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Angola's Lourenco is to be sworn in after disputed win
Angolan President Joao Lourenco is to be sworn in for a second term on Thursday amid tight security after a disputed electoral win last month. Lourenco struck a conciliatory tone after the vote, pledging to promote "dialogue" and be the "president of all Angolans".
Former YoTV Lumko Johnson's untimely passing leaves celeb friends in grief, Mohale Motaung, Lasizwe and more share farewell messages
Lumko Johnson passed away, much to the despair of many South Africans. Lasizwe, Mohale Motaung and other public figures shared their heartfelt condolences.
AKA and Nasty C set to drop new music video for new song 'Lemons (Lemonade)', SA weighs in: "Off tune"
AKA and Nasty C are set to drop a new music video for their new song titled 'Lemons (Lemonade)'. Some hip-hop heads claimed AKA sounds off tune in the teaser.
Shell says CEO stepping down at end of 2022
British energy giant Shell announced Thursday that chief executive Ben van Beurden will step down at the end of the year to be replaced by renewables director Wael Sawan. Van Beurden, who will have been at the helm for nine years, will be succeeded by the head of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, Shell said in a statement.
Malaysian firm makes surprise bid for Macau gaming licence
A company controlled by Malaysian tycoon and Genting chairman Lim Kok Thay has put in a bid for a casino licence in Macau, a surprise challenge to the decades-long oligopoly of the six incumbent operators.
Provenance probe of Nazi era trove goes on display in Bern
When a Bern museum inherited a spectacular collection of some 1,600 artworks, including by masters like Monet, Gauguin and Picasso, it spent seven months mulling whether to accept the offer. Artworks on display from the collection include those by masters like Cezanne, Kandinsky, Munch and Rodin. apo/nl/raz
Transylvanian village shines under new British king's patronage
The Romanian village of Viscri, in the picturesque region of Transylvania, won the heart of the then prince Charles when he first visited in 1998. "It's such a beautiful region," said Ana Maria Plopeanu, 35, whose grandparents are from Transylvania and who visited Viscri with her partner.
Fuel prices jump in Kenya after subsidies cut
Fuel prices in Kenya surged to record highs on Thursday after the new government slashed subsidies, piling on misery for a population already facing deep economic hardship. Kenya is the most dynamic economy in East Africa but many are suffering financial hardship with about a third of the population living in poverty.
Independent panel appointed to determine if President Cyril Ramaphosa can be impeached, SA says it's a joke
An independent panel of judges has been appointed to determine if there is enough evidence to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal.
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