Anglo-Zulu War 1879
Sunday May 30, 2004
The Zulu kingdom, created by Shaka kaSenzangakhona, lasted just over six decades before meeting the imperial might of the British Empire. Within six months the kingdom lay in pieces. A ... Read More
Human rights abuses in Africa.
Friday May 28, 2004
BBC News World Edition has summarised an Amnesty International report about human rights abuses for various African countries. The Amnesty report suggests that the US-led "war on terror" is responsible ... Read More
African Web-Cams: Vic Bay
Monday May 24, 2004
Victoria Bay on South Africa's Garden Route is a favourite spot with surfers. Use the webcam to check what the weather and surf is doing. Go to webcam...
Zim President Attacks Archbishop Tutu
Monday May 24, 2004
In an interview with Sky News, Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has described Archbishop Desmond Tutu as "angry, evil and embittered". In response to questions about rejecting food aid from the ... Read More
How to Fix a Pothole in Nigeria
Wednesday May 19, 2004
Nigeria's Minister of Works has, according to BBC News, given out his cellphone number so people can phone to tell him where there are potholes in the roads, or if ... Read More
South Africa to Host Soccer World Cup in 2010
Sunday May 16, 2004
Fifa has announced that South Africa will be the African host for the 2010 soccer world cup. Only one round of voting was required, with South Africa getting 14 votes ... Read More
Are South African Men the Laziest in the World?
Monday May 10, 2004
According to a report published by the United Nations, South African men do the least work in a day, reports News 24.com's Back Page. South African women work an extra ... Read More
Singer Brenda Fassie Dies
Monday May 10, 2004
Brenda Fassie, one of South Africa's most renowned singers died on Sunday. South African Arts and Culture Minister Pallo Jordan paid tribute to Fassie saying: "The people of South Africa ... Read More
What is the future of Africa's great apes
Wednesday May 5, 2004
Dr Richard Leakey, Africa's distinguished wildlife expert, has suggested that Africa's great apes could be saved by the creation of a fenced trans-national park in the Virunga mountains. This would ... Read More
Hominids had fire before leaving Africa.
Sunday May 2, 2004
According to this BBC News Online report scientists have determined that hominids migrating out of Africa 790,000 years ago had mastered the use of fire. Archaeologists have discovered clusters of ... Read More