by Winnie Nkonde | Mar 6, 2025 | Women and Leadership
In a world where the struggle for equality has been long and arduous, the importance of showcasing African girls achieving greatness cannot be overstated. Historically, women especially in Africa have been marginalized and denied opportunities simply because of their...
by Winnie Nkonde | Mar 3, 2025 | News, Politics
Duma Boko Elected President of Botswana in Historic Landslide Victory Gaborone, Botswana – Botswana witnessed a seismic shift in its political landscape this week as opposition leader and human rights lawyer Duma Boko claimed a historic victory, ending nearly six...
by Winnie Nkonde | Mar 2, 2025 | News, Politics
In a move sparking widespread debate, the government of Mauritius ordered a nationwide social media blackout on Friday, November 1, in the lead-up to parliamentary elections scheduled for November 10. The ban, which will remain in effect until November 11, aims to...
by Winnie Nkonde | Feb 28, 2025 | Entertainment
US R&B star Chris Brown’s upcoming concert in Johannesburg is sparking outrage, with activists urging the South African government to deny him entry due to his history of violent behavior, especially against women. This public debate reflects broader concerns over...
by Winnie Nkonde | Feb 14, 2025 | News, Politics
Johannesburg – Tributes continue to pour in for former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, who passed away on 12 October 2024 at the age of 65, after a brief illness. Mboweni died in a Johannesburg hospital, leaving behind a legacy as one of South Africa’s most...
by Staff Reporter | Feb 13, 2025 | News, Politics
Human Rights Defenders Arbitrarily Detained in Zimbabwe, Accused of Disorderly Conduct August 8, 2024, Harare—In a troubling development, three prominent human rights defenders in Zimbabwe, including a teacher and two activists, have been arbitrarily detained...
by Winnie Nkonde | Feb 13, 2025 | News, Politics
Sakhile Nxumalo, President of the Swaziland Youth Congress, yesterday called for the youth in Africa to unite in solidarity to address the struggles and challenges caused by oppressive regimes. Speaking in a dialogue hosted by the Living Together Institute (LTI), in...
by Staff Reporter | Feb 12, 2025 | Climate, Community Spotlights
Global warming and climate change have become a big concern for the whole world. With temperatures hitting their highest and lowest levels in recent years, people’s and animals’ lives are being exposed to dangers brought by these changes. In order to prevent problems...
by Staff Reporter | Feb 6, 2025 | Health, News
Yesterday, Stella De Kock, Managing Director of Transplant Education for Living Legacies (TELL), voiced concern about the alarming plight faced by kidney patients in South Africa as they endure decades or more of waiting for life-saving organs. In an interview with...
by Staff Reporter | Oct 26, 2025 | News
Nairobi – October 26, 2025 President William Ruto has made a fresh wave of appointments to several state corporation boards, in a move that underscores his administration’s continued restructuring of key public institutions. The appointments, announced through a...
by Staff Reporter | Oct 26, 2025 | News
Pretoria – October 26, 2025 Qhawekazi Mazaleni, a 24-year-old speech-language therapist from the Eastern Cape, was crowned the 67th Miss South Africa on Saturday night at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria. Mazaleni, who holds a degree in speech-language therapy from...
by Winnie Nkonde | Oct 26, 2025 | News
The allegations made by Emiru against Mizkif landed like a gavel in a crowded courtroom. The backdrop matters: just days earlier, she was assaulted by a fan at a major gathering, then she publicly revealed cyber-stalking, psychological abuse, sexual assault and...
by Staff Reporter | Oct 5, 2025 | Politics
HARARE, ZimbabweOpposition leader Nelson Chamisa has laughed off claims that he has abandoned Zimbabwean politics to pursue a degree at Harvard University, describing the rumours as nothing more than “political drama.” In a message to his supporters, Chamisa urged...
by Staff Reporter | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertainment, News, Opinion
In the rolling hills of Jedburgh, the sound of bagpipes and border history has been replaced by something stranger: tents in the woods, a man and woman calling themselves royalty, and a young American woman branded their “handmaiden.” They named their camp the Kingdom...
by Staff Reporter | Jun 26, 2025 | Community Spotlights, News
Johannesburg, South Africa – At a time when Africa’s youth are at the forefront of global conversations on climate justice, gender equality, and mental health, a powerful new voice has emerged to guide and inspire them. Climate activist and showbiz entrepreneur Munya...
by Winnie Nkonde | Apr 26, 2025 | Global News, News, Women and Leadership
As the first African nation to hold the G20 presidency, South Africa has been handed more than just a leadership role, it has been handed a historic opportunity to reshape global narratives and drive a people-centred agenda. This moment, rooted in decades of...
by Winnie Nkonde | Mar 22, 2025 | News, Politics, Women and Leadership
WINDHOEK, Namibia — In a historic milestone for Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the country’s first female president on Friday, stepping into the highest office nearly 60 years after her courageous involvement in the liberation struggle against...
by Staff Reporter | Mar 20, 2025 | Global News, News
Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a milestone as the first woman and African to hold the prestigious role. At 41 years old, Coventry is also the youngest individual to be elected to...
by Staff Reporter | Mar 10, 2025 | Entertainment
Bulawayo born hip-hop emcee, Michael “Mcpotar” Mupotaringa has returned to the scene with a refreshing blend of hip-hop, Afrobeat, and R&B-infused hooks. With his latest experimental releases, Makatendeka, Fayisa Mazhet, and Hella Risky, he is evolving...
