Southern Africa
Everything SaharaWire has filed out of South Africa: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.
Beyond the headlines
Côte d'Ivoire's Embassy in South Africa celebrated its cocoa heritage with a chocolate-making workshop and dinner, showcasing Ivorian hospitality and cuisine.
The inaugural South African AI Awards will be held on 13 November 2026 at The Galleria in Sandton, recognising local achievement and advancing a conversation about inclusive growth.
SPAR partners with Cancervive to turn pink caps on water bottles into a breast cancer awareness campaign, donating to cancer support initiatives.
Unisa's Dr Marothi Philip Lemekwane recognised for ICT leadership at World CIO 200 Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Botswana nominates Armenian paediatric oncologist Gevorg Tamamyan to succeed Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as WHO director-general in 2027.
A young Durban graduate, Zimasa Pretty Mbhem, is making her mark in the tech industry after completing her ICT studies through Engen's Global Citizen Development Programme.
South African Football Association faces internal backlash after announcing it will cover legal costs of president Danny Jordaan and CFO Gronie Hluyo
Durban's coastline to host free, one-day festival with 10 performance groups
South Africa's EmpowaMEN Summit brings together 4,000 men to discuss responsible masculinity and leadership.
A Phoenix salon owner claims his business was targeted in a suspected petrol-bomb attack after employees allegedly received threats warning them against opening the shops.
Gugu Motlanthe calls for African-led innovation and human-centred design
KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer has committed to addressing the 75% artisan vacancy gap in the department.
