November 24, 2020
South Africa: How a South African Film Inspires Hope in the Face of Adversity
When you see powerhouse names in movie credits, you know definitely you're in for a treat. Read more »
South Africa: Malawi's Bushiri Wanted For Rape
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has issued three warrants of arrest against Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church founder Shepherd Bushiri for rape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: How to Fix the Turmoil in Gold Mining Sector - Report
Expanding gold mining in Zimbabwe is key to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plans to revitalise the country's economy, especially at a time when the price of the metal is soaring on… Read more »
November 18, 2020
Africa: Africa Experts in Top Posts on Biden-Harris Team May Signal New Policy Direction
Africa experts have leading roles on incoming U.S. administration's transition team; South Africa's Ramaphosa among world leaders who have spoken with the President-Elect. Read more »
November 19, 2020
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Queen of Kwaito Mshoza
2020 has taken another popular singer. Read more »
November 17, 2020
South Africa: Seismic Tremors the New Normal for Cape Town?
A 3.5 magnitude quake was detected in the northwest of Cape Town, early on Tuesday morning, November 17, Volcano Discovery reports. Read more »
South Africa: Rape Charges Against Sjava Dropped
Multi-award winning musician Jabulani Hadebe, also known as Sjava, will not be prosecuted for rape. Read more »
November 16, 2020
Africa: Zambia's Debt Default - A Lose-Lose Situation
It’s almost a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and no country has been spared the brutal economic and social impact. Read more »
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado Atrocities Draw Little International Attention
Alarm bells are ringing in the United Nations Human Rights office and the Refugee Agency at the mass deaths, destruction, and displacement in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province,… Read more »
November 11, 2020
Africa: Are Africans Ready For Integrated State and Indigenous Laws?
In 1956, Doris Stenton published The English Woman in History. According to her, the Norman Conquest of 1066 ended the egalitarian social status of Anglo-Saxon women and… Read more »
November 09, 2020
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 »
South Africa: Jerusalema Hitmaker Master KG Wins MTV EMA Award
Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG was named the best African act at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday night. Read more »
November 06, 2020
Africa: Lesson for Governments - Africa's Civil Society Helps Mitigate Covid-19 Crisis
Covid-19 has presented a severe danger for African societies and economies, as people faced the threat not only of the virus, but also of lockdown regulations that hit vulnerable… Read more »
November 03, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 43,000
As of November 03, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,803,413. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 43,390 and recoveries 1,473,556. Read more »
October 29, 2020
Botswana: Dozens of Endangered Vultures Found Dead
Authorities and conservationists have launched a probe after at least 40 endangered vultures have been killed in Botswana, the latest victims of mass poisoning in the Southern… Read more »
October 26, 2020
Africa: African Union Seeks to Seize Initiative Over Nile Dam Talks
Days after President Donald Trump accused Ethiopia of breaking a deal he had negotiated over Egypt's rights to water from the Nile, the African Union is kick-starting renewed… Read more »
South Africa: Will New Evidence Nab National Soccer Captain Senzo Meyiwa's Killers?
Every year since Senzo Meyiwa's death, a new lead surfaces, pointing to possible arrests. Read more »
October 20, 2020
South Africa: National Broadcaster Wants DStv, Netflix Users To Pay TV Licence Fee
Is the South African Broadcasting Corporation scared of competition? Read more »
South Africa: Slain Soccer Star's Family Didn't Know About Reported Discovery of Murder Weapon
The family of Senzo Meyiwa - the Orlando Pirates goalkeeper who was shot and killed during a botched robbery attempt in Volsoorus, east of Johannesburg, six years ago - has denied… Read more »
September 30, 2020
Africa: Softening the Impact of Conflict Multiplier Covid-19
Since 1992, when the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) was established, the conflict management NGO has played an integral role in conflict… Read more »
South Africa: Did You Also Watch The South African, Angolan Action Movie on Netflix?
Netflix is finally diving in - not just dipping toes in - when it comes to Africa and its film industry. African movies and series are now making a mark on the streaming platform. Read more »
September 29, 2020
South Africa: Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections = New Rules From Govt?
Gauteng's Covid-19 infection rate climbed 6% after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the country. The increase, which was "noted with concern" by the provincial health… Read more »
September 28, 2020
South Africa: South Africa Experiences Two Earthquakes in Two Days
A 2.7 magnitude hit Cape Town in South Africa early on Sunday (September 27), according to Storm Report.It was the second earthquake is as many days - on Saturday night, there was… Read more »
September 22, 2020
Malawi: Malawi's President Appeals to Investors, Implores South African Farmers to 'Invest In Our Soil'
With the world focused on fighting the pandemic, a remarkable achievement went largely unnoticed in Africa. A court in Malawi annulled a rigged election and a peaceful rerun… Read more »
South Africa: Controversial Preachers Bushiri, Mboro to Face Off in High Court
Pastors Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng and Shepherd Bushiri will appear before the High Court in Pretoria today, eNCA reports. Read more »