The 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index shows a mixed, predominantly concerning landscape for journalism in Africa. While Namibia and Cape Verde lead with "satisfactory" rankings, most nations face "problematic" to "very serious" conditions, marked by increased legal constraints, physical safety issues, and economic pressures on media. According to the report,  press freedom has never been so strained in sub-Saharan Africa, a region battered by political instability, from the Great Lakes to the Sahel to Sudan. Wars, the criminalisation of journalism and economic challenges are the catalysts of this decline.  Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Jeanne Lagarde, Advocacy Officer for Reporters Without Borders for Sub Saharan Africa

The 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index shows a mixed, predominantly concerning landscape for journalism in Africa. While Namibia and Cape Verde lead with "satisfactory" rankings, most nations face "problematic" to "very serious" conditions, marked by increased legal constraints, physical safety issues, and economic pressures on media. According to the report, &nbsp;press freedom has never been so strained in sub-Saharan Africa, a region battered by political instability, from the Great Lakes to the Sahel to Sudan. Wars, the criminalisation of journalism and economic challenges are the catalysts of this decline. &nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Jeanne Lagarde, Advocacy Officer for Reporters Without Borders for Sub Saharan Africa

"Countries such as Botswana and Togo are improving performance on World Press Freedom Index"- Reporters Without Borders for Sub Saharan Africa

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse.......On International Workers' Day, attention is turning to the state of work across the world, as unemployment remains high in many economies, inequality persists, and workers continue to face pressures linked to slow growth, inflation, and changing labour markets. This year, the International Labour Organization says the theme is "Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment" - highlighting rising concerns around stress, burnout, and mental health in the workplace, and calling for stronger protections for workers' well-being.. Peter Ndoro spoke to Matthew Parks of the Congress of South African Trade Unions on the realities facing workers on the ground.....

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse.......On International Workers' Day, attention is turning to the state of work across the world, as unemployment remains high in many economies, inequality persists, and workers continue to face pressures linked to slow growth, inflation, and changing labour markets. This year, the International Labour Organization says the theme is "Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment" - highlighting rising concerns around stress, burnout, and mental health in the workplace, and calling for stronger protections for workers' well-being.. Peter Ndoro spoke to Matthew Parks of the Congress of South African Trade Unions on the realities facing workers on the ground.....

Workers’ Day spotlights joblessness, inequality and rising mental health pressures globally

Credit rating agency Moody's has surrendered the regulatory licence of its South African subsidiary as it focuses on serving cross-border investors and African issuers seeking international funding. The firm says the decision reflects a broader adjustment to its business model and confirms that it will continue to rate South African entities from offshore offices. Regulators have approved a phased transition to limit disruption, allowing banks to rely on existing Moody's South Africa ratings for regulatory purposes for 24 months, until April 2028. The move signals a shift in how credit ratings will be used in one of Africa's most developed financial markets.  Peter Ndoro spoke to President of the African Credit Rating Association (ACRA), Dr Sifiso Falala...

Credit rating agency Moody's has surrendered the regulatory licence of its South African subsidiary as it focuses on serving cross-border investors and African issuers seeking international funding. The firm says the decision reflects a broader adjustment to its business model and confirms that it will continue to rate South African entities from offshore offices. Regulators have approved a phased transition to limit disruption, allowing banks to rely on existing Moody's South Africa ratings for regulatory purposes for 24 months, until April 2028. The move signals a shift in how credit ratings will be used in one of Africa's most developed financial markets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to President of the African Credit Rating Association (ACRA), Dr Sifiso Falala...

Moody’s exits SA unit, shifts to offshore ratings with transition period to 2028

Ghana is facing renewed concerns over power instability, with citizens across the country reporting frequent outages and disruptions to daily life. While government attributes the situation to technical challenges and a recent fire incident, critics say the crisis runs much deeper. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange is on the ground in Acca, and brings us the story...  

Ghana is facing renewed concerns over power instability, with citizens across the country reporting frequent outages and disruptions to daily life. While government attributes the situation to technical challenges and a recent fire incident, critics say the crisis runs much deeper. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange is on the ground in Acca, and brings us the story... &nbsp;

Ghana faces renewed power outages as critics question causes beyond technical faults

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, Tsepiso Makwetla and Peter Ndoro bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, Tsepiso Makwetla and Peter Ndoro bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Africa Roundup: Tsepiso Makwetla and Peter Ndoro bring you key stories, expert insight, and context to start your day

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.

Channel Africa Reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu brings you this week's edition of African Arty Beats

The Zambian government and the family of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu have signed a consent order nullifying the ex parte ruling issued on 22 April concerning custody of his body. The agreement was reached in the Pretoria High Court on Thursday, following last week's dispute in which Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha asserted that the state had assumed control of the body, citing the family's failure to pursue their Supreme Court appeal. The body will now be moved from Two Mountains Funeral to Avbob. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe reports

The Zambian government and the family of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu have signed a consent order nullifying the ex parte ruling issued on 22 April concerning custody of his body. The agreement was reached in the Pretoria High Court on Thursday, following last week's dispute in which Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha asserted that the state had assumed control of the body, citing the family's failure to pursue their Supreme Court appeal. The body will now be moved from Two Mountains Funeral to Avbob. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe reports

 Zambian government, Lungu family find common ground on storage of late statesman's body amid burial feud 

The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Robert Floyd, has warned that rising geopolitical tensions and stalled ratifications are threatening decades of progress in limiting nuclear weapons testing. Floyd was addressing the press this week on the vital role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), in advancing the non-proliferation and disarmament objectives of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Sisi Segalo has more on the story...

The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Robert Floyd, has warned that rising geopolitical tensions and stalled ratifications are threatening decades of progress in limiting nuclear weapons testing. Floyd was addressing the press this week on the vital role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), in advancing the non-proliferation and disarmament objectives of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Sisi Segalo has more on the story...

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation warns rising tensions and stalled ratifications threaten nuclear test ban progress

INTRO: South Africa's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has announced a year-long national programme to mark 30 years of the country's Constitution, while acknowledging that its promise has not been fully realised. Kubayi was addressing the National Press Club in Midrand, where government, media and academics reflected on the impact of the Constitution since its adoption in 1996. Zara Groenewald has more….

INTRO: South Africa's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has announced a year-long national programme to mark 30 years of the country's Constitution, while acknowledging that its promise has not been fully realised. Kubayi was addressing the National Press Club in Midrand, where government, media and academics reflected on the impact of the Constitution since its adoption in 1996. Zara Groenewald has more&hellip;.

SA Justice Minister launches Constitution@30 programme, says its promise remains unfulfilled

South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, addressed the media on Thursday, on the Industrial Development Corporation's ( IDC) strategic direction. The new strategy will now see the IDC evolving from being a traditional direct lender, to becoming a platform for industrial ecosystem development, mobilising capital, partners and capability in order to unlock high-impact sectors  and rebuild South Africa's industrial base. Minister Parks Tau says the IDC's role is critical in addressing challenges like low growth, declining industrial capacity, and economic power concentration. Thuto Ngobeni reports...

 

South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, addressed the media on Thursday, on the Industrial Development Corporation's ( IDC) strategic direction. The new strategy will now see the IDC evolving from being a traditional direct lender, to becoming a platform for industrial ecosystem development, mobilising capital, partners and capability in order to unlock high-impact sectors &nbsp;and rebuild South Africa's industrial base. Minister Parks Tau says the IDC's role is critical in addressing challenges like low growth, declining industrial capacity, and economic power concentration. Thuto Ngobeni reports...
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