How Will South Africa’s Ruling ANC Conference Work?

Thousands of delegates will gather at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg for the National Conference of the African National Congress (ANC) party

More than 5,200 delegates will head to South Africa's ruling African National Congress elective conference from December 16 to 20 to pick a new leader to replace President Jacob Zuma.

Foreign-Trained Doctors Who Failed MDCN Test Want Registrar Kicked Out

Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria

The standoff between doctors who studied medicine abroad and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, which regulates medical practice in Nigeria, continues unabated.

What The FCC Rollback Of ‘Net Neutrality’ Means To You

After a meeting voting to end net neutrality, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai answers a question from a reporter, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Now that the federal government has rolled back the internet protections it put in place two years ago, the big question is: What does the repeal of "net neutrality' rules mean to you?

INEC Registers 21 New Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said 21 associations have fulfilled constitutional requirements for registration as political parties bringing the total number to 67.

Two Nigerians Shortlisted For US$1 Million Global Teacher Prize

Mr. Itodo Anthony, shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize Photo credit: Cletus Ukpong

Two Nigerians are among 50 finalists shortlisted for the 2018 Global Teacher Prize.

‘Mind-Blowing’ Trial Could Transform Treatment For Haemophilia Sufferers

Jake Omer, 29, who suffers from haemophilia is part of the test group (handout/PA)

A cure for haemophilia is one step closer after “mind-blowing results” from a gene therapy trial.

Northern Leaders List Terms For Restructuring, Want Marshall Plan

The Sultan urged politicians to improve the lives of Nigerians, berating those who merely use the electorate to win votes. He also called on government at all levels to implement programmes that could move the country forward. Photo credit: BellaNaija

●South East, South West insist on regional govt ●Middle Belt Youth Council vows shift in 2019 vote

The North is not intimidated by calls for restructuring of the nation and is ready to discuss the issue if the right cards are put on the table.

US Faces Moment Of Truth On ‘Net Neutrality’

Ahead of a vote by Federal Communications Commission, activists have staged protests arguing that a plan to roll back "net neutrality" rules would kill the open internet

The acrimonious battle over "net neutrality" in America comes to a head Thursday with a US agency set to vote to roll back rules enacted two years earlier aimed at preventing a "two-speed" internet.

Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission claims his plan to roll back "net neutrality" rules would encourage investment and innovation

Unfazed By OPEC, Libya And Nigeria Seek To Boost Oil Output

Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Nigeria's Minister of State

Less than two weeks after OPEC's decision to extend oil production cuts, Libya and Nigeria - the only two exempt members of the group - are signalling their intent to raise output next year.

Egina FPSO sails to Nigeria: This is according to the company's Egina FPSO Deputy Topside Manager within Total E&P Nigeria who shared a photo of the FPSO taking off from Geoje in Korea.

Slaughtered By Sex, Zambia's ‘Sweet Town’ Survives Ravages Of AIDS

Field officers for the DAPP NGO go hut to hut, village to village, testing locals for the HIV virus, Mazabuka, Zambia November 27, 2017 — Thomson Reuters Foundation

Sugar brought a rush of people and prosperity to the drab highway stop in southern Zambia they now call "Sweet Town" - and with that trade came AIDS.

The Thief Who Stole Thousands Helps Gamblers Kick The Habit

"Gambling was my safe place, the place where I felt comfortable, without any stress, away from pressure." INSET Paul Buck Images credit: LinkedIn/Epic Risk Management

Sitting in his prison cell, Paul Buck was determined that something good would come out of a secret addiction that had seen him gamble away millions, attempt suicide and almost destroyed his marriage.

Real Madrid To Face PSG In Last 16 Of The Champions League

Last 16 Of The Champions League Draws Image credit: Eurosport

Real Madrid versus Paris Saint-Germain. Cristiano Ronaldo versus Neymar. Historic achievement versus burning ambition.

Tanzanian President Pardons Child Rapist Musicians; Release Of Child Rapists Condemned

President John Magufuli (in black suit) pardoned the musicians AFP

Two popular singers serving life sentences after being found guilty of raping primary school children have walked free from a Tanzanian prison, having received a presidential pardon.

Nguza Viking (2nd right), and his son Johnson Nguza, (2nd left, waving) at a court appearance in Dar es Salaam in October 2013 Photo credit: Tanzania Media

India Faces Painful Move To Cleaner Energy

A lack of affordable options to store wind and solar energy means cheap coal is India's mainstay. Hundreds of millions in India are forced to live in the fallout of the dirtiest fuels as the government blames a lack of funds to pay for greener power. Currently, 66% of India's electricity is generated by coal and gas

Subedar Singh bears the scars of India's painful reliance on dirty power and its struggle to pay for the costly transition to the brave new world of solar and renewable electricity.

As one of the fastest growing major economies, India needs uninterrupted power to keep factories humming and the economy expanding