April 17
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Battles Deadly Cholera Outbreak
DW
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of the deadliest cholera outbreak in southern Africa in at least a decade. The global stockpile of vaccines to limit the disease's… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Business Day Africa
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Rhino Poaching On Rise in First Quarter of 2024
VOA
Environmentalists in Namibia have accused local wildlife officials of hiding the real extent of rhino poaching in the Etosha National Park, which holds the highest concentration of… Read more »
Rwanda: Exiled Rwandan Accused of Terrorism Financing Is Dead
Nile Post
Renowned Rwandan industrialist and businessman, Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa, has passed on at the age of 82. Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2024 - What the Major Political Parties Say About Hunger
GroundUp
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi Read more »
South Africa: 450 Families, One Water Tap in Cape Town Informal Settlement
GroundUp
City promises to inspect Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has approved the Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Nama Community Rejects Green-Hydrogen Port Expansion
VOA
Namibia's port authority, Namport, has proposed a port expansion on Shark Island, a heritage site that is sacred to the indigenous Nama ethnic group of southern Namibia. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gono Clears Air On Zim's 'Stolen' Gold Reserves
263Chat
Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono has denied allegations of gold reserve theft during his tenure. Read more »
Malawi: I Won't Tolerate Laziness, Disgruntlement in Public Service, Says Chakwera
Nyasa Times
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has spoken strongly against laziness and disgruntlement among civil servants, warning that his government will not tolerate these… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of School Children Stuck Without Transport Months Into School Year
GroundUp
Eastern Cape transport and education departments are being taken to court Read more »
South Africa: Social Media for Sex Education - South African Teens Explain How It Would Help Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it's considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 49 Years On - Still No Closure On Edison Sithole's Disappearance
The Herald
One of the most painful disappearances of a prominent African nationalist occurred on October 15 1975, when Dr Edison Furatidzwayi Chisingaitwi Sithole and his personal assistant,… Read more »
Zambia: Rukwa Now Feels Pinch of Power Rationing in Zambia
Daily News
RESIDENTS of Rukwa Region have started to experience power rationing due to prolonged drought affecting neighbouring Zambia. Read more »
South Africa: SA Is Facing a Fast-Escalating Heroin Crisis - and It's Being Misunderstood
spotlight
Various sources of data show that heroin use has increased markedly in South Africa. In this in-depth story, Jesse Copelyn analyses the drivers of the crisis, the policies that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Army Corporals in the Dock Over Spree of Armed Robberies, U.S.$145k Heist
New Zimbabwe
The net has closed in on four Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers, who were part of a notorious gang of nine armed robbers who terrorised Harare upmarket residents and fuel… Read more »
South Africa: Sasol Makes the World Co2 Emissions Blacklist
GroundUp
The company is among 57 companies in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions Read more »
Angola: Vice President Bids Farewell to Apostolic Nuncio
ANGOP
Angolan Vice President, Esperança da Costa, participated, on Wednesday, in Luanda, in the farewell ceremony to the Apostolic Nuncio of Angola and São Tomé and… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Parliamentarian Says Namibians Should Not Work, Must Enjoy Natural Resources
Namibian
Swapo parliamentarian Eliphas Dingara says if he had his way Namibians would not have to work, as the country has an abundance of natural resources to cater for the daily financial… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Urges Motorists to Exercise Extreme Caution On the Roads
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will conduct joint enforcement operations on the country's roads in an effort to ensure that… Read more »
Malawi: Mkandawire Highlights Crucial Role Youths Play in Transforming Digital Space
Nyasa Times
Minister of Youth and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire has highlighted the crucial role young people play in transforming digital landscape in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Preps for 44th Independence Celebrations in Murambinda At an Advanced Stage
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's 44th Independence celebrations in Murambinda on Thursday are at an advanced stage, Cabinet Committee chairperson on State Occasions and National Monuments and Vice… Read more »
Zimbabwe: All Set for Children's Party in Murambinda
The Herald
All is set for President Mnangagwa and First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa to host 3 050 child delegates at the Children's Party to be held at Murambinda A Primary School today. Read more »
Kenya: Why Botswana Speedster Tebogo Opted Out of Omanyala Showdown At Kip Keino Classic
Capital FM
World 100m silver medalist Letsile Tebogo says this weekend's Kip Keino Classic was not the right time for him to compete in the men's 100m. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Strong Kenyan Outfit for Barthes Trophy
The Herald
20 coach Shaun De Souza keeping his cards close to his chest until the very last minute, Kenya have become the first team to announce their final 28-man squad for this weekend's… Read more »