Global leaders and representatives from across Africa and the African Diaspora, are expected to converge on Johannesburg later this year for a conference focused on Africa's future and its relationship with the global African community. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference scheduled to take place in October, will bring together political leaders, academics, business representatives, faith groups and civil society to discuss issues including reparatory justice, racism, climate justice and economic cooperation. Our economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more

Global leaders and representatives from across Africa and the African Diaspora, are expected to converge on Johannesburg later this year for a conference focused on Africa's future and its relationship with the global African community. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference scheduled to take place in October, will bring together political leaders, academics, business representatives, faith groups and civil society to discuss issues including reparatory justice, racism, climate justice and economic cooperation. Our economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more

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Africa and Diaspora conference to tackle reparations, racism and economic cooperation

Malawi's Ministry of Health has defended its plans to send five hundred nurses to go work in Israel.  The Ministry says this is a move to curb unemployment of health care professionals in the country. The move has been opposed by some quarters in the community saying it will leave the country with insufficient health workers. Sisi Segalo has more on the story….

Malawi's Ministry of Health has defended its plans to send five hundred nurses to go work in Israel. &nbsp;The Ministry says this is a move to curb unemployment of health care professionals in the country. The move has been opposed by some quarters in the community saying it will leave the country with insufficient health workers. Sisi Segalo has more on the story&hellip;.

Malawi defends plan to send 500 nurses to Israel amid health worker shortages

South Africa's (SA) Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says the South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission must translate the two countries' strong political ties into practical cooperation that improves the lives of their people. Lamola was speaking in Pretoria at the Ministerial Meeting of the 4th South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission, ahead of the Meeting of Heads of State scheduled for Friday where the two countries are expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, on issues of mutual interest. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report….

South Africa's (SA) Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says the South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission must translate the two countries' strong political ties into practical cooperation that improves the lives of their people. Lamola was speaking in Pretoria at the Ministerial Meeting of the 4th South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission, ahead of the Meeting of Heads of State scheduled for Friday where the two countries are expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, on issues of mutual interest. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report&hellip;.

SA Minister of International Relations calls for stronger SA-Zimbabwe ties to deliver practical benefits for citizens

South African music legend Caiphus Semenya is celebrating his 87th birthday with a special musical homecoming, as he prepares to take audiences on a journey through some of his most enduring work. The legendary composer, musician and songwriter will headline the Caiphus Semenya Songbook at the Joburg Theatre from 18 to 20 September 2026. With a career spanning decades, exile, collaboration with some of Africa and the world's greatest artists, and an extraordinary contribution to South African music, Semenya's story is deeply intertwined with the country's cultural history. As he enters his 87th year, we speak to Ntate Semenya about the upcoming shows, his musical journey, the songs that have defined his legacy, and what the future holds for one of South Africa's greatest musical treasures

South African music legend Caiphus Semenya is celebrating his 87th birthday with a special musical homecoming, as he prepares to take audiences on a journey through some of his most enduring work. The legendary composer, musician and songwriter will headline the Caiphus Semenya Songbook at the Joburg Theatre from 18 to 20 September 2026. With a career spanning decades, exile, collaboration with some of Africa and the world's greatest artists, and an extraordinary contribution to South African music, Semenya's story is deeply intertwined with the country's cultural history. As he enters his 87th year, we speak to Ntate Semenya about the upcoming shows, his musical journey, the songs that have defined his legacy, and what the future holds for one of South Africa's greatest musical treasures

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