April 26, 2017
South Africa: Nasty C's Videos Disqualified from SAMA's
The organisers of the South African Music Awards have disqualified Good Girls and Don't Do It from the nomination list. The videos were nominated in the Best Music Video category. Read more »
April 04, 2017
South Africa: Union Federation Cosatu Calls for Zuma to Resign
Trade union federation Cosatu "no longer believes President Jacob Zuma is the right person to unite and lead" the ruling African National Congress (ANC), says General Secretary… Read more »
April 03, 2017
South Africa: Ratings Agency Downgrades Credit Rating to 'Junk' Status
The credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's has downgraded South Africa's foreign currency sovereign credit ratings to below investment status. Read more »
March 31, 2017
South Africa: President Zuma Fires Finance Minister, Deputy
President Jacob Zuma fired his finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, in a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday night, precipitating an immediate drop in the value of the South African… Read more »
March 30, 2017
South Africa: Fight Over President Zuma's Future Bursts Into Open
The fight within South Africa's ruling alliance over the future of the country's finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, and ultimately the survival in office of President Jacob Zuma,… Read more »
March 28, 2017
South Africa: Desmond Tutu's Farewell Message to #AhmedKathrada
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's statement on the death of Ahmed Kathrada - leader, former political prisoner and ally of Nelson Mandela, and a hero during the struggle against apartheid: Read more »
March 19, 2017
South Africa: Legendary Actor, Director Joe Mafela Dies
Joe "Sdumo" Mafela, South African TV and theatre legend, has died at the age of 75. There has been an outpouring of condolences and messages from across the country from those… Read more »
March 17, 2017
South Africa: Stars to Battle For a Golden Horn at Film Awards
The 11th annual South African Film and Television Awards will be held at Sun City on 18 March. Read more »
March 14, 2017
South Africa: Metro FM Awards Scandal - Who Were The Real Winners?
SA Hip Hop Mag has leaked what is supposedly to be the "real" Metro FM Awards results. According to the magazine's Twitter account, someone hacked the South African… Read more »
March 13, 2017
South Africa: Riky Rick Quits Record Label
Hip-Hop rapper Riky Rick has confirmed that he has cut ties with his record label Mabala Noise. Read more »
March 07, 2017
Malawi: When Pundits Recycle Rumours As Facts - Rejoinder from Former President Joyce Banda
In an article published on 8 February 2017 on allafrica.com , Dr. Gerhard Anders raises much curiosity when he passionately writes that Malawi's "Cashgate" suspects are "close… Read more »
March 02, 2017
South Africa: Johannesburg Hospital Roof Collapses
The roof at the entrance of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg collapsed, according to several media reports. Read more »
February 24, 2017
South Africa: Country Gears Up for Metro FM Awards
The Metro FM Music Awards will be held at the iNkosi Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. Read more »
February 20, 2017
Zimbabwe: What The Stars Hold for Mugabe: Craziness, Thrift, Dates With Grace
As President Robert Mugabe's birthday draws near, we wanted to share some predictions for this 93-year-old long-time leader's life. Read more »
February 06, 2017
Botswana: Opposition Unite to Challenge Khama for Power
Opposition parties, in what is often referred to as one of Africa's most stable democracies, have decided to form a coalition to challenge the ruling Botswana Democratic Party… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi's Death Highlights Obstacles and Opportunities for Peace
The death in Brussels of Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, the iconic figure of democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, combined with a stalemate in the implementation of the… Read more »
January 24, 2017
Tunisia/Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Fight Back Not Good Enough for Victory
Tunisia have potentially moved from rank outsiders to among the tournament favourites at the African Nations Cup after they concluded a strong showing in Group B with a 4-2 victory… Read more »
January 22, 2017
Zimbabwe/Tunisia: Can Warriors Upset the Carthage Eagles?
Tunisia need just a point from their final Group B clash with Zimbabwe in Libreville on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals and at the… Read more »
January 21, 2017
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Pantheon of Heroes
The African Nations Cup finals have often been the platform for heroes to be born and reputations made in their 60-year history. Read more »
January 18, 2017
Senegal/Zimbabwe: Senegal Powers Through to Quarterfinals
Senegal became the first side to book a place in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in their Group B clash… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Senegal: Warriors - Flash in the Pan or Serious Afcon Contender?
Whether Zimbabwe's battling 2-2 draw with Algeria in their opening Group B clash at the 2017 African Nations Cup was a flash in the pan or a sign of genuine quarterfinal… Read more »
January 16, 2017
Zimbabwe/Algeria: Despite Attacking Prowess, Warriors Can't Outdo Desert Foxes
With a little more quality in both the attacking and defensive thirds, Zimbabwe might have pulled off the first surprise win of the 2017 African nations Cup finals on Sunday, but… Read more »
January 13, 2017
Zimbabwe/Algeria: Algeria Very Wary of Crucial Afcon Clash With Warriors
Fancied Algeria open their 2017 African Nations Cup finals Group B campaign with a clash against Zimbabwe on Sunday (16h00 GMT) as they seek to provide momentum for a tilt at the… Read more »
January 12, 2017
Africa: Giants vs Minnows - Will AFCON Get a Surprise Victor?
The fate of perennial underachievers Senegal, the return of Egypt and the shock qualification of tiny Guinea-Bissau are just some of the major talking points as we prepare for the… Read more »
December 29, 2016
Africa: Transforming Classrooms with a 'Tutu Desk'
Recently released from hospital, retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa celebrated his 85th birthday in October. Though clearly frail, he surprised and delighted friends… Read more »