South Africa: Gauteng Water Supply Dwindles Due to Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - January 17, 2023

Gauteng Follows Cape Town in Water Scarcity Due to Power Cuts, Rising Temperatures Read more »

Nigeria: Mental Health for Nigerians is Officially a Priority - Now to Ensure Implementation

It has been a long journey but 65 years after the introduction of the Lunacy Act of 1958, President Muhammadu Buhari this month (Jan 5) signed the historic Mental Health Bill to… Read more »

South Africa: Tiger on the Loose in Johannesburg After Attacking Man, Dog

Residents in the south of Johannesburg have been alerted after a tiger escaped from a property near Walkerville, IOL reports. A 39-year-old man and dog were attacked by the animal… Read more »

South Africa: Police Restore Calm Following Protest in Johannesburg CBD - South African News Briefs - January 16, 2023

 Police Restore Calm Following Protest in Johannesburg CBD Read more »

Africa: How 'Fast Fashion' Causes Environmental Havoc #AfricaClimateCrisis

"Who are you wearing?" is the catchphrase at most red carpet events. But how often do we take the time to consider the clothing industry's impact on sustainability and human… Read more »

Benin: Opposition Wins Seats in Parliament, First Time in 4 Years

Benin's opposition has returned to parliament after a four-year absence, winning 28 seats in elections dominated by President Patrice Talon's allies, the country's constitutional… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Welcomes Tariff Hike Amid Outrage - South African News Briefs - January 13, 2023

Eskom Welcomes 18.56% Tariff Hike as Nation Faces Stifled Economy, Unemployment Risks Read more »

Africa: Why China's New Foreign Minister is Touring Africa

China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is heading to five African countries, the Foreign Ministry announced. Gang was appointed China's foreign minister on December 30th, replacing… Read more »

South Africa: South African Researchers Break New Ground in TB Vaccine Research - South African News Briefs - January 12, 2023

South African Researchers Bring Hope for Developing New TB Vaccines Read more »

South Africa: Health Dept Takes Action After Detection of 'Kraken' Covid-19 Sub-Variant

No travel restriction will be imposed on or by South Africa following collaborative efforts with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and additional scientists, despite the… Read more »

Senegal: 20 New Rules to Avoid Another Deadly Road Crash in Senegal

The interministerial council on road safety, established after the bus accident which left 40 people dead, has announced several measures to keep the roads safe. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Planned Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - 11 January, 2023

Eskom Escalates Power Cuts to Stage 6 Read more »

Senegal: Sall Declares Days of Mourning After Deadly Bus Crash

The President of the Republic Macky Sall decreed three days of national mourning on January 9, and appointed an interministerial council after 40 people died and several were… Read more »

South Africa: Taps Dry Up in Nelson Mandela Bay - South African News Briefs - January 10, 2023

Drought-Struck Mandela Bay Sees Taps Run Dry Read more »

South Africa: Power Utility CEO Opens Case of Attempted Murder - South African News Briefs - January 9, 2023

Eskom CEO says he was poisoned Read more »

South Africa: Measles Outbreak Teams on Standby in Tshwane - South African News Briefs - January 6, 2023

Measles Outbreak - Response Teams on Standby Read more »

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods - South African News Briefs - January 5, 2023

KwaZulu-Natal Govt on High Alert Ahead of Heavy Rain Warning Read more »

Ethiopia: Progress on Tigray Peace Deal But Challenges Remain

While progress is being made in implementing the recent peace agreement between the Ethiopian federal government and the northern Tigray region, federal troops are now combatting… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Sets Plans to Move Away from Load Shedding - South African News Briefs - January 4, 2023

Major Plans Ahead to Move Western Cape Away from Load Shedding, Premier Claims Read more »

South Africa: Govt Enters Final Stage of Scrapping E-Tolls - South African News Briefs - January 3, 2023

Govt, Agency in Final Talks to Scrap E-Tolls - Minister Read more »

East Africa: Stop Supporting DR Congo's M23 Rebels, Europe Tells Rwanda

The European Union (EU) has called on all states in the Great Lakes region to stop support from flowing to armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but has singled out… Read more »

Botswana: Ian Khama, Facing Arrest, Wants His Day in Court

In the latest development arising from the fallout between Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor, a magistrate has issued a warrant for the arrest of former… Read more »

South Africa: Medical Graduates 'Let Down' By Health Dept -South African News Briefs - December 30, 2022

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South Africa: Call for Justice for Victims of Boksburg Hospital Explosion - South African News Briefs - December 29, 2022

Storm Warning Issued for KwaZulu-Natal, Disaster Teams on High Alert Read more »

South Africa: Additional Covid-19 Booster Mooted for Over 50s - South African News Briefs - December 28, 2022

Eskom Institutes Stage 4 Load Shedding as Power Generation Units Break Down Read more »