May 16, 2019
Zimbabwe: U.S. Warns Travellers to 'Exercise Increased Caution'
The United States has issued a travel warning about crime and civil unrest in Zimbabwe. Read more »
South Africa: First Black African Woman Summits Mount Everest
South African Saray Khumalo has just reached the top of the world, becoming the first black South African to summit Mount Everest, EyeWitness News is reporting on Twitter. Read more »
May 15, 2019
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Attacked Domestic Worker With a Shoe - Court Papers
Grace Mugabe, wife of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been accused of attacking an employee at the family’s home in 2017. Read more »
May 14, 2019
Kenya: Netflix's Swahili Subtitles Has Kenyans Giggling
One thing I have learnt is never try to make Kenyans on Twitter mad, or else they will tear you to shreds. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Will Need All The Help He Can Get to Save ANC
Twenty-five years after Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress to victory in South Africa's first democratic elections, the party is in danger of going the way of those… Read more »
May 13, 2019
Africa: Three Players Share EPL Golden Boot Award
Three African players are the top goalscorers in the English Premier League this season, reports Soccer Laduma. Read more »
May 10, 2019
South Africa: 35 Smaller Parties Want Election Re-Run
A collection of smaller parties who called for an independent audit of the electoral process have walked out of a meeting at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Friday,… Read more »
South Africa: Teko Modise Retires From Professional Football
Cape Town City (CTCFC) midfielder Teko Modise has announced his retirement from professional football. Read more »
South Africa: Ruling ANC Remains Ahead in Election Results
At 6.30am on Friday May 10, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead, with just over 57% of the vote. Read more »
May 09, 2019
South Africa: ANC Takes Early Lead in National Elections
At 9am on Thursday May 9, South Africa's Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead. Read more »
May 08, 2019
Africa: What You Need to Know About the Threats to Life on Our Planet
Humans are putting the survival of a million species on the line. Read more »
May 06, 2019
Niger: Scores Killed in Niamey Fuel Tanker Explosion
More than 50 people were killed in Niamey, the capital of Niger, overnight when an tanker truck overturned and exploded, France24 reports. Read more »
Africa: 'It's Absolutely Crazy!' - Former British Official Denies Alleged Africa 'Invasion' Plan
Former British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson has said that reports alleging he wanted to "invade Africa" were leaked to discredit him, writes The Guardian. Read more »
May 01, 2019
Africa: Why Girls' Education is Key in War Against Climate Change
One year ago I was on an all-female expedition to Antarctica aimed at heightening women's influence as decision-makers on issues that shape our planet. It wasn't long before I… Read more »
April 29, 2019
South Africa: Officials Wary of Illegal Tshwane Shutdown Protest
Service delivery protests forming part of the Total Shutdown movement have returned to the streets of Tshwane, with residents citing high electricity rates and the lack of… Read more »
Zambia: Former Presidents Celebrate Kenneth Kaunda's 95th Birthday With Him
Several former African presidents attended Dr Kenneth Kaunda's 95th birthday in Zambia on April 28. Read more »
April 26, 2019
South Africa: DJ Black Coffee Coming for Everything at South African Music Awards
It came as no surprise that internationally acclaimed and hardworking DJ Black Coffee scooped the most nods with five nominations. Read more »
April 25, 2019
Africa: To Achieve a Malaria-Free World, We Need Lifesaving Tools to Reach Everyone
As a doctor, I have seen the devastating toll of malaria firsthand. Working as a physician in my home country of Cameroon, I’ve been shocked watching once-healthy patients… Read more »
Zimbabwe: When Basic Supplies, Like Blood, Don't Reach Women Giving Birth
I recently received a desperate call in the middle of the night from a doctor under my supervision at a hospital where I practice, informing me that a patient's uterus had ruptured… Read more »
Southern Africa: Cyclone Kenneth Strengthening as it Heads for Coast
Cyclone Kenneth - which is approaching the southern coast of Tanzania and northern coast of Mozambique - has been upgraded to an intense tropical cyclone by Meteo France, the… Read more »
Africa: Why Doctors Should Consider Prescribing 'Nature' to Patients
Imagine if Abdul in Nigeria was having severe headaches and feeling dizzy, and he went to the hospital where the doctor found his blood pressure was high. What if, in addition to… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Pursues Malaria Elimination
Namibia was not on the list of six African countries identified by the World Health Organization as having the potential to become malaria-free within the next two years. Read more »
April 23, 2019
Africa: Hard-Fought Rights Are Slipping Away, Says Afrobarometer
Civic and political space is closing as governments clamp down on citizen's freedoms, says Afrobarometer in a new report. The pan-African research network, based in Accra,… Read more »
Africa: Moving From Commitment to Action Means Vaccinating All Children
I witnessed first-hand the devastation of Cyclone Idai in a visit to Mozambique earlier this month. The severe flooding triggered by the cyclone left the water and sanitation… Read more »
South Africa: Easter Weekend Road Death Toll Down 40% - Transport Minister
Speaking at a roadblock at the Marianhill toll plaza in Durban on Sunday, Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has welcomed statistics indicating that Easter Weekend road fatalities… Read more »