Southern Africa

JOHANNESBURG – Southern Africa is reeling from a devastating drought that has plunged millions into hunger and food insecurity. The region, already grappling with economic challenges and political instability, now …

South Africa has announced that it will deploy 2,900 soldiers to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a regional force to combat armed groups that have …

Angola is preparing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for Unitel, its biggest telecommunications company, in 2024. The move is part of the country’s efforts to diversify its economy, …

A former chief of staff to Madagascar’s president allegedly demanded bribes from a British gemstone company in exchange for mining rights, a London jury heard on Tuesday. Romy Andrianarisoa, 47, …

The political turmoil in Zimbabwe has taken a toll on the salaries of local government officials, especially those from the opposition. The mayor of Bulawayo, the country’s second-largest city, revealed …

Botswana, one of Africa’s most stable and prosperous nations, has unveiled an ambitious budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year, aiming to boost economic growth, create jobs and diversify its diamond-dependent …

South Africa’s retail sector, which has been struggling with low consumer spending and high inflation, could see some relief in the second half of 2024 as interest rates are expected …

Mozambique’s central bank has announced a surprise cut in its key interest rate, the first since the global pandemic in 2020, in a bid to stimulate economic growth and recovery. …

Mozambique has given the green light to a $2 billion port expansion project that will be led by Dubai-based global ports operator DP World and South Africa’s Grindrod Ltd. The …

Namibia’s presidency has issued a strong rebuke to Germany over its decision to support Israel in the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide case. This criticism arises amid the …