Tag: Johannesburg
Independent Africa
South Africa: Johannesburg feels tremors after 5.0 magnitude quake
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that Johannesburg, South Africa, was shaken on Sunday morning by an earthquake of a 5.0 magnitude.The USGS said...
World
Killer and rapist brought back to bars after escaping prison
A notorious South African killer who faked his own death to escape from a maximum-security prison has been discovered after nearly a year of...
Independent Africa
Mystery surrounding Johannesburg’s blue tap water
An investigation has commenced by the authorities in Johannesburg, the commercial center of South Africa, after a resident discovered blue water coming from her...
World
South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 15 near hospital
At least 15 people have been killed, and about 40 injured, by a huge fuel tanker explosion near a hospital east of Johannesburg.The tanker...
Business
Apply uniform tariffs to goods exported to African markets – Annoh-Dompreh urges EU
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has pleaded with the European Union to assist Africa by establishing universal customs tariffs on the entry of...
Independent Africa
U.S. embassy warns of possible attack in Johannesburg
The U.S. embassy on Wednesday issued an alert warning of a possible attack on Saturday against "large gatherings" in northern Johannesburg, which the South...
World
3 arrested as heroin found hidden in baby food
A haul of heroin hidden inside packs of baby food has been intercepted at Lagos' main airport, according to an anti-drugs force.
Three suspects have...
World
Tanzanian businessman: ‘I live in fear in Johannesburg’
A Tanzanian businessman living in the South African city of Johannesburg has told the BBC Swahili service that it is very dangerous for foreign...