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Millions across Africa to gain access to weight-loss and diabetes drugs as Aspen ramps dis
South African distributor expands access to obesity and diabetes treatments across sub-Saharan Africa.
Politics & Governance
Communist Party Unveils Local Election Plan; Residents' Water, Waste Services at Stake
Political party outlines governance priorities as local elections approach in 2026.
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Politics & Governance
Women and Girls Still Face Systemic Abuse; Parliaments Urged to Enforce Global Rights Pled
Legislatures must enforce global protections through oversight and accountability mechanisms.
Crime & Investigation
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Crime & Investigation
Durban clashes injure residents, foreign nationals as tensions escalate
Violence erupts during community operation in Durban, injuring residents and migrants.
The long read
The long read
Africa faces isolation as global cooperation weakens; small nations lose voice
Weakening global institutions threaten African nations' ability to negotiate collectively on security, trade and climate.
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African Designer's Vision: 5,000 Women Unite in Single Dress for Global Record
August 26, 2026
Africa's AI Investment Gap Widens as Global Spending Surges Past $1 Trillion
August 04, 2026
Police Fraud Case: Court Blocks Lenient Deal, Orders Harsher Sentence for Public Protectio
July 04, 2026
Moroccan-American Hip-Hop Star Brings Two-City South African Tour This December
August 13, 2026
South Africa's Cities Face Critical Test on Water, Transport, and Sanitation Infrastructur
August 23, 2026