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All the latest from Southern African countries: politics, economy, culture, society, and sports. This section gathers content focused on this key region of the continent.
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Namibia: just appointed Minister, Mac-Albert Hengari arrested for raping a minor
Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Mac-Albert Hengari, was arrested on Sunday April 27, 2025 for rape of a minor, a crime which is believed to date back to 2019.… -
Namibia: Agriculture Minister Dismissed Following Rape Allegations
Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture has been dismissed after being accused of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday, suspected of attempting to… -
Women’s Futsal AFCON: Angola crush Egypt to advance to the next round
Angola defeated Egypt 3–1 on Thursday during the second matchday of the Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations group stage. A crucial victory for the Palancas Negras, who… -
South Africa: Attempted assassination of Vice President Paul Mashatile
In South Africa, Vice President Paul Mashatile was the target of an attempted assassination in Boksburg. The South African Vice President narrowly escaped an attempt on his life.… -
Angola ends mediation in DRC-Rwanda conflict
On Monday March 24, Angola announced that it would no longer take part in the mediation of the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda,… -
Zambia records its first mpox-related death and 31 confirmed cases
Zambia announced its first mpox-related death on Thursday, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases in the southern African country to 31. Health Minister Elijah Muchima said the… -
CDM 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe-Benin, South Africa-Lesotho, Matchday 5 schedule
The road to qualification for the 2026 World Cup intensifies in Africa with the resumption of the qualifiers this Monday, March 17. This fifth day promises to be… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa’s coach warns the Cheetahs
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has admitted that the next two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be crucial for Bafana Bafana. However, he believes that… -
World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Percy Tau returns as South Africa names squad to face Benin
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, with forward Percy Tau making his return… -
Miss World 2023: Chimène Moladja Finally Succeeds in One of the Challenges
After failing to make a mark in the first three challenges, Chimène Moladja, Miss Togo 2023, finally achieves success in the fourth challenge. Chimène Moladja, representing Togo at…