September 28, 2023
Zambia: Zambia Set for a Fuel Pipeline Upgrade
The new pipeline is expected to receive 6.5 million litres of fuel from the Tanzania-Zambia Mafuta pipeline, built 54 years ago. Analysts say the cost of fuel will reduce when the… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Zambia: World's Oldest Wooden Structure Found in Zambia
Archaeologists say the structure dates back 476,000 years. It was intentionally shaped with wooden tools to create stable joints, attesting to the cognitive skills of Homo sapiens'… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Africa: Zambians Protest 'Death Threats' Against Their President
Zambians are concerned about reports of "death threats" against Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema allegedly coming from within Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF. Can the ongoing… Read more »
South Africa: At Least 20 Mine Staff Die in Bus Crash - Reports
A bus carrying employees from a diamond mine in Limpopo reportedly collided with a lorry. Road safety is a critical challenge in South Africa, despite the country's advanced road… Read more »
September 16, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Holds State Funeral for Zulu Leader Buthelezi
Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a controversial figure in South Africa's freedom struggle but many Zulus see him protector of their culture. President Cyril Ramaphosa was due to deliver… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Women Decry Political Underrepresentation
Women groups in Zimbabwe are calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to have a gender-balanced cabinet. The recently reelected leader has appointed just six women out of 26 cabinet… Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: World's Largest Rhino Farm Bought By NGO
Conservation activists hope to return 2,000 white rhinos to the wild in the coming decade after purchasing the "Platinum Rhino" breeding operation. Read more »
September 01, 2023
South Africa: South African Police Kill 18 Suspects in Shootout
The suspects were allegedly held up in a house, planning a hit on a cash-depot in the Limpopo province, when police confronted them. The firefight lasted almost 90 minutes. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Election Under Scrutiny for Irregularities
Critics inside and outside Zimbabwe believe that the reelection of incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not necessarily reflect the will of the people. Analysts say the… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition's Chamisa Claims Victory After Disputing Election
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa decried the Zimbabwe election as a case of "blatant" fraud, disputing the reported victory of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declared Election Winner, Opposition Rejects Result
Emmerson Mnangagwa won a second term after a vote decried by opposition groups for irregularities. The high-stakes vote comes amid years of inflation and steep currency… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Early Results Trickle in for Tense Election
Early parliamentary results showed a narrow lead for the ruling ZANU-PF party. However, observers said voting delays and other issues meant the election did not live up to… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Polls Close Following Voting Delays
Zimbabwe's opposition is seeking to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party, which has ruled since the country's independence in 1980. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Election - Why the Youth Vote Matters
Young people in Zimbabwe, including many first-time voters, could determine the election winner. But is Jamaican dancehall music enough to win them over? Read more »
August 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Any Hope for Democratic Change?
Eleven candiadates are hoping to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Wednesday's election. Zimbabwe's electorate is skeptical of the opposition's ability to defeat his… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: World Cup - South Africa's Success Deserves Support
South Africa's historic appearance in the 2023 World Cup knockouts is the latest milestone for women's football. The success needs to be matched by off-field investment. Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Rhino Poaching Declines in South Africa Amid Crackdown
The number of rhinos killed by poachers at Kruger National Park dropped by half as part of a downward trend nationwide. But authorities said demand for illegal rhino horn persists. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Gears Up for Crucial August 23 General Election
Eleven candidates are vying for the presidency in Zimbabwe. However, analysts say it will be a race between incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa and the main opposition leader Nelson… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Angola: Angola's New Oil Refinery Brings Hopes and Fears
Angola is rich in crude oil but has to import the fuel it needs. A new refinery could change that. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Dodges a Bullet With Putin
International pressure on South Africa has eased now that the Russian leader will attend the BRICS summit via video link only. The decision leaves ties between the only African… Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Revels in Snowy Surprise
Johannesburg experienced its first snowfall in over a decade, surprising residents and delighting children. Read more »
June 30, 2023
South Africa: What Did German Foreign Minister Achieve in South Africa?
Russia's war in Ukraine dominated talks during German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's trip to Pretoria this week. After months of tension, Germany and South Africa displayed a… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Zambia: In Zambia, Postnatal Depression Is Neglected
The mental health of pregnant women in Zambia, like in much of Africa, is often overlooked. But it's important to diagnose postpartum depression for the health of both the mother… Read more »
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Urges South Africa to Help End War in Ukraine
Germany's top diplomat is in South Africa to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in fighting climate change, but the war in Ukraine remains a sticking point. Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Focuses On Ukraine War During Visit
During her visit to South Africa, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to push for greater efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Read more »