Southern Africa

Polls have opened in Zambia as millions vote in crucial general elections amid pre-election violent clashes and heightened tension. Thursday's voting process at various polling...

As Zambia counts down to its August 12 general election, violent clashes among some political party groups have become rife, despite political parties signing...

Some Zambian opposition parties and other electoral stakeholders have expressed concern over President, Edgar Lungu's alleged flouting of the COVID 19-induced ban on election...

Zambia, has in recent months experienced unprecedented levels of COVID 19 infection rates and deaths.In the past, the country used to record single digits...

Medical and adult use cannabis production could provide new sources of taxable revenue for countries seeking to recover financially in the aftermath of the...

The African Union Commission has condemned the violence in South Africa that has left 72 people dead.Protests against the jailing of former president Jacob...

At least 45 people have been killed amid the violent protests taking place in some provinces in South Africa over the jailing of former...

Soldiers have been deployed to areas in South Africa where deadly protests have continued to take place over the jailing of former president Jacob...

Violent pro-Zuma protests have taken place in South Africa over the jailing of former president, Jacob Zuma. Police say more than 60 protesters have been...

Botswana has announced another discovery of a huge rough diamond, toppling an earlier huge discovery of the stone.The discovery on June 12 was carried...