South Africa gears up to observe 16 days of activism against women and children

As South Africa gears up to observe 16 days of activism against women and children from Monday, a team of professionals from Shout-it-Now says it's imperative to focus on adolescent girls and young women. Monday also marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.   Lulu Ga…

The community of Diepkloof Soweto area in South Africa has been urged to boycott the shops of foreign nationals

The local Councillor in the Diepkloof Soweto area in South Africa, Brenda Dammie has called on the community to boycott the shops of foreign nationals in the area. She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sideline after the candlelight ceremony held in memory of the latest child to die of alleged…

The Pan-African Parliament hosts the Permanent Representatives Committee Sub-Committee on Human Rights, Democracy, and Governance 

The Pan-African Parliament is hosting a meeting of the Permanent Representatives Committee Sub-Committee on Human Rights, Democracy, and Governance to deliberate on key issues shaping Africa's governance and human rights landscape in Midrand, Johannesburg South Africa. The two-day session includes…

Almost 190 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began 14 months ago

Almost 190 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began 14 months ago. Hamza Chalan, a dedicated and passionate photojournalist has spent years documenting the human stories in Gaza, capturing both the hardships and the enduring spirit of its people. His work has garnered international…

An operation to bring illegal miners who remain underground  at the Stilfontein mine shaft resumes in South Africa's North West province

The operation to bring illegal miners who remain underground at an unused mine shaft in South Africa's North West province has begun. The Stilfontein mine shaft 11 has been a talking point for many days and left community members eager to assist. With the appointment of the task team by Police Min…

The SADC extraordinary Troika summit concludes in Zimbabwe with little to no mention of protests in Mozambique 

The Southern African Development Community (SADC)'s Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi says it's been a busy period for the region as Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius held their presidential elections. The SADC leaders at the extraordinary Troika summit in Harare, Zimbabwe reflected on these elec…

20 November marks World Children's Day

Today marks World Children's Day. First established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day, the day is celebrated on the 20th of November each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide and improve children's welfare. As countries commemorate the day, children …

Residents living near the Stilfontein Mine in South Africa's Northwest province are concerned that the illegal miners who remain trapped underground

Some residents living near the Stilfontein Mine in South Africa's Northwest province say they are concerned that the illegal miners who remain trapped underground have not received food. This is the task team led by Northwest Province Community Safety MEC, Wessels Morweng has begun the first phase…

Namibia's ruling party SWAPO says it's confident it will retain its majority 

Namibians are scheduled to vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections on the 27th of November. Some commentators say these elections could mark a historic shift in the country's political landscape if the ruling Southwest Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) party, which has been in powe…

Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend

Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye is at a military jail in Kampala after he was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend. Besigye has run against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in four elections and lost each time, although he has rejected the results, allegi…