Africa

Africa’s future in the hands of its post-Cold War generation – Hirsch
By Edwin Mbulo in Choma on August 6, 2018
AFRICA’s new generation is at a potential turning point to either bring about new political leaders based on principles of democracy and human rights or...
Bloodshed in Zim poll unnecessary, says AI
By Natalie Ngosa on August 3, 2018
AMNESTY International says it is unfortunate that the election in Zimbabwe has descended into bloodshed. Amnesty International acting secretary general Colm Ó Cuanacháin yesterday said...
Mugabe backs opposition in today’s Zima polls
By Larry Monze on July 30, 2018
ROBERT Mugabe has endorsed MDC’s Nelson Chamisa after describing the ruling ZANU-PF undemocratic. Mugabe, who was forced to resign last year in November after the...
Over 9m young ones in SSA to contract HIV by 2050 – report
By Edwin Mbulo in Livingstone on July 28, 2018
A UNICEF study has indicated that the continued toll of HIV among young people reflects the rapidly growing youth population in the Sub-Saharan Africa. A...
Number of food insecure people in SADC has increased – Report
By Natalie Ngosa on July 20, 2018
THE number of food and nutrition insecure people in the SADC region has increased to 29.4 million, from last season’s 27 million after a...
Zimbabwe’s president Mnangagwa survives assassination attempt at rally
By Africa News on June 24, 2018
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has survived as assassination attempt after an explosion struck a stadium in the city of Bulawayo where he was addressing an election...
Ethiopia explosion: Six suspects in custody, as allies express support for Abiy’s reforms
By Africa News on June 24, 2018
Several allies of Ethiopia have condoled with Ethiopians following a grenade attack that injured over 100 people at a rally organised in Addis Ababa on...
Report cites poor hygiene as major cause of disease in Southern Africa
By Masuzyo Chakwe on June 22, 2018
POOR hygiene is a major contributor to several hygiene-related diseases in the Southern Africa region, a new WaterAid report has revealed. The report stated that...
Guide to Africa’s World Cup: Will An African team go all the way in Russia?
By Africa News on June 15, 2018
African teams head to this year’s World Cup in Russia with a seemingly clear mission, surpass the previous generations that have reached the quarter finals...
Ugandan wins Africa prize for developing bloodless malaria test
By Africa News on June 15, 2018
A 24-year-old Ugandan software engineer has won the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Brian Gitta is the first Ugandan to win the prestigious Africa Prize,...