South Africa Temple Collapse Claims Five Lives as Authorities Open Illegality Probe
The death toll from the collapse of a building under construction at a Hindu temple site in Verulam, eastern South Africa, rose to five as […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Namibia Flags H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Southern Coastal Region
Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the Karas Region, with authorities announcing on Monday, 15 December, that […]
Dangote Accuses Regulators of Undermining Local Refining, Calls for Probe into Fuel Imports
Nigeria’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has accused petroleum regulators of facilitating cheap fuel imports that, he says, threaten local refineries, jobs and the country’s long-term […]
AfDB Seeks Donor Backing to Shore Up African Development Fund Amid US Funding Pullback
The African Development Bank (AfDB), on Monday, December 15, opened a donor-pledging conference in London for the replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF), as […]
Botswana Probes Reports of Two Young Men Drawn into Ukraine War Through Alleged Recruitment Scam
Botswana’s Government said on Monday, 15 December, it is investigating reports that two young citizens were misled into travelling to Russia under the guise of […]
Tanzania Opposition Demands Transitional Government After Disputed Election
On Thursday, 11 December 2025, Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, called for the formation of a transitional Government overseen by the United Nations and African […]
Zambia Warns Over 600,000 People Likely to Be Affected by 2025/2026 Rainy Season
Zambian Vice-President Mutale Nalumango said on Thursday, 11 December, that an estimated 617,515 people are expected to be affected during the 2025/2026 rainy season, following […]
Angola Targets Exit from FATF Grey List by 2026
The Angolan Government, on Thursday 11 December, has announced intensified efforts to ensure the country is removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey […]
South Africa Accelerates Free Wi-Fi Rollout Across Taxi Network
On 11 December 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, highlighted the importance of nationwide internet connectivity, stressing that reliable access […]
Mozambique Tightens Road Safety Measures as Over 3,000 Drivers Banned in 2025
Mozambique has barred at least 3,025 motorists from driving between January and September 2025 for violations of the traffic Code, Transport and Logistics Minister João […]