January 26
South Africa: Why Is UCT's Jagger Library Still Boarded Up?
GroundUp
Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Backtracks On Closing Pools During Week
GroundUp
The City says it's piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April Read more »
Namibia: NBC Denies Plans to Re-Interview Director General Candidates
Namibian
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denied claims that it plans to conduct re-interviews for the position of director general. Read more »
Namibia: Former Refugees Association Apologises After Harassment of NBC Journalists
Namibian
The Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia has issued an apology following alleged abuse of journalists from the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) last week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Potraz Quashes Online Claims of New Cyber Crimes Law
263Chat
Telecommunications regulator the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has moved to quell growing confusion online dismissing claims that the… Read more »
Namibia: Thrilling Draws Mark Wsl Opening Weekend ...Round Two to Be More Enticing
New Era
The 2025 FNB Women's Super League kicked off in entertaining fashion, with goals, late drama and honest assessments from coaches highlighting both the excitement and early-season… Read more »
Namibia: Employers, Fishermen Clash At Walvis
New Era
Tempers flared at a Labour Advisory Council consultative meeting between fishing industry employers and employees in Walvis Bay on Thursday. The two-day consultations were held to… Read more »
Namibia: Fugitive Fishrot Lawyer Challenges Police Over N$1.3 Million Pension Seizure
Namibian
Fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk is suing the inspector general of the Namibian Police and the prosecutor general in an attempt to prevent them from seizing a retirement… Read more »
Namibia: Oshana Police Hunt Suspects After Oshana Tuckshop Robbery
Namibian
The police in the Oshana region are investigating a robbery that occurred at Okatana, Onawa, on Friday, where two unknown men allegedly threatened a nanny and stole cash. Read more »
South Africa: Matric Class of 2025 Signals SA Is On the Right Track to Opportunity and Equity [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The record matric pass rate does not hide the shortcomings of the education system, but at least we are following the correct path. Read more »
South Africa: Beware of Bogus Colleges Preying On Desperate Young South Africans
Daily Maverick
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mimmy Gondwe is appealing to parents not to fall for bogus colleges that prey on desperate students seeking tertiary education… Read more »
Botswana: Local Authorities Push for Decentralisation
Botswana Daily News
The 2026 Budget strategy paper has received input from local authorities, with focus on the implementation of the decentralisation policy and diversification of revenue streams. Read more »
South Africa: Teenager in Court for Murder of Nine People
GroundUp
At least two other suspects in Philippi mass shooting still at large Read more »
South Africa: South Africa to Host World Economic Forum Summit in 2027
Scrolla
The World Economic Forum Africa Summit will be held in South Africa in 2027 to boost tourism and create jobs. South Africa last hosted the summit over seven years ago in Cape… Read more »
Namibia: Electrification Costs Government N$300 000 Per Household
Namibian
The government is spending between N$80 000 and N$300 000 to put electricity in one house in the rural areas. Read more »
Namibia: Girl (9) Killed in Crocodile Attack At Kavango West
Namibian
A nine-year-old girl died on Saturday morning following a crocodile attack at Mazwa village in the Kavango West region. Read more »
South Africa: DJ Maphorisa Shows Off R8 Million Royalty Payout
Scrolla
DJ Maphorisa, whose real name is Themba Sekowe, posted royalty payments from NMG Music totalling R8-million on X. The producer thanked artists and producers working under NMG… Read more »
South Africa: Not One Learner Passed Matric At Limpopo School
Scrolla
All 15 learners failed matric at Naledi Ya Meso Secondary School in Dikgalaopeng, Limpopo, the country's only 100% fail rate. Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba visited the school on 15… Read more »
Botswana: A New Digital Dawn As Ori Receives Gis Computers
Botswana Daily News
The Okavango Delta is often described as a 'miracle of nature', a luxurious and emerald maze of water pulsing through the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Invests N$10 Million for Return of Namibian Annual Music Awards
Namibian
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that it will invest N$10 million to revive the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) after a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Cash Crunch - Government Spending Exceeds Revenue, Experts Warn of Rising Debt Risks
Namibian
The government is spending faster than it is generating revenue, raising concerns that Namibia could run out of cash to meet its financial obligations and be forced to borrow more… Read more »
Namibia: Sankwasa Vows to Settle Water Debt
Namibian
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa says he will settle his water bill while urging the government and businesses to pay debts owed to local authorities. Read more »
Namibia: President Honours Matias Hishoono As Liberation Icon
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described former presidential adviser Matias Hishoono as an icon and a dedicated servant of the Namibian people. Read more »
Namibia: Oshikoto Equips SMEs
New Era
Beneficiaries of the Oshikoto Regional Governor's Micro Income-Generating Projects Programme have welcomed the equipment donated to them, saying it comes at a critical time when… Read more »
Namibia: Gochas Learners Get Hostel
New Era
Learners in Gochas, Hardap region, now have a safe place to live and learn following the official handover and inauguration of the Namaqua Kalahari Children's Hope Hostel on… Read more »
