Kenya assesses COVID-19 impact on economy
from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, Kenya NAIROBI, (CAJ News) – THE private sector in East Africa’s biggest economy, Kenya, is measuring the impact of the coronavirus…
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Seven arrested in clampdown on battery theft
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SEVEN individuals have been arrested in a crackdown against the rampant theft of batteries at base stations in South Africa in recent…
Refugees in Cape Town in limbo
from DION HENRICK in Cape Town CAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – THE refugees currently displaced in the city of Cape Town are in a dilemma after it emerged the countries where they…
Coronavirus impact on global smartphone sales revealed
by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is projected to hamper smartphone demand in China in the current quarter of the year.…
DRC, rebel group sign historic peace deal
from JEAN KASSONGO in Kinshasa, DRC KINSHASA, (CAJ News) – THE peace agreement signed by the government of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and one of the largest rebel groups…
Nigeria risks lawsuit for educating ex-terrorists
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria ABUJA, (CAJ News) – A CIVIL society organisation intends to sue the Nigerian government if it proceeds with plans to use taxpayers’…
Ramaphosa halts salary increases for government officials
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA Editor-In-Chief JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SENIOR public officer bearers in South Africa will not enjoy an increase this year as the government reduces the…
SEACOM, Tata partner for hi-speed global connectivity
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SEACOM and Tata Communications, the telecommunications service provider and global digital infrastructure company have joined forces…
MTN invests billions amid load shedding threat
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – MTN is investing an average R11 billion (US$703,8 million) yearly to ensure a seamless network experience during the energy…
BREAKING: Chombo granted permission for treatment in SA
from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, Zimbabwe HARARE, (CAJ News) – THE Zimbabwean High Court has granted permission to the beleaguered former minister, Ignatious Chombo, to seek…