Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
Zimbabwe presses ahead with bill that would extend president’s term to 2030
Zimbabwe's government introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years to...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s World Cup departure delayed in visa ‘debacle’
South Africa failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup as planned on Sunday after some players and officials were yet to...
Read moreDetailsXenophobic Violence and Human Security in South Africa: Causes and Consequences
Research has revealed that xenophobic violence is a long-standing feature of democratic South Africa. Violent incidents were recorded since 1994,...
Read moreDetailsInfographic: Top 10 African Nations With The Lowest Diesel Prices In March 2026
The economic impact of diesel prices in Africa is significant, as these prices influence various sectors and contribute to the...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s biggest city could have power supply throttled over unpaid debts
South Africa's biggest city and economic hub, Johannesburg, could have its power supply throttled by state-owned electricity company Eskom over...
Read moreDetailsTop ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
A top official in South Africa's African National Congress party threw his weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday over...
Read moreDetailsAgriculture in Africa: science and research cannot have an impact without investments and good policies
As Africa faces the defining challenge of the 21st century – feeding its population without destroying the planet – it...
Read moreDetailsZambia trims key interest rate, sees inflation within target despite Iran war
Zambia's central bank lowered its main interest rate on Wednesday, saying it saw inflation staying within its target range despite...
Read moreDetailsGhana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African...
Read moreDetailsWhat happens next as South Africa’s Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate" in which thieves stole bundles of foreign cash from...
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