sharpsharpit Tsunami observed in American Samoa after Tonga volcano erupts An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday triggering a tsunami warning for several South Pacific island nations, with footage on social media showing waves crashing into homes. Tsunami waves were observed in Tonga’s capital and the capital of American Samoa, a US-based tsunami monitor said. The eruption at 0410 GMT of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano, located about 65 km (40 miles) north of Nuku’alofa, caused a 1.2 […]
sharpsharpit Morocco reach last 16, Ghana hopes in peril at Cup of Nations Morocco booked a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations while Gabon, Guinea and Senegal are also likely through but four-time champions Ghana are in danger of early elimination after Friday’s four matches at the tournament in Cameroon. Morocco beat the Comoros Islands 2-0 for a second win and top place in Group C on six points followed by Gabon on four after […]
Dana Da Silva Afriforum opposes DBE decision not to publish matric results The civil rights organisation AfriForum, Maroela Media and Anlé Spies (a 2021 matriculant) on Friday served court papers on amongst others Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, opposing the departments sudden decision not to publish the 2021 matric results in the media. According to Natasha Venter, Manager for Education Rights at AfriForum, the public excitement that accompanies the publication of matric results in the media serves as motivation for […]
Dana Da Silva ‘Economic sabotage’: Counterfeit goods worth R1 billion seized at Durban harbour Counterfeit goods to the value of R1 billion were confiscated at the Durban harbour by police during integrated multi-disciplinary law enforcement operations spanning 12 months. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier Sihle Zikalala called on the freight and logistics industry to do their part and “prioritise South Africans”. Counterfeit bust R1b worth of goods seized at Durban harbour The operation – led Premier Zikalala – focused on freight and logistics activities […]
sharpsharpit Ethiopia accuses WHO chief of links to rebellious Tigrayan forces Ethiopia demands that the World Health Organization (WHO) investigate its leader for supporting rebellious forces fighting the Ethiopian government, the foreign ministry said. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who previously served as the Ethiopian Health Minister and Foreign Minister, said earlier this week that aid was being blocked from getting through to his home region of Tigray, where rebellious forces are fighting the central government. “Tedros Adhanom’s moral, legal […]
sharpsharpit China reaffirms opposition to US sanctions on Iran China reaffirmed its opposition to unilateral sanctions by the United States against Iran at a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart, while backing efforts to revive a 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran. A summary of Friday’s meeting between Wang and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in the city of Wuxi, in Jiangsu province, was posted on China’s foreign ministry website on Saturday. During his […]
Sithembile Mkhwanazi UK police say no investigation yet into lockdown parties at PM’s house British police will not investigate gatherings held in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s residence during a coronavirus lockdown unless an internal government inquiry finds evidence of potential criminal offences, the Metropolitan Police said. Johnson’s leadership is in the balance as he faces calls to resign from some in his party over Wednesday’s admission that he attended staff drinks during the May 2020 lockdown. He apologised for the […]
Sithembile Mkhwanazi Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad hurt Iraqi woman, child – Military A rocket attack directed against the US embassy in Baghdad resulted in a child and a woman being wounded, the Iraqi military said in a statement, a rare occasion where Iraqis have been hurt in such an incident. The statement did not elaborate on the details of the attack but said one rocket had fallen in a school. It did not say whether this was […]
Cordae is calling in the heavy-hitters for his sophomore album From a Birds Eye View. Before it drops Friday, he has revealed the star-studded tracklist. In addition to Lil Wayne on the lead single “Sinister,” the 14-track set features Gunna on “Today,” while Cordae reunites with Eminem on the remix to “Parables.” The trifecta of Freddie Gibbs, Nas, and Stevie Wonder raise a toast on “Champagne Glasses,” H.E.R. and Lil Durk team up on “Chronicles,” and Roddy Ricch drops in […]