Busisiwe Nkosi
127 posts
Covering all Southern African stories is The African Exponent's Busisiwe. She bases in Pretoria to deliver all significant stories that matter right onto your computer. Storytelling defines her life.
Jul 18, 2024
Zambian Boys Rescued from Unauthorized Circumcision Camp
Forty-eight boys in Zambia were rescued from an unauthorized male circumcision camp after parents complained of abductions. Some boys suffered medical complications, including one with bilharzia, and a boy on HIV medication missed his anti-retroviral drugs for two weeks....
Jul 18, 2024
Impeached Judge Leads South Africa's Opposition in Parliament
John Hlophe, recently impeached as a judge, has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in South Africa's parliament. Hlophe's appointment as Leader of the Opposition comes as his party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), led by Zuma, became the third-largest in parliament....
Jul 17, 2024
Namibian Government Denies Visa Extension for Buganda King Ronald Mutebi II
The Namibian Government denied a visa extension request for King Ronald Mutebi II of Uganda's Buganda Kingdom, who is in Namibia for medical treatment....
Jul 16, 2024
Gambia's Parliament Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
Gambia's parliament on Monday rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM)....
Jul 05, 2024
Zimbabwean Traditional Healers Embrace TikTok for Spiritual Consultations
Zimbabwean traditional healers, known as sangomas, are increasingly using TikTok to reach clients....
Jul 01, 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Names New Coalition Government Cabinet
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet on Sunday evening after weeks of negotiations between his African National Congress (ANC), the former main opposition party (DA), and nine other parties....