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Leaders must unite to stop attacks on migrants in SA

First, the South African government must reaffirm its duty to protect everyone on its soil and ensure that law enforcement and the judiciary hold perpetrators accountable.

By Southern Eye Jun. 12, 2026

Leaders must unite to stop attacks on migrants in SA

Zimbabwe, Zambia draw physical borderline on Lake Kariba

For years, the invisible line splitting the world's largest artificial lake has been a source of conflict mostly among fishermen and boat operators.

By Valentine Maya Jun. 8, 2026

Zimbabwe, Zambia draw physical borderline on Lake Kariba

Zim’s Shava pushes 5-point plan for African digital education sovereignty at Accra summit

The proposals come amid growing concern among African policymakers over the continent’s reliance on technology platforms developed and controlled outside Africa.

By Valentine Maya Jun. 4, 2026

Zim’s Shava pushes 5-point plan for African digital education sovereignty at Accra summit

Zimbabwe to host Africa Skills Week as AU targets youth jobs crisis

The summit comes as African countries grapple with weak technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems and high youth unemployment.

By Valentine Maya May. 29, 2026

Zimbabwe to host Africa Skills Week as AU targets youth jobs crisis

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

The groups have since declared that all foreigners must leave South Africa by May 30, warning that they intend to shut down the country to “weed out” foreigners.

By Silas Nkala May. 27, 2026

Calls grow for Sadc action over SA xenophobia

Push mounts for Africa to self-fund healthcare

“The time has now come for Africa to start fully funding its public healthcare services,” he said. “The era of depending on foreign funding from the global north must come to an end.”

By Silas Nkala May. 11, 2026