APO News from Africa: As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia: As the spectre of famine hangs once again over Somalia, early numbers show an increasing number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and cholera or acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) — a combination that killed many children in the famine of 2011. … [Read more...] about As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia
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Nadal wins second round in Indian Wells, Federer rematch looms
Nadal wins second round in Indian Wells, Federer rematch looms: Fifth seed Nadal pounced on Guido Pella’s serve, breaking the Argentine five times en route to a 6-3 6-2 victory. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News [CARTOON] The Cape arGUST Cycle Race: Dr Jack & Curtis ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Kane injury mars Spurs’ stroll in last Cup tie … [Read more...] about Nadal wins second round in Indian Wells, Federer rematch looms
.com | Time running out for suspected drug kingpin as Hawks deadline looms
.com | Time running out for suspected drug kingpin as Hawks deadline looms: The Hawks on Tuesday instructed an alleged mastermind behind an underground crystal meth lab in Pomona, east of Johannesburg, to hand himself over. Captain Ndivhuwo Mulamu said the 45-year-old man has been given 24 hours to turn himself in or a warrant for his arrest will be issued. Read the full … [Read more...] about .com | Time running out for suspected drug kingpin as Hawks deadline looms
Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms
Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms: A sluggish economy and weak revenue mean South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan may fail to narrow the budget deficit as quickly as he pledged, putting the nation's credit rating at risk of a downgrade to junk. Gordhan will present his mid-term budget on Wednesday and while he projected in February this year's … [Read more...] about Weak economy muddies budget as downgrade looms
Family Challenge entry deadline looms
Family Challenge entry deadline looms: Popular Eastern Cape artist Gino Fabbri will entertain the runners at the SPAR Family Challenge in East London on October 8. Photo: Photo: Dean Venish As the excitement begins to build for the SPAR Family Challenge in East London on October 8, the race organisers have called for participants to beat the Wednesday entry deadline. Entries … [Read more...] about Family Challenge entry deadline looms