Southern-Africa
Namibians Call for Salary Increases After Transport Fare Hike
A government-approved rise in taxi and bus fares set to take effect on May 18 has sparked swift backlash across…
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Southern-Africa
South Africa Declares National Disaster as Severe Weather Batters Country
South Africa has escalated its response to the extreme weather battering the country, declaring the ongoing severe storms a national…
Southern-Africa
Africa Requires a Sustainable Migration Strategy Beyond Xenophobia
Migration has emerged as a pivotal issue both in Africa and globally, fueled by factors such as conflict, job scarcity,…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Constitutional Court Overturns Vote Shielding President Ramaphosa
South Africa’s top court has struck down Parliament’s 2022 move to halt impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, ruling the…
Southern-Africa
Botswana Mourns Former President Festus Mogae, Praised as ‘Remarkable’
Former President Festus Mogae has died at 86, the government announced, marking the passing of the nation’s third leader in…
Southern-Africa
South African Presidency: South Africans Are Not Xenophobic
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signaled a firm response to unrest, with his spokesperson saying he expects law enforcement to act…
Southern-Africa
South African Health Minister Confirms Swift Response to Hantavirus Cases
In a concerning development, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health following the alarming confirmation of…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s President Fires Police Chief After Security Breach
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not publicly stated why Inspector General Joseph Shikongo was removed, but the decision comes in the…
East-Africa
Ramaphosa Urged Mnangagwa to Halt Constitutional Bill, Report Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s low-key weekend trip to Zimbabwe carried a sharp warning for Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to former…
East-Africa
Foot-and-mouth outbreak disrupts Botswana’s beef exports to key markets
Botswana’s struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is tightening the screws on the national economy and rural livelihoods, with beef…
