Southern Africa: Angola and Chile Study Ways to Reinforce Cultural Cooperation
[ANGOP] Angolan ambassador to Chile, Azevedo Xavier Francisco, and the head of the International Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Chile, Ramón Solís Muñoz, discussed on Wednesday ways to strengthen cultural c…
South Africa: Visionary Maria Mccloy ‘Hustled Like a Muthah’ to Globally Showcase SA’s Urban Culture Creativity
[Daily Maverick] The media producer, publicist and accessories designer who documented post-apartheid South Africa’s urban culture and put African textiles on the street, the runway and the global stage died at Milpark Hospital from heart failure on Ma…
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah to Headline Zimfest As Venue Shifts to Northamptonshire
[New Zimbabwe] Multi-award-winning musician Jah Prayzah will headline this year’s Zimfest in the United Kingdom (UK) in July.
South Africa: South Africa Media Mourns Maria McCloy
[Scrolla] Maria McCloy died on Tuesday night at a Johannesburg hospital after having heart failure. She had just turned 50 years old. The kwaito group TZee thanked Maria McCloy for believing in them when they started. Her family confirmed her death W…
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Fires Back Over Capitalk ‘Freebies’ Row
[263Chat] Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has defended his decision to offer cash and vehicles to employees at state-owned radio station Capitalk FM saying the gesture was an act of gratitude rather than an attempt to breach workplace policy.
Zimbabwe: Model Courtney Jongwe Calls Out Miss Universe Zimbabwe for Lying After Exclusion From Pageant Shortlist
[New Zimbabwe] Courtney Jongwe, has accused the Miss Universe pageant of dishonesty after the organisation pulled her out of the running for this year’s competition, arguing she is still the reigning Miss World Zimbabwe.
South Africa: South African DJ, Publicist and Designer Maria McCloy, Dies
[allAfrica] South Africa has lost one of its most vibrant media and creative figures, Maria McCloy. She was 50.
Malawi: Bushiri Forgives Sambo, Warns Malawi Over Dangerous Social Media Abuse
[Nyasa Times] Founder of Enlightened Christian Gathering, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has accepted a public apology from social commentator Peter Sambo, but used the moment to deliver a stern warning to Malawians about the deadly consequences of misinfor…
South Africa: Durban Abuzz As Africa Travel Indaba Kicks Off
[SAnews.gov.za] Durban is abuzz with activity as it plays host to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 which President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open this morning.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 12, 2026
[allAfrica]