Southern-Africa
Namibia Denies Starlink License, Citing Foreign Ownership Rules
Namibia has shut the door on Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, denying its bid to secure a local licence.…
Southern Africa
North-Africa
WHO Recommends New TB Tests to Help End Tuberculosis
In a bid to accelerate the fight against tuberculosis, the World Health Organization is urging countries to expand access to…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Negotiates With Nigeria for Additional Fuel Supply
In response to ongoing global fuel shortages, the South African government is engaging in discussions with Nigeria to establish a…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Nurses Go on Strike, Demand Salary Increases
Hospitals across Zimbabwe were thrown into turmoil as nurses walked off the job, leaving wards understaffed and patients without care,…
East-Africa
Malawi Endures the Relentless Toll of Climate Disasters
As climate shocks stack up, Malawi’s economy is buckling under their weight. An aggregation of official post-disaster assessments points to…
East-Africa
Deadly rains batter Zimbabwe, leaving more than 130 dead
At least 132 people have died and dozens more were injured as heavy rains continue to batter large parts of…
East-Africa
Rights Violations Surge in Zimbabwe, Local Watchdog Reports
The Zimbabwe Peace Project reported more than 100 human rights violations affecting 3,205 people across Zimbabwe in February 2026. In…
Southern-Africa
Activists Say There’s a Bigger Issue Around South Africa’s Menstrual Products
Activists challenge official assurances after study flags hormone-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products Activists say dismissing a University of the Free…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Opposition Appeals to SADC, United Nations Over Mnangagwa Term Dispute
Zimbabwe civic group urges international bodies to block bid to extend presidency and Parliament terms The Defend the Constitution Platform…
Southern-Africa
South Africans Brace for Tighter Budgets as Electricity Price Hike Looms
South Africa faces April 2026 hikes in electricity tariffs and fuel prices, adding pressure on households Electricity tariffs and fuel…
East-Africa
Pressure Grows to Fire Malawi Officials Over Amaryllis Hotel Deal
President Peter Mutharika has been asked to dismiss Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka and Attorney General Frank Mbeta and to suspend…
