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    The Best Southern African Songs Right Now
    Latest
    02 May 2025

    The Best Southern African Songs Right Now

    April has seen a string of new hits coming out of the Southern African region. OkayAfrica has rounded up the best songs coming out of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Eswatini, and more for your listening pleasure.

    A woman gestures across a table at a restaraunt.
    Film + TV
    04 February 2025

    What to Watch in Southern Africa This February

    Eight unmissable shows and films exploring identity, love, and power across Southern Africa.

    Barbra Banda stands during the Women's Group B match between the United States and Zambia during the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
    News
    26 November 2024

    Barbra Banda Named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2024

    This award caps off an extraordinary year for the Zambian captain who made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics as the first women's soccer player to score three hat-tricks in the tournament.

    Wulf, along with Joseph Mizzi, co-founded 14+ Foundation in 2012 to build schools in rural African communities.
    Music
    24 October 2024

    How Nchimunya Wulf Found Healing and Purpose By Building Schools in Zambia

    Inspired by a personal loss, the Zambian Danish philanthropist returned to her roots to build something meaningful.

    Farmer Takesure Chimbu arranges additional stones to the wall of the Kapotesa dam, which has run completely dry because of the El-Nino induced drought, in Mudzi on July 2, 2024.
    News
    25 September 2024

    Southern Africa’s Food Crisis is Still Ongoing

    Seventeen percent of the region’s entire population is affected by the crisis, according to the Southern African Development Community.

    A photo of Barbra Banda.
    29 July 2024

    Barbra Banda Makes Olympics History With Third Hat-Trick

    Barbra Banda of Zambia is now the first women’s soccer player to score three hat-tricks at the Olympics.

    A man walking throught his maize field destroyed by dry spells in Southern Malawi.
    News
    25 March 2024

    There's a Drought Crisis in Southern Africa; Here’s How to Help

    Malawi has declared a “State of Disaster” as countries in the Southern African Development Community deal with serious drought brought on by climate change.

    ​A promotional image for 'Tracking Thabo Bester.
    Film + TV
    06 March 2024

    What to Stream in Southern Africa This Month

    From crime thrillers to deep dives into Zambian hip-hop, here’s a rundown of what you can stream this March if you’re in Southern Africa.

    Bruce Mwape, Head Coach of Zambia, looks on prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C match between Costa Rica and Zambia at Waikato Stadium on July 31, 2023 in Hamilton, New Zealand.
    Sports
    04 August 2023

    FIFA Receives Official Complaint Alleging Misconduct by Zambia Coach at Women's World Cup

    FIFA probes misconduct allegations against Zambia coach at Women's World Cup: serious accusations surrounding inappropriate conduct emerge and the investigation is underway.

     Margaret Belemu #8 of Zambia in action during the Republic of Ireland WNT v Zambia WNT
    Sports
    17 July 2023

    Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

    We cover all the grounds in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, from qualification recaps to star African players to watch out for.

    Zamrock band WITCH
    Music
    11 July 2023

    Zamrock Legends WITCH Are Back With a Force

    Jagari, of the 1970s Zambian psych rock band WITCH, talks to us about life, destiny and the group's first album in forty years.

    US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) and Second Gentleman of the United States Douglas Emhoff (L) disembarks the plane as they arrive at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana.
    News
    27 March 2023

    VP Kamala Harris Signals US Should Invest in Africa

    U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has embarked on a three-country tour to reset economic relations between the United States and West Africa.

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