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Six US sisters certified as oldest in world with combined age of 571

Six sisters from Missouri, USA, have been verified to have the highest combined age of six living siblings. The overall sisters range in age from 88...

Strengthening Mauritius’ Primary Health Care approach to improve the population’s health and well-being

By providing affordable access to quality health services, Primary Health Care (PHC) forms the cornerstone for advancing towards universal health coverage (UHC) and ultimately...

Twenty years of Saving Lives – Zimbabwe Celebrates World Blood Donor Day with a Call to Action

Every year on 14 June, Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day, as a moment to honor those who selflessly...

Biden to give legal status to 500,000 undocumented spouses

President Joe Biden is set to announce a new policy that would protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation,...

Veteran Capital Corp. Enters into Letter of Intent for Qualifying Transaction with Powerhive

Veteran Capital Corp. ("Veteran") (TSXV: VCC.P), a Capital Pool Company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), is pleased to announce that it...

Transformational companies recognised during Afreximbank’s Annual Meetings 2024 in Nassau, The Bahamas

The second edition of the awards ceremony comes as African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is promoting stronger ties between Africa and the Diaspora, in...

Blitzboks hope to make it count in Monaco

The Springbok Sevens squad are keen to make their third opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics count and join their regular foes...

Mercy Ships and Ministry of Health Announce Next Phase of Life-Changing Surgeries in Sierra Leone

The Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org), have announced preparations for the upcoming phase of free life-changing...

Nohamba crowned Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) Player of the Season

Emirates Lions utility back Sanele Nohamba was rewarded for his great form of the past eight months when he was named the Vodacom United...

Zimbabwe conducts a cholera intra action review

The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe with support from the World Health Organization and UNICEF conducted an Intra Action Review...

Bawumia to attend Ghana UK High Commission’s townhall meeting

The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom has announced it will on Sunday, June 23, 2024, host a town hall meeting. The event will...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Kenyan winners of their Media Awards to Break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards...

Koch strikes 50 in exciting Bok squad featuring four debutants

Rugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their...

Find Your Perfect Domain with GoDaddy’s Innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology

As you embark on your online journey, choosing the right domain name plays a vital role in establishing your web presence. It is often...

Don’t fall for it: How to spot social media job scams a mile away

With over 32% of South Africans struggling to find jobs (https://apo-opa.co/3XrLQfh), it is no wonder that scams targeting job seekers are becoming more common. “Cybercriminals...

Family discovers abandoned newborn

A family walking on a trail in Texas this weekend made a startling discovery when they spotted an abandoned newborn baby wrapped in a...

Number of Children Lacking Routine Immunisations Three Times Higher in Conflict Zones than the Rest of the World

The number of children who have never had a routine vaccination – often referred to as “zero-dose” children – is three times higher in...

White House slams ‘bad faith’ viral clips of Biden

The White House has accused "right-wing critics" of selectively editing videos in a "misinformation" campaign to question President Joe Biden's mental state. In the most...

US pastor, ‘Bling bishop’, sentenced

A flamboyant Brooklyn pastor known as the "Bling bishop" has been sentenced to nine years in prison for schemes that included preying on the...

Conclusion of the 2024 Rwanda Rugby National League

The 2024 Rwanda Rugby National League season concluded with thrilling matches in both the men's and women's 15-aside competitions. The league, which commenced on...

Olympic hopefuls assemble for Potchefstroom camp

Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel invited a group of 17 players to a Paris 2024 Olympic Games  preparation camp in Potchefstroom, with the...

Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on Diabetes Awareness in the First Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has released the First Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by...

African Ministers Adopt Landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy, African Digital Compact to drive Africa’s Development and Inclusive Growth

African ICT and Communications Ministers unanimously endorsed landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation by unlocking...

Natnael Tesfatsion Wins Eritrean Cycling Championship

Natnael Tesfatsion, a member of the American Team Lidl Trek, emerged as the winner of the Eritrean Cycling Championship 2024. Natnael completed the 173.4...

Canon Academy Video Roadshow Lands in Kenya to Empower Aspiring Filmmakers

In alignment with the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and empowerment, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is excited to announce the arrival...

Noovo’s Satellite Over-The-Top (OTT) Technology: Bridging the Digital Divide and Empowering Communities in Africa

Noovo, an innovative technology startup, is proud to announce the successful promotion of its groundbreaking Satellite OTT solution at the recent Gitex Arica 2024...

Africa Data Centres positions for growth with ZAR2 billion funding arranged by RMB

Africa Data Centres (https://www.AfricaDataCentres.com/), a business of the Cassava Technologies group, has unlocked funding that will allow them to expand data centre capacity and...

Couple found dead in intimate position

A middle-aged man identified as Eric and his yet-to-be identified girlfriend have been found dead in their room in Ondo West Local Government Area...

At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

At least 14 Jordanian citizens have died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to intense heat, officials have said. Jordan's foreign ministry said...

Cheating man sues Apple after wife discovered deleted text messages

Apple is to be sued by a businessman after “deleted” messages he sent to sex workers were found by his wife on another device. The...

South Africa re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president

South Africa's parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country's president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and...

Condom-removing man jailed for ‘stealthing’

A man who secretly took a condom off during sex has been jailed for more than four years. A woman had agreed to have sex...

High-Level African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation heads to Japan to champion African investment and collaboration in run-up to the 9th Tokyo International Conference on...

An African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) delegation led by three vice presidents will visit Japan from 17-21 June to promote investment opportunities in key African...

Lady arrested for inserting firewood into private part of 12-year-old girl

A 25-year-old woman named Temitope Adetanju has been arrested for allegedly inserting a piece of firewood into the vagina of a 12-year-old girl (name...

Experienced duo returns as Blitzboks aim for Paris Olympics

Zain Davids and Shilton van Wyk return to the Springbok Sevens squad that will contest the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco from 21-23...

South African deal agreed as MPs due to elect President

South African deal agreed as Members of Parliament (MPs) are due to elect President. A coalition deal has been confirmed that will see Cyril Ramaphosa...

World Bank approves grant to boost community access to funds earned from carbon credits

The World Bank and Solidaridad West Africa (SWA) have signed a grant agreement for a $4 million project to boost social inclusion in the sharing...

Why did the Pope cross the road to host over 100 comedians?

A global gathering of comedians is due to take place Friday in an unlikely venue: the Vatican. Pope Francis is hosting the equivalent of a...

G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The G7 has agreed to use frozen Russian assets to raise $50bn (£39bn) for Ukraine to help it fight invading Russian forces. US President Joe...

Junior Bok squad announced for World Rugby Under-20 (U-20) Championship

The Junior Springbok squad for the forthcoming World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Cape Town was announced on Friday, with Zachary Porthen – one of...