Southern African Regional Inter-Agency Standing Committee wants to seek 1.2 billion US dollars to fight drought and relieve the food crisis in southern Africa triggered by the El Nino weather phenomenon. El Nino has devastated several southern African countries and crop failures have led to chronic malnutrition.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a naval base in Simon's Town near Cape Town. Authorities believe it may be an inside job as the base is a highly secured facility and with elections just around the corner, a possible security threat has not been ruled out.
Hillary Clinton will step up to the podium for one of the biggest speeches of her life where she will later accept the Democratic Party nomination.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on Tuesday announced that former rebel leader Riek Machar had been replaced as vice-president, confirming signs of serious divisions within the opposition.
Two South African brothers accused of plotting to blow up the US embassy and Jewish institutions, and planning to join the so-called Islamic State, have been remanded in custody after their court appearance.
Health experts say male contraceptives should be encouraged as this family planning method could be rolled out in two years time.
United States Billionaire Donald Trump has officially accepted the Republican Party's presidential nomination, promising safety and security to Americans.
Zambia will hold Presidential and Parliamentary elections on the 11th of August under a new constitution.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has rejected an African Union Proposal to send peacekeepers to the country.
Thousands of Campaigners. activists and scientists are meeting at the International HIV Aids Conference under way in the South African coastal city of Durban.
