August 10
Africa: Who Will Look After You When You Grow Old? [opinion]
New Zimbabwe
The hidden economics of ageing, migration and family responsibility Read more »
Malawi: 'Two Gunshot Wounds to the Chest' - 4 Arrested Over Murder of Elderly Man
Nyasa Times
Police in Nkhata Bay have arrested four men in connection with the murder of an elderly man who was gunned down while sitting by the fire with his wife at home. Read more »
Malawi: Namiwa Marks Two Weeks On Remand After Treason Charge
Nyasa Times
Activist Sylvester Namiwa has now spent two weeks on remand after being arrested and formally charged with treason in Lilongwe. Read more »
Malawi: Solar Boost for Malawi's Grid - Mathanga Unveils 10mw Salima Facility
Nyasa Times
Malawi has commissioned the US$12 million Salima Nanjoka Solar Power Plant, a 10-megawatt facility that government officials say will help ease pressure on the national grid and… Read more »
Malawi: Bisika Thanks Chakwera After Prestigious UK Posting
Nyasa Times
Former Malawi Ambassador to the UK, Dr Thomas Bisika, has made a high-profile courtesy call on former President Lazarus Chakwera -- a meeting that comes just days after wrapping up… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Future Stars Shine At World Junior Athletics Championships
Daily Maverick
South Africa's rising track stars claimed an impressive eight-medal haul at the biennial World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, US, which ran from 5 to 9 August. Read more »
South Africa: 'Release Secret Metro Centre Reports' Demand As Joburg Planning Collapse Deepens
Daily Maverick
In an effort to save an estimated two million records left rotting in the basement of Joburg's Metro Centre, the Legal Resources Centre has launched a Promotion of Access to… Read more »
South Africa: Prasa's R5.6bn Siyangena Scandal Demands NPA Action
Daily Maverick
Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa boss Lucky Montana, along with his alleged corruptors and their enablers, could be facing charges for their alleged crimes. Read more »
South Africa: 'You Belong in the Room' - SA's Women Vice-Chancellors Speak On Breaking Boundaries
Daily Maverick
A growing number of female professors is taking charge of institutions and challenging the idea of what university leadership should look like. Read more »
South Africa: It's Zuma's Shop, and He Will Run It the Way He Wants [column]
Daily Maverick
In Jacob Zuma's latest purge and reshuffle of his uMkhonto Wesizwe party, Duduzane Zuma, the twin of sacked Duduzile Zuma, has been appointed first deputy president. A boy with a… Read more »
Namibia: 'What About Arrest Warrants?'
New Era
While describing the Office of the Judiciary's traffic fine amnesty as a noble and commendable idea, lawyer Bernhard Tjatjara warned the initiative lacks clarity regarding… Read more »
Namibia: Govt to Host Fishing Indaba
New Era
Government is planning to convene a high-level fishing sector indaba in Walvis Bay in September to tackle challenges affecting Namibia's fisheries industry. Read more »
Namibia: Olufuko Gala Raises N$1 Million
New Era
- The Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival has secured pledges totalling N$1 million from businesses, institutions and individuals across the Omusati region. Read more »
Namibia: IPC Questions Namport Over Lüderitz Proposal
New Era
Independent Patriots for Change MP Rodney Cloete expressed his concern over the alleged procurement process of the N$4 million Lüderitz oil-and-gas supply base proposal. Read more »
Namibia: /Khomanin Takes Swipe At Sankwasa
New Era
A faction of the /Khomanin has hit back at urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa, accusing him of misunderstanding the law and grandstanding. Read more »
Namibia: Keetmans Donates to Mothers
New Era
- Medical doctor Herve Sabwa has urged mothers to seek accurate information about breastfeeding, saying misconceptions and certain medical and social challenges often discourage… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Comes Fifth At Two Fistball Champs in Switzerland
Namibian
Namibia returned from Reiden, Switzerland, with two fifth-place finishes after four days of international fistball from 23 to 26 July. Read more »
Namibia: Ingebrigtsen Delivers Masterclass for Seventh European Athletics Gold
Namibian
Jakob Ingebrigtsen consolidated his place as the most successful male athlete in European history on Monday when he won the 5 000m in Birmingham for his seventh individual… Read more »
Namibia: Male Graduates Face Severe Mental Health Challenges in Namibia
Namibian
A recent conference in Windhoek highlighted how societal pressure to provide and post-graduation unemployment are driving rising anxiety and depression levels among young men. Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek and Havana Residents Clash Over Forced Evictions and Lack of Services
Namibian
The City of Windhoek has summoned about 50 people who have refused to vacate land earmarked for the Havana community market. Read more »
Namibia: Duo Cleared of N$1m Seal Genital Export
Namibian
Two men who were arrested on charges about the alleged illegal export of seal genitals from Namibia in January last year were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court on… Read more »
Namibia: Katti's Sandpiper Phosphate Clearance Upsets Conservationists, Politicians
Namibian
Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti's Namibia Marine Phosphate has received the greenlight for its controversial Sandpiper marine phosphate mining project, with political parties… Read more »
Angola: Prodel Announces Recovery of 13 Generators At Chibodo Power Plant in Cabinda
ANGOP
The CEO of PRODEL, Pedro Afonso announced on Friday that 13 generator sets that have been out of service for three months at the Chibodo Thermal Power Plant in Cabinda will be… Read more »
Angola: Nationl Police Arrests Two Fake Criminal Investigation Services Agents in Luvo
ANGOP
Two individuals posing as agents of the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) in the municipality of Luvo, Zaire province, were arrested on Saturday by the National Police. Read more »
Angola: Angop Strengthens Journalists' Technical Skills
ANGOP
Seventy-six journalists from Angola News Agency (ANGOP) on Monday began a month-long refresher seminar in Luanda on editorial standards, journalistic techniques and the Portuguese… Read more »
