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Oxford to remove Rhodes statue

The statue of Cecil John Rhodes is to be removed from Oriel College at Oxford University. In a statement this week, the Oxford Oriel College’s governing body said it would launch an independent commission of inquiry into issues relating to the statue and recommended it be taken down. “They also expressed their wish to remove

Video: Blacks beating up white woman with baby

A video is currently going viral on the internet, showing three blacks approaching a white woman with a baby on her lap. Initially they ask her to put down the baby but when she fails to react, they simply start assaulting her. The video has been removed from some social media for “violating community standards”.

We have ‘higher cultural standard’: Japanese FM on coronavirus outcome

Japan’s success against the coronavirus without enforcing a strict lockdown is due to the citizens’ “cultural standard” that is different from other nations, Finance Minister Taro Aso said, drawing criticism from the public that the comments were inappropriate. “Other countries have called me up and asked me if we’re the only ones with some drug

$2 billion embezzled in Mozambique… What’s new?

Switzerland has opened a probe related to $2 billion of loans to Mozambique that were organized by banks including Credit Suisse Group AG and VTB Bank PJSC, in a scandal that has already attracted the attention of prosecutors in the U.S. The criminal probe was opened in February against “persons unknown” on suspicion of money

The Best Casino Games That You Can Play Online

The online casino industry is having a massive surge in popularity in the past couple of years. These sites have tons of great advantages over land-based casinos. They are easy to access, available 24/7 have numerous quality games, are very secure, and accept tons of payment methods. Speaking of the games, every reputable onli ne

What Kabuga’s arrest means for international criminal justice — and Rwanda

Kerstin Carlson, University of Southern Denmark Félicen Kabuga, the Hutu financier of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, has been captured after 26 years in hiding. More than 800,000 Rwandans, primarily Tutsis, were slaughtered by their countrymen in 100 days of genocide. Kabuga was arrested by French police in a sting operation in a suburb of Paris on

Premature Ejaculation and its Effect on Poor Sexual Satisfaction

Premature ejaculation is one of the many sexual disorders that will not only affect a man but also hurt the relationships they are into. A good percentage of women report having both psychological strains and stress as a result of this problem. If these are the effects of premature ejaculation on a woman, then it

African Union condemns ‘murder of George Floyd in USA’

29 May 2020, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the murder of George Floyd that occurred in the United States of America at the hands of law enforcement officers, and wishes to extend his deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Recalling the historic Organisation of

These financial moves can help you prepare for a recession

A recession is inevitable for any economy that faces an immense decline. This fact can be scary for people who have experienced it before, and those who haven’t. What is a recession? Put simply, a recession occurs when the economy shrinks in the gross domestic product (GDP) for two consecutive quarters. It brings with it

A ‘graffiti’ wall reveals women’s stories from the Anglo-Boer War

Tim Forssman, University of Pretoria About 80km east of Pretoria in South Africa, near the town of Bronkhorstspruit, there’s a rocky outcrop in a secluded ravine in the countryside. There’s nothing remarkable about this outcrop – which has, over the years, made it a good place to shelter or hide. But the rock shelter’s back

Rolex: A Collection Must-Have

With more than a century under its belt, Rolex has become a staple name in the field of luxury watch manufacturers. The mystique that comes with the name Rolex has only increased people’s interest in the brand. The manufacturer keeps the process of developing this ageless machine behind closed doors. What makes a Rolex a

South African Medical Association objects to imported Cuban doctors

Pretoria – The South African Medical Association (Sama) has criticised the government for bringing in just over 200 Cuban medical experts to help South Africa’s fight against the coronavirus, arguing that the government should have exhausted local expertise first. Sama chairperson Dr Angelique Coetzee said South Africa has many public and private health specialists, family

Coronavirus has hit South African sport

South Africa is one of the most sports-crazy countries in the world. Until a month ago, no-one could have predicted the devastating effect that the coronavirus would have on the country’s normally lively sports calendar. Not only has the popular Super Rugby tournament been suspended but the world-famous Cape Epic mountain bike was called off

French coronavirus patients sent to Germany, Luxembourg by helicopter

STRASBOURG, France – Medical workers dressed head-to-toe in protective gear emerge from Strasbourg university hospital, push a coronavirus patient on a wheeled stretcher across the parking lot, load the patient into a helicopter, then retreat as the aircraft lifts off. This has become a daily ritual in eastern France as intensive care units there have