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Zanu PF captured both seats during weekend by-elections across two constituencies. The ruling party candidates won clear victories against independent challengers and smaller opposition groups. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission officials confirmed the results after counting finished at polling...

Chinese doctors from Hunan Province have helped Zimbabwe's hospitals for 40 years. More than 200 medical workers served the southern African nation since 1985. Team leader Zheng Xingyou leads 11 doctors who arrived from top Chinese hospitals during March. One traditional medicine expert worked...

Zimbabwe made movie history when RISE became the first film from the country accepted at New York's famous Tribeca Festival. Jessica J Rowlands wrote and directed the short film that premiered on June 8, 2025. Cast members Tongayi Chirisa, Sikhanyiso Ngwenya, and Joe Njagu joined Rowlands at the...

Army general Anselem Sanyatwe sparked debate about who might replace President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The sports minister praised wealthy businessman Kuda Tagwirei during a weekend rally. Sanyatwe told supporters that Tagwirei respects military leaders and stays loyal to them. He pointed at...

Former President Edgar Lungu's family agreed to bring his body back to Zambia and let the government help plan his funeral. The family fought against government involvement for weeks before changing their minds. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Catholic Archbishop Alick Banda helped...

The Democratic Progressive Party struggles with fights inside the group before 2025 elections begin. Former election boss Jane Ansah lost her primary race against Everton Chimulirenji for Ntcheu North West parliament seat. Chimulirenji served as Peter Mutharika's deputy during 2019 campaigns...

Parliament Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara announced that former Deputy Speaker Beston Majoni died at age 85. The veteran politician served Lilongwe Central as their Member of Parliament for many years. Hara called him a wise and fair leader who brought dignity to Malawi's government. She said...

A democracy group rejected fake social media posts about former President Peter Mutharika's health. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives said someone made up statements asking the Democratic Progressive Party to explain Mutharika's condition. Executive Director Sylvester...

Malawi's election commission rejected opposition parties who wanted their computer experts to check voting systems. The country needs neutral technology auditors to solve growing trust problems between government and opposition groups. Independent auditors would examine voting machines and...

Nigeria's Agriculture Ministry asked workers to pray and fast for better food supplies across the country. The ministry sent a memo telling staff to attend prayer meetings and fast for three Monday sessions. Many citizens criticized the government approach as insufficient for solving hunger...

Human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza wants his passport back from court officials. He gave up the travel document when he left prison after 86 days behind bars. Military officers arrested him when he tried to help opposition leader Kizza Besigye and another man face weapons charges. The court made him...

President Museveni met with 25 Ugandans living abroad at State House Entebbe on Saturday. The group came from America to discuss investment plans for Uganda. They want to build cheap houses near factories where workers can live close to their jobs. The President liked their ideas about helping...

Parliament already approved Kabale becoming a city but money problems stop the plan from working. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa spoke at the opening of a new 8.4-kilometer road that connects Kabale to Lake Bunyonyi. The government wants to fix roads first before starting the city operations...

A Catholic priest told voters to stop taking small gifts from politicians before the 2026 elections. Rev. Fr. Marius Byamukama spoke at a church event for former district leader Michael Kwarikunda Mbareba. The priest said people should ask for better roads, schools and hospitals instead of...

Uganda beat Rwanda and won third place at the women's cricket tournament. The Victoria Pearls scored 107 runs and stopped Rwanda at 87 runs. Sarah Tino played her first match and became the best player with three wickets. Rita Musamali caught the most balls during the whole tournament. The match...

Uganda's National Unity Platform has made new rules for people who want to run for office under their party banner. The party wants to check school records before the 2026 elections happen. Chemutai Harriet leads the party's Election Management Committee and signed papers that explain what...

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised fathers who show love and take care of their families during Sunday celebrations. She asked the country to respect men who accept their duties with honor and kindness. The president stressed that father figures help guide young boys who might struggle...

Health officials opened a new breast cancer clinic at Swakopmund State Hospital on June 10. The Cancer Association of Namibia worked with government doctors to bring screening services closer to patients. Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine helped pay for equipment and setup costs. The facility...

Namibia Tourism Board directors spent 2 million dollars on travel during five months. Some board members earned between 300,000 and 600,000 dollars from overseas trips. The officials took 21 foreign journeys since last year. Staff members complain about luxury travel spending from the struggling...

Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi visited Hardap Governor Riaan McNab at Mariental on Friday. She wanted to learn about the region and check agricultural projects. The minister hopes to understand local farming needs better through direct visits. Governor McNab welcomed the minister and...