A diplomatic spat is brewing between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after Kenya Airways suspended flights to Kinshasa, accusing the Congolese military of illegally detaining two of its employees.

The two staff members were arrested on April 19 at the airline's N'Djili International airport office.

For more on these arrests, we are now joined on the line from Kinshasa by Channel Africa coresspondent  there, Guylain Balume.

A diplomatic spat is brewing between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after Kenya Airways suspended flights to Kinshasa, accusing the Congolese military of illegally detaining two of its employees.
The two staff members were arrested on April 19 at the airline's N'Djili International airport office.
For more on these arrests, we are now joined on the line from Kinshasa by Channel Africa coresspondent  there, Guylain Balume.

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Tensions high between Kenya & DRC after Kenya Airways suspended flights to Kinshasa

South Africa's(SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the building collapse site at George in the Western Cape province. The death toll currently stands at 33 with seven South Africans among the deceased.

19 others remain unaccounted for. For the latest Aurelie Kalenga spoke to SABC reporter, Sagree Chetty,

South Africa's(SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the building collapse site at George in the Western Cape province. The death toll currently stands at 33 with seven South Africans among the deceased.
19 others remain unaccounted for. For the latest Aurelie Kalenga spoke to SABC reporter, Sagree Chetty,

SA is to visit the building collapse site at George in the country's Western Cape province

The latest unemployment statistics in South  Africa may be discouraging to some, however, it is not all doom and gloom. This is according to Afrika Tikkun Group CEO Dr Onyi Nwaneri who has expressed optimism about the future.

Statistics South Africa released the latest figures this week, which show that the country's unemployment rate now stands at 32-point- 9 percent.

This is an increase of zero-point- 8 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.  Channel Africa's Business Reporter, Innocent Semosa has more....

The latest unemployment statistics in South  Africa may be discouraging to some, however, it is not all doom and gloom. This is according to Afrika Tikkun Group CEO Dr Onyi Nwaneri who has expressed optimism about the future.
Statistics South Africa released the latest figures this week, which show that the country's unemployment rate now stands at 32-point- 9 percent.
This is an increase of zero-point- 8 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.  Channel Africa's Business Reporter, Innocent Semosa has more....

Unemployment statistics in South Africa

South Africa's(SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Health Insurance Bill into law, setting in motion the government's fiercely contested plan for universal health coverage.

The move comes just two weeks before a general election thats widely expected to see the governing ANC face a fierce battle and risk losing its majority for the first time since it came to power in 1994.

The signing ceremony was held recently at the seat of power the Union Buildings in the capital, Pretoria. Channel Africa reporter - Micheal Mbewe has more. 

South Africa's(SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Health Insurance Bill into law, setting in motion the government's fiercely contested plan for universal health coverage.
The move comes just two weeks before a general election thats widely expected to see the governing ANC face a fierce battle and risk losing its majority for the first time since it came to power in 1994.
The signing ceremony was held recently at the seat of power the Union Buildings in the capital, Pretoria. Channel Africa reporter - Micheal Mbewe has more.

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