It has been almost three decades since South Africa was declared a democratic state. Like many colonised states, the taste of independence brought a lot of euphoric moments. This moment marked new…
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South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa wins ANC election for second term
Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected to a second term as the leader of South Africa’s governing party the African National Congress (ANC). This comes just weeks after a scandal threatened to derail…
Zambia: Parliament passes law to abolish death penalty
The Zambian parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to abolish the death penalty, a move that would require presidential approval to take effect. Zambia has had a moratorium on the death penalty…
South Africa: Parliament votes not to start impeaching Ramaphosa
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa survived a move to start impeachment proceedings against him in a vote in parliament on Tuesday. The move to block the investigation against Ramaphosa was…
South Africa: Ramaphosa adamant on staying put
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has come under fire in recent months due to allegations of corruption. Despite the mounting pressure, Ramaphosa has remained adamant that he will fight both politically…
German pushing for Hydrogen Economy in Namibia, South Africa
Germany is pushing for a hydrogen economy in Namibia and South Africa as a way to reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. The German government is providing financial and technical assistance…
ABB group slapped $4.3 million in bribery scandal
ABB, a Swiss engineering and technology group, has been slapped with a $4.3 million fine in connection with a bribery scandal in South Africa. The company was found to have paid bribes…
South Africa: Ramaphosa inches closer to impeachment
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, is inching closer to impeachment after a report found evidence that he might have broken the law in relation to a stash of money stolen…
Rwanda deploys more troops to Mozambique
The government of Rwanda is deploying more troops to Mozambique to help fight the terrorists who have been wreaking havoc in the country. This is in addition to the already existing support…
Janusz Walus: South Africa’s apartheid-era assassin, stabbed
Janusz Walus, who killed the charismatic anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, was stabbed just before he was due to be freed on parole. The parole board’s decision to release him ignited…
Malawi vice president arrested over corruption allegations
Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested the country’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima over corruption allegations, on Friday, after months of investigation, said the agency. This comes months after Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera…
The Impact of foreign entrepreneurs on South African economy
South Africa has long been a destination for immigrants, especially from other African countries. Foreign entrepreneurs play a significant role in shaping the South African economy. The presence of these immigrants has…