Nearly half of the world's children exposed to overlapping climate threats live in Africa, according to a major UNICEF assessment released this week. The findings reveal that an estimated 820 milli…
A senior officer with the Durban Metro Police has been suspended following allegations that the individual solicited bribes from job seekers in exchange for municipal employment. The officer, whose…
South African authorities have launched a more aggressive campaign against illegal immigration, deploying additional security personnel to major transit points and urban centres. The move, reported…
Wealthbit has sounded a stark alarm about the toll that financial stress takes on South African workers, warning that mounting money worries are squeezing productivity and triggering a wave of staf…
The June 12, 2026 edition of Africa Today delivered a comprehensive assessment of continental economic conditions at a critical juncture for regional markets. The briefing, which covered developmen…
The African Development Bank's latest regional assessment, released in June 2026, paints a complex picture for the continent's economic landscape. Aggregate growth across Africa is tracking below e…
Salsify at the Roundhouse in Cape Town has secured a place among the world's elite restaurants, leading a record five South African establishments to earn recognition in the annual Best Restaurants…
Gudaf Tsegay, the Ethiopian long-distance runner and former world record holder, has received a four-month suspension for a doping violation, athletics authorities confirmed on Thursday. The ban, b…
Portugal secured a 3-2 victory over Nigeria at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Friday, but the win has been overshadowed by an injury concern surrounding winger Pedro Neto that has rattled football…
Tharman Shanmugaratnam has told Singapore it needs to spend far more time understanding East Africa, calling the region a genuine new frontier for the city-state's businesses and investors. The rem…
South Africa's weather authorities issued a severe storm warning on Tuesday, prompting emergency preparations across the country's mining belt, agricultural regions, and coastal cities. The warning…
Environmental groups in Kenya have filed a legal petition seeking to halt construction of an airstrip and state lodge inside Imenti Forest, a protected area in Meru County. The challenge centres on…
