The highlights of 2021 in Africa

The Hope Consortium and Unicef partnership will boost countries’ vaccine rollout efforts

Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track

Large corporates have thrived during the pandemic to the detriment of the workforce

Although Cyril Ramaphosa has avoided speculation over his availability for a second term, his deputy, David Mabuza, has already indicated that he is up for the job.

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo found that the subversion of the procurement system and the decimation of previously sound parastatals happened on the watch of a ruling party that not only dropped the ball but pocketed the proceeds

The plan to reboot the education system seeks to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has already recruited thousands to support the drive

Schools that boast of perfect pass rates often do so at the expense of weaker learners who are rooted out well ahead of the final exams.

The former world number one from Japan had mostly laid low before flying into Melbourne last week to prepare for her Australian Open defence

The 27-year-old defender was already facing six allegations of rape and one of sexual assault but was charged last week with a seventh rape.

Hong Kong has long served as a regional media hub, though it has tumbled down press freedom rankings in recent years as Beijing asserts greater control over the city.

Four masked suspects in hazmat suits — carrying placards displaying their photos and names — were paraded Tuesday in front of a large crowd in Guangxi region's Jingxi city.