August 12
Zimbabwe: 114 Fire Tender Boost for Councils
The Herald
Rural district councils and their urban counterparts have received 114 Belarusian-made fire tenders as Zimbabwe moves to strengthen emergency response capacity at local authority… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZDF Modernises Defence Systems . . . President Challenges Forces to Innovate, Evolve
The Herald
Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces President Mnangagwa inspects the parade at the 46th Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day commemorations at Rufaro Stadium in Harare yesterday… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Traffic Fines to Be Backdated - Minister
The Herald
Government has warned motorists that traffic cameras installed in Harare are operational and fines for all offences captured will be back-dated once Treasury finalises banking… Read more »
South Africa: SA Startup Turnstay Tops in $62m Payments Ahead of Series A
Daba Finance
South African travel payments startup TurnStay processed more than ZAR1 billion, about $61.5 million, in transactions in the first 6 months of 2026 as it prepares to raise a Series… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Tennsa Raises Funding in Oakvale's First Ai Investment
Daba Finance
South African startup Tennsa has raised more than ZAR1 million, about $61,000, from Oakvale Invest, becoming the first company backed by the Africa-focused pre-seed fund. The Cape… Read more »
Malawi: Minister Chipungu Vows to Publish List of 'Big People' Behind Illegal Land Grabs
Nyasa Times
Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu has dropped an explosive warning that several sitting Cabinet ministers and other politically exposed individuals are suspected of dubiously… Read more »
Malawi: Land Grabbers Given Just 14 Days to Hand Back Stolen Plots As Minister Chipungu Vows Crackdown On Fake Title Deeds
Nyasa Times
Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has issued a stark ultimatum to anyone illegally occupying or grabbing public and institutional land, demanding… Read more »
Namibia: Zaamwani Reads Fishing Industry Riot Act
New Era
Fisheries minister Inge Zaamwani has warned players in the fishing industry against attempting to improperly influence, pressure or entice ministry officials into making decisions… Read more »
Namibia: Legal Aid Clinic Bridges Justice, Education
New Era
The University of Namibia Legal Aid Clinic (Unam LAC) plays a dual role in Namibia's justice system, providing free legal assistance to vulnerable communities while giving… Read more »
Namibia: N$1.6m Suit Over Police Brutality
New Era
A man alleged to have been found in possession of drugs while driving from Otavi to Outjo claims he was severely assaulted by members of the Namibia Defence Force, Namibian Police… Read more »
Namibia: Nankutwe School Running At Full Steam Again
New Era
Nankutwe-Nankutwe Combined School in Kabbe South is slowly finding its feet again after months of disruption caused by heavy flooding that forced the school community into a… Read more »
Namibia: Ombudsman Wants Total Independence
New Era
The office of the Ombudsman is advocating for the repeal and amendment of the Ombudsman Act of 1990 to establish a modern legislative framework that ensures full administrative and… Read more »
Namibia: Andara Lodge Destroyed By Fire
Namibian
Andara Lodge, which was still under construction at Andara village in the Kavango East region, was destroyed by a fire on Tuesday, leaving the owner with an estimated loss of N$1.6… Read more »
August 11
Angola: Uíge - the Violence of the Angolan Political Police [analysis]
Maka
Neide dos Santos, 24, was sitting in a bus parked near UNITA's provincial headquarters in Uíge at about 2pm when stones began striking the vehicle. Another activist and the… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 11, 2026
allAfrica
Zambia Election Set for Closely Fought Opposition Battle Read more »
South Africa: Immigrant Traders See Their Livelihoods Destroyed By March and March
GroundUp
Traders with documents and permits chased away, leaving Bellville bus terminus market almost empty Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Gets 500,000 Grade 1 and 8 Applications - South African News Briefs - August 11, 2026
allAfrica
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South Africa: How One Food Stokvel Helps 45 North West Families Fight Hunger
Health-e
Every month Mapiti Seleka puts aside her R370 unemployment grant, knowing that when food prices rise again, she will not have to face them alone. Read more »
South Africa: Fourteen Reported Dead, 17 Injured in Illegal Chrome Incident Near Marikana
Daily Maverick
Illegal chrome mining and illicit chrome washing plants are rife in the region and hiding in plain sight, though the police have had some recent successes on this front. Last week… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Ferry Boat Disaster Recovery Efforts Continue
The Herald
Recovery efforts following the Lake Kariba boat disaster are currently underway, with the Zimbabwe Republic Police Sub-Aqua Unit, Zimbabwe National Army Boat Squadron, local… Read more »
Angola: Outbreak - Authorities in Moxico Province Ensure Epidemiological Stability Over Mpox
ANGOP
The Governor of Moxico, Ernesto Muangala, considered on Tuesday (11), the epidemiological situation in the province to be stable, where 11 people are under suspicion of Mpox… Read more »
Zambia: CPJ Joins Call for Zambian Authorities to Keep Internet On During Elections
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined #KeepItOn Coalition partners in urging Zambian authorities and telecommunication providers to ensure free and open internet access… Read more »
Angola: New Rules for the 2027 State Budget Published
ANGOP
The new procedures, principles and rules for the preparation and drafting of the State Budget Bill for the 2027 fiscal year in Angola have now been published in the Official… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Makes Breakthrough in Hunt for Suspects Linked to Germiston Killings
SAnews.gov.za
Police have made a breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of two Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit members and two civilian women, following… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Urged to Have Their Say On New Pieces of Legislation
SAnews.gov.za
South Africans are urged to have their voices heard on approved pieces of legislation related to illegal mining, the legal fraternity, the administration of trusts and incitement… Read more »
