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AU condemns deadly attack on UN convoy in South Sudan

The African Union condemns a deadly attack on a UN convoy in South Sudan that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and inj…

31 August

Climate & Environment

South Africa probes new sardine deaths along coast

South African authorities are investigating new sardine deaths along the coast as testing continues into the possible r…

31 August

Brazil positions itself as stable partner for Africa

Brazil is deepening trade ties with Africa, with South Africa identified as a strategic partner in agriculture, critica…

29 August

South Africa urges new ICJ action as Israel defies Gaza genocide orders

South Africa has filed a new dossier with the ICJ accusing Israel of failing to comply with provisional measures in Pre…

29 August

Namibia Declares Economic Emancipation New Struggle

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has declared economic emancipation the country’s new national struggle, citi…

Côte d’Ivoire advances family planning efforts under Ouagadougou Partnership

Côte d’Ivoire has been recognised for progress in reproductive health and family planning as the Ouagadougou Partnershi…

Zimbabwe's ZiG inflation falls to 2.9%

Zimbabwe's ZiG inflation fell to 2.9% in August as authorities pointed to exchange rate stability and stronger confiden…

Travel & Tourism

South Africa records 12.5% rise in July tourist arrivals

South Africa recorded nearly 1 million overnight international tourists in July, with arrivals rising 12.5 percent year…

Zimbabwe official charged over Kariba ferry disaster

Zimbabwe has charged a RIDA official with culpable homicide after the Lake Kariba ferry disaster killed 97 people, as i…

Brazil-South Africa Move to Expand $2bn Trade Ties

Brazil and South Africa are targeting energy, critical minerals, vaccine production and industrial cooperation to expan…

26 August