August 19, 2021
Mozambique: How Rwandan Troops Notched Up Early Successes in Cabo Delgado - Report
Rwandan troops have notched up "remarkable" early successes against insurgents in the Cabo Delgado region of northern Mozambique, reports a civil society observer group. The group… Read more »
August 16, 2021
Zambia: Opposition's Hichilema Wins Presidential Election
Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has been declared the winner of Zambia’s presidential election, defeating incumbent Edgar Lungu, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
August 06, 2021
South Africa: Somizi Takes 'Time Off' from Radio Following Abuse Allegations
Popular TV personality and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo requested to take some time off from work Metro FM radio station after his estranged husband Mohale Motaung made a… Read more »
South Africa: Jailed Ex-President Zuma Taken to Outside Hospital for Observation
The Correctional Services department in South Africa says jailed former President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to an outside hospital for medical observation. Read more »
August 04, 2021
South Africa: Digital Vibes Saga - Report Links Cash to Health Minister's Son
Scorpio, the investigative arm of South African publisher Daily Maverick, published a report revealing that "following months of investigation" R650,000 from the department… Read more »
July 30, 2021
South Africa: Actor and Filmmaker Shona Ferguson Dies at 47
Filmmaker and actor Shona Ferguson, 47, has died, ENCA reports. Read more »
South Africa: Adichie Speaks at UCT Lecture After Boycott Calls From Students' Council
On July 28 internationally acclaimed Nigerian author and renowned feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie presented the second University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor's Open… Read more »
South Africa: Schoenmaker Wins Country's First Gold Medal at Olympics
South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker won the women's 200m breaststroke with a stunning world record time of 2:18.95, the Tokyo 2020 website reports. Read more »
July 29, 2021
South Africa: Men's Hockey Team Thumps Germany to Survive Another Day at Olympics 2020
The South African men's hockey team have won their first match at the Tokyo Olympics after beating Germany 4-3 on Thursday, July 29, after a dismal start with a loss to… Read more »
South Africa: Golden Boy Chad Le Clos Out of 100m Butterfly at Tokyo Olympics 2020
Chad le Clos, 29, has been eliminated from the 100m butterfly at the Tokyo Olympics. Le Clos is the Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games champion as well as the… Read more »
July 09, 2021
South Africa: Schoemaker, Corbett Doing Swimmingly at Tokyo Olympics 2020
For the first time since 2000, South Africa will have two women in an Olympic swimming final. Read more »
July 29, 2021
South Africa: Nearly 42 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of July 29 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 6,582,281 while over 41,897,630 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
July 28, 2021
Africa: Tobacco - Quit or Switch? The Everlasting Question Hits Addiction 2021 Summit
The Addiction 2021 conference took place online from July 21 to 23. It was organized by the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence's (SANCA's) which is… Read more »
South Africa: Former Generations Actress Sindi Buthelezi Dies
The entertainment industry has lost yet another talent as actress Sindi Buthelezi has died. Read more »
July 26, 2021
South Africa: Tiger Brands Recalls Millions of Canned Products
Over 20 million canned products including beans, sweetcorn, peas and spaghetti produced by Tiger Brands' Koo and Hugo have been recalled following the detection of defective side… Read more »
July 19, 2021
Africa: Leaving No-One Behind: Africa Needs Disability-Inclusive Health Systems Now
Over 1 billion people - approximately 15% of the world’s population - are estimated to live with some form of disability. As this demographic grows owing to an increase in… Read more »
July 18, 2021
Africa: How Covid-19 Undermines Democracy in Africa
As the recorded number of infections in Africa edges towards the six million mark, it has become clear that Covid-19 is not only a public health challenge. Apart from the… Read more »
July 16, 2021
South Africa: The Fault-Lines of the World's Most Unequal Society
Amid the explosive cocktail of ingredients which contributed to the outbreak of looting and burning in South Africa this week, new fault-lines running through a society divided by… Read more »
July 15, 2021
Lesotho: Legendary Musician Tshepo Tshola Dies
The country is saddened by news of the passing of Lesotho-born jazz musician and songwriter Tsepo Tshola, popularly known as the Village Pope. Read more »
July 14, 2021
Africa: As a Pan-Africanist Feminist, Here's Why I Want to See Jacob Zuma Held Accountable
I am passionate about South Africa despite its painful history: the horrors of Dutch colonization, the segregation that predated apartheid and the deep wound of the apartheid era… Read more »
June 29, 2021
South Africa: Jacob Zuma to Remain In Jail While Constitutional Court Hearing Is Pending
Former president Jacob Zuma's bid to stay out of prison until his Constitutional Court hearing next week, has been dismissed with costs by Judge Jerome Mnguni at the… Read more »
July 07, 2021
South Africa: Ex-President Zuma Heads to Prison
South Africa's former president, Jacob Zuma, is on his way to hand himself over to prison authorities, his foundation said late Wednesday. Read more »
July 06, 2021
Eswatini: UN Human Rights Deeply Concerned by eSwatini Violence
The violence that erupted in eSwatini in recent days – in which dozens of people have been reported killed or injured during protests – is deeply concerning, the UN… Read more »
July 02, 2021
South Africa: Nearly 35 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of July 2 confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 5,547,605 while over 34,845,605 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
June 24, 2021
South Africa: Jacob Zuma's Legal Team to Challenge 15-Month Jail Term
Former president Jacob Zuma's legal team is expected to file an urgent application against the Constitutional Court ruling that Zuma be imprisoned for 15 months for contempt, in… Read more »