May 10, 2019
South Africa: Teko Modise Retires From Professional Football
Cape Town City (CTCFC) midfielder Teko Modise has announced his retirement from professional football. Read more »
South Africa: 35 Smaller Parties Want Election Re-Run
A collection of smaller parties who called for an independent audit of the electoral process have walked out of a meeting at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Friday,… Read more »
South Africa: Ruling ANC Remains Ahead in Election Results
At 6.30am on Friday May 10, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead, with just over 57% of the vote. Read more »
May 09, 2019
South Africa: ANC Takes Early Lead in National Elections
At 9am on Thursday May 9, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead. Read more »
May 06, 2019
Africa: 'It's Absolutely Crazy!' - Former British Official Denies Alleged Africa 'Invasion' Plan
Former British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" were leaked to discredit him, writes The Guardian. Read more »
April 29, 2019
South Africa: Officials Wary of Illegal Tshwane Shutdown Protest
Service delivery protests forming part of the Total Shutdown movement have returned to the streets of Tshwane, with residents citing high electricity rates and the lack of… Read more »
Zambia: Former Presidents Celebrate Kenneth Kaunda's 95th Birthday With Him
Several former African presidents attended Dr Kenneth Kaunda's 95th birthday in Zambia on April 28. Read more »
April 26, 2019
South Africa: DJ Black Coffee Coming for Everything at South African Music Awards
It came as no surprise that internationally acclaimed and hardworking DJ Black Coffee scooped the most nods with five nominations. Read more »
April 25, 2019
Zimbabwe: When Basic Supplies, Like Blood, Don't Reach Women Giving Birth
I recently received a desperate call in the middle of the night from a doctor under my supervision at a hospital where I practice, informing me that a patient's uterus had ruptured… Read more »
Southern Africa: Cyclone Kenneth Strengthening as it Heads for Coast
Cyclone Kenneth - which is approaching the southern coast of Tanzania and northern coast of Mozambique - has been upgraded to an intense tropical cyclone by Meteo France, the… 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 »
April 23, 2019
South Africa: Easter Weekend Road Death Toll Down 40% - Transport Minister
Speaking at a roadblock at the Marianhill toll plaza in Durban on Sunday, Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed statistics indicating that Easter Weekend road fatalities… Read more »
April 19, 2019
Southern Africa: 1.6 Million Children Still Need Urgent Assistance After Cyclone Idai
Just over a month after Cyclone Idai tore through Southern Africa bringing devastating floods, UNICEF says the needs in Mozambique remain massive, with 1 million children in need… Read more »
April 18, 2019
Africa: 2019 Most Influential People List Features Six Africans
Time Magazine has published its annual list of the world's most influential people - and six Africans made it on to the list, according to Ugandan website Hire The Youth. Read more »
April 17, 2019
Africa: Who Will Be Held Responsible for Xenophobia in South Africa?
Human Rights Watch and the African Diaspora Forum have called for the urgent investigation and prosecution of those responsible for a spate of attacks against migrants, most of… Read more »
South Africa: Thuso Mbedu Makes History with New Hollywood Role
She did it again... Read more »
South Africa: How An Irish Suburb Got Mixed Up in the South African Election
An African National Congress election billboard in Port Elizabeth generated some social media amusement in South Africa on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Sam Smith Stops Cape Town Show Midway Over 'Strained Voice'
The popular singer left thousands of fans disappointed and worried after he stopped his performance midway due to voice strain. Read more »
April 16, 2019
South Africa: Singer Moonchild Sets Coachella Stage on Fire
The world definitely needs to know who Moonchild is... Read more »
April 11, 2019
South Africa: Mnangagwa a Sellout Who Won't Finish His Term - Malema
South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has lashed out at Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his plans to pay compensation to white farmers who… Read more »
April 05, 2019
South Africa: If You Think Legalising Marijuana is Bad, Think Again
With the cannabis industry exploding, the Cannabis Expo in Cape Town provides the perfect platform for international and local medical health professionals, agribusiness and… Read more »
April 04, 2019
South Africa: Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela Honoured with Google Doodle
Have you checked out your google homepage? If not, what are you waiting for!? Read more »
March 27, 2019
Africa: Strong System, Financing 'Key' for Zambian Universal Health Coverage
allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo is in Praia, Cabo Verde, for the second WHO Africa Health Forum. This year the focus is on attaining universal health coverage for the continent - here… Read more »
March 26, 2019
South Africa: State Drops One Culpable Homicide Charge Against Duduzane Zuma
A state prosecutor has told the Randburg Magistrate Court that the State will no longer be prosecuting Duduzane Zuma on one of his two charges of culpable homicide following new… Read more »
March 25, 2019
South Africa: Africa Over Moon as AKA, Stonebwoy Win at the Kids Choice Awards
Just in case you didn't watch the Kids Choice Awards this year, we'll catch you up on the winners... Read more »