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The latest reporting from across the African continent
Guinea
Three Dead, One Seriously Injured in Artisanal Gold Mine Collapse in Guinea
Three people were reportedly killed and one seriously injured after a collapse at the Fada…
Benin
Benin Suspends Egungun and Oro Public Ceremonies Across Atlantique Department
Benin’s Atlantique prefecture has suspended public Egungun and Oro ceremonies until furthe…
Benin
Cotonou Film Festival to Welcome 26 Countries for RECICO 2026
RECICO 2026 will run in Cotonou from 3–10 October, featuring 53 competing films selected f…
Benin
Benin’s Economy Posts 8.1% Growth as AfDB Highlights Investment Needs
Benin’s economy grew an estimated 8.1% in 2025, according to the African Development Bank,…
Benin
Benin National Assembly Begins Review of Its 2027 Budget
Benin’s National Assembly has started reviewing its 2027 institutional budget following a …
Benin
Benin to Face Argentina in October Friendly Set to Mark Messi’s Farewell
Benin is set to face Argentina in a 6 October international friendly in Buenos Aires, a ma…
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Steps Up Crackdown on Illegal Clinics as 48 Facilities Shut
Zimbabwe’s Health Professions Authority is stepping up enforcement against illegal clinics…
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Explores Google Partnership to Expand AI Skills and Digital Training
Zimbabwe is exploring cooperation with Google on AI training, ICT skills and a possible te…
Zimbabwe
CABS Secures US$30 Million Facility to Expand Business Lending in Zimbabwe
CABS has secured a US$30 million financing package from British International Investment t…
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe and UAE Sign MoU to Formalise Political Consultations
Zimbabwe and the UAE have signed an MoU to establish regular political consultations. Fore…
Zimbabwe
Man Dies After Four-Dog Attack in Harare’s Southerton
A 39-year-old man has died after reportedly being attacked by four security dogs on a foot…
South Africa
South Africa Moves National Heritage Day Celebration to Oudtshoorn
South Africa’s national Heritage Day celebration is scheduled for 24 September in Oudtshoo…
South Africa
South Africa Explores Digital Infrastructure Hub Ambition
South Africa is exploring a possible role as a global submarine-cable and digital-infrastr…
South Africa
South Africa Raises Interest Rate to 7.25% as Global Shocks Hit Economy
South Africa’s Reserve Bank has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, with …
South Africa
South Africa Sets R1 Billion UIF-NEF Jobs Partnership Launch
South Africa is set to unveil a R1 billion labour activation partnership between the UIF a…
South Africa
At Least 11 Killed in KwaMakhutha Township Shooting
At least 11 people were reportedly killed when armed men opened fire at a house party in K…
Zambia
Anthrax Cases in Southern Province Prompt Health Vigilance
Southern Province has recorded 257 anthrax-positive cattle among more than 33,000 tested, …
Zambia
Zambia Launches Innovation Challenge for Youth Green-Tech Ideas
Zambia’s Pachipanda Innovation Challenge is inviting young innovators to develop technolog…
Zambia
LuSE Upgrades Infrastructure as Zambia Eyes 24-Hour Economy
The Lusaka Securities Exchange says it is upgrading infrastructure in preparation for a po…
Zambia
Zambia Considers New Agency to Manage Recovered Criminal Assets
Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission is consulting stakeholders on a draft bill proposing a…