January 29
Namibia: Mariental Residents Petition Mayor Over Municipality
Namibian
The Mariental Residents Association, supported by local residents, handed a petition to town mayor Ethel Isaacks, voicing dissatisfaction with the town's municipality. Read more »
Kenya: Swamibapa, Kanbis Renew Rivalry in Top of the Bill Match At Jaffery's
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 League is heating up, and Week Three this weekend promises to be an intense one. Read more »
Togo: U.S. Embassy Lomé Celebrates Launch of American Chamber of Commerce in Togo [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lome
The U.S. Embassy in Lomé joined business leaders and government officials on January 26 to celebrate the official launch of the American Chamber of Commerce in Togo… Read more »
Gambia: Gpa, Alportbanjul Stage Major Drill Exercise On Bomb Threat, Fire Incident
The Point
The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) in collaboration with Alport Banjul yesterday conducted one of its most comprehensive emergency preparedness exercises to date, simulating scenarios… Read more »
Nigeria: Fake Membership Card Used to Falsely Claim Bandit Leader Bello Turji Is a Registered Member of Nigeria's Ruling Party
Africa Check
Fake membership card used to falsely claim bandit leader Bello Turji is a registered member of Nigeria's ruling party Read more »
Africa: Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria
Namibian
FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at… Read more »
Namibia: Capricorn Foundation Invests N$1.6 Million in Namibian Education, Boosting Rural and Digital Learning
Namibian
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million towards three education initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education for Namibian pupils, particularly in rural… Read more »
Nigeria: Spain Announce 2026 World Cup Base in Tennessee
Vanguard
Spain will be based in the city of Chattanooga during the World Cup, around two hours from Atlanta, where they will play two of their three group stage matches, the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Sports PS - Countdown to Magical Kenya Open 2026 Officially On
Capital FM
Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has declared that the journey to the Magical Kenya Open 2026 is officially on, after presiding over the award ceremony of the Grand Finale… Read more »
Nigeria: Ucl 2026 Playoffs - All You Need to Know
Vanguard
The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, UEFA has confirmed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: MSD Warn of Dry, Scorching Week Ahead
263Chat
The Meteological Services Department (MSD) has issued a nationwide advisory warning of dry and hot weather conditions urging the public to take precautions as daytime temperatures… Read more »
Kenya: Moja Expressway - No Casualties After Vehicle Fire Near Southern Bypass
Capital FM
The firm said passengers were safely evacuated and the fire extinguished. Read more »
Kenya: Afa to Reopen Macadamia Harvest As Crop Maturity Improves
Capital FM
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) will reopen the harvesting and trading window for domestically produced macadamia nuts from February 1, 2026, after crop maturity improved… Read more »
Ghana: Charting a New Course - the GMA's 'Reset Agenda' 1 Year On
Ghanaian Times
In the high-stakes world of maritime governance, a year can pass like a quiet tide or hit like a powerful wave of reform. For the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), the past 12 months… Read more »
Ghana: BoG Cuts Policy Rate to 4-Year Low To15.5 Percent ...to Boost Growth
Ghanaian Times
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, by a majority decision, reduced the monetary policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.5 per cent from 18 per cent,… Read more »
Nigeria: How Technology Is Changing the Way Fans Follow Professional Sports
Vanguard
A decade ago in Nigeria, keeping up with professional sports often meant one thing. You made time. If the Super Eagles had a match, you cleared your evening schedule. If Enyimba… Read more »
Nigeria: When Did I Join Your Party? Activist Rejects ADC Manifesto Committee Membership
Vanguard
Civil society leader and former executive director of Enough is Enough (EiE) Yemi Adamolekun has publicly distanced herself from the African Democratic Congress' (ADC) newly… Read more »
Malawi: Fears Grow As Reports Reveal That More Malawians Are Borrowing to Survive, Not to Invest in Production
Nyasa Times
Malawi's private sector credit is now growing mainly because households are borrowing more money, not because businesses are investing in production. This shift shows that the… Read more »
Malawi: Ntcheu District Hospital Turns Innovation Into Progress, Raises K57 Million to Improve Services
Nyasa Times
Ntcheu District Hospital has shown how innovation and smart management can boost healthcare, generating about K57 million through its optional paying services between the 2024 and… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Boosts Veterans Chess Tourney With K5 Million Support
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K5 million to the Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) Veterans Chess Tournament aimed at strengthening the development of the sport… Read more »
Malawi: Pesticides Control Board Launches Nationwide Inspections to Ensure Safe Chemical Management
Nyasa Times
The Pesticides Control Board (PCB) has launched a countrywide inspection exercise to monitor how pesticides and other chemicals are being handled across Malawi. The exercise aims… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. Their discussion focused… Read more »
Nigeria: Onitsha Market Leader Backs Soludo's Closure of Market Despite Traders' Protest
Premium Times
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State ordered the closure of the market when he visited on Monday and observed that shops were closed in compliance with IPOB's sit-at-home… Read more »
Botswana: Malak Move Great Opportunity
Botswana Daily News
The recent move by Malak Macheng to the African Regional Training Centre (ARTC) in Tunisia has been hailed as a milestone achievement by the Botswana Tennis Association (BTA). Read more »
