September 12, 2019
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Former Idols Runner-Up Thami Shobede
Idols South Africa season 12 runner-up Thamsanqa Shobede, known to his fans as Thami, has died. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Considers Expunging Marijuana-Related Criminal Records
The Department of Justice is working on new laws around the legalisation of marijuana in South Africa, and is considering amendments to expunge the criminal records of people who… Read more »
September 10, 2019
South Africa: What Trevor Noah Has and Hasn't Said About Xenophobia
South African comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah has something to say about xenophobia - but there is also something he did not say. Read more »
September 09, 2019
South Africa: Peter Moyo Turned Away From Work By Old Mutual - Again
Peter Moyo, the on-off Old Mutual CEO, has been turned away from his place of work, Old Mutual Sandton, for a second time. This despite a court order that allowed him to return. Read more »
September 06, 2019
Zimbabwe: Former President Robert Mugabe Dies, Aged 95
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has died. He was 95. Read more »
September 04, 2019
Africa: Ghana's Isaac Sesi and Botswana's Bonolo Monthe Win the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize
The two entrepreneurs were awarded for their innovative ventures in the agri-food sector. Read more »
September 05, 2019
South Africa: Ndlovu Youth Choir Through to Final of America's Got Talent
The Ndlovu Youth Choir is through to the final of America's Got Talent. The choir gained international attention when they posted a cover version of Ed Sheeran's song "Shape of… Read more »
September 04, 2019
Africa: Xenophobia, March Against Gender-Based Violence Loom Over WEF Summit
Protesters and mourners demanding to see President Cyril Ramaphosa over recent incidents of violence against women have marched to the Cape Town International Convention Centre… Read more »
Africa: 'Barbaric Butchering' - Nigeria's Tiwa Savage to Pull Out Of Johannesburg Event
Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has announced on Twitter that she is pulling out of a South African event because of "the barbaric butchering of my people in… Read more »
September 03, 2019
South Africa: Abducted Six-Year-Old Found, Back Home With Parents
Amy'Leigh de Jager has been returned to her family after being abducted on Monday morning at school. Read more »
August 29, 2019
Zambia: Opposition Politician Kambwili Arrested For 'Defaming' Lungu
Zambian police have arrested opposition National Democratic Congress leader Chishimba Kambwili on charges of defaming President Edgar Lungu, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
August 28, 2019
South Africa: Music Producer Arthur Mafokate Acquitted of Assault
The messy case that has dragged for more than two years has finally come to an end. Read more »
August 27, 2019
South Africa: White House Reporter Now Knows Who South Africa's President Is
The United States reporter who called South African president Cyril Ramaphosa an "unidentified leader" has corrected her mistake. Read more »
August 26, 2019
South Africa: Company Chief Tied to State Capture, Corruption Dies in Car Crash
Gavin Watson, the chief executive officer of Bosasa, has allegedly died in a car accident near OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg on Monday morning, eNCA reports. Read more »
South Africa: Sports Analyst David Kekana Dies
Popular SABC sports analyst and anchor David Kekana passed away at a Johannesburg hospital after a prolonged battle with diabetes SABC's Morning Live reports. Read more »
South Africa: Meet the White House Reporter Who Can't Identify an African President
South African Twitter users are outraged at a United States reporter who apparently does not know who President Cyril Ramaphosa is. Read more »
August 23, 2019
South Africa: The Apartheid Flag - 'Divisive Symbol of Oppression'
The old South African flag which was outlawed by a court judgement this week was adopted two decades before the formal policy of apartheid was enforced. But the elements which go… Read more »
Africa: Reversing the Growing Unemployment among Trained Graduates
Recently, I watched the heartbreaking story of a 24-year-old Kevin Ochieng, a first class honors degree graduate, whose excellent academic performance did not secure him a decent… Read more »
Africa: South African Star Nomzamo Mbatha Bags Lead Role in Coming 2 America
Nomzamo Mbatha is flying the South African flag high. Read more »
Zambia: What Govt Should Do to Clean Up Poisonous Soil, Dust in Kabwe
Thousands of children in Kabwe are developing lead poisoning because of growing up in contaminated neighborhoods due to exposure around a former lead and zinc mine. Twenty-five… Read more »
August 22, 2019
South Africa: Old Mutual's Peter Moyo Fired a Second Time
In response to a Old Mutual shareholder request for the board to finalize matters with CEO Peter Moyo, the insurer has fired him for the second time. Read more »
South Africa: Will IMF Bailout Rumours Kickstart Economic Reforms?
There seems to be a growing consensus that South Africa is heading for an International Monetary Fund bailout as the country's state-owned enterprises and weak finances project a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Comedian Gonyeti Abducted, Later Found Beaten And Bruised - Reports
The popular comedian, Samantha Kureya, best known as Gonyeti, was reportedly taken from her home on Wednesday night by armed gunmen. Read more »
South Africa: Ndlovu Youth Choir Through to the Semi-Finals of America's Got Talent!
The Ndlovu Youth Choir have wowed the world with another stunning performance. They performed a stunning rendition of rock band U2's Beautiful Day. Read more »
August 21, 2019
South Africa: Gratuitous Display of Apartheid Flag is Hate Speech - Equality Court
The Equality Court has ruled that gratuitous display of the flag used during the apartheid era constitutes hate speech and incites hatred against black people in terms of the… Read more »