South Africa must recalibrate its inflation target to spur growth

Nyiko Mabasa|Published 9 minutes ago 3min SOUTH Africa’s consumer inflation, which edged up to 3.4% year on year in August 2025 from 3.3% in July, may seem a marginal movement. Yet, this figure, which sits just above the lower bound of the SA...

Africa’s governance crisis: The coups contagion as mirror 

Interrogating military interventions through Ibrahim Traoré’s Pan-Africanist and governance lens PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Introduction: The return of the barracks With the recent coup d’état in...

Four African nations taken off money-laundering ‘grey list’

A global money-laundering watchdog said Friday that it removed South Africa, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Mozambique from its “grey list” of countries subjected to increased monitoring. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) deems countries on the...

The colonial lie at the heart of Africa’s homophobic 'culture war'

The notion that queerness is "un-African" is one of Britain's most successful lies, and most enduring exports. Throughout Africa, politicians claim to defend "traditional values" through anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation - but they do so citing moral...

Simon Harmer runs through Pakistan, South Africa win by 8 wickets to level two-Test series

South Africa thrashed Pakistan by eight wickets Thursday to level the two-test cricket series, with off-spinner Simon Harmer playing a crucial role with a six-wicket haul. South Africa's Simon Harmer, right, celebrates with teammates after taking...

Mozambique: UN recognises progress in education, equality, climate

The United Nations on Thursday recognised the progress Mozambique has made since independence in areas such as education, gender equality, and the response to climate shocks, reiterating its commitment to supporting the country’s development...

African Governments Participate in Trump's Third Nation Deportations

Our guest is Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of Pan African Newswire. He joins us from Detroit to discuss the Trump administration's policy of third-country deportations. African nations such as Ghana have agreed to accept deported nationals from other...

Namibia’s new Public-Private Forum: A partnership of promise must not become a platform of platitudes

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration of the Namibia Public Private Forum (NamPPF) marks an important milestone in the country’s ongoing attempt to bridge one of the most persistent gaps in our national development story, the divide...

Lagos sets sights on becoming Africa’s climate capital

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its ambition to position the state as the climate capital of Africa, pledging to transform its coastal and environmental challenges into opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and sustainability....

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Trevor Noah's unique dance to 'Nkao Tempela' with Anele Mdoda in video amuses South Africa

Trevor Noah posted a video of himself dancing, and it was a hit among online users The comedian appeared in the hilarious clip alongside his friend Anele Mdoda, and they were vibing to a popular song Online users cracked jokes about Trevor Noah...

Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Lagos’ Readiness For South African Partnerships To Drive Socio- Economic Growth

5 LAGOS – Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, has re­affirmed the state’s readiness to welcome partnerships that bring in capital, technology, and expertise to boost the state’s socio-economic development, particularly from South...

World's oldest president, 92, wins election – and could rule past 100

Chaotic scenes was seen in Cameroon(Image: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Cameroon's supreme court on Monday confirmed incumbent Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, as the victor of the Oct. 12 election. The...

Kenyan boxers deliver at Africa Zone III finals

Elizabeth Andiego/HANDOUT Kenya’s Hit Squad delivered a commanding performance at the Africa Zone III Boxing Championships, capturing three gold medals and cementing their reputation as one of the continent’s fiercest boxing contingents. From the...

Chibuzo Okereke: A Visionary Redefining Legislative Governance and Accountability in Africa

By Joshua Olomu A new chapter was written in Nigeria’s academic and legislative governance history on Saturday, October 18, 2025, when Federal University Lokoja held its 9th Convocation Ceremony and Congregation for the Award of Degrees. Among the...

Bankers ready for Yanga showdown in Tanzania

Advertisement Silver Strikers are gearing up for a decisive CAF Champions League second-leg clash against YANGA SC at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Malawian side carries a narrow 1-0 advantage from last week’s first leg,...

Weekend weather: Rain and cold front expected across South Africa

A dynamic weather pattern is expected across South Africa this weekend, with scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and cooler conditions developing over large parts of the country. After a calm start on Saturday with no severe weather alerts...

Kenya eyes bigger splash after strong showing at Africa Open Water Championships

Team Kenya medallits at the African Open water championship in Momabasa Joseph Aryan, Samir Bachelani, Suleiman Mohammed and Joseph Hamaza/HANDOUT Buoyed by a promising performance at last week’s Africa Open Water Swimming Championships in...

The faces of Namibia's post-independence activism

A decade ago, Dr Job Amupanda stood before a rented plot in Kleine Kuppe and declared a rebellion against land inequality. That single act of defiance in 2014 – the “Erf 2014” symbolic occupation – gave birth to the Affirmative Repositioning (AR)...

Duale rallies behind Samia ahead of elections

CCM campaign poster featuring President Suluhu Samia. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has rallied behind President Samia Suluhu Hassan ahead of Wednesday’s General Election in Tanzania. Duale has become the senior-most government official of...