December 03, 2018
South Africa: How George H.W. Bush Recognized a South African Liberation Leader
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"I have been pleased today to welcome to the White House Mrs. Albertina Sisulu, of Soweto, South Africa... She personifies the struggle for human rights and human dignity, and her… Read more »
South Africa: Glimmer of Hope As Country Exits Recession
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South Africa's Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke released the Gross Domestic Product figures in the third quarter 2018, showing a growth rate of 2.2%. Read more »
South Africa: 'Chaos', 'Mass Muggings' After Global Citizen Festival
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Dozens of revelers who attended the Global Citizen Festival at the FNB Stadium on Sunday have taken to social media to share their experience of what many described as "chaos"… Read more »
November 30, 2018
Africa: Children and HIV/Aids - 'We Need to Talk About Men's Power Over Girls' [interview]
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360,000 adolescents are projected to die of AIDS-related diseases between 2018 and 2030. This means 76 adolescent deaths every day – without additional investment in HIV… Read more »
Africa: Namibia's Health Minister Dr Bernard Haufiku on How HIV Testing is Key [interview]
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What the Namibian Health Minister, Dr Bernard Haufiku, said about fighting HIV/Aids in his country: Read more »
November 29, 2018
South Africa: Eskom Turns Lights Off With Nationwide Loadshedding
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South African energy giant Eskom has embarked on Stage 1 and 2 loadshedding, meaning that it needs to shed up to 2,000 megawatts nationwide, as it faces operational challenges,… Read more »
South Africa: SAA Set for Another Bailout From Govt
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South African Airways seems to be well on its way to receiving another bailout after the National Assembly approved a 2018 Special Appropriation Bill, which will allow the national… Read more »
Central African Republic: The U.S.$12 Billion Loan That Wasn't
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The Central African Republic was U.S.$ billion richer earlier this week - but only for a while. Read more »
November 28, 2018
South Africa: Zuma Sold Executive Power to Guptas - Former Mining Minister Ramatlhodi
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Former mining minister Ngoako Leonard Ramatlhodi is testifying at the State Capture Inquiry lead by retired Judge Raymond Zondo. Read more »
Africa: North Africa Wants AFCON Taken Away From Cameroon
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The North African Football Union (UNAF) wants the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to move the hosting of the 2019 African Cup of Nations from Cameroon to Morocco. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Post-Poll Violence Inquiry Under Fire for Not Inviting Mnangagwa, Chiwenga
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The Kgalema Motlanthe Commission has concluded its process of gathering oral evidence through public hearings - a move that has sparked an angry backlash from the opposition ranks. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Returns to Begin Campaign
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Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi returned home to Kinshasa on Tuesday to commence his presidential campaign. He was greeted by tens of thousands of supporters as he kicked off… Read more »
South Africa: Ambassador Harold E. Doley, Jr to Receive Special Recognition Award for Social Justice [announcement]
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"It is my distinct honour to advise you that you have been nominated by Survé Philanthropies to receive an Imagine Award for your immense contribution to Transformation and… Read more »
November 27, 2018
Tunisia: Saudi Prince's Visit a 'Flagrant Violation' of Revolution - Protesters
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Crowds protesting a planned visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) have gathered in the capital's main avenue, Al Jazeera reports. The monarch's arrival forms part… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Blamed After Govt Officials Told to Join Twitter
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A press release written in Kinyarwanda - ordering all local authorities of Buye district to open Twitter accounts and follow President Paul Kagame and other high ranking officials… Read more »
Eritrea: Now the Onus Is On Eritrea to Reform [guest column]
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This month's United Nations Security Council decision to lift sanctions on Eritrea is the clearest signal yet of the international community's confidence in regional peacemaking… Read more »
November 26, 2018
Africa: What You Need to Know About Africa's Blue Economy [blog]
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The Blue Economy is about all activities that make sure we use the ocean sustainably while pursuing economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and a healthy ocean, says the… Read more »
Africa: South Africa Announces $1 billion Investment in South Sudan's Oil Industry
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South Africa's Minister of Energy Jeff Radebe announced his country's plans to invest one-billion U.S. dollars in South Sudan's oil sector, including in the construction of a… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Flock to National Day Of Prayer
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Thousands of people attended an interfaith prayer service at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Sunday. Read more »
November 23, 2018
Africa: 'Voluntary Colonialism'? No Thanks. [blog]
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As if the scramble for Africa wasn't bad enough, Germany's personal representative of Angela Merkel for Africa, Günther Nooke, says Europe deserves a second chance to screw… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Light Aircraft Crashes in Masvingo
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Three people are feared dead after a Cessna light aircraft they were traveling in crashed near Renco Mine in Masvingo, TellZim reports. Read more »
South Africa: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Grace Abantu Book Festival in Soweto
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The annual Abantu Book Festival had a successful run in 2017 - and to celebrate Africa's rich and diverse literature, it was only befitting to get one of Africa's respected… Read more »
November 22, 2018
South Africa: Hard Times Ahead for South Africa After Rate Hike
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Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, has announced that the repo rate will rise from 6.5% to 6.75%. The decision was not made lightly, Kganyago said, as… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: American Company Will Lose Oil Contracts Over Local Laws - Minister
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Equatorial Guinea's Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, has ordered all energy operators in the country to cancel all contracts with U.S. based oil… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Missionary Killed During Protected Tribe Visit Worked in South Africa
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An American missionary with ties to South Africa has been killed by a remote Indian tribe after he illegally ventured onto their island home. John Allen Chau, 27, was met with a… Read more »
