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South Africa: Health Officials Turned Blind Eye to R2 Billion Tembisa Hospital Capture

[Health-e] An interim report by the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) into corruption at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital has revealed that officials at the Gauteng Department of Health and hospital staff abdicated their duties, allowing fraudulent activities to go unabated.

Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Kenya Still a Trafficking Hub Despite Gains, U.S. Report Finds

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya remains a major source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking despite notable progress in tackling the crime, according to the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released this week.

Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal expires

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Seychelles: Seychelles Presidential Vote Heads to Run-Off

[allAfrica] Seychelles is set for a presidential election run-off after no candidate secured an outright majority. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won 48.8% of the vote, while incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan received 46.4%, the electoral commission announced.

Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Madagascar: Madagascar President Fires Government After Gen Z Protests

[DW] At least 22 people were killed after protests broke out power cuts, water shortages and widespread poverty. The youth-led protesters named their movement Gen Z.

Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Week-long fire at Namibia's Etosha National Park contained

The fire burned a third of the wildlife reserve, which is is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 mammal species.

Published on: September 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria banned shea butter exports to help women profit. But it backfired

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria banned shea nut exports to help women profit. But it backfired

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Madagascar's president dissolves government after 'Gen Z' protests

The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Namibia: Is the Land of the Brave, Brave Enough to Talk about Mental Health?

[allAfrica] windhoek -- Namibia leads in Africa when it comes to suicides.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

SIU uncovers R2 billion of fraud at Tembisa Hospital

Three syndicates were identified for siphoning funds from the hospital, and several junior officials were found to be involved

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Malema to wait another day to know his fate in firearm case

Delivery of the ruling by magistrate Twanet Olivier will continue on Tuesday

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Sudan: The Right to Eat -The Imperative of Humanitarian Airdrops to El Fasher

[Fikra] Fikra for Studies and Development Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Airdrops to El Fasher | New Report Warns of a Silent Genocide in Darfur

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Metropolitan Collective Shapers Goes National

South Africa continues to face one of the highest youth unemployment rates globally, with many young people struggling to find sustainable opportunities. The Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) programme isdesigned to contribute towards turning this challenge into an opportunity for youth entrepreneurs by equipping them with the tools, skills, andnetworks they need to build thriving businesses […]

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

South Sudan court rejects ex-VP's bid to halt murder and treason trial

The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

South Africa's 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffer a setback after Fifa imposes a 3-0 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifier.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Khumalo: ‘Big 5’ cartel paid ANC delegates and drove task team’s disbandment

Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo told the Madlanga commission that text messages from cartel leader Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala exposed links to ANC politics and police interference.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Africa must reclaim its research agenda before the world moves on without us

The continent can fund its own research, set its own agendas and lead globally through locally rooted solutions, shifting from dependency to leadership

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

War of the Wills: Is a thumbprint enough?

This case is a reminder to make sure your will is valid and compliant with the law to avoid strife in the event of your death

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Organised crime strengthened by compromised police service, says crime intelligence head Khumalo

He said organised crime thrived through police infiltration and political interference behind the disbandment of the political killings task team

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Why Southern Africa’s ‘missing middle’ demands urgent action

This group faces systemic barriers in finance and education, hindering economic growth and upward mobility

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Army sent to battle fire in Namibia tourist hotspot

Etosha National Park is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 diverse mammal species.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

South Africa: President Establishes Inquiry Into DPP Chauke's Fitness to Hold Office

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to continue serving as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Business Ties With the United States Strong and Expanding - President

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa says engagements in the United States show that South African and US businesses remain deeply connected and committed to mutually beneficial partnerships well into the future.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Eskom Generating Fleet Shows 'Stability and Improved Reliability'

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom says the current improvement in unplanned outages at generating units is a sign of the generation fleet's increasing reliability.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Severe Storm Warnings Issued Across South Africa

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued severe storm warnings for various provinces, urging residents and motorists to exercise caution as unpredictable weather conditions unfold.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: AfCFTA - Africa's Take-Off Moment

[Capital FM] The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into force on 1 January 2021 with 54 member states, is the world's largest free trade area by number of countries. It aims to eliminate tariffs and other barriers to spur trade, industrialisation and value addition beyond raw materials. The agreement unites some 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of about US$3.4 trillion.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Sixty Years On, the Malvinas Question Remains an Unfinished Decolonisation Challenge

[Capital FM] Sixty years after the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2065 (XX) -- its first call for a peaceful solution to the Malvinas Question -- the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas, South Georgias, South Sandwich Islands and surrounding waters remains unresolved. It is a stark reminder that decolonisation is still unfinished business.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Court Stops Pat Utomi From Forming Shadow Govt

[Vanguard] The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, barred Prof. Pat Utomi from establishing "a shadow government" in the country, describing the move as "unconstitutional and void."

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: High Cost of Rent - Nigerians Now Rent Shop Spaces As Apartment

[Vanguard] High cost of rent has been a thing of debate after the COVID-19 era.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Court Orders Mater Hospital to Release Body Held Over Sh3.3mn Bill

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has directed Mater Hospital to release the body of Caroline Nthangu Tito after the facility detained her remains for nearly two months over an unpaid medical bill of Sh3,315,784.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: Hailstorms, Floods Devastate Farmlands in Tigray and Amhara

[Addis Standard] Severe hail mixed with heavy rain in Tigray and a series of floods and landslides in Amhara have destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland, leaving tens of thousands of farming households facing hardship.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Ex-President Weah Recounts Close Call, Says Wife Forewarned Family Wouldn't Sleep On 9th Street

[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has broken his silence on the recent fire at his 9th Street residence in Monrovia, crediting his wife, Clar Marie Weah, for a decision that may have saved their lives.

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

No choice but to take the Haval H6 seriously

Haval has clearly been paying attention to its customers, refining what was already a winning recipe

Published on: September 29, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa