WorldThe Covid 'mystery' in Africa that is puzzling scientistsFewer than 6 per cent of people in Africa are vaccinated.20 Nov 12:19 AM
Travel500 treated for stings as Egyptian storm stirs scorpion swarmStorms have dislodged deadly scorpions into houses in the lower Nile.15 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandVisual storytelling raises money for environmental charitiesVisual storytelling raises money for environmental charities.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe world needs to quit oil and gas. Africa has an idea: Rich countries firstNew York Times: African leaders say poorer countries can't be expected to act as quickly.10 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldEthiopia on the verge of 'all-out war'Nation with a population of almost 120 million is teetering on the brink of total chaos.04 Nov 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA taste for pangolin meat and the fall of an African wildlife cartelNew York Times: Yunhua Lin the highest-ranking wildlife criminal prosecuted to date.19 Oct 08:07 PM
WorldClimate report: Africa's rare glaciers soon to disappearThe rare glaciers in Africa are disappearing because of climate change.19 Oct 07:37 PM
WorldTeen becomes hero for finding and returning $70,000He had to drop out of school in the 7h grade to begin a taxi service with his bike.16 Oct 01:45 AM
WorldChild killer beaten to death by mob after jail escapeHe confessed to killing 12 children, after posing as a football coach to them.16 Oct 12:27 AM
WorldCongo confirms new case of Ebola in country's eastA 2018 outbreak in Eastern Congo was the second deadliest in the world, killing thousands.09 Oct 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfricans welcome new malaria vaccine. But is it a 'game changer'?New York Times: The arsenal of weapons to use against malaria just grew bigger.08 Oct 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA 'historical event': First malaria vaccine approved by WHONew York Times: Malaria kills about 500,000 people each year, about half of them children.06 Oct 06:59 PM
New Zealand'People are giving up': Kiwis battling MIQ system to come homeInsights from Kiwis across the globe who are desperate to come home.25 Sep 04:10 AM
World'Worrying sign': Researchers detect Malaria resistant to key drug'Worrying': Scientists have found evidence of a resistant form of malaria in Uganda.23 Sep 12:21 AM
Technology'The world must wake up': UN chief outlines crisis that needs fixingGuterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.21 Sep 07:50 PM
WorldGunmen release kidnapped Nigerian students 3 months laterGunmen release some of the children kidnapped from a school back in May.27 Aug 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid-19 vaccines produced in Africa are being exported to EuropeNew York Times: Johnson & Johnson sending shots from South Africa to other countries.16 Aug 08:46 PM
World'Total annihilation': Ethiopia looks to build army for war on Tigray'The battle is not with Tigray but with the terrorist forces.'10 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMigrant family reunited after 17 months, wife makes it out of South Africa hours before lockdownSouth African woman lucky to reunite with Whangārei-based husband after 17 months.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldChild soldiers grow five-fold in a year in West African countryMore soldiers have been spotted in a recent attack by jihadis in the West African nation.01 Aug 09:22 AM
WorldWest African Covid cases escalate as vaccination rates remain lowCases are increasing in West Africa as region's vaccinations lag behind richer nations.31 Jul 07:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'They just left us': Greece accused of setting migrants adrift at seaNew York Times: Greece is struggling to deal with the influx of asylum seekers.19 Jul 03:33 AM
World'Good against bad' in South Africa riots'The scariest day I've lived through': A glimmer of hope after chaos strikes South Africa.14 Jul 10:19 PM
World'I was in tears': South Africans take stand against riotingMore than 200 violent incidents happened in poor areas overnight in South Africa.14 Jul 08:46 PM
WorldMilitias fill lawless vacuum in South Africa after worst violence since ApartheidA horrible feeling of deja-vu has descended on South Africa as mob violence escalates.13 Jul 11:24 PM
WorldDeath toll mounts as South Africa engulfed in violence, looting, firesChaotic scenes as scores of people loot food, electric appliances, liquor and clothing.13 Jul 06:29 PM
WorldWHO: Third booster shot 'not needed'World Health Organisation appeals for the scarce shots to be shared with poor countries.12 Jul 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfrica marks its 'worst pandemic week' yetNew York Times: The continent has been experiencing a brutal wave of infections.09 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandKiwis listed second in countries rated by return to normality during CovidThe Economist has developed a 'normalcy index', which ranks nations by their progress.02 Jul 08:48 AM
WorldHaunted by the stench of death: Revolution unravels into horrorSudan's successful changes are crumbling under political games and an economic crisis.29 Jun 08:51 PM
LifestyleIsn't one enough? The country debating allowing women multiple husbandsThe country already allows men to take multiple wives - so what's the difference?28 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid surge in Africa raises fears of a calamity like India'sNew York Times: The pandemic is worsening in Africa as more contagious variants spread.24 Jun 02:24 AM
EntertainmentAngelina Jolie visits Burkina Faso as UN Special EnvoyThe actress said the world is not doing enough to help the war-weakened country.21 Jun 09:11 PM
World'Do African lives not matter?': UN rebuked amid Tigray famineA US diplomat has condemned the UN for failing to act.11 Jun 05:16 AM
