The five-storey building collapse in George, South Africa, has so far claimed 16 lives, and of those rescued, several are in critical condition. Rescue efforts are continuing, ... Read more »
Zimbabwe's newly launched gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has shown promise in its first week of trading, appreciating by 1.1 percent against the U.S. dollar amidst ... Read more »
Millions lack healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa due to remote locations and climate challenges. Traditional delivery methods often fall short, leaving vital medicines and ... Read more »
Ahead of the upcoming elections, the government has temporarily halted rolling blackouts, leading to claims that the power outages were politically motivated, reports Read more »
South Africa mourns the loss of a talented young actor Mpho Sebeng who tragically passed away in a car accident on Sunday morning. He was 31. Sebeng was known for his roles ... Read more »
Across Africa, International Workers' Day on May 1st is marked by calls for better working conditions, a living wage, and increased job creation. South Africa, with Read more »
In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 600 million people lack access to electricity. Malawi stands out with only 14.1% of its population connected to the main grid, dropping to 5.6% in ... Read more »
Tributes have been pouring in for South African boxing legend Dingaan "The Rose of Soweto" Thobela after a prolonged illness. He was 57. Thobela gained recognition as ... Read more »
The Lemba people, a Black Jewish community in South Africa, are questioning the traditional Zionist view of Jewish identity, writes Noah Tamarkin for The Conversation Africa. While ... Read more »
Nelson Mandela would be pleased, writes Richard Calland for The Conversation Africa. As South Africa celebrates 30 years since the first democratic elections were held in the ... Read more »
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