Morocco

AU commissioner’s job on the line

Africa Simon Allison - 7 Feb 2020

Smaïl Chergui may hold a powerful position, but he is a controversial figure

Beyond game day

Article Abderrahim Bourkia - 15 Aug 2019

Ultras or extreme fans of football clubs in Morocco use their collective identity to push for social and political demands

Bafana on verge of Afcon elimination after last-minute Morocco defeat

Article Luke Feltham - 1 Jul 2019

While conceding in the 89th minute surely felt gut-wrenching, Stuart Baxter can only blame himself and his men

Zamalek use penalty power to end 16-year African trophy drought

Article Agency - 28 May 2019

Mahmoud Alaa converted a 55th-minute VAR spot-kick to give Zamalek a 1-0 second-leg win over Renaissance Sportive Berkane of Morocco

Weaving the last threads of a dying art

Article Sophie Pons - 3 May 2019

Sophie Pons speaks to Abdelkader Ouazzani about how his profession of weaving is dying in Morocco

Morocco’s twin city blues

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 1 Feb 2019

Geographically, the cities of Rabat and Salé could not be closer together, but they are worlds apart

Moroccan saffron farmers battle knockoff spices

Africa Staff Reporter - 17 Dec 2018

In small plots below the snowy peaks of Mount Toubkal, saffron cultivation in Taliouine has remained largely unchanged for centuries

Morocco will not host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations: minister

Article Agency - 13 Dec 2018

Morocco and South Africa had been seen as the frontline contenders to host the competition, which is due to start on June 15

UN conference adopts migration pact despite withdrawals

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Dec 2018

The United States and at least 16 other countries either opted out or expressed concerns, with some claiming the pact infringes national sovereignty

Africa governance gains hampered by security, job fears — study

Africa Agency - 29 Oct 2018

The annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance also pointed to a deteriorating business climate and poor job creation

African trade far from free

Article Tebogo Tshwane - 13 Jul 2018

The continent’s leaders need to weigh up the pros and cons of intra-African agreements carefully before committing their nations to them

Women take on football’s ‘sexist pigs’ in the battle for World Cup screen time

Article Sarah Smit - 25 Jun 2018

Vicki Sparks led coverage of the World Cup clash between Morocco and Portugal from Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium for BBC One last Wednesday

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South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’

Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 14 Feb 2020

But the department of international relations and co-operation claims they are comfortable and taken care of

National

SA’s quarantine plan for coronavirus

Athandiwe Saba & Thanduxolo Jika - 14 Feb 2020

A small Free State dorp and 14 days of isolation — this is the plan for citizens returning from China, to prevent a potential outbreak of the disease

National

No legal sales in new cannabis Bill

Paddy Harper - 14 Feb 2020

Draft regulations do not allow for commercial cultivation or sale, but policy could change this

Press Releases

Dr Mathew Moyo’s journey to academic victory

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The NWU's chief director for library and information services was appointed as a board member of the National Council for Library and Information Services.

Press Releases

UKZN pays tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Doctor of Music (honoris causa)

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The university joins the global community in mourning the passing of legendary musician and founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala.

Special Reports

South Africa to be almost R 14-billion wealthier when SAB Zenzele BB-BBEE scheme winds down in April 2020

Derek Davey - 13 Feb 2020

It’s the biggest BB-BEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history, with a new scheme to be launched

Press Releases

UKZN vice-chancellor calls for perspective and creative engagement on the way forward

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

In addition to overcoming the deadlock between UKZN and students, a way must be found to reconcile the university's financial obligations and students' long-term needs.

Press Releases

Survey shows South Africans’ approval of president but not of political parties

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

According to the survey, 62% of South Africans think Cyril Ramaphosa is doing his job well, while 39% say no political party represents their views.

Special Reports

Andrew Makenete joins Africa Agri Tech as an event ambassador

Derek Davey - 11 Feb 2020

Makenete has a wealth of experience in the agricultural sector

Press Releases

Is your company prepared for the coronavirus?

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Companies should consider the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic when evaluating whether they are prepared for the coronavirus, says ContinuitySA.

Press Releases

Explaining the distribution of pension funds

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act puts the ultimate decision-making responsibility in trustees' hands, says Fedgroup.