August 11
Malawi: Fake Gun and Pepper Spray - Motorcycle Taxi Robber, 29, Arrested After Terrifying Hijacking Ordeal
Nyasa Times
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Balaka after allegedly hijacking a motorcycle taxi driver at fake gunpoint, before spraying him with pepper spray and fleeing with his bike. Read more »
Malawi: 'You Caused the Losses' - Medf Hits Back At Sacked Manager With K145m Counterclaim
Nyasa Times
A former risk and compliance manager fighting his dismissal in court has been hit with a staggering K145 million counterclaim, after his ex-employer accused him of serious… Read more »
South Africa: Parents Threaten School Boycott Over Mobile Toilets, 'We Need R27 Billion to Fix Schools' - Education MEC
Health-e
As the Gauteng Education Department faces a R27 billion backlog in school occupational health and infrastructure, parents at a Soshanguve primary school in Tshwane threaten to keep… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg City Streets Come Alive for Women's Day Weekend
GroundUp
Hundreds of young people parade in bird costumes Read more »
South Africa: NSFAS Says Student Debt 'Not Its Fault' Despite Housing Cap and Rising Rent
Daily Maverick
As South African students report evictions, mounting debt and academic exclusion, universities, student leaders and Parliament clash over an unyielding student housing financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Visa Application From Nigerians to South Africa Double Despite Xenophobic Attacks - Envoy
Vanguard
South Africa's Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months,… Read more »
Namibia: Rabies Case Detected At Ondangwa
Namibian
A positive case of rabies was detected at Extension Four at Ondangwa last Thursday, chief animal health technician Simon Nalushiya says. Read more »
South Africa: Late Affidavit Puts Fadiel Adams Testimony On Hold
Scrolla
· National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams faces questions over his prison visits, secret recordings, Crime Intelligence information and dealings with police… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Vote to Test Hichilema's Economic Record
Daily Trust
Zambians vote Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether recent economic gains can offset frustration over the high cost of living in one of… Read more »
South Africa: DA Wins Land Bank Accountability Fight [press release]
DA
The National Council of Provinces has adopted the DA motion calling for decisive action against alleged unlawful Land Bank liquidation practices and the systemic failures within… Read more »
South Africa: 12 Million South Africans Trapped in Debt
Scrolla
Millions of South Africans are sinking deeper into debt just to survive. Read more »
South Africa: Freezing Weather Puts Roads and Power Grid Under Pressure in SA
Scrolla
South Africans are waking up to another freezing day as snow, heavy rain and strong winds batter large parts of the country. Read more »
South Africa: Late Statement Delays Fadiel Adams Testimony
Scrolla
National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams will have to wait longer to face questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Read more »
Namibia: N$178m Medical Store Project to Strengthen Medicine Supply
New Era
The government is investing nearly N$178 million to expand Namibia's medical storage capacity as the Ministry of Health and Social Services continues efforts to address shortages… Read more »
Namibia: 210km Railway Upgraded
New Era
The Ministry of Works and Transport has upgraded and completed 210 kilometres of railway infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »
Namibia: Industry Enlists Namandje in Anti-Phosphate Fight ...Our Ocean Isn't for Sale, Says Ar
New Era
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations has challenged the environmental commissioner over purported inconsistencies and a lack of transparency surrounding the… Read more »
Angola: Minister of Culture Acknowledges Cuba's Role in Angola's History
ANGOP
The Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, acknowledged on Monday (10) in Havana, Cuba's role in Angola's social, political, and economic transformations, with an emphasis on the… Read more »
Malawi: MCP Lawyer-MP Kadzipatike Hands Himself to Police Over Tax Warrant Days After Office Raids
Nyasa Times
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) director of legal affairs George Kadzipatike has voluntarily handed himself in to police at Area 30 in Lilongwe, after learning that officers had… Read more »
Malawi: Minister Ben Phiri Rewards Fully-Staffed Department With Lunch Allowance During Surprise Office Tour
Nyasa Times
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri conducted an unannounced tour of office sections within his ministry on Monday morning, aimed at recognising the work… Read more »
Mozambique: Standard Bank Records Profit of 2.244 Billion Meticais
AIM
Mozambican branch of the South African Standard Bank has recorded, in the first half of 2026, a profit of 2.244 billion meticais (34.7 million US dollars at the current exchange… Read more »
Mozambique: 250 Million Dollars Mozcommunity Project Launched
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Monday launched a 250 million US dollars project named MozCommunity, which is aimed at improving infrastructures of 56 districts of the… Read more »
Eswatini: Mozambique and Eswatini Join Efforts to Boost Regional Tourism
AIM
The governments of Mozambique and Eswatini have decided to join efforts aimed at boosting regional tourism through strategies focused on improving cross-border travel. Read more »
Namibia: Veterans Petition Over Alleged Delay in N$25m Swapo Lawsuit
Namibian
A group of Swapo veterans under the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia petitioned the minister of justice and labour relations on Monday, raising concerns over an… Read more »
South Africa: Maile Declares War On Crooks in Gauteng Schools
Scrolla
· Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says officials found misusing school money could face disciplinary action, criminal investigations and attempts to recover stolen… Read more »
Namibia: Only 353 of 13 700 Funds Approved - Govt Overhauls Youth Fund Applications
New Era
The Ministry of Finance is moving to overhaul the National Youth Development Fund's (NYDF) application process after overwhelming demand exposed significant challenges in the… Read more »
