November 29, 2018
South Africa: SAA Set for Another Bailout From Govt
South African Airways seems to be well on its way to receiving another bailout after the National Assembly approved a 2018 Special Appropriation Bill, which will allow the national… Read more »
November 28, 2018
Zimbabwe: Post-Poll Violence Inquiry Under Fire for Not Inviting Mnangagwa, Chiwenga
The Kgalema Motlanthe Commission has concluded its process of gathering oral evidence through public hearings - a move that has sparked an angry backlash from the opposition ranks. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Sold Executive Power to Guptas - Former Mining Minister Ramatlhodi
Former mining minister Ngoako Leonard Ramatlhodi is testifying at the State Capture Inquiry lead by retired Judge Raymond Zondo. Read more »
South Africa: Ambassador Harold E. Doley, Jr to Receive Special Recognition Award for Social Justice
"It is my distinct honour to advise you that you have been nominated by Survé Philanthropies to receive an Imagine Award for your immense contribution to Transformation and… Read more »
November 26, 2018
Africa: South Africa Announces $1 billion Investment in South Sudan's Oil Industry
South Africa's Minister of Energy Jeff Radebe announced his country's plans to invest one-billion U.S. dollars in South Sudan's oil sector, including in the construction of a… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Flock to National Day Of Prayer
Thousands of people attended an interfaith prayer service at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Sunday. Read more »
November 23, 2018
South Africa: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Grace Abantu Book Festival in Soweto
The annual Abantu Book Festival had a successful run in 2017 - and to celebrate Africa's rich and diverse literature, it was only befitting to get one of Africa's respected… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Light Aircraft Crashes in Masvingo
Three people are feared dead after a Cessna light aircraft they were traveling in crashed near Renco Mine in Masvingo, TellZim reports. Read more »
November 22, 2018
South Africa: Hard Times Ahead for South Africa After Rate Hike
Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, has announced that the repo rate will rise from 6.5% to 6.75%. The decision was not made lightly, Kganyago said, as… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Missionary Killed During Protected Tribe Visit Worked in South Africa
An American missionary with ties to South Africa has been killed by a remote Indian tribe after he illegally ventured onto their island home. John Allen Chau, 27, was met with a… Read more »
November 21, 2018
Namibia: Namibia Makes Strides in Tackling Malaria
The Namibian government and its health partners seem to be at the forefront of the battle against malaria, as WHO launches a new country-driven “High burden to high… Read more »
November 20, 2018
Africa: These Young Africans Were Just Recognised for Making a Difference
You may know who Millie Bobby Brown is from her role in the American TV series Stranger Things, but do you know who Kherann Yao, Deasy Helena Muzima, Detty Dione Datto, Lebohang… Read more »
November 21, 2018
Mozambique: Central Bank Governor Blames Cyber-Attack for Banking Crisis
The governor of the Mozambican central bank, Rogério Zandamela, has told parliament that a Portuguese software company, Bizfirst, carried out "cyber-attacks" on the… Read more »
November 16, 2018
South Africa: Relief As Govt Okays 180,000 Permits For Zimbabweans
The adjudication and printing of 178,172 applications for the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) spokesman Thabo Makgola is reported as saying, urging 1,932 applicants who had… Read more »
South Africa: Trump Appoints Handbag Designer as Ambassador to Pretoria
United States President Donald Trump has announced his nomination to fill the post of ambassador to Pretoria: South African-born luxury handbag designer Lana Marks. Read more »
November 15, 2018
South Africa: Foreigners Are a Burden on Our Health System - Minister
South Africa's Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says foreign nationals are burdening the South African health system. Read more »
November 14, 2018
Africa: #IdibalaChallenge Goes Global, People Are Fainting Everywhere!
You've probably been wondering what this dancing fainting craze videos are all about, unless you've been living under a rock for the past week or two... Read more »
November 13, 2018
South Africa: High Court Orders Liquidation of VBS Bank
The North Gauteng High Court has ordered the liquidation of VBS Mutual Bank, eNCA reports. This comes after an application by the South African Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority… Read more »
November 12, 2018
South Africa: After State Capture - Populism, Corruption & Decline or Growth, Jobs & Prosperity?
Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas is renowned in South Africa as the man who refused a $40 million bribe and the finance minister's job, offered to him by former… Read more »
November 05, 2018
Namibia: First Lady Monica Geingos Receives World Without Aids Award
The first lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, and singer and political activist Sir Bob Geldof have won the 2018 World Without AIDS Award. Read more »
October 25, 2018
Africa: Foreign Investment Key to Prosperity - U.S. Diplomat Nagy
The American administration's top diplomat for African affairs, Assistant Secretary of State Tibor P Nagy, Jr, will soon make his first trip to the continent since his appointment.… Read more »
October 24, 2018
South Africa: Motswako Pioneer and Rapper HHP Dies
Jabulani Tsambo, better known as Hip Hop Pantsula or Jabba, has died aged 38, his wife and publicist Lerato Sengadi confirmed. Tributes have been pouring in from his fans and the… Read more »
October 17, 2018
Zimbabwe: The Eight Steps Needed to Achieve Full Democracy
Writing for AllAfrica, two former African leaders, a leading member of the United States Congress and top U.S. diplomats under both Democratic and Republican administrations record… Read more »
South Africa: How The Sunday Times Issue Shames All of Journalism
This last weekend, the editor of the Sunday Times Bongani Siqoko issued an apology for the reporting done by the newspaper on the Cato Manor death squads and the Zimbabwe rendition… Read more »
October 12, 2018
South Africa: The Designers Came Through, Honey! But Why So Many Empty Seats at Fashion Week?
It's the third day of the African Fashion International Joburg Fashion Week at the Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. Local and international designers and models are not here to play,… Read more »