Southern Africa

The suspended Deputy National Commissioner appeared in Randburg regarding a case involving an 18-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl. His bail application will be reviewed on September 29.

The Central Energy Fund has unveiled a $7.15 billion program to rebuild South Africa's refining capacity. Pretoria aims to reduce its dependence on imported fuels, which now accounts…

Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in a house in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban. Three others were injured, and South African police are searching for three…

South African justice officials formally dropped the four charges against suspended National Commissioner Fannie Masemola related to a police health contract on Tuesday. While the criminal proceedings against…

An investigation conducted in South Africa documents painful practices in the ostrich feather industry, reigniting the debate over a fashion ornament.

Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have reached a new level. The U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, stated that the United States has lost patience…

On Sunday, September 20, the South African government intensified the investigation into the deaths of nine women in Ekurhuleni. Three persons of interest have been summoned, and eight…

The project will be executed in two phases, with Copperbelt Energy Corporation expected to be the buyer of the electricity. Approximately 640 jobs are anticipated during construction and…

Four projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa, representing $23 billion in investments, have been selected for $20 million in repayable support announced by the African Development…

South Africa will face Australia without Lungi Ngidi, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. He joins Kagiso Rabada and Ottneil Baartman among the unavailable fast bowlers for…

South African health authorities report a rapid increase in mpox cases, with 18 confirmed and one probable case as of September 17. Thirteen infections have been recorded in…

Pitso Mosimane has named five players who have never been called up before to the Bafana Bafana in his final squad of 30 for the 2027 Africa Cup…

The Zimbabwean government now restricts licensed vendors' activities from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm in city centers across the 92 local authorities. In residential areas, they can operate…

The South African Special Tribunal has annulled the 85.34 million rand extension of a contract made in 2019 by South African Airways with Flyfofa. The company must detail…

The South African Electoral Court has rejected the ANC's appeal regarding 181 candidacies in six municipalities. At this stage, these names remain absent from the local election lists…

Angola and Oman have finalized five agreements and eight memoranda of understanding, valued at over $1.5 billion. The package includes a 500 MW renewable project with battery storage.

Zacharie Boucher and Roman Ferber join the Barea in a 25-player squad selected by Corentin Martins for the start of the CAN 2027 qualifiers, on September 25 in…

The World Bank has approved $165.9 million in funding for the INSPIRE-O program in Malawi. The project aims to strengthen social safety nets, climate-adaptive public works, and access…

Aliou Cissé has selected 28 players to launch the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Goalkeeper Ekumbi joins the Palancas Negras for the first time, while Gilberto and four other players…

Botswana and Oman have signed an air agreement based on the principle of open skies. Airlines from both countries will be able to operate an unlimited number of…

The Zambian government contests the resolution adopted on September 17 by the European Parliament regarding the post-election situation and the death of Mutotwe Kafwaya. Lusaka is now calling…

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Al Ahli 2-1 on Saturday in Pretoria, thanks to a brace from Nuno Santos, and qualified for the FIFA Challenger Cup, the next stage of…

The International Monetary Fund's mission concluded in Maputo without an agreement on a new program. The IMF believes that further reforms are necessary, particularly to restore debt sustainability.

The New Development Bank has approved up to $200 million for the Olifants program. The funding targets pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment facilities to enhance the water supply…

The two municipal landfills in Johannesburg that are still fully operational for general waste are nearly saturated. A recent CSIR study estimates that less than one year of…

In Lusaka, Sophie of Edinburgh paired a lemon green dress with a purple belt, complemented by beige espadrilles and minimal accessories. This is a clear way to embrace…

Malawi police rescued Nusrat Osman, who was abducted six days earlier in Blantyre. Four armed suspects were killed in the exchange of gunfire, and a senior police official…

Aliko Dangote plans to launch a pipeline network of 2,620 to 2,650 kilometers in October, connecting Namibia to several Southern African markets, including the DRC, centered around a…

The South African Constitutional Court has invalidated the 2024 public procurement law, citing insufficient public participation. As the law had not yet come into effect, existing rules remain…

In Plzeň, Relebohile Mofokeng scored his first goal in the Europa League, extending his streak with Union Saint-Gilloise, who won 3-0 on Thursday, September 17. The South African's…