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Belgian-American scientist, Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for detecting elusive cosmic neutrinos
Belgian-American scientist Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work detecting high-energy neutrinos - elusive particles that can provide scientists with clues about the universe. Halzen helped develop a giant observatory beneath the Antarctic ice to detect these particles. In this clip, he explains how the observatory works.
Palestine Solidarity Campaign urges SA government to impose sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign in South Africa is calling on the government to impose sanctions on Israel over the war in Gaza. Members of the group held a silent procession outside the Cape Town Holocaust and Genocide Centre, where they unveiled a 20-metre handwritten shroud bearing the names of children they say have been killed in Gaza since October 2023. Andile Mbanjwa reports.
Africa launches homegrown credit rating agency to reshape continent’s financial outlook
The African Union has officially launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) on Wednesday, establishing the continent's first homegrown, independent credit rating institution. The rating agency was launched in Port Louis in Mauritius. The private-sector-driven agency aims to challenge the dominance of the -big three - Western firms-S&P, Moody's, and Fitch-which African leaders have long accused of carrying structural biases that inflate borrowing costs for African nations. AfCRA will also issue inaugural credit scores for the 23 African nations currently unrated by global agencies. We spoke to Tembisa Fakude, he is Director and Senior Researcher at the Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)
The Discourse: Sexual violence used to control communities amid Haiti’s gang crisis
It's time now for The Discourse, and we're turning to Haiti, where armed groups continue to control large parts of communities, with women and girls facing particularly severe risks. More than 5,500 incidents of sexual and gender-based violence were recorded in the first six months of this year, according to the United Nations. A recent analysis by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime says sexual violence is being used not only against individuals, but also to intimidate and control communities. The analysis draws lessons from Colombia's civil war, including how sexual violence was documented and addressed as part of wider efforts towards justice and accountability. For more on this, Dr Dorly Castañeda, Senior Researcher at the GI TOC Observatory on Violence and Resilience in Haiti and the Caribbean, joins us from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic
Daily Africa Roundup: The key stories shaping the continent over the past 24 hours
Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP. Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead.
Central Africa: Geopolitical analyst Aaron Nga'mbi joins us to unpack the region's key headlines
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. We speak to Aaron Nga'mbi, Geopolitical Analyst
Three years after October 7 attack, Gaza war continues to devastate Palestinians
The third anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel has been marked, with the war it triggered continuing to have devastating consequences across the region. More than a thousand people were killed and over 200 taken hostage in the attack, which prompted Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have since been killed. Three years on, Palestinians continue to face widespread destruction and displacement. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports.
SA President hails FuturePharma facility as game-changer for pharmaceutical industry
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has described a new pharmaceutical research and manufacturing facility in Pretoria as a potential game-changer for the country and the wider region. The FuturePharma facility, operated by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, is designed to strengthen research, innovation and pharmaceutical production. At its official launch, President Ramaphosa said the investment would build infrastructure and industrial capacity, while developing skills and creating opportunities for people across Africa and the wider Global South. Sisi Segalo reports.
Windaba 2026 explores trade policies and tariffs to boost South Africa’s wind-energy sector
South Africa's wind-energy sector is at the centre of discussions at the Windaba 2026 conference in Cape Town. Policymakers, economists, academics and industry experts are considering how trade policies and import tariffs could support local manufacturing, while ensuring renewable-energy projects remain financially viable and attractive to investors. Our economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, reports.
Scientists gather in Johannesburg for Oppenheimer Research Conference on environmental challenges
Scientists from Africa and other parts of the world have gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the Oppenheimer Research Conference. The conference has become an important event on the international academic calendar, showcasing research into a wide range of environmental and natural science issues. It brings together researchers to share findings and explore some of the challenges facing the environment and the natural world. Thuto Ngobeni reports.
Free State to launch major industrial project with Chinese investors to boost jobs and manufacturing
South Africa's Free State province is set to launch a major industrial and investment project on Friday, aimed at boosting manufacturing and creating jobs in one of the country's economically challenged areas. The Catalytic Investment and Industrialisation Project, in partnership with Chinese investors Joy Long-YJC, will focus on vehicle assembly, electric mobility, solar battery production, energy systems, logistics and skills development. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the keynote address. Channel Africa's Michael Mbewe reports.
UK invests $2.6m in clean-energy projects across eight African countries
More than 2.6 million US dollars is being invested in clean-energy projects across eight African countries, in an effort to reduce the use of fossil-fuel generators. The funding from the United Kingdom will support projects including renewable power for hospitals in Kenya, as well as cleaner energy solutions for telecommunications, food systems and small businesses. The aim is to take technologies that have already been tested and expand their use commercially. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.
Germany warns of rising global tensions as Ambassador calls for stronger ties with South Africa
Germany's new Ambassador to South Africa, Oliver Rentschler, has warned of growing geopolitical tensions, rising authoritarianism and challenges to international cooperation and free trade. Speaking at Germany's Unity Day reception in Pretoria, he said strengthening strategic partnerships, including between Germany and South Africa, was more important than ever. Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe has more
Cameroon marks 10 years of Anglophone conflict as thousands remain dead and displaced
Minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper are vital to the global shift towards clean energy, and Africa has some of the world's largest reserves. But questions remain over how much of the economic value from these resources stays on the continent. Experts meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, are discussing how stronger governance, greater transparency and local participation could help African countries turn their mineral wealth into jobs, investment and broader economic growth. Innocent Semosa reports
Cameroon marks 10 years of Anglophone conflict as thousands remain dead and displaced
Cameroon is marking ten years since the start of a conflict in its English-speaking regions that has killed thousands and displaced more than one-and-a-half million people. The Anglophone crisis began in October 2016 and has had a particularly serious impact on children. There is still no definitive record of the number of people killed, with estimates ranging from 6,500 to more than 10,000. Rights organisations, including the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa, have documented about 4,000 deaths between 2016 and 2023, with around half of the victims identified by name. Moki Kindzeka reports from Yaounde, Cameroon.
Zimbabwe pays $500m to former white farmers as government seeks to resolve land dispute
Zimbabwe has paid just over 500 million dollars to white former commercial farmers as part of the country's ongoing efforts to resolve a decades-long- land dispute and t-o rebuild investors trust. The payouts are part of a 3 point 5 billion dollars global compensation agreement that was signed in 2020. To fund this deal, government issued US dollar treasury bonds to hundreds of displaced white farmers. The first payments where made in April this year. The agreement covers about 4000 commercial farmers. Some of the farmers have rejected the compensation and payment structure. We spoke to Farai Muroiwa Marapira, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF Director for Information
DRC Ebola outbreak leaves over 1,900 children separated from parents or caregivers
More than 1,900 children have lost or been separated from their parents or caregivers since an Ebola outbreak was declared in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in May. UNICEF says more than 2-thousand children have contracted the virus, with at least 1,100 deaths recorded. Children under five are particularly vulnerable, with seven in ten confirmed cases in this age group resulting in death. The outbreak is also unfolding amid conflict and displacement, making it harder for children to access care and protection. We're now joined by Halimatou Amadou, Communication Specialist at the UNICEF West and Central Africa Office to discuss the situation and the impact on children....
South African Professor Dyllon Randall turns human urine into water and valuable fertiliser
It's time now for our weekly profile interview, and this morning we're speaking to South African chemical engineer Professor Dyllon Randall. He's a Professor of Water Quality Engineering at the University of Cape Town, and CEO and co-founder of PeeCycling, a company that grew out of research at the university and is developing technology that recovers valuable resources from human urine. The work has its roots in research that began in 2017 and has now moved into commercial use, with the system operating at Cape Town's DHL Stadium. It processes urine into concentrated liquid fertiliser while recovering water that can be reused for purposes such as cleaning, irrigation and toilet flushing. The technology can process up to 3,000 litres of urine a day, and every 1,000 litres processed can save about 2,000 litres of drinking water. And PeeCycling is now one of four finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Professor Randall, it's good to have you with us.
West Africa Headlines: Dr David Matsanga analyses key political and conflict developments across the region
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. we speak to Dr David Matsanga, Political scientist and Conflict resolution analyst.
Africa Roundup: Your daily briefing on the key stories shaping the continent and world
Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP. Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead
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