated by Kenya's constitution? Source: BBC African news