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After being at the center of a heated controversy in Nigeria, Tyla delivered a unifying message at the South African Music Awards. The South African singer called for a united Africa, reaffirming her attachment to her African identity. The South African singer Tyla called for unity on the African continent at the South African Music […]
South Africa estimates the cost of operations carried out after recent protests against illegal foreigners to be nearly 300 million rands, or around 16 million euros. Pretoria claims that nearly 90,000 foreign nationals left the country between the end of June and the beginning of August, mostly Malawians. The South African Department of Home Affairs […]
Ghana and South Africa have joined the intercontinental playoffs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup after their respective victories against Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Both African teams will have to go through a first round before trying to secure one of the last three spots for the World Cup. At least seven nations have already […]
Nearly 9 million Zambian voters cast their ballots on Thursday, August 13, to elect their president and members of parliament. The voting took place peacefully, particularly in Lusaka, but the counting has already raised concerns over the unequal presence of opposition representatives at polling stations. Polling stations closed after a day marked by high turnout. […]
As Gianni Infantino faces growing opposition, Patrice Motsepe once again offers his support. The president of CAF believes that the future of the FIFA chief should be decided by the ballot box, strictly following the global body’s procedures. The president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has defended Gianni Infantino as the FIFA […]
Nearly 9 million Zambians are called to the polls this Thursday, August 13, to elect their president and members of parliament. Five years after coming to power, Hakainde Hichilema is the favorite against thirteen candidates, but the persistent rise in prices, uncertain youth mobilization, and criticisms about electoral rules could complicate his re-election. The outgoing […]
At least 44 people died in a boat capsizing that occurred on Tuesday, August 11, on Lake Kariba, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Zimbabwean police reported 77 survivors rescued, while search operations continued on Wednesday to find any potential victims. The boat was operating a route between the Zimbabwean towns of Kariba […]
Malawi qualified for the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by beating Algeria (3-1) on Wednesday, August 12, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. In their first participation in the competition, the Malawians notably relied on a double from Tabitha Chawinga. This semi-final was a first for both teams, which had never […]
Eswatini launched the construction of a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Nsoko on August 6, as part of its program to increase national electricity production. Developed by the independent producer InnoVent, the project represents an investment of around 200 million emalangeni, or nearly 12.3 million dollars. The future plant is expected to produce […]
The revenues from the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia increased by 32.1% in the first half of 2026, reaching $852 million compared to $645 million a year earlier. This rise comes as copper prices boost the site’s earnings, operated by Canadian group Barrick Mining, which is also planning an expansion aimed at doubling its production. […]
The Kangankunde project, led in Malawi by the Australian company Lindian Resources, is part of the race to secure supplies of rare earth elements. The company claims to be generating increasing interest from several Western markets for an integrated supply chain from the mining site. Graphite, copper, cobalt, and rare earths have become strategic raw […]
The activist Kémi Séba was unable to appear before the South African court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The hearing, which was notably regarding the extradition request issued against him by the Beninese government, has been postponed to September 23, 2026. According to information reported by BIP Radio, this postponement is due to a technical […]
The SA-H2 Fund has secured an initial funding of 3 billion rand, or about 185 million dollars, to support the development of green hydrogen projects and its derivatives in South Africa. Managed by Climate Fund Managers, the vehicle aims for a final size of 12 billion rand by mid-2028. The fund announced this first financial […]
Malawi has launched a 10 MW solar power plant in Nanjoka, located in the Salima district. Developed by the public company Electricity Generation Company Malawi (EGENCO), this installation represents the first phase of a project aiming to reach 50 MW in order to diversify a power system still largely dependent on hydroelectricity. The solar plant […]
The future gold mine at Dokwe, led by Ariana Resources in Zimbabwe, could produce its first bars in 2028. However, the project must pass through several pre-development stages before industrial work can commence. Ariana Resources aims for the first gold pour at Dokwe in 2028, said its CEO, Kerim Sener, as reported by Reuters on […]
Angola has strengthened its legal arsenal against online misinformation with a law that holds both users and digital platforms accountable. The text provides for fines that can reach several thousand minimum salaries and, for certain offenses, prison sentences. However, the opposition and civil liberties organizations fear the law may be used against critical voices. Angola […]
The Australian junior miner WIA Gold estimates that $475 million is needed to finance the construction of the future Kokoseb gold mine in Namibia. According to its definitive feasibility study published on August 10, the project could begin production in the fourth quarter of 2028. WIA Gold is seeking to raise $475 million to develop […]
The Constitutional High Court of Madagascar has approved law number 2026-007, which provides for the automatic transfer to the State of land titles still registered in the names of foreign nationals since independence. The text, adopted by the National Assembly on July 1, still needs to be promulgated and published in the Official Journal before […]
Zambians will vote on August 13 to elect their president and members of parliament. Fourteen candidates are in the running, but the election is primarily expected to be a contest between the incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, and the opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, amid a cost of living crisis and concerns about public freedoms. The campaign […]
South Africa has launched a vast operation aimed at repatriating the remains of anti-apartheid militants who died in exile in Angola. Pretoria claims to have identified nearly 400 sites that may house their graves. Angola hosted the largest number of members of the ANC, the African National Congress, who went into exile during the struggle […]
Zimbabwe aims to increase its national grain storage capacity to 1.5 million metric tons by 2030. This goal is part of a strategy to strengthen the country’s food security and better absorb the effects of climate variability. The announcement was made on Tuesday, August 4, by the Zimbabwean Ministry of Information. The government intends to […]
A fire ravaged a large part of Bazary Kely, during the night from Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 3, in Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, on the east coast of Madagascar. The disaster resulted in one death and left several thousand traders without their goods and tools for work. The Malagasy authorities announced the […]
The Mauritian Minister delegated to the Arts and Culture, Véronique Leu-Govind, left the government on Monday, August 3, three days after the arrest of her husband in an alleged cannabis trafficking case between Reunion and Mauritius. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam explained that this decision was made by mutual agreement due to the perceptions raised by […]
The investigation into an alleged cannabis trafficking operation between Réunion and Mauritius takes a political turn following the arrest of the husband of a Mauritian minister. Gulshan Govind, husband of the Minister of Culture Véronique Leu-Govind, was detained on Friday, July 31, along with another suspect. The case began after the seizure of 100 kilograms […]
