The Mozambican mining industry has joined the list of resource curses that hit the country’s poorer citizens.
Stigma still discourages gay athletes from being open about their sexuality, but pride is on the rise.
Public mouthpieces favour Frelimo but the others root largely for the opposition parties.
Incoming president Filipe Nyusi says he seeks continuity, but he is unlikely to dance to Armando Guebuza’s tune.
The Ebola outbreak could cost African economies as much as $32.6-billion by the end of 2015, according to the World Bank Group.
Here’s a weekly round-up of SA’s creative community and projects, by Between 10and5.
Zimbabwe’s first lady addressed her third rally in a week, this time in Harare, but critics have not taken her call for unity of purpose seriously.
Nigeria accuses SA of blocking a legal arms purchase and threatens retaliation against telecoms giant MTN, in particular, if the spat is not resolved.
The best kinds of lists are the subjective ones – much like the best blogs, writes arts and culture editor Zodwa Kumalo-Valentine.
SA’s first Tshivenda film is heading to the Oscars, and if it wins, it will join the ranks of ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Tsotsi’.