August 10
Zambia: Zambia's National Health Insurance Cuts Costs for Older People, but Funding Gaps Limit Its Potential - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As people age, they are more likely to experience chronic illnesses such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes and heart disease that require regular medical attention.… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Can Now Invest in Silver Without Buying
Namibian
Namibian investors can now invest in silver through the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), following the listing of a new silver investment product on the local stock market. Read more »
South Africa: Jonathan Jansen's Worth the Fight - - Fixing Failure in SA Schools
Daily Maverick
The renowned professor of education explores classroom transformation in his latest book. Read more »
Namibia: National Music Awards Are Back
Namibian
The date is set and submissions are open for the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). Read more »
Namibia: Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base Unveiled At Gobabis
Namibian
Hundreds of people across the country flocked to Gobabis in the Omaheke region to witness the official unveiling of the Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: What Happens When a Shack Appears in a Gated Community?
GroundUp
Playwright Amy Jephta's new play explores race, class, land and the pressures of fitting in Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's 'Wedding of the Year' - Tonderai Marries Stunning Bride Tahera in Lavish Ceremony Complete With Private Jet and a Dozen Dress Changes
Nyasa Times
Malawi has been gripped by wedding fever after music industry figure Tonderai Banda tied the knot with his longtime partner Tahera Kalowa in a jaw-dropping ceremony on the shores… Read more »
Malawi: Global Fund Audit Finds World Vision Malawi Liable for K576 Million in Non-Compliant Malaria Grant Spending
Nyasa Times
An audit by the Global Fund's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has found World Vision Malawi (WVM) responsible for approximately K576 million (US$125,901) in non-compliant… Read more »
Mozambique: Reconstruction of Flood-Affected Areas Must Be On Top
AIM
Maputo, 10 (AIM) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo calls on the new governor of the southern province of Gaza, Alfeu Cuna, to put the reconstruction of flood-affected areas on… Read more »
Mozambique: Terrorists Demand Ransom After Kidnapping Loggers in Quissanga
AIM
Maputo, 10 (AIM) - A group of islamist terrorists raided over the last week Namaluco village, in Bilibiza Administrative Post, Quissanga district, in the northern Mozambican… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Urged to Continue Investing in Water Revolving Fund
AIM
Maputo, 10 (AIM) - Augusto Chipenembe, chairperson of Mozambique's public water company (AdeM), believes that the country must continue betting on the Water Revolving Fund because… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia - Stalled Reforms Risk Reversing Human Rights Gains [press release]
AI London
Candidates running in Zambia's general elections on 13 August must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten human rights before, during and… Read more »
Angola: Angola Foresees Drone Production Line
ANGOP
The president of American Chamber of Commerce in Angola (AMCHAM), Pedro Godinho, announced on Monday (10) in Luanda, that the country is set to produce drones in the near future… Read more »
Angola: Ceast Advocates Strengthening of Dialogue Among Institutions
ANGOP
The Head of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST), Dom José Manuel Imbamba, advocated on Monday (10) in Luanda for the… Read more »
South Africa: Mamelodi Sundowns and Nsingizini Hotspurs Profiles
Cosafa
The CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 will be played in Gaborone from August 20-29. Read more »
Zimbabwe: From Seed to Cooking Oil, Zimbabwe Builds New Rural Economy
New Zimbabwe
Several kilometres from Gokwe's sprawling cotton fields, located mostly in the south, the familiar story of Zimbabwe's 'white gold' takes an unexpected turn. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sithelo Shozi Celebrates Her Lobola to Zimbabwean Businessman in Style, Officially Off the Market
New Zimbabwe
DURBAN-born socialite and media personality Sithelo Shozi is officially off the market, following her lobola celebration in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
South Africa: Manifesto Test - the Revolution Promised, the Record Questioned
Daily Maverick
The EFF is consistent on municipalities having to focus on serving the people. Good intentions, all the right words, but what does its track record reveal? Read more »
South Africa: Midlife Crisis? What Midlife Crisis?
Daily Maverick
Midlife may not make us less ambitious, but more discerning about what deserves our time. Read more »
Mozambique/Rwanda: Rwanda Crush Mozambique to Open U19 World Cup Qualifying Run in Style
New Times
Rwanda made a commanding start to their ICC Men's U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 campaign on Sunday, crushing Mozambique by 322 runs in their opening match at the… Read more »
Mozambique: MPDC Funds School Construction With 67 Million Meticais
AIM
Maputo, 10 (AIM) - The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has disbursed 67 million meticais (just over one million US dollars at the current exchange rate) for the construction… Read more »
Malawi/Morocco: 'Tiyipemelele, Tiyipatse Moto' - Vip Fans Flown to Morocco By National Bank Roar Scorchers to Victory Over Ghana
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, official sponsors of the Scorchers, flew a host of elite customers, business partners and senior government figures to Morocco to boost support… Read more »
Malawi: Haiya - Football Transformation 'On Track' After Malawi's Historic World Cup Berth
Nyasa Times
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has hailed the Scorchers' historic qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup, declaring that the country's… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Women's Football Chief Migogo Delivers Emotional Tribute to Scorchers
Nyasa Times
The president of the Nationak Women's Football Committee of Malawi, Adelladie Migogo, has issued an emotional tribute to the Scorchers following their historic qualification for… Read more »
Ghana/Malawi: Outsiders Malawi Beat Ghana to Reach Wafcon Semi-Finals and World Cup
RFI
Malawi have completed one of the biggest surprises in Women's Africa Cup of Nations history, coming from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 and secure both a place in the semi-finals and… Read more »
