South Africa: Online Discussions Over Theft at Ramaphosa's Phala Phala Farm Were Manipulated, Report Finds

A robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in the province of Limpopo made headlines in June, 2022 when it was revealed that over U.S.$4 million was stolen from… Read more »

South Africa: Namibian Suspects Allegedly Tied to Cash Heist at Ramaphosa Farm

Namibian authorities have identified several suspects linked to the theft of nearly U.S.$4 million from South African President President Cyril's Phala Phala farm in Limpopo in… Read more »

Africa: Why Community Engagement is Critical in Fight Against Malaria

Partners in malaria elimination have come together on community engagement in malaria control and elimination, and shared tools and experiences on fighting the parasitic disease.… Read more »

Africa: People Power Under Attack 2020 - Africa

An excerpt from the CIVICUS Monitor report: Read more »

Africa: AU Peace Envoy, Namibia Deputy PM Stress Need for Women Peacebuilders Ahead of AU Forum on Women, Peace and Security

While much of the world has been mesmerized by the United States election amid an out-of-control pandemic, the African Union (AU) special envoy @AUBinetaDiop has been thinking… Read more »

Namibia: First Lady Monica Geingos Urges Youth to Study Power to Gain Influence

"Watch how your political allies fight their enemies. Be careful of your allies, who use dirty tactics and de-campaign others. One day, when they disagree with you, they will use… Read more »

Namibia: So You Want to Be a Politician? Learn From Namibia's First Lady Monica Geingos

Namibia's First Lady Monica Geingos gave the keynote address at the African Leadership Institute's virtual conference for International Youth Day, which coincided with the launch… Read more »

Africa: Remembering Jennifer Davis - Celebration on Saturday (July 11)

Please join Jennifer Davis's family, friends and comrades for an online celebration of her extraordinary life. Read more »

Namibia: Presidency Apologizes After Journalists Barred From Covering Launch of COVID-19 Facility

The Presidency in Namibia issued an apology to local journalists after media workers were blocked from covering the inauguration by President Hage Geingob of a COVID-19 isolation… Read more »

Africa: Coronavirus and Upcoming Elections - What Are the Options?

At the rapid rate at which the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been spreading, it was only a matter of time before Africa was affected. At the time of writing, cases of COVID-19… Read more »

Africa: #MeToo in Africa - Govts Urged to Enact Protections They Fought For

In June, labor advocates from across the world celebrated the passage of a landmark global treaty that builds on the unprecedented gains made in the era of #MeToo. By recognizing… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Pursues Malaria Elimination

Namibia was not on the list of six African countries identified by the World Health Organization as having the potential to become malaria-free within the next two years. Read more »

Africa: Namibia's Health Minister Dr Bernard Haufiku on How HIV Testing is Key

What the Namibian Health Minister, Dr Bernard Haufiku, said about fighting HIV/Aids in his country: Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Makes Strides in Tackling Malaria

The Namibian government and its health partners seem to be at the forefront of the battle against malaria, as WHO launches a new country-driven “High burden to high… Read more »

Namibia: First Lady Monica Geingos Receives World Without Aids Award

The first lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, and singer and political activist Sir Bob Geldof have won the 2018 World Without AIDS Award. Read more »

Southern Africa: Will Ramaphosa's 'New Dawn' Ripple Across the Region?

The recent decision by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa to make his first official tour of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region so soon after taking… Read more »

Southern Africa: Rethinking Belonging Could Foster a More Humane Understanding of Migration

World Social Justice Day is this year marked by the theme: “Workers on the move: the quest for social justice”. Read more »

Namibia: Swapo Remains Strong, United and Stable - President Geingob

Comrade Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Founding President of the SWAPO Party and Father of the Namibian Nation;Comrade Hifikepunye Pohamba, Former President of the SWAPO Party and the… Read more »

Southern Africa: Graca Machel Urges Better Nutrition for Mothers, Children

One of every four children under five years old in southern Africa suffers from stunted growth in that they are too short for their age, often as a result of inadequate nutrition. Read more »

Africa: Warning Signs Flash As Governance Progress Slows

Forty of Africa's 55 nations have improved their standards of governance in the past decade, while only 12 have seen a decline. But the rate of improvement has slowed in recent… Read more »

Africa: Changing Perceptions on Display at U.S.-Africa Business Summit in DC

"We must change the lenses with which we look at Africa from the traditional development mindset to an investment mindset," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development… Read more »

Namibia: Transformative Policies Create Investment Opportunities – President Geingob

Namibia's ambitious agenda to attack inequality can reward investors, as well as transform the country, says President Hage Geingob, who is hosting an international investment… Read more »

Africa: Panama Papers Probe Exposes New Secret Deals Across Africa

International journalists' networks investigating the use of offshore bank accounts which enable wealthy clients to reduce the level of scrutiny of their dealings have published… Read more »

Namibia: 'Yes We Can' – Bishop Kameeta on Ending Poverty

"Yes! Yes!", exclaims retired Lutheran bishop Zephania Kameeta when asked if poverty can be eliminated. Read more »

Namibia: Joining Hands to Tackle Poverty

A conversation with Namibian President Hage Geingob's senior economic advisor brings to mind mental exercises in outlining complex documents. Read more »