A new UNICEF data brief reports that nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa are engaged in child labour.

The region accounts for almost one‑third of the global total and has the highest number of children in hazardous work, including mining and construction.

UNICEF says children belong in classrooms, not workplaces. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nankali Maksud, Regional Advisor for Child Protection at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa

A new UNICEF data brief reports that nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa are engaged in child labour.
The region accounts for almost one‑third of the global total and has the highest number of children in hazardous work, including mining and construction.
UNICEF says children belong in classrooms, not workplaces. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nankali Maksud, Regional Advisor for Child Protection at UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa

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New UNICEF report shows nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa engaged in child labour

Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has labelled the proposed draft legislative changes to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030 as a "coup in motion".

The organisation says it has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene.

Zimbabwe's cabinet has backed draft legislation that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape.

For more reaction on this development Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zimbabwean legal academic and activist Munya Gwisai and the opposition leader of the MDC, Douglas Mwonzora

Zimbabwean social justice movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), has labelled the proposed draft legislative changes to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030 as a "coup in motion".
The organisation says it has submitted a petition to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, urging the AU to intervene.
Zimbabwe's cabinet has backed draft legislation that could significantly reshape the country's political landscape.
For more reaction on this development Lulu Gaboo spoke to Zimbabwean legal academic and activist Munya Gwisai and the opposition leader of the MDC, Douglas Mwonzora

Zimbabwe's proposed draft legislative changes described as a coup in motion

The Chinese Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday evening hosted a Chinese New Year 2026 celebration. Observed worldwide — especially across China and East Asia — the Lunar New Year is one of the most significant dates on the Chinese calendar. Also known as the Spring Festival, it marks the transition from winter to spring in the traditional lunisolar calendar. The 15-day celebration symbolises bidding farewell to the past year while welcoming renewal, good fortune, prosperity, happiness and new opportunities. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report

The Chinese Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday evening hosted a Chinese New Year 2026 celebration. Observed worldwide &mdash; especially across China and East Asia &mdash; the Lunar New Year is one of the most significant dates on the Chinese calendar. Also known as the Spring Festival, it marks the transition from winter to spring in the traditional lunisolar calendar. The 15-day celebration symbolises bidding farewell to the past year while welcoming renewal, good fortune, prosperity, happiness and new opportunities. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report

Chinese Consulate in South Africa celebrated the 2026 Chinese New Year

Sudan has announced it is returning to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The return ends a two-year freeze imposed after the regional bloc invited paramilitary commander to peace talks. To unpack this for us Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dennis Munene, Executive Director of China-Africa Centre at the Africa Policy Institute

Sudan has announced it is returning to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The return ends a two-year freeze imposed after the regional bloc invited paramilitary commander to peace talks. To unpack this for us Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dennis Munene, Executive Director of China-Africa Centre at the Africa Policy Institute

New UNICEF report shows nearly one in five children in Eastern and Southern Africa engaged in child labour

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