Malawi Prepares Heroine's Welcome for World Cup-Bound Scorchers
Nyasa Times
Malawi's Scorchers are set to return home to a heroine's welcome fit for champions -- despite falling agonisingly short of WAFCON glory -- after a tournament run that has already… Read more »
Kariba Boat Disaster - Death Toll Rises to 92 As Eight More Bodies Recovered
New Zimbabwe
The death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat disaster has risen to 92 after police recovered eight more bodies from Lake Kariba. Read more »
Debt Crisis Govt Borrowing Surpasses P56 Billion
The Patriot
Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe has revealed that Botswana's domestic debt doubled from P27.2 billion to P56.06 billion; a development that economic observers… Read more »
Kariba Ferry Disaster Becomes Zimbabwe's Deadliest With 92 Confirmed
The Herald
THE death toll from the Rida Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster has risen to 92, making it the country's deadliest transport tragedy and surpassing the 1991 Nyanga bus disaster, which… Read more »
Zambia's Hichilema Wins Second Presidential Term
DW
Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia's presidential election, which also saw authorities launch raids against leading opposition figures on… Read more »
Chawinga Wins Wafcon Golden Boot After Five-Goal Tournament
Nyasa Times
Malawian sensation Temwa Chawinga capped off an unforgettable Women's Africa Cup of Nations by being crowned the tournament's top scorer -- claiming the coveted Golden Boot after a… Read more »
Mashaba Eyes Johannesburg Mayor's Seat - South African News Briefs - August 18, 2026
allAfrica
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Kariba Boat Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 92
263Chat
The death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat accident on Lake Kariba has risen to 92 after police recovered eight more bodies. Read more »
Regulations for the CAF Women's Champions League | Cosafa Qualifier 2026
Cosafa
The CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 will be staged in Gaborone from August 20-29, where the battle for the title of regional queens will be fought. Read more »
Ramaphosa Issues Apology Over Violence Against Foreigners
AIM
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa apologized to his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Chapo, for the recent violence perpetrated by South African citizens against African… Read more »
First Lady Continues to Stand With Grieving Kariba Families
The Herald
FOR families caught in the devastating Kariba boat tragedy, the pain of losing loved ones has been compounded by uncertainty, grief and the agonising process of bringing the… Read more »
Hichilema Takes Early Lead in Elections - Electoral Commission
allAfrica
President Hakainde Hichilema took an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission. Read more »
Malawi Succumb to Cameroon's Superior Firepower As Lionesses Win Historic WAFCON
This Day
Cameroon won the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi in Sunday's final at the Moulay El Hassan… Read more »
Malawi Plans to Ship 500 Nurses to Israel - Activist Warns Against 'Great Exodus'
Nyasa Times
Malawi's government has been accused of breaching international health guidelines after unveiling plans to send 500 nurses to Israel under a controversial labour agreement -- a… Read more »
MPs Witness Acid From Mine Flowing Into River During Visit to Pollution Hotspots
New Zimbabwe
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Wildlife recently observed large volumes of acid mine drainage entering the Deka River during an on-site… Read more »
