“The police were dealing dope!” When America fell in love with an eccentric British prog band

A change of line-up, a change of style and Timothy Leary’s plans for a concert suspended in the air helped made their 1974 ...
NewsBytes

DIY: How to make musical instruments at home

Creating unique sounds using DIY African instruments can be an exciting venture. These instruments, steeped in rich cultural ...
The New York Times

South African Ambassador Is Found Dead in Paris

The police are investigating the death of the ambassador, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, as a possible suicide. By Aurelien Breeden and John Eligon Aurelien Breeden reported from Paris, and John Eligon ...
CNN

South African ambassador had faced corruption claims before he was found dead at foot of Paris hotel

Mthethwa, 58, began serving as South Africa’s envoy to France in December 2023 – his latest role in a series of high-profile portfolios that included stints as police minister, as well as the minister ...
The New York Times

South African Politician, Target of Trump Attacks, Is Convicted of Gun Charge

The verdict against Julius Malema came a month after a separate court convicted him of hate speech. This year, President Trump played a video montage at the White House of Mr. Malema leading chants of ...
CNN

South Africa’s ambassador to France, found dead at Paris hotel, told wife he intended ‘to end his life’: official

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...
Reuters

African exports face immediate damage from lapse of US trade initiative

African Growth and Opportunities Act expired on Tuesday Law lapsed despite support for renewal from lawmakers and White House Low-margin businesses like apparel to struggle to cope AGOA's benefits to ...
MyBroadband

24 African countries that got Starlink before South Africa

South Africa is one of just nine African countries where SpaceX’s groundbreaking satellite Internet service Starlink has no launch timeframe. Government regulations have held up Starlink’s approval in ...
NPR

Africa

October 15, 2025 • In a deeply personal postcard from NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu, we go the funeral of his venerated grandfather in Nigeria. It was a huge celebration of life, with music and dance.
Vogue

The 15 Best African Safaris to Add to Your Bucket List

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Few travel ...
Times LIVE

What does the imminent expiry of Agoa mean for African economies?

African officials and business executives are fretting over the impending expiry of a crucial, duty-free trade programme with the US at the end of September, without any word from Washington DC on ...
Times LIVE

South Africa

An eight-year-old boy died and his twin sister was critically injured after falling down a lift shaft at Homii Lifestyle Apartments in Durban. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced plans to ...