July 27, 2017
South Africa: Black Coffee to Host His Own Show on Beats 1
The show, which will be called Black Coffee on Beats 1, will debuts this Friday at 8pm South African time. Read more »
South Africa: Lloyd Cele New Bold Look Sets Twitter Alight
The former Idols star revealed his new hairstyle on his social media accompanied by a motivational message about "stepping out of your comfort zone". Read more »
July 19, 2017
Zambia: Remember When Lungu Said He's Learning a Lot from Mugabe?
Zambia has attracted some international attention over events that have taken place over a relatively short time. The world's media has in the past found Zambia uninteresting but… Read more »
July 18, 2017
South Africa: The Elders, Capetonians #WalkTogether on Mandela Day
Hundreds of people gathered at the Grand Parade in Cape Town to mark Mandela Day. Led by The Elders, a forum of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela a decade ago, the… Read more »
July 14, 2017
South Africa: U.S. Rapper Kendrick Lamar Found South Africa 'Illuminating'
Comedian Dave Chappelle had the opportunity to chat with hip-hop rapper Kendrick Lamar for Interview Magazine. Read more »
July 10, 2017
Lesotho: Pioneering Electronic Visa Program Aimed to Increase Tourism and Investment
Lesotho is the only independent nation in the world with its entire land mass above 1,000 meters (3,281 feet). Now the country, with a population of 2.1 million and a surface area… Read more »
July 09, 2017
Mozambique: Time for Rising Nation to Soar
Twenty years ago, in 1997, President Joaquim Chissano arrived in Washington DC to attend the Corporate Council on Africa's First Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit. He came as… Read more »
July 06, 2017
Africa: South Africa Escapes Security Council Referral Over Bashir Non-Arrest
The South African government has escaped being referred to the United Nations Security Council for its failure to arrest President Omar al-Bashir when the Sudanese leader visited… Read more »
Malawi: Independence Day Stampede Kills 8 - Reports
Eight people are said to have died while at dozens others are feared to be injured in a stampede that has happened at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, SABC News' Mweli Masilela… Read more »
June 26, 2017
Africa: Changing Perceptions on Display at U.S.-Africa Business Summit in DC
"We must change the lenses with which we look at Africa from the traditional development mindset to an investment mindset," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development… Read more »
June 22, 2017
South Africa: No Visa Yet - Will Singer Babes Wodumo Attend #BETAwards?
Did nursing the disappointment of the SAMA awards lead to Babes Wodumo missing out on her U.S. visa? Read more »
South Africa: Cici Not Dropping Charges Against Arthur Mafokate
Cici has released a press statement, dismissing claims that she has dropped assault charges against her boss and alleged romantic partner Arthur Mofokate. Read more »
June 21, 2017
South Africa: Battle for President - Does Dlamini-Zuma Stand Chance Against Ramaphosa?
In South Africa the constitution does not allow for its citizens to choose a president. It relies solely on a few men and women who are nominated into the inner circle of the… Read more »
June 19, 2017
South Africa: Public Protector Makes Waves With State Capture, Apartheid Bailout Reports
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has said that President Jacob Zuma's court bid to to set aside a report that probed alleged "state capture" by his friends, the Gupta family,… Read more »
June 13, 2017
South Africa: Former Opposition Leader Zille Apologises for Colonialism Tweets
Helen Zille will retain her position of Western Cape Premier despite her removal from key bodies in the Democratic Alliance. This comes after she apologised unreservedly to the… Read more »
June 12, 2017
South Africa/Nigeria: They Lost The Match, But Did Eagles Win the Twitter War Against Bafana?
Nigerian fans were left fuming as Bafana Bafana sealed their historic victory against the Super Eagles. Read more »
June 08, 2017
South Africa: TV Presenter Johann Botha Killed in Armed Robbery
Popular presenter Johann Botha was shot during a robbery at a bar in the Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg. The owner of the bar was also killed, according to a tweet by Pretoria… Read more »
June 07, 2017
South Africa: Reports of Deaths as #CapeTownStorm Intensifies
The storm in Cape Town has claimed the lives of five people, including a 60-year-old man. Read more »
June 06, 2017
Africa: allAfrica Under the Weather - Office Closing for #CapeStorm
The Cape Town office for AllAfrica Global Media will be closed on June 7, 2017, after the South African Weather Service issued a warning of mudslides, flash flooding, hail and… Read more »
June 05, 2017
South Africa: Easy Ways to Save Water Around the House
It's World Environment Day and the Western Cape continues to battle severe drought. Residents can do their part by employing these water-saving tips to help ease the strain on… Read more »
South Africa: That Man in the Tornado Photo is South African
This photo of a man in Alberta, Canada, mowing his lawn with a dangerous-looking tornado in the background has caused a storm on social media. Read more »
May 29, 2017
South Africa: Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha Vent Over SAMAs Loss
The popular singer has lashed out at the South African Music Awards held at Sun City on Saturday, after she failed to scoop an award. This is a repeat of what happened at the Metro… Read more »
South Africa: Zuma Escapes Again
President Jacob Zuma has survived the latest attempt from within the ruling African National Congress to force him to step down. Read more »
May 28, 2017
South Africa: Ruling ANC Debates Motion to Remove Zuma
The top leadership of South Africa's ruling African National Congress is this weekend debating a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Read more »
May 12, 2017
South Africa: Solange to Headline Afropunk Festival in Johannesburg
The award-winning singer and actress Solange and rapper Anderson Paak will headline the Afropunk Johannesburg Festival in December. Read more »