Charities said southern Africa faced an unprecedented drought caused by El Niño, the recurring climate event which intensifies either dry or stormy weather

Following the hugely successful inaugural Women's Commentator Workshop held last year, COSAFA will again look to unearth new talent in 2025, this time extending the programme to include Presenters.

The biggest challenge confronting Africa is securing the necessary financing to unlock its full potential. The issue of the financing gap must be central to discussions on development,” Ramokgopa stated.

THE United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which relies heavily on funding from the United States, has announced that it will be shutting down its Southern Africa office due to financial limitations.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The United Nations’ World Food Program is closing its southern Africa office in the wake of the Trump administration’s aid cuts, a spokesperson said Monday.