
Move to block freedom of expression in Zimbabwe
Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution
MONDAY, 19 JANUARY 2026, 09:04

Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution

Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems

Tanzanian political parties are winding up their bids to win over the 37.6 million people expected to vote on Wednesday

Tanzanians are using social media to call for mass demonstrations before Wednesday’s poll

The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste

The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/Aids says the crisis is not an isolated supply-chain issue but a ‘systemic failure’ that demands urgent government intervention

He has vowed to continue his legal fight and his party is still campaigning for the election in two weeks’ time

He stood as Africa’s foremost opposition leader and a tireless champion of democracy, a moral compass whose defiance outlasted regimes, reshaped constitutions and inspired generations

Mpina filed an appeal last month against his removal from the race by the Independent National Electoral Commission

This robust growth positions the equity segment as one of Tanzania’s most profitable investment avenues

The fall of the Zimbabwean veteran leader in November 2017 and his death two years later had a negative impact on his then relatively young children

Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement

Kampala’s urban landscape reflects systemic development failure, contrasting with Kigali’s long-term vision and effective governance in infrastructure and planning

The proposed legislature represents the most far-reaching change in Namibia’s land governance framework since independence

The Commonwealth Expert Team however flagged flags gaps in the country’s electoral system, with a central concern being the state of voter education and registration

Kariba REDD+ has been prevented from trading after allegations of mismanagement and corruption

The ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre drew thousands of supporters and was cast by officials as a stress test for Malawi’s fragile democracy

The 85-year-old’s victory last month was a referendum on the cost of living in a country where inflation hovers near 30%, fuel and foreign currency are scarce and poverty is endemic

There is anxiety over the fate of hundreds of jobs and the stability of the country’s fragile consumer market

In the past three years, Zambia has recorded a nearly 300% increase in international tourist arrivals, following the removal of visa fees

Government critics abducted, the main opposition leader detained and the presidential candidate for the second largest opposition party disqualified indicate a government crackdown before the election