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Namibia to Elect a New President Today  

Namibia to Elect a New President Today  

(3 Minutes Read) If she becomes president, Nandi-Ndaitwah would follow in the footsteps of Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who made history when she became the...
Ebrahim Rasool to be Next SA’s Envoy to US

Ebrahim Rasool to be Next SA’s Envoy to US

(3 Minutes Read) Driven by concerns over US national security and foreign policy interests, the US House of Representatives passed a bill in March requiring...
Zimbabwe to Pay off White Farmers to Access IMF Funds

Zimbabwe to Pay off White Farmers to Access IMF Funds

(3 Minutes Read) Zimbabwe plans to pay USD 331 million to White former farmers whose land the nation seized in 2000 as a step toward...
SA’s Anglo-American to Hive off Steelmaking Coal Business to Peabody Energy

SA’s Anglo-American to Hive off Steelmaking Coal Business to Peabody Energy

(3 Minutes Read) Anglo American Plc said it’s agreed to sell its steelmaking coal business to Peabody Energy for a fee that could rise to...
SA Has Largest Luxury Market in Africa

SA Has Largest Luxury Market in Africa

(3 Minutes Read) Despite Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP per capita dropping to US$1,540 and inflation soaring to 15.28%, SA’s luxury market continues to grow, driven by...
SA’s Healthcare Player Netcare Pitches for Government Support to Upgrade Health Delivery

SA’s Healthcare Player Netcare Pitches for Government Support to Upgrade Health Delivery

(3 Minutes Read) Despite its many desirable benefits, the high cost of private-sector medical and dental services remains a significant barrier for many South Africans. While...
Zimbabwe Strategizes to Clear Debts to Access Development Funds from IMF

Zimbabwe Strategizes to Clear Debts to Access Development Funds from IMF

(3 Minutes Read) Mnangagwa revealed that Zimbabwe is negotiating a Staff Monitored Program (SMP) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  This would pave the way...
Malawi Struggles with Severe Fuel Shortages, Protests Erupt Nationwide

Malawi Struggles with Severe Fuel Shortages, Protests Erupt Nationwide

(3 Minutes Read)  Police in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi on Monday used tear gas shells to disperse protesters demanding the resignation of the energy minister...
Panduleni Itula, a former dentist who won 29% of votes in 2019 after splitting from SWAPO and now leads a new political party,

Namibia Faces Pivotal Election as Ruling Party Struggles to Retain Power

(3 Minutes Read) Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which...
Angola Cables Strengthens Regional Connectivity with Expansion to Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe

Angola Cables Strengthens Regional Connectivity with Expansion to Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe

(3 Minutes Read) Angola Cables, a global connectivity leader, is advancing Africa’s digital transformation by expanding its services to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The initiative...

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