June 19
South Africa: Constitutional Court Is Far Too Slow
GroundUp
The apex court is well-resourced and should not have so many rulings outstanding for longer than six months Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stop Criminalising Poverty - Mining Leaders Push for Urgent Artisanal, Small Scale Formalisation
New Zimbabwe
MINING executives have urged the government to accelerate formalisation of artisanal and small-scale miners, saying the sector's future depends on bringing operators into the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Lithium Producers Plead for More Time to Complete Beneficiation Plants
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S lithium producers have appealed to the government to extend the January 2027 deadline for a ban on lithium concentrate exports, saying that most companies are still… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kenya Denies Awarding $1.2-Billion Airport Expansion Contract to Controversial Businessman Chivayo
New Zimbabwe
Kenya has denied that a company linked to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has won a multi-billion-US-dollar contract to expand the country's main airport,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Registers Positive Inflation Trend As Falling Food Prices Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures
Nyasa Times
Malawi has recorded a welcome improvement in its inflation outlook, with the latest figures from the National Statistical Office (NSO) showing that the pace at which prices are… Read more »
Malawi: RBM Commends Old Mutual Malawi's Strategic Investment Drive As It Launches New Equity Fund
Nyasa Times
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has praised Old Mutual Malawi for its continued efforts to develop innovative financial products that support economic growth, expand investment… Read more »
Uganda: How Equity Bank Is Helping Schools Adopt Smart Cooking to Save On Energy Costs
Independent (Kampala)
In Mbarara district, within Rubindi village, a quiet revolution is taking place. St Andrew's Secondary School is leading clean cooking in the area. Read more »
Uganda: Anthony Natif Notes From Court - Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 12/2026
Independent (Kampala)
This matter returned to the High Court this morning June 19th, with the defense set to present their 3rd witness. Outside Mrs Katanga herself, this would be the 2nd expert witness. Read more »
Uganda: Citizens Must Take Up the Responsibility of Monitoring Government Programs
Independent (Kampala)
Grassroots involvement makes a significant difference not only in how any government project is monitored but also in how it is initiated. I assert that we, as Ugandans, share… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Nonfiction Books to Add to Your Reading List
New Times
The nonfiction shelf has stayed busy in 2026, with books that move from true crime to memoir to literary criticism and back again. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unvalidated Title Deeds May Not Be Recognised in Future Transactions - Says Registrar
New Zimbabwe
Chief Registrar of the Department of Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property, Willie Mushayi, has urged property owners to validate and securitise their title deeds, saying the… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto in the Early 1970s
UCT
The sacrifice of the Class of 1976, their act of defiance, their courage and bravery are steeped in South Africa's post-apartheid history. Read more »
South Africa: Youth Month - Student's Tutoring Programme Helps Learners Excel At Life Sciences
UCT
"Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity; it is an act of justice. Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by… Read more »
Nigeria: Ojukwu Property Dispute - Firm Kicks Against Attempt to Enforce Judgment Under Appeal
Vanguard
Ojukwu Transport Limited (OTL) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to intervene in what it described as moves to enforce a court judgment currently under appeal in a… Read more »
Ghana: Sports Fraternity Has Lost a Gem - Tribute to the Late Agoe Lartey
Ghanaian Times
It is with profound sadness that I pay tribute to Mr Agoe Lartey, a former Assistant Headmaster of Tema Senior High School and a lecturer with the University of Cape Coast… Read more »
Ghana: UN Ghana Urges Govt to Increase Investment in Jobs, Skills Training... As It Spends $113.3m On Devt Programmes
Ghanaian Times
The United Nations (UN) Ghana has called on the government to deepen investment in job creation, skills development and quality education to tackle the country's growing youth… Read more »
Ghana: Labour Ministry Inaugurates Audit Committee to Strengthen Accountability
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (MLJE) has inaugurated a five-member audit committee to promote accountability, transparency and prudent management of public resources. Read more »
Ghana: Goldbod Partners 2 Institutions to Reclaim 50 Hectares of Degraded Areas
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a landmark agreement with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission to commence a nationwide Land Reclamation and Reforestation… Read more »
Tanzania: Yanga Return to Summit
Daily News
YOUNG Africans SC returned to the top of the Mainland Premier League table after securing a 2-0 victory over Fountain Gate FC at Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium in Arusha… Read more »
Tanzania: From Rocks to Riches - How 2026/27 Budget Advances Mineral Processing Ambitions
Daily News
FOR decades, Tanzania has been known as one of Africa's top mineral-rich countries. Its exports and government revenues have benefited greatly from resources like gold, diamonds,… Read more »
Tanzania: Free Medical Camp Brings Relief in Katavi
Daily News
HUNDREDS of residents have benefited from free health screening and treatment during a seven-day medical camp held in Mpanda Municipality, Katavi Region. Read more »
Tanzania: Kihongosi Orders Timely Completion of Sh23.9bn Irrigation Project
Daily News
CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretary for Ideology, Propaganda and Training Kenani Kihongosi has directed the contractor responsible for the Sh23.9bn Mgambalenga irrigation project… Read more »
Tanzania: Barker - Simba Must Keep Fighting
Daily News
SIMBA SC Head Coach Steve Barker said his side must continue fighting until the end of the season after securing a crucial 1-0 victory over Mbeya City FC in the Mainland Premier… Read more »
Tanzania: Employers Told to Honour Domestic Workers' Wages
Daily News
THE government has reminded employers of domestic workers to comply with newly introduced minimum wage regulations and ensure workers receive all benefits provided under labour… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt to Host Zone 5 Qualifiers U18 Afrobasket 2026
New Times
The FIBA Africa regional office has confirmed that Uganda will no longer host the qualifier tournaments for the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket tournaments for Zone 5 teams. Read more »
