Business leaders from the SADC region meet at 13th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa

Business leaders from Southern Africa and other regions are meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 13th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa. Organised by The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA), the summit has brought together approximately 200 chief executives, government ministers, central ban…

South Africa’s Department of Social Development calls for stronger partnerships to support children with disabilities

South Africa’s Department of Social Development is calling for stronger partnerships between the government, civil society and communities to improve care and support for children with disabilities and their families. The call comes as South Africa observes Disability Rights Awareness Month this N…

Delegates at International Conference on Access to Justice say access to justice remains a fundamental pillar of democracy, human rights and the rule of law

Access to justice remains a fundamental pillar of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. As South Africa hosts the International Conference on Access to Justice, discussions are focusing on strengthening legal institutions and ensuring that justice is accessible to all. On the second day, th…

eSwatini government closes foreign-owned businesses as enforcement of legislation intensifies

The government of eSwatini says its nationwide business inspections are aimed at enforcing existing laws and are not targeting any particular nationality. The Ministry of Commerce says more than 3 200 businesses have been inspected, with 69.4% found to be non-compliant. This follows the adoption o…

Angola marks 51 years of independence from Portuguese colonial rule

Angola is marking 51 years of independence today, commemorating its liberation from Portuguese colonial rule on November 11, 1975. The country’s independence followed a 14-year armed struggle for national liberation, which began in 1961 and was led by nationalist movements, including the Popular Mo…

Concerns over Russian war recruitment as nine Zimbabwean nationals are arrested in South Africa

Nine Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in South Africa for allegedly attempting to travel to Russia to fight in the ongoing war against Ukraine. South African authorities say the arrests were made at OR Tambo International Airport and at a hotel in Bruma, east of Johannesburg. The suspects a…

Kikwete calls on UN Security Council to support security reforms and inclusive political dialogue in South Sudan

The African Union’s Representative for the Horn of Africa, Jakaya Kikwete, has called on the United Nations Security Council to support security reforms and inclusive political dialogue in South Sudan ahead of elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. Addressing the Security Council yesterday, Ki…

Drones and drought threaten children in Sudan: UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says drones and drought pose a threat to children in Sudan. UNICEF has raised the alarm over unprecedented attacks on the country’s infrastructure, including attacks involving drones travelling up to 1 500 kilometres before hitting their targets. The UN …

2026 conference calls for ethical leadership in South Africa’s construction industry

The need for ethical leadership, professional accountability and good governance in South Africa’s construction industry is in the spotlight as industry leaders gather in Johannesburg for the 2026 Conference of the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions. The …

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog tasks former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming new government

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has tasked former Israel Defence Forces chief Gadi Eisenkot, a key political rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with forming a new government following an inconclusive election that has left the country’s political future uncertain. Netanyahu remains Prime …