August 12
Zimbabwe: When Disaster Comes to the Water - Zimbabwe Mourns the Lake Kariba Ferry Tragedy [opinion]
New Zimbabwe
Today, Zimbabwe mourns. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kariba Boat Tragedy - Was Rural Infrastructural Development Agency's Insurance Warning Issued Weeks Earlier Clairvoyance or Mere Coincidence?
New Zimbabwe
AS Mashonaland West, and indeed the rest of Zimbabwe, grapples with the devastating Lake Kariba boat disaster, a notice issued by the vessel's management just weeks before the… Read more »
Malawi: MCP Faces Internal Split Over Chakwera Leadership - Faction Attempts to Seal Offices
Nyasa Times
A group calling itself MCP Veterans attempted to physically seal off the offices of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president and former Head of State Lazarus Chakwera and secretary… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwean Arrested in Durban After Posing As Artist to Access SADC Summit
New Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwean national has been arrested in Durban after allegedly posing as a performing artist in an attempt to gain access to the 46th Ordinary Southern African Development… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Boat Disaster - 15 Dead, Dozens Still Missing
New Zimbabwe
FIFTEEN people have so far been confirmed dead, and dozens others are still missing after a District Development Fund boat capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Namibia: Vietnam Railways Transformed Into National Railway Group
New Era
The Vietnam Railways Corporation has been transformed into the Vietnam National Railway Group, which now operates 110 business lines and plays a greater role in managing and… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Softball Star Says Medical Support for Injuries Ends After Tournaments
Health-e
18-year-old Maphuti Hlako who qualified to represent South Africa's under 18 team at an international softball tournament in Botswana, says behind the excitement lies anxiety about… Read more »
Malawi/Algeria: Chawinga Sisters Inspire Malawi Into Historic TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Final
CAF
Malawi's remarkable debut campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 continued on Wednesday as the Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to secure a… Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa Takes Over the Chairship of SADC Council of Ministers As the Region Advances Regional Integration and Resilience. [document]
SADC
The Republic of South Africa formally assumed the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers on 12 August 2026 in Durban, South Africa,… Read more »
South Africa: Police Deputy Minister to Launch Campus Community Safety Forum
SAnews.gov.za
South African Police Service (SAPS) Deputy Minister, Dr Polly Boshielo, will this week lead the launch of a Campus Community Safety Forum at North West University's (NWU) Mahikeng… Read more »
Namibia: Rundu Man's Body Recovered
New Era
A tragic border crossing ended in fatalities last week after a canoe capsized on the Kavango River, claiming the life of a 52-year-old resident. Read more »
Namibia: MPs Unearth 'Illicit' Kunene Mines
New Era
Questions have been raised about a mining operation in the Kunene region that has reportedly conducted questionable testing activities for about two years, suggesting production… Read more »
Namibia: Immanuel Dissolves 'Ancient'labour Council
New Era
Labour Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has blocked the reappointment of Labour Advisory Council members who have served for up to 12 years. Read more »
Namibia: New Era Reports N$103m Profit
New Era
The New Era Publication Corporation has reported a profit of N$103 million in its previous financial year, following a turnaround from what its board chairperson described as… Read more »
Namibia: 'City Bankrolls Khomas RC With N$100m' ... Kahungu Demands Receipts
New Era
A dispute has erupted between the City of Windhoek and the Khomas Regional Council (KRC) over the use of millions of dollars collected through the capital's property rates. Read more »
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal News Bites - Maskandi Fans Flood Gupta Family With Funeral Donations
Scrolla
Funda ngesiZuluCelani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news Read more »
Zimbabwe: Manhize Steel Giant to Add 400 000 Tonnes of Cement
263Chat
The US$1.5 billion Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) is set to start producing cement in October as the Manhize-based steel plant expands into construction materials. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 24 More Bodies Recovered From Lake Kariba As Search and Rescue Efforts Continue
263Chat
The death toll from a ferry disaster on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba has risen to 37, after rescue teams recovered 24 more bodies trapped beneath the capsized vessel, authorities said… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Colleges Urged to Embrace Remote International Internships
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Zimbabwean colleges and universities should allow students to undertake remote internships with international companies to better prepare them for the changing global job market,… Read more »
South Africa: MEC Says Women's Fight for Dignity Remains Unfinished
SAnews.gov.za
The struggle for South African women's freedom stretches far beyond the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings, with the story of Sarah Baartman offering a stark reminder of… Read more »
Malawi: Bse Calls for Regional Collaboration to Boost SME Listings
Nyasa Times
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has emphasized the need for increased private sector education and stronger regional collaboration to encourage more companies, particularly small… Read more »
Malawi: Aero Lounge Hosts Latest Scorchers Watch Party As Malawi Rallies Behind Team
Nyasa Times
The Scorchers' WAFCON campaign moves to Aero Lounge in Lilongwe today, where fans will gather for a National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc watch party as the national women's team faces… Read more »
South Africa: Fadiel Adams Faces Perjury Warning Over Laptop Claims
Scrolla
· Parliament says its records do not support Fadiel Adams's claim that a faulty parliamentary laptop caused months of communication problems. Read more »
Malawi: Mulungu Leads Student Coalition in Fight Against University Fee Hikes
Nyasa Times
Student leaders from across Malawi's public universities have formed an unprecedented unified coalition to negotiate directly with government over proposed hikes to higher… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chinhoyi University Students Evicted From Hostels to Pave Way for Renovations Ahead of Zanu-PF Conference
New Zimbabwe
FULLY paid-up students at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) have been evicted from on-campus hostels to pave the way for renovations ahead of the ruling party Zanu PF's… Read more »
