April 23
Ghana: Foreign Affairs Minister Engages South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has engaged South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation over reported xenophobic attacks on… Read more »
South Africa: Teen Pregnancies Are Dramatically Dropping. But Researchers Aren't Sure Why
Bhekisisa
New research shows a steep decline in adolescent pregnancy rates across all nine provinces from 2021 to 2025, reversing course from previous years. It's good news, even if it's not… Read more »
Botswana: Harness Natural Resources for Economic Dev.
Botswana Daily News
In the current volatile global economic environment, African countries have been urged to harness their abundant natural resources to drive economic development. Read more »
South Africa: Municipality Downplays Threat After E. Coli Detected in Despatch's Reservoir
Daily Maverick
Nelson Mandela Bay spokesperson says Despatch residents should not panic after the discovery of E.coli contamination in one of the town's reservoirs. There is no health hazard, he… Read more »
South Africa: Police Commissioner General Masemola Placed On Precautionary Suspension
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following his appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Global Inequality Dialogue
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday deliver a keynote address to the public Global Inequality Dialogue at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Read more »
Namibia: Landless People's Movement Demands an End to Bailouts for State-Owned Enterprises
Namibian
The Landless People's Movement (LPM) is calling for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to become financially independent and end their reliance on government bailouts. Read more »
Angola: Angola Recognized As 'Best International Destination'
ANGOP
Angola has been recognized as "Best International Destination" by the National Geographic Readers Awards 2026, in a direct vote by travelers and readers of the VIAJES platform. Read more »
Angola: Mining Sector Deemed Engine for Angola's Economic Progress
ANGOP
The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, on Thursday in Lunda Sul province, deemed the mining sector an essential engine for Angola's economic… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Stalls Replacing Late MP James Uerikua
Namibian
Swapo has yet to nominate a replacement for James Uerikua's National Assembly seat, despite the party list indicating Peya Mushelenga is next. Read more »
Namibia: Crypto Fraud Accused Flee Namibia, Warrants Issued
Namibian
Warrants for the arrest of seven people charged with operating an international online fraud scheme from Namibia were issued yesterday, after the accused failed to appear in the… Read more »
Namibia: President Calls for Dialogue Amid Fishing Crisis
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Raises Concerns Over Acting Leadership in SAPS Amid Commissioner Suspension [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) notes the appointment of Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as Acting National Police Commissioner, following the precautionary suspension of… Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints General Puleng Dimpane As Acting Police Commissioner, to Join Acting Police Minister
Daily Maverick
Most of the top ranks of the police are now held by acting officers after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Celebrates As Chanel Goes Gold in America
Scrolla
South African pop star Tyla shared on Instagram that her song Chanel has officially gone gold in the United States. Tyla also met with her supporters in New York City and hinted… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legal' Body Raises Alarm Over 'Assault' of Lawyer Coltart
263Chat
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has expressed concern over the reported assault and intimidation of Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Douglas Coltart during a public… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kwekwe Stray-Dog Shooting Plan Sparks Scrutiny Over Rabies Response
263Chat
Kwekwe City Council has announced plans to shoot stray and roaming dogs across several parts of the city, a move that has sparked debate over rabies control, public safety and… Read more »
Mozambique: Mobile Phones Seized in Top Security Prison
AIM
Mozambique's Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) on Wednesday seized more than 30 mobile phones from cells in the top security prison (known as the B.O.) Read more »
Mozambique: Chapo Calls for New Approach to Cooperation With China
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for a new approach to international cooperation with China, based on partnerships and concrete results, replacing the traditional… Read more »
South Africa: SAWS Warns of Heavy Rain, Severe Thunderstorms
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours expected in the North West on… Read more »
Malawi: UDF Turns Up Heat - Demands President Address Nation As Crisis Deepens, Warns Silence Is Fueling Collapse
Nyasa Times
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has issued a forceful and uncompromising call for President Lazarus Chakwera to urgently address the nation, warning that Malawi's deepening fuel… Read more »
South Africa: Participatory Democracy - What Will Be On the Line When the Country's Highest Court Turns to NHI in May?
spotlight
From 5-7 May, the Constitutional Court will hear two of the multiple challenges to the NHI Act. Sasha Stevenson, Executive Director of SECTION27, considers what will be on the line… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique 'Sky Island' Expeditions Found 4 New Species of Chameleon - Already At Risk From Forest Loss [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Tropical rainforests are known for their unique biodiversity, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But nearly 30% of tropical rainforest has been destroyed or has become… Read more »
South Africa: Boreholes Are Booming in a Drying South Africa - How the Government Plans to Tighten Controls [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In South Africa, a water-scarce country, groundwater is a vital supply for small towns and commercial farming. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-EU Forum Targets N$390 Billion for Green Future
Namibian
The upcoming Namibia-European Union (EU) Business Forum aims to secure N$390 billion in investment to bolster green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification… Read more »
