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Africa

Africa’s infrastructure gap can boost economic growth
Business
/ 28 November 2025

Africa’s infrastructure gap can boost economic growth

As Africa urbanises and grows, the need for infrastructure investment will increase

By MG Reporter
Namibia’s green schemes are failing, and a parliamentary inquiry blames the system
Africa
/ 27 November 2025

Namibia’s green schemes are failing, and a parliamentary inquiry blames the system

The country has 11 such schemes, together representing one of the most ambitious agricultural investments in southern Africa

By Wonder Guchu
Sir Wicknell: Zim businessman ties his fortunes to Mnangagwa
Africa
/ 23 November 2025

Sir Wicknell: Zim businessman ties his fortunes to Mnangagwa

The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf

By Lenin Ndebele
Unmasking Washington’s strategic disengagement
Opinion
/ 21 November 2025

Unmasking Washington’s strategic disengagement

Trump’s inflammatory remarks about “white genocide” during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit were not merely offensive; they invoked white nationalist tropes aimed at delegitimising Black leadership on African soil

By Wellington Muzengeza
Malawi’s new cabinet stokes fears of a return to impunity
Africa
/ 21 November 2025

Malawi’s new cabinet stokes fears of a return to impunity

The controversial hirings have unsettled Malawi’s international partners, with funds critical for health, agriculture and infrastructure now at risk of suspension if donors conclude that accountability has been abandoned

By Collins Mtika
Africa can still push for debt reforms despite US boycott
Africa
/ 20 November 2025

Africa can still push for debt reforms despite US boycott

During its G20 presidency, South Africa has made debt relief one of its top priorities

By Lenin Ndebele
East Africa trade soars to $38bn in second quarter, narrowing deficit
Africa
/ 14 November 2025

East Africa trade soars to $38bn in second quarter, narrowing deficit

The increase was largely driven by exports, which surged 40.5% to $18.6 billion, reflecting rising global demand

By Mnaku Mbani
Tanzanian police release Chadema opposition leaders
Africa
/ 14 November 2025

Tanzanian police release Chadema opposition leaders

The opposition officials and hundreds of youths from across the country were arrested in the wake of last month’s general elections

By Mnaku Mbani
COP30 launches global forest finance facility amid indigenous rights concerns
The Green Guardian
/ 14 November 2025

COP30 launches global forest finance facility amid indigenous rights concerns

Indigenous groups and NGOs caution that the facility risks becoming another top-down market mechanism that benefits investors more than the forests themselves

By Sheree Bega
From Umlazi to Washington DC: Dr. Sipho Sithole’s journey of teaching isiZulu abroad
Friday
/ 14 November 2025

From Umlazi to Washington DC: Dr. Sipho Sithole’s journey of teaching isiZulu abroad

At Howard University, Dr. Sipho Sithole is reshaping global perspectives on Zulu culture — one classroom, conversation, and cultural exchange at a tim

By Rolland Simpi Motaung
Nigeria’s Dangote offers Zimbabwe hope
Africa
/ 14 November 2025

Nigeria’s Dangote offers Zimbabwe hope

But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic

By Lenin Ndebele
Dangote plans transnational pipeline across Southern Africa
Africa
/ 12 November 2025

Dangote plans transnational pipeline across Southern Africa

The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost

By Lenin Ndebele
The African mayor of New York: Mamdani’s rise is a continental summons
Opinion
/ 12 November 2025

The African mayor of New York: Mamdani’s rise is a continental summons

Mamdani’s triumph in New York declares that African youth are not insurgents at the gates; they are the vanguard of a new political architecture, says the writer

By Wellington Muzengeza
Failed economies and systemic decay: Gen Z defy the elites for political change
Africa
/ 8 November 2025

Failed economies and systemic decay: Gen Z defy the elites for political change

The youth describe their movements as leaderless and digital, as they defy the old elites who have led to frustration due to failed economies and systemic decay.

By Lenin Ndebele
African-founded firm, Optasia, becomes most extensive fintech JSE listing
Business
/ 7 November 2025

African-founded firm, Optasia, becomes most extensive fintech JSE listing

Optasia is targeting new markets in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines as it aims to secure a billion customers worldwide

By Phathisani Moyo
Tanzania election sham: When peaceful people are pushed too far
Opinion
/ 7 November 2025

Tanzania election sham: When peaceful people are pushed too far

President Suluhu wasted an opportunity to change the course. It is probably not too late. She can choose humility over hubris, dialogue over dominance and service over control, says the writer

By Gitobu Imanyara
Tanzania’s post-election violence raises doubts over credibility of 2025 polls
Africa
/ 5 November 2025

Tanzania’s post-election violence raises doubts over credibility of 2025 polls

Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000

By Michael Minja
Botswana nominates its finest jurist as judge of International Court of Justice
Africa
/ 5 November 2025

Botswana nominates its finest jurist as judge of International Court of Justice

The Office of Botswana’s Ambassador to the United Nations recently announced that Botswana has nominated renowned jurist and scholar, Justice Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake, to run for Judge of the International Court of Justice

By Oarabile Mosikare
Namibia shifts borrowing strategy as eurobond matures
Africa
/ 4 November 2025

Namibia shifts borrowing strategy as eurobond matures

Finance Minister Erica Shafudah said the combined approach allows Namibia to settle the external bond without straining social spending or foreign-exchange reserves

By Correspondent
Rwanda sanctions fugitives in SA
Africa
/ 3 November 2025

Rwanda sanctions fugitives in SA

The designated 25 individuals have allegedly orchestrated attacks on Rwandan soil, inciting Rwandans to commit and finance acts of terrorism

By Eugene Rutayisire
Morocco welcomes UN support for Western Sahara talks
Africa
/ 3 November 2025

Morocco welcomes UN support for Western Sahara talks

Despite the positive developments, the King assured that his country remains committed to finding a solution where there are no winners or losers – a solution that preserves the dignity of all parties

By Ebrahim Mohsin
M23 opposes the opening of DRC’s Goma International Airport
Africa
/ 31 October 2025

M23 opposes the opening of DRC’s Goma International Airport

It was suggested at peace negotiations that the airport would primarily serve humanitarian purposes to bring in aid for communities affected by the conflict

By Lenin Ndebele
Biya: Four decades and counting
Africa
/ 31 October 2025

Biya: Four decades and counting

The longtime leader’s 27-year-old LGBTQI musician daughter urged Cameroonians not to vote for him

By Lenin Ndebele
Heads roll at Zimbabwe’s power utility over Mnangagwa Sona blackout
Africa
/ 29 October 2025

Heads roll at Zimbabwe’s power utility over Mnangagwa Sona blackout

Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected

By Lenin Ndebele
Namibian president Nandi-Ndaitwah’s power move
Africa
/ 29 October 2025

Namibian president Nandi-Ndaitwah’s power move

She fired the mines minister and took over for two days before handing the department over to the defence minister

By Wonder Guchu
DRC peace deals hang in the balance as the government forces shell M23-controlled areas
Africa
/ 29 October 2025

DRC peace deals hang in the balance as the government forces shell M23-controlled areas

The rebels claim they were compelled to defend civilian towns after ‘indiscriminate aggression’ by government troops

By Lenin Ndebele
Airtel Africa reports strong H1 2025 results
Africa
/ 28 October 2025

Airtel Africa reports strong H1 2025 results

Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million

By Mnaku Mbani
Move to block freedom of expression in Zimbabwe
Africa
/ 28 October 2025

Move to block freedom of expression in Zimbabwe

Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution

By Lenin Ndebele
‘Turn crisis into opportunity,’ say African health leaders
Africa
/ 27 October 2025

‘Turn crisis into opportunity,’ say African health leaders

Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems

By Edwin Naidu
Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections
Africa
/ 27 October 2025

Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections

Tanzanian political parties are winding up their bids to win over the 37.6 million people expected to vote on Wednesday

By Mnaku Mbani
Security tight in Tanzania ahead of Wednesday’s elections
Africa
/ 27 October 2025

Security tight in Tanzania ahead of Wednesday’s elections

Tanzanians are using social media to call for mass demonstrations before Wednesday’s poll

By Mnaku Mbani
Kenya Airways operates Africa’s first intra-African flight using 50% sustainable aviation fuel
Africa
/ 24 October 2025

Kenya Airways operates Africa’s first intra-African flight using 50% sustainable aviation fuel

The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

By Mnaku Mbani
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