In a case that has shocked South Africa, Racquel “Kelly” Smith was sentenced to life imprisonment for trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith. Smith, along with her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and friend Steveno van Rhyn, was convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking after Joshlin went missing in February 2024. Despite extensive police efforts, the child remains…
South Africa has achieved a significant conservation milestone by successfully relocating dozens of elephants to new habitats, addressing both ecological and human-wildlife conflict challenges. These translocations are part of a broader strategy to manage elephant populations, restore biodiversity, and foster coexistence between wildlife and local communities.
One notable project involved the…
Nigeria has recently introduced an online visa approval system, a major step towards modernizing its visa application process. This initiative aims to streamline the often cumbersome and time-consuming procedure of applying for a Nigerian visa, providing both domestic and international travelers with a more efficient and accessible way to secure travel authorization.
The online visa approval…
A Kenyan court has sentenced a man to 50 years in prison for the brutal murder of prominent LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, a case that sparked outrage and intensified discussions about LGBTQ+ rights in the country. The verdict is seen as a significant step toward justice in a nation where discrimination against sexual minorities remains widespread.
Edwin Chiloba, a 25-year-old fashion designer…
Zimbabwe is taking ambitious steps toward joining the global space race by planning its first-ever spaceport in collaboration with Russia. The initiative underscores Zimbabwe’s growing interest in advancing its capabilities in space science and technology to address pressing developmental challenges, such as agriculture, climate change, and disaster management.
The Vision for a…
South Africa, known for its mostly mild and temperate climate, has recently been struck by an extraordinary weather event: a historic snowfall that has left parts of the country blanketed in white for the first time in many years. This rare phenomenon has captured the attention of both locals and international observers, as snowstorms of this magnitude are uncommon in the region, particularly…
Equatorial Guinea has recently sparked international attention after a government crackdown on workplace sexual misconduct, following the circulation of leaked videos showing explicit encounters taking place in the offices of some of the country’s civil servants. The incident has exposed deep concerns regarding workplace ethics, public morality, and the enforcement of laws in a country with…
