Aiden Markram (Image: Reuters) Aiden Markram believes South Africa have the determination and quality to reach a second consecutive ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, with the Proteas eager to build on their historic triumph in 2025 as they prepare for the third and deciding Test against Australia in Cape Town.South Africa will head into…
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An estimated 8,000 lions are held in captivity in South Africa in about 350 places, ranging from zoos to tourism venues where people can interact up close with the big cats. Lions are also bred for live trade, trade in body parts and captive hunts.
Africa’s growing mental health crisis is exposing serious weaknesses in healthcare systems, leaving millions of people without access to essential treatment. A new study published in SSM – Health Systems in October 2026 examines how the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is tackling these challenges through its Mental Health Leadership Programme.…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Starc on day five of the second cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Gqeberha, South Africa. AP/PTI(AP10_22_2026_000306B) South Africa’s innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha has made the race for the World Test Championship…
A new report from Naspers and Prosus, in partnership with Lionesses of Africa, draws on applications from 1,163 women founders across 43 countries to show where capital can make the biggest difference.
Climate change and changes in the way land is used are the two biggest threats to wildlife because they change the environment in which animals survive and thrive. Knowing how species respond to these pressures is central to planning conservation actions.
Ethiopia, 21 October 2026- The Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya on Wednesday declared that the continent will not let the ongoing Ebola outbreak outrun its response, while praising Kenya and Nigeria for their swift and calm containment efforts.
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, October 20 (IPS) – Nearly three decades have passed, but Japhet Gimbi still remembers the rain.
For years, Africa has been known for its growth story. Investment has flowed, new tech has been growing fast, and a young, active population has inspired hope for the future. Women’s football now offers another lens through which to consider that progress. Following the conclusion of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in…
Remembering Giraffes aims to raise funds for conservation projects helping the world’s tallest mammal.
