September 03, 2026 - Page 15

[UN News] Following Zambia’s contested presidential and parliamentary elections almost three weeks ago, the crackdown on political opposition has intensified, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the country, according to

[Daily Maverick] For many years, our politics could have been understood as a contest between the left and the right, with different interests playing out within this prism. There can now be

[Daily Maverick] From counselling about small nodules to overcoming people’s fears of needles, Spotlight takes the pulse of a new HIV prevention injection’s rollout in the Western Cape.

[Nyasa Times] The government has launched the 2026-2027 National Climate Outlook Forum (Nacof) with a call for early preparedness and action, as Malawi braces for strong El Niño conditions in the coming

Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

Drawing inspiration from MAGA, separatists in Alberta are pushing for a break away from Canada.

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? Every now and then the Thursday quiz pauses to ponder humanity’s ongoing obsession with setting

Small changes are what I’m aiming for – 10-minute workouts, cleaning out my handbag. Then I’m less likely to have failed come October Are you a January resolutions or a September reset

El Niño is associated with weaker monsoons in India – but research suggests it can also bring more extreme rainfall The world is bracing for a “super” El Niño, and its effects

A fresh, seasonal vegetable soup that can be made in advance and only improves in texture and flavour over time Now that I am an accomplished sourdough maker, soon to start my