South Africa

Drastic Decrease of 62% in Elephant Population in African Forests

Drastic Decrease of 62% in Elephant Population in African Forests

As per a new study done by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the number of forest elephants in last ten years has decreased by 62% across Central Africa.

Holi Festival Celebrated In South Africa

Not everyone tickled pink about Holi One Colour Festival

Sources reported the celebration of Holika Dahan or Holi for the first time in South Africa. Holi is an age-old Hindu festival of colors.

Die Antwood Blamed For Stealing Video Clip Dialogue

Die Antwood Blamed For Stealing Video Clip Dialogue

Die Antwood, a South African rap-rave group which has imbibed its style from the Zef counter culture movement is in trouble.

Google Commemorates 81st Birthday of Legendary Singer Miriam Makeba

Google Commemorates 81st Birthday of Legendary Singer Miriam Makeba

The South African Singer and civil right activist, Miriam Makeba's, 81st birthday was commemorated by Goggle on Monday with a colourful doodle.

SKA Funding Increased for Improvement in SA Science

SKA Funding Increased for Improvement in SA Science

The project to build the world's largest telescope, Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will be given an additional R1.1 billion in fund for the next three years.

Horse Meat in Beef in South Africa

Horse Meat in Beef in South Africa

Deceptive labels over the beef in Europe have raised concerns over the health of non-vegetarians.

Ethiopia News

World Bank Asked for Investigation in Ethiopia ‘Villagization’ Project
Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:11

A board meeting has been planned by the World Bank to decide the Inspection Panel to investigate...

Health Point

Dallas County Relay for Life event beats fund-raising goal
Sun, 04/21/2013 - 06:41

The Dallas County Relay for Life on Friday night generated bigger-than-aimed financial...

News from Nigeria

Americanah Confronts Challenges to Fit in from Nigerian Viewpoint
Sat, 05/18/2013 - 10:35

Early in Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's first novel in seven years, a college student...