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Teen burglar cooks breakfast in stolen home in KZN

A 14-year-old boy was caught frying eggs inside a Hazelmere home he allegedly burgled. The incident highlights youth crime and home security concerns in South Africa. Read the full story.

Salah's Penalty Sends Egypt to AFCON Last 16

Mohamed Salah's first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win for 10-man Egypt over South Africa, making them the first team to qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage. Read the full match report.

African Countries That Don't Celebrate Christmas

While many celebrate on December 25, six African nations, including Morocco and Somalia, do not observe Christmas as a public holiday. Discover the reasons and estimated Christian populations.

TD Africa Rewards Excellence at 12th Awards Night

TD Africa celebrated its partners' excellence, innovation, and integrity at the 12th 'Celebrating You' awards in Lagos. The event, themed 'Africa's Digital Renaissance,' featured top industry leaders and a grand SUV raffle prize. Read more.

UAE invests $6bn in Africa's tourism sector

The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.

4 Traffic Cops Arrested for Murder of Nigerian in SA

Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.

Golf Tournament Targets 1,000 Out-of-School Children

The 1808 Charity Junior Golf Tournament uses sports advocacy to tackle Nigeria's education crisis, aiming to send 1,000 children back to school in 2025. Learn how young golfers are driving change.

Community beats man for alleged assault on child

Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.

Nigeria Intensifies Fight Against Unaffordable Healthcare

Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.

Nigeria's Literacy Rate: 70.4% with Huge Regional Gaps

Nigeria's literacy rate stands at 70.4%, but the national average hides a crisis. Imo State leads at 96.43%, while Yobe lags at just 7.23%. Explore the data, causes, and solutions for a more literate Nigeria.

12 killed in South Africa hostel shooting

Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.

Nigeria Must End Reliance on Foreign Health Aid - Presidency

Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.

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