November 15, 2021
South Africa: Govt Withdraws Support for Miss South Africa Pageant
The government has withdrawn its support for the Miss South Africa pageant after it was unable to convince organisers to pull out of the Miss Universe pageant which will be held in… Read more »
November 11, 2021
South Africa: No Time for Fossil Fools, Say Activists on South Africa's Push for Coal Power #AfricaClimateCrisis
Greenpeace Africa has criticised Minerals and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, who at the opening of the Africa Energy Week conference in Cape Town called for "African solidarity"… Read more »
South Africa: Last President of Apartheid South Africa FW de Klerk Dies
The last leader of apartheid South Africa FW de Klerk has died. Read more »
South Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceed the 220,000 Mark
As of November 11, 2021, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 8,544,078 while over 125,503,345 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: Four Kidnapped Brothers Are Free and Safe!
South Africa has been waiting for news of the wellbeing of four brothers who were kidnapped on their way to school three weeks ago. Today (November 11, 2021) it has been confirmed… Read more »
November 09, 2021
South Africa: South Africa Takes Barakat to The Oscars
Barakat has been chosen as South Africa's official submission for the best international feature category at the 94th Academy Awards that… Read more »
November 04, 2021
Africa: How Covid-19 Responses Impacted Africa's Food System
When the Covid-19 hit, governments all over the world became responsible for curbing the spread of the virus. Leaders across Africa came up with regulations that have affected the… Read more »
November 03, 2021
South Africa: Good Start But More Transparency Needed on Energy Transition Deal - Activists #AfricaClimateCrisis
A "historic" plan to create an U.S.$8.5 billion partnership to fund a climate finance deal for South Africa has been welcomed by climate and environmental justice groups along with… Read more »
October 21, 2021
Southern Africa: SADC Deploys Special Envoys to eSwatini as Police Fire on Protesters
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Defence, Politics and Security Cooperation has appointed a… Read more »
October 18, 2021
South Africa: Is South Africa Making Progress Towards a Just Energy Transition? #AfricaClimateCrisis
You have probably heard the term COP26 quite a lot by now. The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference will see people from almost every country on the globe arrive in… Read more »
October 19, 2021
South Africa: Why Supporting Small-Scale Farmers and Eating Locally is Climate Smart #AfricaClimateCrisis
Every day, the food we consume connects us to a vast global network of food manufacturers, farmers, retailers, traders, and many others involved in bringing food… Read more »
October 15, 2021
South Africa: Fifty Men Rescued From House In Johannesburg Could Be In Country Illegally
Fifty young men including an 11-year-old boy, have been rescued from a house in Lenasia, a suburb in Johannesburg, by members of the South African police. Read more »
South Africa: Ministers Freed In Military Veterans Hostage Drama
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise, Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele, and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thabang Makwetla… Read more »
October 14, 2021
Africa: Vaccine Distrust Pervades Social Media Posts in Six African Nations
A new analysis of online content in six African nations referring to Covid-19 vaccines has revealed that posts reflecting distrust of, or hesitancy over, vaccinations are… Read more »
October 13, 2021
Africa: A Healthy Environment is a Human Right, Says UN Body #AfricaClimateCrisis
Outdoor spaces is what most people have been craving during the Covid-19 pandemic, when a series of lockdowns across the world forced countless people indoors. And these enforced… Read more »
October 11, 2021
Zimbabwe: Opposition Accuses Zanu-PF of Attacking Leader Chamisa's Convoy
Foootage showing a group blocking the vehicle of opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson's Chamisa's delegation in Charumbira area has been shared online. In the video, a chanting… Read more »
South Africa/Ethiopia: 2,000 Soccer Fans Can Attend South Africa vs Ethiopia World Cup Qualifier
A maximum of 2,000 spectators may attend the upcoming South Africa vs Ethiopia 2022 World Cup Qualifier at FNB Stadium on Tuesday, after Co-operative Governance and… Read more »
October 08, 2021
Africa: L'Atelier 2021 Celebrates Diverse Talent From Across Africa
The Absa L'Atelier competition is now in its 35th year and it continues to provide young African artists with the support, recognition, and exposure they need to cement their… Read more »
Southern Africa: Defending Champs Banyana Banyana Bundled Out of COSAFA Cup
South African women's soccer team Banyana Banyana, fresh from the high of winning the Aisha Buhari Cup in Nigeria, came down with a crash as COSAFA Cup defending champs when they… Read more »
October 05, 2021
Mozambique: Reports Grow of Children Being Abused in Armed Conflict, Says UN
United Nations officials have received increasing reports of the use of children in armed groups and violations, including abduction and sexual violence by militant Islamist groups… Read more »
October 04, 2021
Africa: Helping Girls Attain Their Educational Dreams without Discrimination
Nineteen-year-old Justina (not her real name) from the southwestern region of Nigeria had just been admitted to the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Nigeria, when she… Read more »
September 22, 2021
South Africa: Were The Cradock Four Sacrificed at Altar of Democracy in South Africa?
June 27, 1985. The day that changed the lives of four families forever – a day that robbed Nomonde Calata, Nyameka Goniwe, Sindiswa Mkhonto and Nombuyiselo Mhlauli of their… Read more »
September 05, 2021
South Africa: Zuma Freed From Prison on Medical Parole
Former South African president Jacob Zuma is being released from prison on medical parole, two months into a 15-month sentence. Read more »
August 30, 2021
Zambia: Newly Elected President Hichilema Sacks Military, Police Chiefs
Newly elected President Hakainde Hichilema fired Zambia Police Service Inspector General Kakoma Kanganja and all service chiefs and their deputies barely a week after his… Read more »
August 26, 2021
Mozambique: Peacebuilding in Mozambique - When Talking is the Surest Path to Peace [Conversation Transcript]
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