The Stories You Need To Know: South African Athlete Sets Another World Record, Malawi Launches Humanitarian Drone Service, And More

Wayde Van Niekerk sets new 300m dash world record, and other stories from the continent.

The Stories You Need To Know: South African Athlete Sets Another World Record, Malawi Launches Humanitarian Drone Service, And More

MALAWI–Unicef and the government of Malawi have launched an air corridor for humanitarian drones to deliver medical supplies. The corridor is the first of its kind in Africa. Read the full story here - Africa’s first humanitarian drone testing corridor launched in Malawi.


SOUTH AFRICA–Olympic champion Wayde Van Niekerk has set yet another world record. This time it’s for the seldom-run 300m dash, which he partook in, in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Wednesday night. Read the full story here - Wayde van Niekerk sets new world record!.

KENYA–Kenya is the first African country to start using a generic version of Dolutegravir,the latest AIDS drug that can improve and prolong the lives of people who suffer severe side effects and resistance to other AIDS treatments. Read the full story here - Kenyans Are First in Africa to Get Generic of Latest Aids Drug.

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Today in Africa — June 23, 2025: Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes, Sahel Tops Global Terror Deaths, UN Aid to Refugees in Peril

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10 Classic South African House Songs You Need to Hear
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10 Classic South African House Songs You Need to Hear

Here are 10 of the best South African house tracks released over the years.