June 22
South Africa: Jub Jub Denies Gun As Court Confirms His Past Conviction Puts Him On a Tougher Charge
Scrolla
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye appeared at the Germiston Magistrate's Court on Monday, with the case postponed to 24 August 2026 for further investigation. The court heard… Read more »
South Africa: Impeachment Committee Pushes Ahead Despite Ramaphosa's Bid to Stop It
Scrolla
Makashule Gana, chairperson of Parliament's Impeachment Committee, filed an affidavit on Monday opposing President Ramaphosa's urgent court application to freeze the inquiry. The… Read more »
Namibia: Oil Discovery Not the Real Achievement
Namibian
A petroleum province can be lost long before a single cargo sails. Read more »
Namibia: Kavango Pushback Hits N$7bn Windhoek Water Pipeline
Namibian
Kavango East and West traditional leaders and community members are opposing NamWater's proposed N$7-billion pipeline to Windhoek, demanding an audit of the Kavango River first. Read more »
South Africa: Government Calls for Protesters Against Illegal Immigration to March Peacefully
SAnews.gov.za
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called on citizens participating in the planned demonstrations against illegal immigration at the end of the month to protest peacefully… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Suburbs Suffer 16 Pipe Bursts in Six Days As City Warns Residents Not to Drink the Water
Our City News
Sixteen water pipe bursts in six days have again put the city's ageing water infrastructure problems on full display. Read more »
Malawi: Legal Experts Slam Marginalisation of Vice-Presidents, Call Practice 'Morally Wrong' and a Waste of Public Resources
Nyasa Times
A growing chorus of legal scholars and political analysts has criticised the continued sidelining of vice-presidents in Malawi's governance, arguing that while the Constitution… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Road Funders Sailing Amid Rough Seas ... RFA Determined to Deliver On Mandate
New Era
The Road Fund Administration (RFA), despite recent decreases in its revenue streams, continues to execute its mandate. The company relies primarily on fuel levies, but rising fuel… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Study Finds Toxic Pollutants in False Bay Waters
UCT
False Bay's waters and sediments contain a cocktail of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and metals linked to urban development, wastewater discharges and harbour activities, according… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Grants Sixty-Four Refugees Citizenship
Botswana Daily News
Sixty-four refugees have been granted Botswana citizenship, marking a new chapter of their lives. Read more »
Tanzania: President Ndaitwah Departs Tanzania After Completing a Three-Day State Visit
Daily News
The President Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has departed Tanzania after successfully concluding her three-day State Visit to the country, which took place from 19 to 21 June… Read more »
South Africa: Scapegoating the Stranger - Xenophobia Exposes South Africa's Hollowed-Out State Capacity [opinion]
Daily Maverick
A nation does not heal by attacking the people who reveal its weakness. It heals by repairing the weakness. Read more »
Malawi: Massive Malawian Repatriation - Durban Site Overflows While Bus Blunder Strands 500 in Joburg
Daily Maverick
A massive operation to repatriate thousands of Malawians faces a dual crisis: Durban's temporary processing site is overflowing, while a bus permit blunder has left hundreds… Read more »
South Africa: Madlanga Commission Reveals Cocaine Video 'Linking' Matlala and Van Wyk to Drug Dealings
Daily Maverick
A video screened at the Madlanga Commission suggests Vusimuzi Matlala and Mike van Wyk's involvement in cocaine trafficking, intertwining their business network with high-profile… Read more »
South Africa: From DJ Gogo to Mayor? Zille Chases 500,000 Votes for a Majority
Daily Maverick
After nine months of canoes, potholes and viral videos, Helen Zille's campaign is entering a more serious phase. The DA believes 500,000 votes could deliver an outright majority in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: FAWEZI Expands Education Opportunities for Refugee Youth in Zimbabwe
263Chat
The Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe (FAWEZI) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for refugees and other marginalized young people… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CAB3 'Not a Done Deal' Says Chamisa
263Chat
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has dismissed claims that Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) is a "done deal" insisting that citizens… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Mourns Ambassador Matemadanda
263Chat
ZANU PF Secretary for Information and Publicity, Christopher Mutsvangwa, has expressed shock following the death of Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Mozambique, Victor Matemadanda,… Read more »
South Africa: Speaker Thoko Didiza's Decision to Favour Party Over Parliament Sparks Fierce Criticism
Daily Maverick
Thoko Didiza, the National Assembly Speaker, is challenged to prioritise Parliament's integrity over her obligations to the ANC, raising important questions about political… Read more »
South Africa: Funding Boosts Postgraduate Student Success - South African Study Measures How [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Postgraduate education is good for a country. Thriving economies need people with advanced academic degrees to enhance research productivity. Research and innovation capability… Read more »
South Africa: 500 Malawians Stranded in Joburg After Repatriation Buses Lacked Permits
GroundUp
Seven buses from Cape Town and Durban dropped passengers at the Malawian consulate in Sandton instead of taking them home Read more »
South Africa: More Than 7,000 Malawians in Durban Have Been Sent Home, Says Leon Schreiber
GroundUp
Another 8,000 people are yet to be processed -- and more are arriving Read more »
South Africa: Impeachment Committee Chairperson Files Affidavit Opposing President's Interdict [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee on Section 89 Enquiry, Mr Makashule Gana, today filed an affidavit opposing the urgent application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa: 'Municipality Is Hiring' Advert Just Another Job Scam - Visit Verified Platforms for Legit Opportunities
Africa Check
IN SHORT: According to Facebook posts in South Africa, "municipality is hiring". But these posts are a scam. There is no evidence of this advert on official government websites or… Read more »
South Africa: Bushiri Takes Credit for Buses Minister Called Unlawful, Leaving Malawians Stranded
Scrolla
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi called the private buses that left Malawian nationals stranded at a Johannesburg church unlawful, and ordered teams to find whoever commissioned… Read more »
