Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
South Africa probes Zuma’s daughter over Russia mercenary links
South African police said Sunday it would investigate former President Jacob Zuma's daughter for her alleged role in recruiting South...
Read moreDetailsChina pledges to work more closely with South Africa on range of issues
China has pledged to work more closely with South Africa to deepen mutual political trust between the two countries. Premier...
Read moreDetailsZambian government welcomes ratings upgrade that sees country exit default status
Zambia's finance minister on Sunday welcomed a milestone upgrade from S&P Global ratings agency that removed the copper-rich country's default...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa says G20 summit outcome renews commitment to multilateralism
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that the Leaders' Declaration from this weekend's Group of 20 summit reflected a "renewed...
Read moreDetailsChina pledges $3.5 million for South Africa’s HIV response
China has pledged $3.49 million to support HIV prevention services in South Africa over the next two years under a...
Read moreDetailsNamibia’s central bank governor to leave post after five years
Namibia's central bank said on Wednesday that its governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, would leave his position at the end of 2025,...
Read moreDetailsChinese premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold
Zambia will host a Chinese premier on Wednesday for the first time in 28 years as the sub-Saharan state emerges...
Read moreDetailsEswatini received $5.1 million to accept US deportees, minister says
Eswatini received $5.1 million from the U.S. government under a deal to accept third-country nationals deported by the Trump administration,...
Read moreDetailsTrump’s empty chair at G20 summit is opportunity for South African hosts
An empty chair for Donald Trump at the G20 summit offers an opportunity for South African hosts, determined to set...
Read moreDetailsNGO accuses Nestle of higher added sugar in baby products sold in Africa
Swiss NGO Public Eye on Tuesday accused Nestle of double standards by alleging that the company sells infant cereal in Africa...
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