Nova Safo

Midwest Correspondent for Agence France-Presse (AFP

Cyntoia Brown, sentenced to life at the age of 16, gets clemency

Article Nova Safo - 8 Jan 2019

Without Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam's intervention, Brown would have remained in prison at least until 2055

Democrats seize US House but Trump averts ‘blue wave’

Article Shaun Tandon & Nova Safo - 7 Nov 2018

Tuesday's contest saw several historic firsts in the Democratic camp

US state poised for first execution with fentanyl

Article Nova Safo - 14 Aug 2018

Fentanyl killed more than 20 000 people in the US in 2016. It is 50 times more powerful than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than morphine

US authorities capture Tennessee shooting suspect

Article Nova Safo - 24 Apr 2018

After a more than 24-hour manhunt, Travis Reinking who is suspected of gunning down four people at a Nashville restaurant was captured

Suspect in Austin bombings blows himself up as police move in

Article Nova Safo - 21 Mar 2018

Police zeroed in on the suspect over the past 36 hours as evidence came in from video footage and witness accounts

Trump slams ‘sick people’ for Texas bombings after fifth blast

Article Nova Safo - 21 Mar 2018

There have been six bomb blasts in Texas, but only five appear to be connected

Family dispute may have sparked Texas church shooting

Article Nova Safo - 7 Nov 2017

Ten people remained in critical condition a day after Devin Patrick Kelley burst into the rural Baptist church sprayed bullets at the congregation.

‘Do not sell our sacred artefacts’

Article Nova Safo - 27 May 2016

Two tribes this week renewed a years-long campaign to prevent the sale of sacred objects.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection