Ancient child grave was Africa’s earliest funeral
A young child buried in a cave 78,000 years ago is the earliest known funeral in Africa.
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Hugo Broos: Nations Cup winning Belgian appointed new South Africa coach
Nations Cup winning coach Hugo Broos is appointed as the new man in charge of South Africa men's national football team.
Seychelles brings back curbs despite vaccination success
A third of the active cases in the country involve people who have had two vaccine doses.
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies
Nonuplets are extremely rare - and doctors had thought Halima Cisse was carrying seven babies.
South Africa’s relay team not getting carried away ahead of Olympics after win
South African sprinter Tlotliso Gift Leotlela is not getting carried away ahead of the Olympics despite a win at World Athletics Relays.
Behind South Africa’s slow Covid vaccine rollout
The country has Africa's worst mortality figures but its vaccination programme lags behind others.
Kenya probes curfew police after ‘sick baby dies’
Officers allegedly blocked a taxi that was taking a four-month-old to hospital.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: What is it and what does it do?
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation spends billions a year on initiatives like preventing disease.
Zimbabwe photographer: Tamary Kudita on winning a Sony World Photography award
Tamary Kudita was named Open Photographer of the Year at the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards.
Africa’s World Cup qualifiers hit by stadia issues
A quarter of the 40 African nations involved in June's 2022 World Cup qualifiers face the prospect of not being allowed to host matches.
