April 30, 2021
Southern Africa: SADC Military Mission Warns of Terror Attacks on Mozambique's Allies
A Southern African military mission which has assessed the current conflict in northern Mozambique is warning that so-called “al Shabaab” insurgents could conduct… Read more »
March 05, 2021
Africa: Why Community Engagement is Critical in Fight Against Malaria
Partners in malaria elimination have come together on community engagement in malaria control and elimination, and shared tools and experiences on fighting the parasitic disease.… Read more »
February 09, 2021
Zimbabwe: Former Army Chief Nyikayaramba Dies After Contracting Covid-19
Former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff, retired Lieutenant-General Douglas Nyikayaramba has died after contracting Covid-19. Read more »
January 22, 2021
Zimbabwe: Abductions, Torture, Arbitrary Arrests Continued in 2020
An excerpt on Zimbabwe from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
January 19, 2021
Africa: Outgoing U.S State Department's Top Africa Official Cites 'Significant' Achievements
At the end of his tenure as the top Africa policymaker in the State Department, Assistant Secretary Tibor Nagy says the legacy of the outgoing administration includes a number… Read more »
November 24, 2020
South Africa: How a South African Film Inspires Hope in the Face of Adversity
When you see powerhouse names in movie credits, you know definitely you're in for a treat. Read more »
Zimbabwe: How to Fix the Turmoil in Gold Mining Sector - Report
Expanding gold mining in Zimbabwe is key to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plans to revitalise the country's economy, especially at a time when the price of the metal is soaring on… Read more »
November 06, 2020
Africa: Lesson for Governments - Africa's Civil Society Helps Mitigate Covid-19 Crisis
Covid-19 has presented a severe danger for African societies and economies, as people faced the threat not only of the virus, but also of lockdown regulations that hit vulnerable… Read more »
August 11, 2020
Zimbabwe: South African Envoy 'Snub' Angers Opposition Alliance
A delegation consisting of South African officials Baleka Mbete, Ngoako Ramatlhodi, and Sydney Mufamadi failed to attend a meeting with Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change… Read more »
July 29, 2020
Zimbabwe: Minister Shiri, Who Helped Plot Mugabe Ouster, Dies
Zimbabwe's Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Perrance Shiri has died, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced. Read more »
July 08, 2020
Africa: Remembering Jennifer Davis - Celebration on Saturday (July 11)
Please join Jennifer Davis's family, friends and comrades for an online celebration of her extraordinary life. Read more »
June 15, 2020
Zimbabwe: Govt Under Fire From UN Rights Experts Over Abductions
Expressing “grave alarm”, UN human rights experts have called on Zimbabwe to immediately end a reported pattern of disappearances and torture that appear aimed at… Read more »
May 01, 2020
Africa: Will Men Respond to COVID-19's Health Call?
The latest data from New York tells us that the novel coronavirus is killing men at twice the rate of women. Death rates are higher around the world, including China,… Read more »
March 09, 2020
Africa: Anzisha Prize - Developing Entrepreneurship Into a Career
"The most important thing we can all do when it comes to very young entrepreneurship is realising that we're all potential supporters of this work. If you're a parent you can… Read more »
January 01, 2020
Africa: UN Agency Pinpoints African Nations As World's Worst 2020 Hunger Spots
Zimbabwe, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central Sahel region dominate the demand for food aid as the world enters 2020, says the United Nations World Food… Read more »
December 11, 2019
South Africa: Zimbabwe-Bound Bus Bursts Into Flames
A bus traveling from Cape Town to Zimbabwe has caught fire on the N1 near William Nicol Drive in Johannesburg. Read more »
November 26, 2019
Southern Africa: South Africa's Pepkor Pulls Out Of Zimbabwe
South African retailer Pepkor Holdings has announced that it will exit Zimbabwe after an economic crisis in the country hurt its performance, Reuters reports. Read more »
November 21, 2019
Zimbabwe: 96 Hours of Dry Taps For Bulawayo Residents
The City of Bulawayo has moved to tighten its water rationing schedule from 72 to 96 hours a week as water levels continue to decline in its dams. Read more »
October 25, 2019
Southern Africa: South Africa's Airports Company Impounds Air Zimbabwe Plane
The Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) has impounded an Air Zimbabwe aircraft, TimesLive reports. Read more »
September 06, 2019
Zimbabwe: Former President Robert Mugabe Dies, Aged 95
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has died. He was 95. Read more »
August 22, 2019
Zimbabwe: Comedian Gonyeti Abducted, Later Found Beaten And Bruised - Reports
The popular comedian, Samantha Kureya, best known as Gonyeti, was reportedly taken from her home on Wednesday night by armed gunmen. Read more »
August 15, 2019
Zimbabwe: Popular Lion Seduli Killed by Hunters on World Lion Day
A male lion, that was popular with photographers, has been shot by trophy hunters on the outskirts of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Captured in Africa Foundation announced on… Read more »
August 14, 2019
Zimbabwe: Football Body Bans Phillip Chiyangwa for Life
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) said it has permanently banned its former president Phillip Chiyangwa for "bringing Zimbabwean football into disrepute". Read more »
August 07, 2019
Zimbabwe: Olinda and Tytan Headed for Splitsville!
It seems as if their relationship is going south as Tytan and Olinda have called it quits on their brief marriage. Read more »
May 28, 2019
Zimbabwe: Former Cricketer Henry Olonga Nails the Voice Auditions
It seems like Henry Olonga is ready to step back into the spotlight. Read more »
