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Chinese envoy urges Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian access in Gaza

A Chinese envoy on Wednesday urged Israel to lift the restrictions on humanitarian access in Gaza, while calling for promoting a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in the region

Thousands of SA film, television workers protest over industry’s ‘near collapse’

Thousands of film and television workers are taking to the streets this week, warning that South Africa’s (SA) film and television industry is on the brink of collapse

New malaria vaccines helped Ghana slash child deaths

New vaccines are helping Ghana approach a long-sought goal of ending child deaths

Shelton ‘not discouraged’ by Australian Open quarter-final loss to Sinner

Ben Shelton says he is “not discouraged” after losing in straight sets to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open quarter-finals. The eighth seed was beaten 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, with Sinner breaking once in each set while holding serve throughout

Community bordering SA, Zimbabwe called for army to deal with illegal border jumpers

Residents along the Beitbridge borderline outside Musina, the town bordering South Africa (SA) and Zimbabwe are calling on the government to erect a wall to curb illegal cross-border activities

East Africa emerges as a key player in Africa’s growth story

Countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda are experiencing rapid economic growth