January 26
Namibia: Namibia's Vaping Crisis ... Primary School Learners Addicted to 'Choef '
New Era
Despite a push by lawmakers to regulate or ban vaping and hubbly products, smoking continues unabated.' Some learners are already exposed to the products in primary school. Vaping… Read more »
Africa: Namibia to Host Africa's Cybersecurity Gathering
Namibian
Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), slated for 22 to 24 April. Read more »
South Africa: Rand Strengthens On Gold Rally Ahead of SARB Rate Decision
Daba Finance
South Africa's rand moved closer to the 16-per-dollar level on Monday as record gold prices supported the commodity-linked currency ahead of the South African Reserve Bank's first… Read more »
South Africa: Germany Weighs €720m in New Climate Loans for South Africa
Daba Finance
Germany is in talks with South Africa over an additional €720 million in concessional climate financing under the Just Energy Transition Partnership, according to Rainer… Read more »
South Africa: Interpol-Wanted Drug Trafficker Found Working At Constantia Virgin Active As a Personal Trainer
Daily Maverick
A man, originally from Bulgaria, is listed by the global police organisation Interpol as wanted by Romania for 'trafficking in drugs'. And he's been in Cape Town, offering personal… Read more »
Botswana: Pandamatenga Farmers Count Losses Following Heavy Rains
Botswana Daily News
Farmers in the Pandamatenga region are reeling from a catastrophic 'one-in-200-years' storm that occurred on January 21, leaving over 8,000 hectares of diverse crops submerged. Read more »
South Africa: Here's How SA Can End Hunger and Malnutrition This Year
Daily Maverick
A 'bumper harvest' is predicted for South Africa in 2026. The rains across our country have been uneven (too little in some parts, harsh floods in others). But overall La… Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Hears Crime Intelligence Members Were Complicit in the Murder of Sindiso Magaqa
Daily Maverick
Witness E testifies at the Madlanga Commission, implicating Crime Intelligence members in the murder of ANC politician Sindiso Magaqa and exposing potential political corruption. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Land Crisis Is Ongoing, Not Historical
Daily Maverick
The struggle for land in South Africa touches food security, identify and economic equality. For the Land and Accountability Research Centre (Larc), this reality is the driving… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Supports a Stronger and More Resilient Health System in Botswana [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the Botswana Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, which will support the strengthening of… Read more »
South Africa: TB Harnesses Part of Immune Defence System to Cause Infection
UCT
Scientists from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) have contributed to an international study that shed new light on… Read more »
South Africa: HIV Patients Will Not Run Out of Life-Saving Treatment, Department Says
Scrolla
Two suppliers awarded antiretroviral contracts by the Department of Health have entered business rescue, but medicine supply remains stable nationwide. Provinces have about three… Read more »
Namibia: IShowspeed Set to Arrive in Namibia On Tuesday
Namibian
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says American streamer Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, will arrive in the country on Tuesday. Read more »
Botswana: System Overhaul Critical to Address Health Sector Challenges
Botswana Daily News
The unfolding crisis in Botswana's health system, a problem that has, according to President Advocate Duma Boko, been simmering over decades ought to be halted and stopped from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes for Expanded Vaccine Support in High-Level Gavi Meeting
263Chat
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment in strengthening the national health system following high-level discussions with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance held on the sidelines of the… Read more »
Mozambique: New Country Partnership Framework With World Bank
AIM
The World Bank Board of Executive on Thursday endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) fpr the period 2026 to 2031. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZIMURA Warns Public Against Unauthorised Claims
263Chat
Zimbabwe's music rights body has moved to distance itself from an unauthorised gathering linked to a faction calling itself the "ZIMURA Renewal Team" warning members and the public… Read more »
Botswana: Assist in Maintaining Border Fences - Official
Botswana Daily News
Botswana faces an increased risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spillover following reported outbreaks in neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe earlier this January. Read more »
Botswana: Farmers On Edge As FMD Threat Looms Over Molopo River
Botswana Daily News
The Molopo River is more than just a geographic boundary. For the farmers of southern Botswana, it is a lifeline that has suddenly become a liability. Read more »
Botswana: Government to Revise Act to Handle Modern Road Challenges
Botswana Daily News
Government is looking into a comprehensive review of the Road Traffic Act of 1972. Read more »
Malawi: State Steps in As Passport Delays, Corruption, Trafficking and Kabaza Crashes Spark Public Concern
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Government has unveiled sweeping interventions aimed at resolving persistent passport backlogs, stamping out corruption within immigration offices, dismantling human… Read more »
South Africa: Shocking Lion Attack Turns Into Heartwarming Hug? Why You Should Care About Badly Made Ai-Generated Videos
Africa Check
Shocking lion attack turns into heartwarming hug? Why you should care about badly made AI-generated videos Read more »
Namibia: Parliament to Resume Next Week
Namibian
The National Assembly will resume next Tuesday, following its recess since last November. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magaya Arrested At Harare Court After Rape and Fraud Hearing
263Chat
The founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, Walter Magaya has been arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court escalating a legal case that has drawn intense… Read more »
Lesotho: Three Accused of Stealing From Lesotho Organisation for the Blind
GroundUp
Trio appeared in court on Friday Read more »
