April 28
Tanzania: Envoy Allays Xenophobia Fears, Says Tanzanians in SA Safe
Daily News
TANZANIA'S High Commissioner to South Africa, James Bwana, has assured that Tanzanians living in various cities across the country are safe and not facing xenophobia, contrary to… Read more »
South Africa: Revealed - Minister Tolashe's State-Funded Nanny - - and the Daughter Who Took Half Her Salary
Daily Maverick
Documents obtained by Daily Maverick suggest that a former household employee of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe was made to pay half her government-funded monthly… Read more »
South Africa: Where Children Die - The Long Search for Care in Rural KZN
spotlight
When Thokozile Ndlovu found out that her baby had a life-limiting illness, she went from pillar to post looking for medical help. Her journey took her to one of the only places… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers Threaten Strike Over Low Salaries, Issue 14-Day Ultimatum
New Zimbabwe
Teachers have given the government a 14-day ultimatum to review their salaries, warning that the reopening of schools next month could be disrupted if no meaningful action is… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Blames Systemic Failures as Violence Persists - South African News Briefs - April 28, 2026
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Southern Africa: SADC and WFP Sign Renewed Memorandum of Understanding to Improve Food Security and Build Resilience [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), renewing their partnership… Read more »
Southern Africa: Iran Signals Fuel Support to Namibia Amid Tensions
New Era
Iran has indicated it is ready to support Namibia with fuel supplies if shortages arise, while also blaming the United States (US) for blocking progress in renewed ceasefire talks. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Turns 66
New Era
Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged party leaders and members to remain guided by the values and principles that have sustained the movement for over six… Read more »
Namibia: Government to Formalise 200m Trawling Ban As Industry Questions Temporary Relaxation
Namibian
The government will formalise the prohibition of trawling inside the 200 metre isobath by September, turning what has been used as a management tool into law. Read more »
Namibia: Dentists Halt Treatment of NHP Patients Over Unpaid Claims Backlog
Namibian
Dentists under the Namibia Dental Association (NDA) have stopped treating patients covered by the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) medical aid due to alleged delays experienced in the… Read more »
Botswana: Parliament Enacts 17 Bills to Support Development Agenda
Botswana Daily News
Government has marked a significant legislative milestone after passing 17 bills and three key national policies during the recently adjourned session of the 13th Parliament, a… Read more »
South Africa: Sunday Times Editor Makhudu Sefara Placed On 'Special Leave' After SIU Announces Investigation
GroundUp
Sefara was elected chair of the South African National Editors Forum despite concerns raised about his connections to the Lottery Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes Ahead With Mt Hampden New City Project
263Chat
Zimbabwe's Cabinet says progress is continuing on the development of the planned new city at Mt Hampden where the country's new Parliament building is already complete. Read more »
South Africa: Climate Change Hits South African Women Unevenly - Why Race, Class, Age and Power Matter [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As heat, floods and drought intensify, governments, donors and cities rely on climate risk assessments to decide who gets support and where money goes. A climate risk assessment… Read more »
Ethiopia: Mozambique and Ethiopia Strengthen Cooperation
AIM
Mozambique could learn from Ethiopia how to capitalize on experience in strategic development areas in order to boost economic development and commercial cooperation, according to… Read more »
South Africa: Zondo Hits Back At Former Prasa Board Members
GroundUp
Bid by Lucky Montana and others to review State Capture corruption findings in jeopardy Read more »
Malawi: Police Arrest Their Own Officers Over Missing Black Market Fuel
Nyasa Times
In a dramatic twist that has shaken confidence in law enforcement, Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested several of their own officers for allegedly stealing fuel that had been… Read more »
Malawi: Mid-May Start for Fresh Chikangawa Plane Crash Probe
Nyasa Times
Parliament has announced that fresh investigations into the Chikangawa plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others will… Read more »
South Africa: Government Clarifies Freedom Day Incident
SAnews.gov.za
Government has noted with concern misleading reports suggesting that the National Freedom Day celebrations were disrupted after an individual briefly made his way onto the stage… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Announces 4 Percent Wage Increase for Public Servants
SAnews.gov.za
Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has announced a 4% wage increase for public servants. Read more »
South Africa: Investigation Into Beating By Ensure Guards Is Still Ongoing, Say Ethekwini Municipality
GroundUp
This follows CCTV footage showing a homeless person being assaulted by Ensure security guards in December. Despite this, the Denis Hurley Centre says complaints of beatings by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mliswa Fumes After Watching Chiwenga's King Hezekiah Sermon - Says Former Army General Now a Liability
New Zimbabwe
OUTSPOKEN former Norton legislator Tembo Mliswa has been left fuming after watching a telling sermon delivered by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga that all but warned his… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Gifts Erstwhile Chamisa Loyalist a Vehicle, U.S.$50,000 for Singing Mnangagwa Praises
New Zimbabwe
After recently showering praises on President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament, Susan Matsunga, has been rewarded with a motor vehicle… Read more »
Namibia: 'Bring It On', Says Rice As Arsenal Chase Champions League History
Namibian
Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Champions League crown ahead of Wednesday's semi-final trip to Atletico Madrid. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Inflation Hits 2,8 Percent As Middle East Conflict Pushes Up Costs
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's year-on-year inflation rate for April 2026 rose to 2.8%, largely driven by rising import costs linked to ongoing Middle East tensions, which have unsettled global… Read more »
