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18.07.2024 13:10 Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.

18.07.2024 13:10 Africa's pool of sporting talent could see a boom in rugby sevens, according to Springbok legend Bryan Habana.

18.07.2024 13:10 Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

18.07.2024 02:50 Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

17.07.2024 22:30 One of those being held in the bush was on HIV medication and had not taken his drugs for two weeks.

17.07.2024 22:30 Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

17.07.2024 17:22 Macharia Gaitho, known for his articles criticising the government, says he will sue over the ordeal.

17.07.2024 17:22 Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

17.07.2024 17:22 The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

17.07.2024 17:22 The strike could disrupt a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre.

17.07.2024 12:12 When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.

17.07.2024 02:31 Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

16.07.2024 21:22 Police said the 33-year-old confessed to having killed 42 women since 2022 after his arrest on Monday.

16.07.2024 21:22 The first doses of the vaccine were rolled out in the Ivory Coast on Monday.

16.07.2024 17:00 Anti-government demonstrators step up demands for President William Ruto to resign.