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The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Mozambique, warning of active terrorist groups in the north, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province, and designating several areas as 'Do Not Travel'. An expert notes the insurgency is small but brutal, while much of the country remains safe.
The UK government offers an Ancestry visa to citizens of 22 African nations, allowing them to live and work in Britain for five years with a pathway to indefinite leave to remain. Applicants must prove a grandparent was born in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. Zimbabwe's inclusion is notable despite its withdrawal from the Commonwealth.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ) is set to begin construction of two new pumping stations in Mozambique, increasing the Beira-Feruka pipeline's capacity from 3 million to 5 million cubic meters by end of 2027. The expansion aims to meet rising fuel demand in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and several landlocked SADC countries, with long-term plans including a larger-diameter pipeline and a possible extension into Zambia's Copperbelt.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admitted the government failed to properly manage immigration and demand, citing a 'huge mistake' in planning. He spoke at the ANC's election manifesto launch, acknowledging the party must improve service delivery while defending its record. Statistics illustrate the scale of migration that has contributed to population growth.
Ten countries in East, Central and Southern Africa have stepped up health controls at their borders in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The six-month programme, led by ECSA-HC with World Bank support, covers 33 priority border crossings and 16 major trade corridors. Officials warn that pathogens do not respect national boundaries and that rapid population movement increases the risk of imported cases.
US funding cuts to PEPFAR have left many HIV patients in northern Nigeria without access to free antiretroviral therapy, driving some to seek unregulated 'Islamic medicine' from traditional healers. Despite partial resumption of the programme, significant budget cuts and the closure of HIV service sites have worsened the crisis, with patients like Aisha selling their belongings for unproven cures.
South African police arrested five people after uncovering an alleged industrial-scale crystal meth lab on a farm in Musina, Limpopo. Drugs and equipment worth an estimated R600 million were seized, and the suspects are due in court on Monday.
A South African court has postponed the deportation case of former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina until February 2027, pending a High Court review of a Home Affairs decision. Adetshina, who says she was born in South Africa, faces protests calling for her deportation while she awaits judgment.
Tanzania's MeTL Group has announced plans to invest US$250 million in Mozambique, with the potential to create 20,000 jobs, during a meeting between CEO Mohammed Dewji and President Daniel Chapo. The announcement underscores efforts to boost private investment and regional cooperation.
The March and March Movement has announced a march and picket outside the SADC summit in Durban on Monday, under the theme 'It's time to fetch your people.' The movement, which has led protests against undocumented migrants, is demanding stricter visa controls and other measures. President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned discrimination against fellow Africans.
Signatory States of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment have agreed to set up a Combined DCoC Task Force to coordinate maritime operations against piracy in the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. The decision, endorsed at an extraordinary Steering Committee meeting in July and by National Focal Points in August, aims to complement existing international efforts while addressing the continued captivity of seafarers.
The CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifier returns to Gaborone from August 20-29, with eight clubs competing for a spot at the continental finals. Defending champions Gaborone United aim to become the first Botswana club to win on home soil, while two-time winners Mamelodi Sundowns headline Group B. The tournament will feature a round-robin format, a Fair Play system for breaking ties, and a knockout stage where only the final sees extra time.
Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa turned a passing remark into Africa's first large-scale women-owned sanitary pad factory. Her journey from a home kitchen to leading a manufacturing empire in Centurion is a story of resilience, breaking barriers, and empowering women across the continent.
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a changing global economy are forcing African nations to rethink how they pursue economic growth. Analysts argue that old industrialisation models may no longer work, even as the continent faces a demographic surge in the coming decade.