Africa Needs to Seize Opportunities Created by US-China Tensions
The unfolding US-China power rivalry bears a striking resemblance to the tensions between the US and the Soviet bloc during the Cold War years. Back then,...
4 Poachers Arrested After Killing Rare Mountain Gorilla, Rafiki, in Uganda
Four alleged poachers have been arrested in Uganda for the tragic death of a rare Silverback mountain gorilla, known as Rafiki. They claim it...
Well Known Prophet and Police Officer Arrested for Poaching in Namibia
Jackson Babi, a well-known Prophet, along with a police officer attached to the Very Important Persons Protection Directorate, was amongst seven suspects arrested on...
Continent Celebrates 57th Africa Day
As the continent marks the 57th Africa Day, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa - as African Union Chair - will lead the continent’s...
Archaeology Shows How Ancient African Societies Managed Pandemics
Every so often, a pandemic emerges that dramatically alters human society. The Black Death (1347 - 1351) was one; the Spanish flu of 1918...
Newborn Zebra has Sleep-Over in Rescuer’s Bedroom
An orphaned baby zebra spent the night in its rescuer's childhood bedroom last night, as lockdown regulations and other challenges in Zimbabwe meant it...
Zimbabwean Nationals Ask to be Repatriated
“The last decent meal I had was a month ago … I don’t know how I will pay my rent this month,” says...
AU Bureau Calls For International Support Amid COVID-19
With an urgent need for medical supplies and equipment to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, African Union (AU) Member States have called for international cooperation...
Cathy Buckle: Coping with Coronavirus Zimbabwe Style
Dear Family and Friends, On an early morning emergency dash to collect supplies I was anxious about venturing out and what I would see....
1 Million Corona Test Kits from Chinese Billionaire Reach Africa
Across Africa distribution has started of over 1 million Coronavirus test kits and tons of protective clothing donated by the Chinese billionaire founder of...
