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Charlotte Maxeke the first black woman to earn a degree in South Africa (1901)

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Charlotte Maxeke the first black woman to earn a degree in South Africa (1901)

April 14, 2019

Charlotte Makgomo Maxeke (nee Mannya) was South Africa’s first black female graduate after she earned a BSc degree at Wilberforce University in 1901 Charlotte Maxeke…

Egypt’s first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi dies in court (1951-2019)

Mohamed Morsi

Egypt’s first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi dies in court (1951-2019)

June 18, 2019

27-year-old Kenyan defender responds to age cheating rumours with white beard ahead of AFCON 2019: Joash Onyango

Joash Abong'o Onyango

27-year-old Kenyan defender responds to age cheating rumours with white beard ahead of AFCON 2019: Joash Onyango

June 18, 2019

Israel PM’s wife Sara Netanyahu convicted of misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu and Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel PM’s wife Sara Netanyahu convicted of misusing public funds

June 17, 2019

Lesotho PM Thabane’s faces no-confidence motion for ceding power to wife

Tom Thabane and Maesaiah Thabane

Lesotho PM Thabane’s faces no-confidence motion for ceding power to wife

June 16, 2019

Sudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir charged with corruption

Omar al-Bashir

Sudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir charged with corruption

June 16, 2019

[Video] Gabon President Ali Bongo calls for smaller cabinet in first TV speech since 2018 stroke

Ali Bongo Ondimba

[Video] Gabon President Ali Bongo calls for smaller cabinet in first TV speech since 2018 stroke

June 16, 2019

Association of Health Funders pushes for mandatory medical aid & a local currency in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe hospitals

Association of Health Funders pushes for mandatory medical aid & a local currency in Zimbabwe

June 14, 2019

[Video] Westbury rival gang members fight at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court in South Africa

Westbury rival gang members fight at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court

[Video] Westbury rival gang members fight at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court in South Africa

June 14, 2019

[Video] Accident was an attempt to kill me – Apostle Chiwenga speaking from the hospital

Apostle Talent Chiwenga

[Video] Accident was an attempt to kill me – Apostle Chiwenga speaking from the hospital

June 13, 2019

[Video] Zim fuel tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei buys Mnangagwa’s scarf for RTGS $250 000

Kudakwashe Tagwirei

[Video] Zim fuel tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei buys Mnangagwa’s scarf for RTGS $250 000

June 13, 2019

Watch as Uber shows off flying electric taxi

Uber flying electric taxi

Watch as Uber shows off flying electric taxi

June 13, 2019

Susan Dangarembga, Zimbabwe’s first black female graduate (1926-2017)

Susan Dangarembga

Susan Dangarembga, Zimbabwe’s first black female graduate (1926-2017)

June 12, 2019

Mnangagwa & Lungu to get honorary PhD’s in Good Governance from the University of Zambia

Edgar Lungu and Emmerson Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa & Lungu to get honorary PhD’s in Good Governance from the University of Zambia

June 11, 2019

[Video] Zim MP Wadyajena imports US$210 000 Lamborghini Urus as poverty ravages drought-stricken Gokwe-Nembudziya

Justice Mayor Wadyajena Lamborghini Urus

[Video] Zim MP Wadyajena imports US$210 000 Lamborghini Urus as poverty ravages drought-stricken Gokwe-Nembudziya

June 11, 2019

[Video] SA’s most capped super rugby player Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira appointed Zim tourism ambassador

Tendai Mtawarira and Prisca Mupfumira

[Video] SA’s most capped super rugby player Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira appointed Zim tourism ambassador

June 11, 2019

Chamisa meets Mugabe coup announcer SB Moyo as UK pushes for dialogue: Wamba tweets ‘Situation has reached another level’

Nelson Chamisa and SB Moyo

Chamisa meets Mugabe coup announcer SB Moyo as UK pushes for dialogue: Wamba tweets ‘Situation has reached another level’

June 11, 2019

Patrick “Biniman” Chinamasa appointed Air Zimbabwe Chairperson

Patrick “Biniman” Chinamasa appointed Air Zimbabwe Chairperson

June 11, 2019

Bulawayo’s first black mayor Naison Ndlovu appointed 12 June 1981 a short biography

Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu

Bulawayo’s first black mayor Naison Ndlovu appointed 12 June 1981 a short biography

June 10, 2019

Morgan Tsvangirai’s eldest daughter Vimbai Java dies from car crash injuries

Vimbai Tsvangirai-Java

Morgan Tsvangirai’s eldest daughter Vimbai Java dies from car crash injuries

June 10, 2019

[Video] Kenyan County Governor Stephen Sang leads residents in farm invasion at Kibwari Tea Company

[Video] Kenyan County Governor Stephen Sang leads residents in farm invasion at Kibwari Tea Company

June 9, 2019

Susan Dangarembga, Zimbabwe’s first black female graduate (1926-2017)
Susan Dangarembga, Zimbabwe’s first black female graduate (1926-2017)
June 12, 2019
Susan Dangarembga (nee Ngonyama) was Zimbabwe's first black female graduate after she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Latin from the Fort-Hare University...
Bulawayo’s first black mayor Naison Ndlovu appointed 12 June 1981 a short biography
Bulawayo’s first black mayor Naison Ndlovu appointed 12 June 1981 a short biography
June 10, 2019
Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu was appointed Bulawayo's first black mayor on 12 June 1981 soon after Zimbabwe gained independence. Ndlovu was born in Gwatemba, Filabusi on...
Ronald Lamola, 35: South Africa’s youngest cabinet minister under Ramaphosa
Ronald Lamola, 35: South Africa’s youngest cabinet minister under Ramaphosa
June 1, 2019
35-year-old Ronald Ozzy Lamola became South Africa youngest cabinet minister in President Cyril Ramaphosa's government after being appointed Minister of Justice and Correctional Services. PovoNews.com...
Sierra Leone is the world’s roundest country and Egypt the squarest
Sierra Leone is the world’s roundest country and Egypt the squarest
April 28, 2019
Sierra Leone is the world’s roundest country and Egypt the squarest one according to Argentinian mathematician Gonzalo Ciruelos and Australian geo-statistician David Barry. The two...
Politics of DRC
Politics of DRC
April 25, 2019
An overview of the DRC system of politics and government, from the founding fathers to the current ruling and main opposition parties. DRC Politics Current...
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy short-biography
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy short-biography
April 23, 2019
41-year-old comedian Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky was elected Ukraine's president after a runoff election on Sunday, 21 April 2019. PovoNews.com previously reported that Zelenskiy won the...
[Video] Emmerson Mnangagwa biography: Zimbabwe president
[Video] Emmerson Mnangagwa biography: Zimbabwe president
April 21, 2019
A biography of Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa https://youtu.be/Ytig8Z56ND0
[Pictures] Members of Sudan’s transitional military council
[Pictures] Members of Sudan’s transitional military council
April 14, 2019
The 10 members of Sudan's transitional military council led by Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan. Picture of Sudan's transitional military council Chairperson: Abdel Fattah...
Charlotte Maxeke the first black woman to earn a degree in South Africa (1901)
Charlotte Maxeke the first black woman to earn a degree in South Africa (1901)
April 14, 2019
Charlotte Makgomo Maxeke (nee Mannya) was South Africa’s first black female graduate after she earned a BSc degree at Wilberforce University in 1901 Charlotte Maxeke...
Sudan’s Ahmed Awad Ibn Auf
Sudan’s Ahmed Awad Ibn Auf
April 11, 2019
Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf is a Sudanese general and politician, currently serving as the First Vice President and National Defense Minister of Sudan. Awad...
Algeria’s acting president Abdelkader Bensalah
Algeria’s acting president Abdelkader Bensalah
April 10, 2019
Abdelkader Bensalah is an Algerian politician born on 24 November 1941 in Felaoussene, he was appointed acting president April 9 after Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned. Abdelkader...
MDC Zimbabwe Photo Archive
MDC Zimbabwe Photo Archive
April 10, 2019
A photo archive showcasing Zimbabwe's main opposition party the Movement of Democratic Change and its leaders through the years. From the left (front row): Ian...
Politics of South Africa
Politics of South Africa
April 3, 2019
An overview of South Africa's system of politics and government, from the founding fathers to the current ruling and main opposition political parties. South African...
Politics of Zimbabwe
Politics of Zimbabwe
April 3, 2019
An overview of Zimbabwe's system of politics and government, from the founding fathers to the current ruling and main opposition political parties. Zimbabwe Politics Current...
Senegal’s 2019 presidential candidates
Senegal’s 2019 presidential candidates
February 19, 2019
Short biographies of Senegal's 2019 presidential election candidates Macky Sall, Idrissa Seck, Ousmane Sonko, Issa Sall and Madicke Niang. The main opposition PDS (Democratic Party...
Top 10 youngest African presidents
Top 10 youngest African presidents
February 15, 2019
A look at Africa's youngest presidents in 2019, profiling the top 10 youngest heads of state & government in Africa. The youngest is 43 and...
Azerbaijan: First Lady & Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva
Azerbaijan: First Lady & Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva
February 9, 2019
Mehriban Aliyeva (née Pashayeva) is Azerbaijani's First Lady & Vice President who was born on 26 August 1964 in Baku. Mehriban is a physician and...
Everton Herbert Chimulirenji
Everton Herbert Chimulirenji
February 8, 2019
Everton Herbert Chimulirenji is a Malawian politician, Ntcheu North East MP & President Mutharika's running mate for the 2019 tripartite election. Chimulirenji short biography Born 1963Deputy...
Malaysia’s youngest Minister Syed Saddiq
Malaysia’s youngest Minister Syed Saddiq
February 4, 2019
Syed Saddiq was appointed Malaysia's Minister of Sports & Youth on 2 July 2018 aged 25 making him the country's youngest minister since independence. Syed...
Politics of Algeria
Politics of Algeria
January 27, 2019
An overview of Algeria's system of politics and government, from the founding fathers to the current ruling and main opposition political parties. Algeria is a...