Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
Namibia’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...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa needs to rethink its community media policy – 4 ways to close the gaps
Community media have received support for around three decades, and yet South Africa’s information landscape remains deeply unequal.
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa starts clinical trials on first locally developed oral cholera vaccine
Researchers and scientists in South Africa on Tuesday have launched clinical trials on the first domestically manufactured vaccine in over...
Read moreDetailsAngola celebrates 50 years of independence with Lourenço calling for “inclusive society”
Angola celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal on Tuesday with a military parade in Luanda. Soldiers, marching...
Read moreDetailsVodacom inks Africa internet deal with Musk’s Starlink
South Africa's largest mobile operator Vodacom Group has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet...
Read moreDetailsChina’s BAIC to start assembling B30 SUVs in South Africa early next year
Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) South Africa will start assembling its newly launched B30 off-road SUV at its factory in the...
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