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South Africa: Revealed - Brian Molefe's Alleged State Capture Era 'Slush Fund'

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[Daily Maverick] Newly obtained bank records and related documents link Brian Molefe, the uMkhonto Wesizwe party's newly elected treasurer, to an apparent 'slush fund' that paid for multiple overseas trips, a swanky wedding and other lifestyle expenses during the State Capture years. Daily Maverick unpacks the Molefe-linked Palcocap account, which received millions of rands in mysterious cash deposits around the time of Molefe's infamous visits to the Guptas' Saxonwold compound.

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 2, 2026

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Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Strikes On Middle Eastern Nations, Urges De-Escalation

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has strongly condemned recent strikes on several Middle Eastern nations, including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, warning that the escalating conflict poses a serious threat to international peace and security.

Kenya: NACADA Night Raid in Nandi Seizes 2,400 Stones of Cannabis and Illicit Vodka

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[Capital FM] Kapsabet -- A late-night, intelligence-led operation in Kapsabet Town has delivered a major blow to local narcotics and illicit alcohol networks operating within residential areas.

Kenya: PS Omollo Warns Against Political Violence Across Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged leaders and citizens to champion peace, warning that the government will not tolerate violence or political intimidation anywhere in the country.

Nigeria: Troops Kill 8 Terrorists, Recover Rpgs, Guns, Drones in Boron Clashes

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[Vanguard] MAIDUGURI -- Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a heavy blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and seizing a range of weapons, including RPGs, guns, and an armed drone, during coordinated attacks on multiple communities.

Zimbabwe: Accident Victim Claims U.S.$83,000 in Damages After Sustaining Lifetime Injuries

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[New Zimbabwe] AN accident victim is suing Rockdrill Trading (Private) Limited for US$83,500 in damages after he was injured when the company's haulage truck crashed into his parked car, but the High Court has ruled that his claim cannot proceed until he fixes several major errors.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Now Keeping ZiG for Longer Periods Due to Its Stability - Survey

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[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEANS are now keeping the ZWG currency, also known as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), for much longer periods than before owing to its appreciating value and prolonged stability, the ZiG Perception and Confidence Survey II has revealed.

South Africa: How Cape Town Is Converting Waste Into Electricity

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[GroundUp] The City has invested R93-million at the Coastal Park Landfill site where methane is converted into electricity

Africa: Africa CDC Backs Zimbabwe, Zambia Over U.S. Health Deal Dispute

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[New Zimbabwe] Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed support for Zimbabwe and Zambia's stand in the new US government health cooperation framework, citing serious concerns over transparency, data governance and national sovereignty.

Zimbabwe: Women Play Significant Role in Boosting Zimbabwe-China Exchanges - Mutsvangwa

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[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreZimbabwean music albumsGold mining equipmentEpaper Subscription ServiceBy Xinhua

South Africa: Johannesburg - Where Water Runs in the Streets, but Not in the Taps

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[GroundUp] Nearly half of the city's water is lost to leaks

Nigeria: Troops Foil Multiple Terrorist Attacks On Military Spots, Recover Weapons in Borno

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[This Day] Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions in Borno State, killing several insurgents and recovering a cache of weapons and equipment.

Nigeria: As CBN Mulls Capital Raise for Mfbs, Operators Move to Strengthen Corporate Governance

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[This Day] The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to enshrine corporate governance at the core of members' operation.

Nigeria: Kidnapped Ondo Community Youth Leader Found Dead

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[Premium Times] Some residents of the community said he assailants abducted the late 'Obesere' on 22 February before fleeing with him into the dense forests bordering Ondo and Edo states.

Nigeria: Abuja Council Polls: a Dress Rehearsal for 2027?

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[Premium Times] Logistical challenges and the redistribution of voters to other polling units without proper notice were apparent electoral administrative nightmares.

Nigeria: Travellers Miss Flights As FAAN's Cashless Payment Starts At Lagos Airport Toll Gate, Paralyses Vehicular Traffic

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[This Day] Many travellers to domestic destinations from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, missed their flights yesterday due to traffic gridlock caused by the introduction of a cashless system at the toll gate linking the international wing of the airport to the domestic wing.

Nigeria: Govt, African Finance Corporation Sign Landmark $1.3 Billion Alumina Deal

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[This Day] Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the federal government through the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly fund three projects: a $1.3 billion alumina project, a comprehensive geoscience mapping exercise, and an investment vehicle to realise the goals.

Rwanda: Alexis Dusabe Says Brussels Concert Will Go Ahead As Planned

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[New Times] Gospel singer Alexis Dusabe has dismissed rumours suggesting that his upcoming concert in Brussels, Belgium, could be disrupted following reports that the initial promoter had pulled out. The artiste has reaffirmed that the show will proceed as scheduled.

Congo-Kinshasa: Someone Has to Step Up to Protect Civilians in Eastern DR Congo

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[New Times] The latest reports of aerial bombardments by the Kinshasa regime targeting civilian-populated areas in eastern DR Congo should alarm not only the region, but the entire international community. The AFC/M23 rebel group has vowed to defend civilians against what it describes as terror orchestrated by the regime in Kinshasa.

Rwanda: Eastern Province - Illicit Alcohol Kills 20, Leaves 300 Blind

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[New Times] The Rwanda National Police has raised alarm over the deadly impact of illicit alcohol in Eastern Province, revealing that toxic brews have killed at least 20 people and left 300 others battling severe vision complications within a year.

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