South Africa’s Parliament has turned its attention to how the country manages its borders. Lawmakers are debating a new One-Stop Border Post Bill that could reshape cross-border movement, trade, and regional cooperation. While supporters hail it as a step toward efficiency and economic growth, others warn about its implications for security and human rights. Border […] More
Across Southern Africa, motorists are paying a lot to fill their tanks, from over R20 a litre in South Africa to nearly R30 in Zimbabwe. Yet, there’s one country where drivers are paying less than half that amount, thanks to a mix of oil wealth, government subsidies, and domestic refining. That country is Angola, Africa’s […] More
For the past few years, many Zimbabwean have continued to relocate to South Africa in search of greener pastures, and some of them have settled as domestic workers. The question is how much do they earn as domestic workers in South Africa. Understanding domestic workers in South Africa A domestic worker is a person who […] More
South Africans will soon have another exciting coastal destination to explore as Airlink launches direct flights from Johannesburg to Nacala. Airlink’s flights to the Mozambican coastal city will start on 2 February, 2026. This will make travel to the country’s scenic northeast easier than ever before. Why travellers should visit Nacala? Nacala ranks among Mozambique’s […] More
South African coffee brand Platō Coffee is on a remarkable growth trajectory – recently celebrating 100 stores nationwide and now pouring its first cups beyond SA’s borders with a new café in Harare, Zimbabwe. The brand is also eyeing launches in Europe and the Middle East, indicating that this debut isn’t just a one-off but […] More
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri has made explosive allegations against top South African security officials, including a Hawks general he identified as “Sibiya,” following a court victory in Malawi. Bushiri and his wife, Mary, expressed relief after the Malawi High Court ruled their extradition to South Africa unlawful and unconstitutional. The Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court had approved […] More
Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz has deleted all his Instagram posts that showed support for President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The move appears to be a response to the growing anger and protests directed at the president. Diamond Platnumz and other celebrities face threats Following the unrest, several celebrities who publicly endorsed President Suluhu have reportedly faced […] More
The government of Zimbabwe has provided the Republic of Botswana with Anti-Retroviral drugs (ARVs). This support comes at a time when Botswana is experiencing medicine-supply issues, including for HIV-related commodities. Zimbabwe provides ARVs to Botswana Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that they have supported Botswana through a consignment of ARVs, with 80% in the […] More
A leading Russian company has decided to become a shareholder of a metallurgical plant in Zimbabwe, which is located in the city of Midlands. The plant is part of the portfolio of the EcoSwap investment fund, which came under its management after EcoSwap acquired all of the plant’s assets from its previous owners, who were in bankruptcy. More