Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to keep his country resilient in the face of the Western imposed sanctions. Mnangagwa has expressed gratitude to citizens and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for their continued support. He says they help in the fight against sanctions imposed on the country. Mnangagwa insists amid Western-imposed sanctions Sharing […] More
Fuel prices continue to be a hot topic in Southern Africa, and a quick comparison between South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe shows just how much difference a border can make. Cross-border fuel check: Namibia vs South Africa As of 20 October 2025, Namibia’s petrol price sits at R20.37 per litre. This is slightly lower than […] More
Saint Éloi Lupopo right-back Dieumerci Mukoko Amale has suddenly become one of the most talked-about footballers among South African fans, and not because of his goals. During the recent CAF Champions League clash between Orlando Pirates and Saint Éloi Lupopo, Mukoko’s name trended on social media after Pirates dramatically crashed out on penalties. Mukoko steals […] More
The Miss Universe pageant has long been a global stage where women celebrate their beauty, confidence, and cultural roots. This year’s edition, set to take place in Thailand on 21 November, will once again bring together contestants from across the world, including many inspiring African women who continue to make their mark in the competition […] More
Political voices in Lesotho are growing louder in their calls for closer integration with South Africa – with some even arguing that the mountain kingdom should become South Africa’s tenth province. The idea, once considered fringe, is now being openly promoted by Lesotho’s Socialist Revolutionaries (SR) party. SR leader Teboho Mojapela believes the only viable […] More
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe’s decision to lift the ban on the grain imports. The minister calls it a positive step toward regional food security and economic stability. The move follows the gazetting of Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025 by the Zimbabwean authorities, effectively reopening the country’s market to […] More
Across Africa, energy sectors face persistent challenges, from pipeline maintenance and refinery capacity gaps to fuel smuggling and regulatory inconsistency. Countries that successfully align technical expertise with robust governance tend to maintain stable production, stronger revenues, and higher investor confidence. Libya provides a striking example of how these dynamics play out. After years of turbulence […] More
Malawian President Peter Mutharika has announced that, starting January next year, school fees for both primary and secondary education will be scrapped across the country. Speaking during a gathering in Mulanje, president Mutharika encouraged learners to stay in school and steer clear of drugs and substance abuse. Mutharika abolishes school fees nationwide As reported by […] More
Authorities confirmed that the Limpopo bus crash killed 30 Zimbabweans and six Malawians among the 43 victims. Officials from Zimbabwe and Malawi are collaborating with South African authorities and affected families to identify the victims through fingerprint matching, photographs, and on-site verification. Zimbabwe and Malawi families travel to SA for Identification B-Metro reports that officials […] More
A four-month-old baby girl miraculously survived a deadly bus crash near Limpopo that claimed 43 lives. Rescuers found her alive amid the wreckage, describing the moment as nothing short of miraculous. She is now recovering in hospital, receiving treatment at Siloam and Elim alongside other survivors of the tragic accident. Four-month-old infant survives fatal bus […] More
The two presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Cyril Ramaphosa have expressed deep sorrow and shock after a horrific bus crash in Limpopo, South Africa, claimed at least 42 lives on Sunday, 12 October 2025. The DNC Coaches bus was travelling from Gqeberha to Harare and Malawi when the accident occurred, and among the dead were Zimbabwean […] More
A bureaucratic slip-up in Namibia has sparked what some are calling a “tomato war” with South Africa, just weeks before the lucrative grape export season is due to begin. The row stems from an administrative issue at the Namibian Plant Protection Organisation, which led to the sudden withdrawal of all export permits for fresh produce […] More
