As Africa urbanises and grows, the need for infrastructure investment will increase
The country has 11 such schemes, together representing one of the most ambitious agricultural investments in southern Africa
The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf
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
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
During its G20 presidency, South Africa has made debt relief one of its top priorities
The increase was largely driven by exports, which surged 40.5% to $18.6 billion, reflecting rising global demand
The opposition officials and hundreds of youths from across the country were arrested in the wake of last month’s general elections
Indigenous groups and NGOs caution that the facility risks becoming another top-down market mechanism that benefits investors more than the forests themselves
At Howard University, Dr. Sipho Sithole is reshaping global perspectives on Zulu culture — one classroom, conversation, and cultural exchange at a tim
But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic
The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost
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
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.
Optasia is targeting new markets in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines as it aims to secure a billion customers worldwide
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
Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000
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
Finance Minister Erica Shafudah said the combined approach allows Namibia to settle the external bond without straining social spending or foreign-exchange reserves
The designated 25 individuals have allegedly orchestrated attacks on Rwandan soil, inciting Rwandans to commit and finance acts of terrorism
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
It was suggested at peace negotiations that the airport would primarily serve humanitarian purposes to bring in aid for communities affected by the conflict
The longtime leader’s 27-year-old LGBTQI musician daughter urged Cameroonians not to vote for him
Investigations point to a circuit breaker failure, however, foul play is suspected
She fired the mines minister and took over for two days before handing the department over to the defence minister
The rebels claim they were compelled to defend civilian towns after ‘indiscriminate aggression’ by government troops
Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million
Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution
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
Tanzanian political parties are winding up their bids to win over the 37.6 million people expected to vote on Wednesday
Tanzanians are using social media to call for mass demonstrations before Wednesday’s poll
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste