Thirty Years After Apartheid: South Africa's Failed Housing Promise
With the general election looming in May, housing is surprisingly absent from the top of the agenda for most political parties
Busisiwe Nkosi
Covering all Southern African stories is The African Exponent's Busisiwe. She bases in Pretoria to deliver all significant stories that matter right onto your computer. Storytelling defines her life.
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Botswana and Namibia Agree To Remove Passports, Citizens To Use National Identity Cards
KEY POINTS * The citizens of Botswana and Namibia will no longer need to use passports. * They will only need to produce national identity cards. * The move has been lauded as vital for achieving free movement, more unity, and integration in Africa. The leaders of Botswana and Namibia agreed to establish
What We Know So Far About Malawi’s Cholera Outbreak
KEY POINTS: * Malawi faces the deadliest Cholera outbreak in decades. * Medical supply shortage prompted closure of multiple health centres. * Vaccine manufacturers halt production due to inability to meet high demand. The world seems to be steadily regaining a sense of normality post-COVID, but, unfortunately, some parts of Africa aren’t
Real Reason behind the Erratic Services of Online Banking Platforms in Africa
Online banking solutions and mobile wallets started making waves across Africa between the late 1990s and early 2000s. During that period, international financial institutions and regulatory associations took active steps toward matching their words with actions to provide financial inclusion for millions of Africans who had little or no access
Why is Zambia such a Popular Safari Destination?
If you're looking for an adventure, then Zambia is the place for you. The country is known for its beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife, which attracts many visitors each year. There are many different types of safaris to choose from depending on your interests, budget and time frame.
3 African Businessmen Who Lost it All and Made Dramatic Comebacks
KEY POINTS * Within 24 hours, Otedola lost over $480 million due to the oil price crisis. He also lost $280 million due to Naira devaluation and another $160 million when his stocks crashed. * Before his comeback, Masiyiwa hit rock bottom after losing his fortune in funding a case against the
Massive Disappointment in Kenya as Supreme Court rules in favour of LGBTQ+ Activists
KEY POINTS * It would be unconstitutional to limit the right to associate through denial of registration of an association purely based on the sexual orientation. * Attorney General promises to challenge the ruling at the highest court. * The local clergy called on Christians and all Kenyans to reject the ruling. Kenya’
Israeli Diplomat Kicked Out of African Union Summit
A video showing an Israeli diplomat being expelled from the opening ceremony of the African Union (AU) Summit in Ethiopia has gained a lot of traction on social media, with many varied reactions to the incident. The video was originally posted by Israeli press Wallah News with the caption, “A
Africa’s Youngest Billionaire, Mo Dewji, Bounces Back After Near-Death Experience
Last week, the list of Africa’s wealthiest individuals was released. In the report, one of the African billionaires who moved up the ranks was Tanzanian business tycoon Mohammed Dewji, popularly known as Mo Dewji. The news that Mo Dewji climbed the list of wealthiest people in the African continent
Meet Kenya’s 21-Year-Old Comedian, Elsa Majimbo: The Youngest Person Ranked by Forbes
To be ranked on Forbes is a milestone in modern human achievement, especially in the business and corporate world. Over the years, the international organization has positioned itself as an authority in enforcing metrics that determine the key performance indexes of success. In a world of more than eight billion
Alarming Latest Crime Stats in South Africa: 7000 Murdered in Three Months
According to recent South African Police Service (SAPS) statistics, more than 7,000 people were killed over the course of three months between July 1 and September 30, 2022, in South Africa. The statistics were presented before the South African Parliament's portfolio committee on Wednesday evening. The crime
World's Oldest Primary School Pupil, Priscilla Sitienei, Dies Aged 99 in Kenya
Priscilla Sitienei, a 99-year-old Kenyan woman who is believed to be the oldest primary school pupil, has died aged 99. The news of her death was revealed by her grandson, who told the Press that Grandma Sitienei died peacefully at her home in Kenya. The 99-year-old primary pupil, who was
Why are World Tech Giants Laying Off their Employees
From Snap Inc. to Microsoft to Meta to Twitter and now Amazon, the world’s major tech players have officially launched a layoff season unlike any other, leaving tens of thousands of people without jobs. Amazon, the latest player to join the mass layoff season, is reportedly set to fire
The Financial Inclusion Gap in South Africa is Still far from Closed
It’s not only about having a bank account, but actually about all of the resources that a person can access through it. Financial inclusion is one of the main challenges of the African continent, and South Africa still has too much to do about it. According to information delivered
U.S. Orders Citizens to Leave Nigeria & South Africa over Terror Attack Warning
After warning of a possible terrorist attack in the Nigerian capital, the United States embassy has ordered its citizens to leave the country or avoid Abuja at all costs. In a wake of a warning by the American embassy that they have valid intelligence that terrorists are planning a deadly
Africa Is Not A Jungle, With All Due Respect
The Western perception that the rest of the world is a massive wasteland of uncivilized, barbaric, primitive, and savage peoples is still alive, frighteningly so. For Europeans and Americans, only the industrially advanced global north is the finest epitome of humankind, representing the elixir of human intelligence and innovation. Of