Countries Eswatini convicts jailed pro-democracy lawmakers Mbabane – Two pro-democracy lawmakers in Eswatini were found guilty of murder and “terrorism” on Thursday, in a trial... Read more 2 Jun, 2023
Countries ‘Free speech is now dead’ – Zimbabwe adopts ‘draconian’ law banning govt criticism Harare – Zimbabwe’s parliament approved a controversial law that ostensibly promotes patriotism but has been denounced by the opposition... Read more 1 Jun, 2023
Countries ANC denies R102m debt to branding company, says it’s ‘fraud’ Cape Town – ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has denied that the party owes R102 million to a branding company... Read more 1 Jun, 2023
Countries Zimbabwe general elections set for August 23 Harare – Zimbabwe will hold nationwide elections on 23 August, the government gazette said on Wednesday, ending months of... Read more 31 May, 2023
Countries Mbeki says not sure if he will campaign for ANC in next year’s polls Cape Town – Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has expressed uncertainty about whether he will campaign for his... Read more 31 May, 2023
Countries Zimbabwe’s opposition leader urges election date clarity Harare – The head of Zimbabwe’s leading opposition party has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to set a date... Read more 31 May, 2023
Countries Zimbabwe’s opposition decries ‘shambolic’ voters’ roll Harare – Zimbabwe’s opposition cried foul on Monday after many voters, including some senior politicians, said their names had... Read more 30 May, 2023
Countries Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s new president Abuja – Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as Nigerian president on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a... Read more 29 May, 2023
Countries WATCH | Mbalula slams Steenhuisen over SA-Rassia arms deal claims Cape Town – ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the government would act against anyone found to have sold arms... Read more 29 May, 2023
Countries Nigeria’s departing president Buhari defends legacy Abuja – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari defended his political record on Sunday, the day before he steps down, saying... Read more 29 May, 2023