April 04, 2013
South Africa: Zimbabwe Targets South African Investors
The Zimbabwean government has increased efforts to unlock the country's investment potential and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by targeting South African investors at a… Read more »
Africa: Leaders Refuse to Recognise Rebel Chief as CAR President
African leaders participating in a special summit on the conflict in Central African Republic have reportedly decided that it was impossible to recognise rebel chief Michel… Read more »
April 03, 2013
Malawi: Malawian President Seeks Clarity On Border Dispute From International Court
President Joyce Banda has said that Malawi will urgently take the border dispute with Tanzania to the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) after claiming the intervention by… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Hosts African Music Conference
Cape Town played host to the Breathe Sunshine African Music Conference, a new venture into the development of music produced on the continent. Read more »
March 23, 2013
South Africa: Rethinking a Traditional Approach to TB Treatment
In contrast to many countries in the world where tuberculosis rates are declining, the incidence of TB in South Africa has risen by 400 percent in the past 15 years, according to… Read more »
March 22, 2013
South Africa: Why Doesn't Everyone Have TB?
"It's complex" is a phrase that crops up frequently when asking health specialists to explain why South Africa is struggling to control tuberculosis. Read more »
March 21, 2013
South Africa: When Dated Drugs Are the Only Weapon
Somewhere between walking out her front door in Cape Town, taking a taxi to college and hanging out with friends, Phumeza Tisile caught tuberculosis. Read more »
March 15, 2013
South Africa: Two Killed, Thousands Homeless After Stellenbosch Fire
Two people were killed and thousands left homeless when a fire razed homes at the Khayamandi informal settlement in Stellenbosch, a town in the winelands of the Western Cape. Read more »
March 13, 2013
Malawi: Mutharika's Brother Among Several Held On Treason Charges
A brother of the late Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika was arrested with 11 government officials and former cabinet ministers on Monday on treason charges, according to Malawi's… Read more »
February 28, 2013
Africa: What It Takes for a Successful Democracy - Mogae
After completing two terms as president of Botswana in 2008, Festus Mogae was awarded the $5 million Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. The prize committee… Read more »
February 25, 2013
South Africa: South African-Inspired Documentary Wins Academy Award
A South African inspired-documentary 'Searching for Sugar Man' has scooped the award for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscar awards. Read more »
February 20, 2013
Malawi: Striking Workers Threaten to Close Airport - Report
Striking civil servants in Malawi have threatened government with the closure of the country's main airport in the capital, Lilongwe, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). Read more »
February 15, 2013
Africa: Six Nations Bid to Host 2019 Afcon
A total of six countries are bidding to the host the 2019 African Nations Cup finals but the Confederation of African Football are refusing to name them. Read more »
February 14, 2013
South Africa: Dressed Up for State of the Nation Address
The opening of Parliament in Cape Town was characterised by pomp and fanfare as it coincided with Valentine's Day. Read more »
February 11, 2013
South Africa: DRC Rebel Leader Related to Kabila?
South African police have arrested a suspect linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP). Read more »
February 03, 2013
Mali/South Africa: Win Over Bafana Lifts Spirits of War-Torn Nation
South Africa have made significant strides in their bid to return to a decent level of competitiveness following their African Nations Cup experience, said coach Gordon Igesund. Read more »
South Africa/Mali: Heartbreak for Hosts As Mali Repeat a Feat
Hosts South Africa were bundled out of the African Nations Cup in Durban on Saturday in a heart-breaking setback for the tournament when they lost 3-1 on penalties to Mali. Read more »
February 01, 2013
South Africa/Mali: Bafana Face Big Test Against Mali
After scraping through the group phase, African Nations Cup hosts South Africa now have their destiny in their own hands as they head to the knockout rounds at the weekend. Read more »
January 30, 2013
Zambia/Burkina Faso: Steely Burkinabe Can Aim for Afcon Semi-Finals
For Burkina Faso, surprise qualification to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup has been hailed as historic. Read more »
January 29, 2013
Zambia/Burkina Faso: Bitter Blow as Outsiders Eject Zambia From Afcon
Burkina Faso added to the shocks at the African Nations Cup on Tuesday by eliminating holders Zambia at the end of a ferocious tussle at Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium. Read more »
Zambia/Burkina Faso: Chipolopolo Face the Crunch
Reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Zambia face the rare possibility of being eliminated in the first round of defending their title as they take on Burkina Faso in Nelspruit… Read more »
Malawi: Banda to Auction Presidential Jet
Malawi's Capital FM has reported that the Malawian government is offering its 14-seat presidential jet, worth more than U.S.$13m five years ago, to the highest bidder. Read more »
January 28, 2013
South Africa/Morocco: 'We Can Go On and Win This,' Says Bafana Coach
South Africa were perilously close to becoming the first host team in almost two decades not to make it past the first round at the African Nations Cup. But their ability to find… Read more »
Cape Verde/Angola: Fighting Spirit of Cape Verde Produces History
Cape Verde’s historic passage through to the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations is one of the great stories in the history of the continental showpiece. Read more »
January 27, 2013
South Africa/Morocco: Hosts Bafana Keep Alive Afcon Hopes
South Africa kept alive home hopes at the African Nations Cup finals by twice coming from behind to draw with Morocco and sneak first place in Group A after a 2-2 draw in Durban. Read more »