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Rand gains as downbeat US data weakens Dollar

Rand gained in early trade on Wednesday

Nigeria’s press freedom under strain as violence intensifies:  Analyst

Political commentator Dr David Matsanga has voiced serious concern about the state of press freedom and human rights in Nigeria

UNICEF warns of widespread child exposure to intimate partner violence

More than one in four children worldwide, an estimated 610 million, are living with mothers who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse by an intimate partner in the past year, according to new data released by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Uganda edges closer to first oil exports as pipeline nears completion

Construction of the 1 400 kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is nearing completion

Rights groups push for ICC Inquiry into Tanzania’s post-election violence

Human rights groups are urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan

SA’s Tiger Brands annual earnings jump 31% on strong volume growth

SA Tiger Brands report