Blog Posts - Africa
An update on the Great Green Wall

One of the world’s more ambitious climate change projects is the Great Green Wall, an 8,000km band of trees and plants that crosses the whole of the African continent. It’s central aim is to halt the advance of the desert, but in the proc...
by Make Wealth History on Dec 19, 2016
The Top 10 Unmissable Destinations in Africa

The Happy Nomad On your journey to this continent, you will want to know where the best places to travel in Africa. Here we can show you all about the top destinations in Africa to make your... by Bamba Experience | The Top 10 Unmissable...
by The Happy Nomad on Dec 19, 2016
UN bans Gambian army chief, General Ousman Badjie from visiting Sudan's Darfur region

General Ousman Badjie, the Gambia's army chiefThe United Nations has banned the Gambia's army chief, General Ousman Badjie, from visiting Gambian troops serving as peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region."The UN has decided to cancel General Badjie's v...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 16, 2016
Nigeria relocates Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, spouse over assassination attempt fears

The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim ZakzakyThe detained leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and his wife have been relocated to an undisclosed safe location amid fears of assassination attempts.According to...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 10, 2016
Church collapse kills at least 60 people

A church collapsed in Uyo, Nigeria. Photo / FacebookWitnesses and an official say the roof of a church has collapsed onto worshippers in southern Nigeria, killing at least 60 people.Congregants say the Reigners Bible Church in Uyo city was still unde...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 10, 2016
Ghana’s opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo wins presidential polls, vows prosperity

Supporters of Ghana's president-elect Nana Akufo-Addo celebrate on a street in Accra, Ghana, December 9, 2016. (Photo by Reuters)The leader of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has won Ghana’s fiercely-contested presidential electi...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 10, 2016
Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh rejects presidential poll a week after conceding defeat

An image grab from Gambian state television broadcast on December 2, 2016 showing Gambian President Yahya Jammeh speaking after being defeated during the presidential election. (Photo by AFP)Gambia's long-time President Yahya Jammeh has rejected the...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 10, 2016
Thousands flee from fresh violence in Congo-Brazzaville: UN

UNHCR spokesman William Spindler (file photo)Fresh fighting in the Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, between government forces and rebels has forced thousands of people to flee their homes.The United Nations refugee agency (UNHC...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 9, 2016
Bomb explosions kill at least 56 in northeast Nigeria

This file photo taken on October 29, 2016 shows emergency personnel standing near the wreaked remains of a vehicle ripped apart following two bombings in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri. (Photo by AFP)Over 50 people have been killed after&nb...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 9, 2016
Visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo: Media vs. Reality

When we told friends and family that we were heading to the DRC as the core focus of our month in Africa, we got more than a few raised eyebrows. Is it safe? What does one do when visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo? Also, who visits the DRC...
by The Traveling Scholar on Dec 9, 2016
ABSA: Bank Teller Opportunities December 2016

Closing Date: 06 November 2016 Execute Cash & Related Transactions Throughout each day, balance, control and manage the cash float by checking the amount of cash at the teller station.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 9, 2016
RTT: Graduate / Internship Programme 2017

Location: Boksburg RTT is offering a Graduate Programme in their Finance, Operations, and Information Technology fields. This is a 12 month program that will start in January 2016 and will.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 9, 2016
Firefighter Career Opportunities at Sasol

Applications close on 22 December 2016. Sasol in Sasolburg, Free State is looking for physically fit and healthy individuals to join their brave and dynamic team of firefighters. The purpose.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 9, 2016
City of Cape Town Learnership Opportunities

Applications close on 16 December 2016. The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Services Department has one-year contractual opportunities for learner technicians, who would hold a Diploma or still require in-service.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 9, 2016
Ex-president Mohammed Morsi's son arrested by Cairo forces

Osama Morsi, son of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi reacts during a press conference in Cairo, Egypt, July 22, 2013. (Photo by AP)Egyptian police have arrested the son of ousted President Mohamed Morsi on charges linked to a protest against...
by Jokpeme Viral World News - Popular Featured Trends And Breaking News on Dec 8, 2016
GE: Learnership Programmme 2017

Location: Johannesburg To provide a general guideline for purposes of measuring / determining performance levels during the learnership period and meeting all criterion as specified by the NQF guidelines Essential.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 8, 2016
Telkom Sales Representatives

Morningside, Market Related Benefits: Training Job Type: Permanent Sector: Sales Reference: Telkom Job Details Employer: Real Promotions Do you have what it takes to drive sales, where? THROUGH THE ROOF.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 8, 2016
RTT Graduate programme 2017

RTT is offering a Graduate Programme in their Finance, Operations, and Information Technology fields. Region: Gauteng Qualification required: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Drivers Licence Code: B Light Motor Vehicle Agreement.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 8, 2016
The Kyalami Schools Group Teacher Internship 2016/17

The Kyalami Schools Group consists of three high-performing independent schools, namely, Beaulieu Preparatory, Kyalami Preparatory and Beaulieu College – all located in the pristine countryside north of Johannesburg Beaulieu College.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 8, 2016
Research Intern at Buhle Farmers’ Academy 2016/17

Buhle Farmers’ Academy (BFA) is a nonprofit organisation whose mission is to train new and aspiring farmers from across South Africa to run farming businesses that are both profitable and sustainable.....
by Vacancies in South Africa on Dec 8, 2016