Zimbabwe: UK Condemns Killing of Protesters in Zimbabwe

THE United Kingdom (UK) has summoned Zimbabwe's top envoy following the deadly demonstrations and subsequent human rights violations in the Southern African country. Read more »

Africa: Civil Society Petitions AU Over Zimbabwe Crisis

Civil society organisations in Zimbabwe have petitioned the African Union (AU) to intervene and resolve the crisis in the country after a strike over fuel increases left at least… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Killing of Protesters Condemned

Human rights groups have decried the killing of protesters by security forces and the subsequent internet shutdown in Zimbabwe. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Defends Condemned Internet Shutdown

THE Zimbabwean government has justified a blackout in internet connectivity after days of violent protests by citizens over economic problems. Read more »

Africa: SMEs Benefit From New Finance Management App

SMALL businesses in the continent have received a boost following the launch of what is heralded as a mobile-first financial and business management application. Read more »

Africa: Agriculture Is Ripe for a Digitised Future

THE implementation of modern technologies is projected to address rising demands for food and tackle dry conditions, particularly in South Africa, ranked the world's 30th driest… Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Mayor Receives Backlash for Latest 'Xenophobic' Attitude

THE latest alleged xenophobic utterances by Johannesburg mayor, Herman Mashaba, against foreign nationals purportedly committing crime and owning houses or operating small business… Read more »

Africa: 6 Drown Attempting to Cross to Europe

AT least 16 people have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea in an attempt to reach Europe since the beginning of the year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Threatens to Expel Western Envoys

The beleaguered Zimbabwean government has threatened to expel some diplomatic missions and foreign sponsored non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for allegedly influencing regime… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Six More Dead in DRC Ebola Outbreak

AT LEAST 16 people have died as a result of the worsening outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Hurts Own Economy With Internet Shutdown

THE Zimbabwean government appears to have shot itself in the foot with the shutdown of the internet following violent protests. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans in SA Weigh in On Fatal Protests

ZIMBABWEAN economists and political activists in South Africa have blamed controversial policies by the beleaguered government for the deadly protests ravaging their home country. Read more »

Kenya: UN Denounces Kenya Terror Attack

THE United Nations (UN) has expressed solidarity with Kenya after the killing of 14 civilians in a terror attack on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Attacks Refugee Camp, 4 Killed

FOUR refugees have been killed after an attack thought to be carried out by the Boko Haram terror group at a refugee centre northeast of Nigeria. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Five Killed in Zimbabwe Anti-Government Protests

At least five people have been killed as police opened live ammunition to quell protests in the restive Zimbabwe following protests over a steep price increase. Read more »

Angola: Angola Expels Over 1 000 Foreigners

ANGOLA has since the beginning of the year deported at least 1 430 foreign nationals allegedly living illegally in the country. This represents an increase of 360 expulsions… Read more »

South Africa: Obituary, Rip - Dan Tshanda, SA's Unrecognised Legend

THE biblical saying that a prophet is not without honour but in his own country rings true regarding the South African music legend, Daniel Tshanda, who is to be buried in… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Implodes, Bullets Fired After Fuel Hike

THE ticking time bomb Zimbabwe had become in recent weeks has inevitably exploded on Monday with police opening live fire on anti-government protests triggered by the escalating… Read more »

Malawi: Albino Murders Raise Malawi Pre-Poll Temperatures

WITH the recent murder of a man, coming months after the disappearance of a boy with the genetic disorder, the Read more »

South Africa: French Firm Enlisted to Halt SA Cyber Crooks

THE Wireless Application Service Providers' Association of South Africa (WASPA) has enlisted the services of a global mobile security expert to fight cyber crime. Read more »

Southern Africa: Mixed Prospects for SADC in Premier CAF Tourney

AFTER experiencing mixed fortunes in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League, teams from the Southern African Development (SADC) bloc will be eager to extend… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: War of Words Erupts Over DRC's Divisive Election

RELATIONS are strained between electoral authorities and the Catholic Church, as well as between the government and the United Nations (UN) days after the publication of election… Read more »

Nigeria: Citizens Warned Against Harbouring Boko Haram Terrorists

THE Nigerian military has threatened action against civilians allegedly providing shelter to Boko Haram terrorists in their homes northeast of the country. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Faces Fresh Protests Amid Collapsing Economy

Zimbabwe is set for a new wave of public protests following a deepening economic crisis marked by closure of companies and skyrocketing prices of basic commodities, among them… Read more »

Africa: Weather Woes Kill Over 20 in Southern Africa

MORE than 20 people have been killed following violent storms and flash flooding in three countries most vulnerable to harsh weather patterns in Southern Africa in recent days. Read more »