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Zimbabwe: RBZ Facility Enables U.S.$22.5 Million Afdis Debt Settlement

A FACILITY provided by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has enabled African Distillers Limited (Afdis) to pay US$22.5 million to the South Africa based partner, Distell Limited. Details contained in the Independent Auditor’s report to Afdis shareholders for the period ended March 31 2021 show that the central bank facility enabled the company to

Africa: More Than 23.1 Million People Vaccinated Across the Continent

As of May 30, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached   4,821,436 while over 23,109,877 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached  130,120 and 4,355,268 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases –   1,659,070 – and 56,363 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (

African Craft and Design Site Afrikrea Hits U.S. $10 Million Plus in Transactions and Rolls Out a One-Stop Shop, E-Commerce Solution for Exporters

London — From the very earliest of days of the internet in Africa, a recurring idea has been that it would be possible to sell African craft and design globally to European or American buyers looking for something different. But over the last two decades these kinds of sites have usually been disappointing. According to

Africa: Nearly 15.5 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of May 13, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,656,385 while over 15,420,119 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached  125,364 and  4,210,924 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases –  1,602,031 – and  54,968   people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( 

Africa Reaches 4,079,615 Million Covid-19 Recoveries

As of May 2, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,565,548 while over 12,401,980 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached  122,068 and  4,079,615 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases –  1,582,842 – and  54,406 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( 511,562),

Lesotho: EU Donates M13, 6 Million to Lesotho

The European Union (EU) has donated €780 000 (about M13, 6 million) to Lesotho for various humanitarian projects aimed at assisting vulnerable households in the country. The money is part of a bigger donation of €24, 5 million humanitarian aid for countries in southern African and the Indian Ocean region. Announcing the aid package at

Africa: Continent Nears 4.4 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of April 15, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  4,383,084 while over 9,167,668 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached   116,746   and 3,934,465 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases –   1,561,559   – and   53,498 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco

Africa: Continent Nears 8 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations

As of April 8, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached   4,299,710   while over 7,938,436 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached   114,586 and  3,866,990   people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases –  1,553,609 – and  53,111 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco

Africa: Over 6.2 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of March 27, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 4,164,880 while over 6,230,004 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached 111,537 and 3,756,434 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,543,079 – and 52,602 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (

Africa: Continent Nears 4.1 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of March 21, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached   4,095,576 while over5,599,955 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached  109,674 and  3,673,287 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases –   1,536,801 – and   52,082 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (  491,463

Africa: Nearly 4.5 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of March 10, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,981,137 while 4,448,560 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Reported deaths in Africa reached  106,422 and  3,565,765 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases –  1,522,697 – and  50,906 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( 486,833

Africa: Over 2.8 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of January 22, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,364,291. Reported deaths in Africa reached 82,789 and 2,809,930 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,380,807 – and 39,501 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (463,706), Tunisia (190,884), Egypt (158,963), Ethiopia (159,715), and Nigeria (116,655). For the latest totals, see

Not a single person shows up for ‘Million Militia March,’ and state-capital protests fail badly too

The plans for the Washington march, coming on the heels of the January 6 insurrection attempt at the Capitol by the same crowd of violent far-right Trump supporters, were supposed to represent a kind of “Round 2” for their attempt to overturn the results of the November election by falsely claiming the vote was riddled

Africa Surpasses Three Million Covid-19 Cases, Most in South Africa

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than three million cases have been logged on the continent since the start of the pandemic, with South Africa accounting for more than 30 percent. South Africa has recorded some 1.2 million Covid-19 cases, with a recent spike in infections due to a new variant

Africa: Over 3 Million Covid-19 Cases Across Continent

As of January 10, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,021,772. Reported deaths in Africa reached 72,123 and 2,449,587 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,214,176 – and 32,824 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (451,637), Tunisia (157,514), Egypt (148,799), Ethiopia (127,792), and Libya (104,002). For the latest totals, see

Health team will oversee ‘100 million shots’ in first 100 days

The WeekFox’s Lou Dobbs berates Stephen Miller for the White House not jumping on Ted Cruz’s Supreme Court offerThings don’t appear to be going well for President Trump’s increasingly desperate attempt to erase his loss to President-elect Joe Biden. Trump currently trails by 7.1 million votes and 4.4 percentage points, the Electoral College will meet

Police release more details about Million MAGA March arrests

Police on Monday released new details on the violence that broke out at the “Million MAGA March” in Washington DC — including about a skirmish between a Trump supporter and a group of counter-protesters. DC Police Chief Peter Newsham said four people were arrested, including one for assault, at the scene of Saturday’s caught-on-camera altercation

Police arrest DC man in firework attack after Million MAGA March

A man was arrested for allegedly hurling fireworks at people in the aftermath of the “MAGA Million March” in Washington DC, police said Sunday. Javien Michael Dawson, 26, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for Saturday’s attack on the 1600 block of K Street, not far from the White House, cops said. Video

California becomes second state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

California on Thursday became the second state after Texas to surpass 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The Golden State has recorded at least 1,000,631 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 18,126 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, the data shows. The morbid milestone comes nearly 10 months after the

California becomes second state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

California on Thursday became the second state after Texas to surpass 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The Golden State has recorded at least 1,000,631 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 18,126 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, the data shows. The morbid milestone comes nearly 10 months after the

Texas becomes first US state to exceed 1 million COVID-19 cases

Texas has become the first US state to exceed 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University early Wednesday. The Lone Star State has now recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, the figures show. The morbid milestone comes after the nation’s second-most populous

Trump Team Unveils $55 Million Ad Blitz on a Day of Scattershot Attacks

Early in the summer, the state led the nation in new infections per capita. It hit a peak of 4,797 new cases one day in late June, but new infections declined after Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, reversed himself and allowed local governments to require residents to wear masks.While Mr. Trump is trying to recreate

US sets COVID-19 record as cases top 5 million

The United States set a record for coronavirus cases on Saturday, with more than 5 million people now infected, according to a Reuters tally, as the country’s top infectious diseases official offered hope earlier this week that an effective vaccine might be available by year-end. With one out of every 66 residents infected, the United

Trump Busted For Illegally Laundering $170 Million In Campaign Donations

A complaint has been filed against the Trump campaign for illegally laundering $170 million through the companies of former campaign manager Brad Parscale. The Campaign Legal Center filed the complaint and said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA: Campaign Legal Center filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) against President Donald Trump’s reelection

$27 Million for Reparations Over Slave Ties Pledged by Seminary

The Princeton Theological Seminary said it was committed to “telling the truth” about its ties to slavery. Black students don’t think it goes far enough. The Princeton Theological Seminary was founded in 1812.Credit...Mel Evans/Associated PressA New Jersey seminary has pledged to spend $27 million on scholarships and other initiatives to address its historical ties to…

Jordan Gives $5 Million to Nat. African American Museum

Michael Jordan Donates $5 Million to National Museum of African American History and Culture – NBC4 Washington Retired NBA player Michael Jordan has donated $5 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Sports Gallery, according to the Smithsonian. Other notable athletes, including baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron and former … This