Afghanistan

10 conflicts to watch in 2020

Article Robert Malley Comment - 28 Dec 2019

As Washington overpromises and underdelivers, regional powers are seeking solutions on their own — both through violence and diplomacy

More civilians now killed by US, Afghan forces than by insurgents — UN

Article Thomas Watkins - 24 Apr 2019

The bloody milestone comes as the US steps up its air campaign in Afghanistan while pushing for a peace deal with the Taliban

Afghan Taliban announce death of Haqqani network founder

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Sep 2018

Jalaluddin Haqqani became a CIA asset and received a personal visit from US congressman Charlie Wilson, who helped secure arms for the mujahideen

Farmers in war-torn Afghanistan hit by worst drought in decades

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Aug 2018

Afghanistan's 2018 wheat harvest is already expected to be the lowest since at least 2011

Swedish student delays deportation of Afghan man with in-flight video stream

Article Gemma Ritchie - 25 Jul 2018

Activist Elin Ersson disobeyed authorities to delay the deportation of an Afghan asylum seeker, saying it is not right “to send people to hell”

Guns and roses: Afghan farmers enjoy sweet smell of success

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Jul 2018

'The roses are much better... I make good money from roses. They are resistant and don't require as much expense or work'

East Africa’s heroin coast

Africa Simon Allison - 4 Jul 2018

There are thousands of kilometres of coastline in Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa. Drug traffickers are taking advantage

UNICEF: Up to 60% of Afghan girls out of school

Article Agency - 4 Jun 2018

The spread in violence has forced many schools to close, undermining fragile gains in education for girls

Afghan media defiant after deadly day for journalists

Article Allison Jackson - 1 May 2018

Journalists have vowed to continue reporting after the deadliest attack on Afghanistan's media since the fall of the Taliban in 2001

Camel power turns sesame into precious oil in Afghanistan

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Mar 2018

The sesame are pressed not by hand but by camel power to extract their precious oil

‘We are in danger’: French Army translators live in fear of the Taliban

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Nov 2017

The Taliban have tried to kill Zainullah, a former translator for the French Army, twice already

Cricket-mad Afghans brave the bombs

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Sep 2017

The T20 series has reignited interest in the game as fans and players alike refuse to be intimidated

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Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

Press Releases

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

Special Reports

Marketers need to reinvent themselves

Derek Davey - 22 Jan 2020

Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the...

Press Releases

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020

IT Web - 21 Jan 2020

If you received admission to an IIE Higher Certificate qualification, once you have graduated, you can articulate to an IIE Diploma and then IIE Bachelor's degree at IIE Rosebank College.

Press Releases

South Africans unsure of what to expect in 2020

IT Web - 20 Jan 2020

Almost half (49%) of South Africans, 15 years and older, agree or strongly agree that they view 2020 with optimism.