Over 570 people arrested following cybercrime operation across Africa

A total of 574 people have been arrested and approximately $3 million has been recovered in a cybercrime operation across Africa. The operation focused on three prevalent crime types: business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion and ransomware, all identified as growing threats in INTERPOL’s …

Organisations in SA show solidarity with pro-Palestine hunger strikers in the UK

Organisations in South Africa have expressed solidarity with pro-Palestine hunger strikers currently held in British prisons, calling for their immediate release. Some of the detainees have reportedly gone more than 50 days without food, raising serious concerns about their health and the risk of …

All systems go for Guinea's general elections next week

Following a referendum in September, Guinea's general elections have been set for the 28th of December 2025 to elect a new president few years under a military rule. The vote is expected to formalize the rule of General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 military coup and is now seeking …

Kenyan prison authorties focus on training inmates

In Kenya, prison rehabilitation is going beyond confinement, focusing instead on skills, dignity and reintegration. At one women's correctional facility, inmates are being trained to make handmade handbags, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories; products that are sold commercially, with half …

Three people missing following heavy downpours in South Africa 

Three people are currently missing in South Africa's coastal Kwa- Zulu Natal province after the car that they were travelling in is suspected to have been washed away following heavy rainfalls that hit Margate in the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality. Heavy downpours in some parts of South Africa are…

UNISA denies allegations of maladministration and poor governance

The University of SA (Unisa), has denied allegations made by a structure calling itself Save Unisa Forum, making claims of the capture of the university council, maladministration and poor governance. This follows  news reports carried on SABC News and Channel Africa on Sunday on this issue. The in…

Concern over biosafety regulation in Nigerian

The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights, CASER, has expressed serious concern over the state of biosafety regulation in Nigeria. It follows the appointment of a Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA, who they say does not meet the minimum qualification requ…

Preparations underway in the Central African Republic for December 28th elections

Preparations are underway in the Central African Republic for the general elections to be held on December 28th. Sensitive electoral materials have arrived in the country and were officially handed over by the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Humanitarian Coordinator, …

Festive season challenges for people living with diabetes

The festive season can be enjoyable but challenging for people living with diabetes due to changes in diet, routine, and activity. And while it is important to enjoy the holidays it is just as vital to keep blood sugars under control. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Alexandra van Essche, Diabetes Counsellor w…

SADC chairperson-elect President Ramaphosa welcomes summit on situation in Madagascar

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed what he described as constructive and outcomes-driven deliberations during an extraordinary virtual SADC leaders' summit on the situation in Madagascar on Wednesday. Addressing the closing sessio…