South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Port Elizabeth swimming sensation Kevin Paul who surprised himself and the world when he won gold for the 100 m breaststroke at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics talks about swimming and his faith in this interview with Kingfisher FM presenter Gareth Burley. Paul, a second year law student at Nelson Mandela […]
By Simba Tian — Compass Direct News GARISSA, Kenya, – Suspected Islamic extremists with Somalia’s al Shabaab militia threw a grenade into the home of the church guard of an East Africa Pentecostal Church (EAPC) congregation outside Garissa, Kenya on Saturday night (Nov. 5), killing an 8-year-old girl and another member […]
Originally published in Christian Post A series of bombs attacks have hit numerous targets, including churches, in the northeastern Nigerian town of Damaturu, killing 63 people. Christians are among the scores of people killed as churches were blasted, and the Yobe state police HQ was also among the targets hit. […]
Originally published in Onenewsnow.com The House on Tuesday passed a non-binding resolution reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the national motto. The measure sponsored by Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Virginia), supports and encourages the motto’s display in all public schools and government buildings. It was approved 396-9, with 2 abstentions. Forbes […]
South Africa is symbolic of a country that has seen political unrest and cultural hardships, but has begun enjoying a new found freedom. During these years on South Africa’s road to democracy there has been a central root connecting our diverse culture, contemporary gospel and spiritual music, making this the […]
Earlier this week, at a dinner function in trendy Richmond Hill, Port Elizabeth, Kingfisher FM’s new board of directors was announced. The new board consists of prominent local business-people, some of whom have been coming alongside the radio station for quite some time, hoping to add value as the station […]
Originally published in Christian Post The Burmese government recently imposed new regulations restricting the ability of Christians in the country to worship, hold Bible studies and pray, according to reports. The latest move by officials in Burma requires Christians in the Phakant Township, Kachin State to submit a written request […]
Dear friends In this week’s news round-up we have a remarkable story about a young Pietermaritzburg evangelist who was seriously injured in a knife attack but went on to lead his attacker to the Lord. We also carried a report about the UK government threatening to stop providing aid to […]
Christian leaders are applauding UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s pledge to stop sending aid to countries that persecute Christians and ban homosexuality. “When the UK is setting aid budgets and is in discussion with other governments, religious freedom – in particular the persecution of Christians – should always be highlighted […]
Originally published in Christian Post HarperCollins is quickly cornering the Christian book publishing market. The company announced Monday that it entered into a definitive agreement to buy Thomas Nelson, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year. The financial news site, […]