Maud Kells: Death of missionary who spent decades in Africa
Maud Kells is praised for her "tremendous courage" after spending decades as an aid worker.
2023-10-27 00:52
Hurricane Otis: Dozens killed in Mexico's Guerrero state
More than two dozen people were killed as the powerful storm swept through Guerrero, officials say.
2023-10-26 22:24
KFC shuts Lesotho stores over South Africa bird flu
Lesotho has banned poultry imports from South Africa, leaving the fast food chain short of chicken.
2023-10-26 20:47
Nasdaq Futures Sink 1% as Earnings Disappoint: Markets Wrap
Stocks tumbled, with Nasdaq index futures losing about 1%, as investors punished companies reporting weaker-than-expected earnings. Meta Inc.
2023-10-26 17:49
Zambia Reaches Deal With Bondholders on Debt Restructuring
Zambia’s government reached an agreement in principle with a steering committee of holders of $3 billion in eurobonds
2023-10-26 17:20
South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
2023-10-26 14:20
Ethiopian scientist Gebisa Ejeta receives National Medal of Science from US
Gebisa Ejeta, 73, receives the National Medal of Science for developing an improved sorghum hybrid.
2023-10-25 21:50
Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape
Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.
2023-10-25 20:26
Zimbabwe Cedes Highest Interest Rate Title to Argentina
Zimbabwe gave up its unenviable position of having the world’s highest interest rate to Argentina, after slashing borrowing
2023-10-25 16:49
Biden, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Efforts to Contain Israeli-Hamas Conflict
US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on Tuesday as part of efforts
2023-10-25 14:53
German tourist found alive three days after going missing in Zimbabwe safari park
A German tourist who went missing in a wildlife park in northern Zimbabwe was found alive by rescuers three days later. Andreas Hoberg was found in “good health” on Tuesday at the Matusadona National Park, said the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. Before going missing, he was last seen at a park shop buying a drink before going for a game drive around 3.30pm on Saturday. By 6pm, the car rental company he had hired for the safari was unable to locate him on the GPS tracking system. Tinashe Farawo with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said the rescue involved deploying a helicopter, several vehicles and sniffer dogs to scour the remote wildlife park. “We were gravely worried. We are happy he is well. He says his car developed a mechanical fault. It’s a white car, so we were hopeful we would find it,” he said. The age of the German tourist was not revealed. Zimbabwe’s 1,400-sq-kilometre Matusadona National Park is inhabited by lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants “and all the expected dangerous wildlife found in the bush”, Mr Farawo said. The park is flanked by Lake Kariba in the north and two perennial rivers – the Ume and the Sanyati. The park gets its name from the undulating Matusadona hills that form part of its water-rich landscape. In 2020, Zimbabwean authorities reported the recovery of two park rangers’ bodies, who, after arresting four poachers, were later thrown into Lake Kariba by the suspects. The rangers had detained the poachers overnight before attempting to take them by boat to Kariba town. Additional reporting by agencies Read More Nine unforgettable experiences any adventurous traveller will love ‘Bigfoot’ has been spotted in a tiny town – and locals have some theories Zoos and botanical gardens find Halloween programs are a hit, and an opportunity
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Hurricane Otis is expected to make landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning near Acapulco in Mexico, threatening to lash the coastal region with destructive winds and potentially "catastrophic storm surge," forecasters say.
2023-10-25 11:20