August 12
Zambia: Leading Democrats in the U.S. Senate Issue Call for Peaceful Elections in Zambia
United States Senate
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'People Were Screaming' - Survivor Recounts Horror Moments Before Ferry Capsized in Lake Kariba
New Zimbabwe
A RURAL Infrastructural Development Agency (RIDA) security officer who survived the Mbuya Nehanda boat disaster has given a harrowing account of the moments before the ill-fated… Read more »
South Africa: Government Gets Tougher On Illegal Mining
Scrolla
· The proposed General Mining Laws Amendment Bill would change several laws and introduce a specific offence aimed at cracking down on illegal mining. Read more »
Malawi: Diplomatic Tension Erupts As SA Tells Malawi to Reimburse Deportation Costs
Nyasa Times
South Africa has sparked a diplomatic storm after formally demanding that Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia reimburse part of the R292 million (about K29 billion) it has spent this year… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria and Mozambique Show How Health Systems Can Withstand Funding Cuts
allAfrica
For decades, many health programmes across sub-Saharan Africa have relied on a familiar model: donors fund disease-specific projects, parallel delivery structures are built around… Read more »
South Africa: 'Rude' Magistrate's Impeachment Set Aside
GroundUp
Magistrate's Commission must reconsider sanction, high court rules Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Sports Chief Blasts 'Ridiculous Optics' in Adella Exit Row
Nyasa Times
Malawi's women's football has been rocked by a blazing scandal, after Women's Football Association boss Adelaide Migogo flew home mid-tournament -- just as the Scorchers smashed… Read more »
South Africa: Lost or Locked in Cupboards - Inside the R686-Million Eastern Cape Matric Tablet Programme
GroundUp
We contacted 12 schools and not one of them is still running the programme Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola Adopts Cybersecurity Law
ANGOP
Members of the National Assembly on Wednesday approved the Cybersecurity Law, an instrument primarily aimed at strengthening the resilience of Angola's cyberspace. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kariba Ferry Disaster - 15 Perish, 27 Missing
The Herald
A helicopter joins the search for survivors in Lake Kariba yesterday after a ferry travelling from Kariba to Chalala fishing camp capsized. Walter Nyamukondiwa-Mash West Bureau… Read more »
South Africa: SA, China Deepen Cooperation On Disability Inclusion
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa and China are set to deepen cooperation on disability inclusion, data, universal design, artificial intelligence and assistive technology as the two countries seek… Read more »
Mozambique: Over 400 Minors Kidnapped By Armed Groups in 2024
AIM
Over 400 minors were recruited by armed groups in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado in 2024, according to a report carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Duo in Court Over Alleged U.S.$200k Ghost Loan Scam
263Chat
A branch manager and loans officer at a local financial services company have appeared in court facing fraud and money-laundering charges after allegedly creating fictitious… Read more »
South Africa: Memories of Fallen 1976 Heroes Live On, Says Morolong
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has paid tribute to the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid, saying their sacrifices will not be… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Youth Games Return to Lilongwe for Sixth Edition This Week
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Schools Sports Association (MASSA) is set to host the sixth edition of the Malawi Youth Games in Lilongwe, running from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August 2026. Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: 'We Need Your Support' - - Oshoala Rallies Nigerians Ahead of South Africa Clash
Premium Times
With Nigeria's World Cup hopes now hanging in the balance, Oshoala believes the Super Falcons need the support of the nation more than ever as they fight to preserve their historic… Read more »
Namibia: Miners Cry Foul Over Working Conditions
Namibian
Small-scale miners in the Kunene region have raised concerns over conflicts with established mining companies, inadequate working conditions and limited opportunities to benefit… Read more »
Namibia: Firefighters Fight to Contain Ongos Fire
Namibian
City of Windhoek firefighters resumed efforts on Wednesday morning to contain a veld fire burning in the mountainous terrain near Ongos. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Executive Secretary Highlights Regional Progress, Challenges At Council of Ministers Meeting
SAnews.gov.za
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Elias Magosi has highlighted progress made by the region in energy, digital connectivity, trade, investment and… Read more »
Malawi: 'Adella Wasn't Chased Away From Morocco!' FA Malawi Clarifies Women's Football Chief's Scorchers Absence
Nyasa Times
A social media post has sought to clarify comments about Adelaide Migogo, chair of the National Women's Football Association, and her departure from Morocco during Malawi's Women's… Read more »
Malawi: Mzuzu's New Toll Scheme Collapses Within 24 Hours Amid Chaos At Checkpoints
Nyasa Times
Mzuzu City Council has been forced to suspend its controversial new road-user fee programme, just one day after the scheme launched, following a chaotic first day marked by network… Read more »
South Africa: Revealed - How Whistleblowers Worked With Activists to Stem Prasa Looting
GroundUp
Martha Ngoye and Tiro Holele, who were axed after revealing corruption, are asking the Concourt to reconsider its decision to not hear their appeal Read more »
Mozambique: Technical Team Established to Negotiate Sale of State's Stake in Tmcel
AIM
The Mozambican government has announced the establishment of a technical team to negotiate the sale of part of the State's stake in the publicly owned telecommunications company,… Read more »
Mozambique: Government Collects 183.3 Million Meticais in Revenue
AIM
The Mozambican government has collected, during the first half of 2026, 183.3 million meticais (2.9 million US dollars at the current exchange rate) in revenue, which corresponds… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Jobs Crisis Deepens As 345,000 Join Unemployed
Scrolla
· South Africa's official unemployment rate rose from 32.7% to 33.6%, leaving about 8.5 million people officially without jobs. Read more »
