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eNCA
4 days ago
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Female biker takes a journey from Nigeria to South Africa
LAGOS, NIGERIA - Solo female biker, Omolewa Adesuyi also known as Mama Spade has boldly challenged societal norms with her Ride for Unity through Africa. With her courageous journey, she hopes to empower women on the continent, and around the world, to pursue their dreams. And to foster Pan-Africanism. Adesuyi's journey began from Nigeria to South Africa. She has built a significant online following and the 'Ride for African Unity' which is one of her most ambitious projects. She took up this solo motorcycle journey spanning approximately 7,000 kilometers and took her across seven African countries. Mama Spade's journey went through Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Angola, Namibia and South Africa with the aim of promoting unity, collaboration and gender-focused inclusivity across Africa. ENCA managed to get an interview with Adesuyi after she finished her journey. She explained the importance of this trip and whether she maintained to achieve most, if not all the goals she had set for herself.


eNCA
18-05-2025
- Politics
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Ramaphosa's meeting with Trump expected to revive trade relations with US
During an address at the WEF president Cyril Ramaphosa said through South Africa's G20 presidency the country will demonstrate its unwavering commitment to global solidarity, equality and sustainability. JOHANNESBURG - He called and President Cyril Ramaphosa answered. The President will have a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House this week. He's expected to correct the misinformation that's been spreading about a white genocide in South Africa. ENCA reporter Pule Letshwiti-Jones spoke to Dr Zimkhitha Manyana, who is an International Relations lecturer at Wits University. Manyana believes that the meet-up has a potential of strengthening trade relations between the two countries.


eNCA
16-05-2025
- Business
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Farmers call for more government support
BOTHAVILLE, FREE STATE - Agriculture remains a key driver of economic growth, although issues such as poor infrastructure and limited market access, is stifling the sector. Farmers have repeatedly called on government for more support to address these problems. READ: Trade show to plough through agriculture sector issues Sector leaders have met over the past three days at NAMPO, one of the largest agri expos in southern hemisphere. ENCA business anchor Rofhiwa Madzena spoke to Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen.


eNCA
12-05-2025
- eNCA
Trump's administration expected to welcome SA afrikaner refugees in USA
The first group of 49 Afrikaner 'refugees ' leaving South Africa for the US. WASHINGTON, USA - A flight carrying the first group of 49 people applying for refugee status in the US has just landed. They flew out from OR Tambo International Airport last night. A chartered flight owned by Omni Airways from Texas, took them to the US, where they will be received by officials. ENCA correspondent in the US, Toni Waterman gave an update as they landed at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.