April 27
South Africa: Extend the Fuel Levy Relief - Fund It Using Surpluses From Dodgy SOEs [press release]
DA
The DA will press the Finance Minister to make the logical decision to continue fuel levy relief for at least one more month using government and parliamentary processes. Read more »
Africa: Namibia Eyes Stronger Ties With Nigeria
New Era
Namibia's Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Airlines Demand Urgent Fuel Transparency
New Era
Southern Africa's aviation sector is staring down a deepening crisis, with airlines warning that a lack of clarity over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026 could trigger… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Voter Says Leaders Broke 1994 Freedom Promises
Scrolla
Ralph Malisa walked to a primary school in Soweto at six in the morning in 1994 to cast a vote. Ralph Malisa is now 66 years old and says today leaders care more about making… Read more »
Namibia: Pensioner Appears Before Katima Court for Gunning Down Elephant
Namibian
A 62-year-old pensioner is expected to appear before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly transgressed the Nature Conservation Act of 1975, as amended,… Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Experiences Power Outage Again
Namibian
Residents and businesses at Oshakati have been without electricity since around 07h00 on Monday, following a reported technical fault affecting power supply to the town. Read more »
South Africa: Strong Youth Pipeline of Talent Fuels Junior Springboks' Ambitions
Daily Maverick
The team have their sights set on the U20 Championship and a second consecutive world title. Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Urged to Condemn Recurring Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on African leaders to strongly condemn the recurring xenophobic attacks against West African nationals in… Read more »
Zambia: From Struggle to Strength - Turning Daily Hustle Into a Force for Survival
IPS
In the bustling Chifubu constituency of Ndola, the provincial capital of Zambia's mineral-rich Copperbelt Province, 31-year-old Victoria Bwalya is usually among the early risers,… Read more »
South Africa: How South Africa's Agriculture Has Changed 32 Years After Apartheid [opinion]
Daily Maverick
In this time, South Africa's agricultural sector has been marked by significant advancements alongside ongoing challenges. But, while some argue that the farming sector is under… Read more »
South Africa: Freedom Means Living Without Fear of Crime [press release]
DA
Today as South Africa marks Freedom Day, we commemorate the 32nd anniversary of our first democratic election, as a nation united. Read more »
Africa: Calls for Stronger Nutrition Integration Ahead of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting [press release]
PAN South Africa
Africa's health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and… Read more »
Lesotho: Women Weavers - the Backbone of Lesotho's Textile Legacy
GroundUp
For many of the weavers, the work is more than a livelihood, it is a legacy Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Extra Years Are Not Always a Blessing' - Warns VP Chiwenga, Invokes Biblical Verse Amid CAB3 Controversy
New Zimbabwe
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga last Saturday used the biblical story of King Hezekiah to comment on political tenure, telling a Roman Catholic congregation in Murewa,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Marondera Needs U.S.$20 Million to Address Water Challenges
New Zimbabwe
The Municipality of Marondera requires in excess of US$20 million to revamp its water reticulation system and cater for its ballooning population. Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Scopa Focuses On Municipal Audit Outcomes and Investigations in Its Second Term [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will strengthen its oversight on municipalities this week, by receiving several briefings from the Auditor-General of South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Standing Committee On Finance to Conduct Oversight Visits in Pic-Funded Companies and SARS Headquarters [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Standing Committee on Finance will this week conduct oversight visits to investee companies of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) in Limpopo and Gauteng provinces and… Read more »
Africa: Two Nigerians Killed in South Africa in Xenophobic Attacks
Premium Times
Last week, videos of violence against African migrants in South Africa circulated online. Read more »
South Africa: New Broom Promises to Clean Up SAA and Improve Accountability
Daily Maverick
The national carrier's incoming interim CEO, Matshela Seshibe, made a visible difference during his time at Air Chefs, drawing praise for strong leadership that has improved the… Read more »
Namibia: Cybersecurity Student Reimagining African Pop
Namibian
Musician Precious Andre (19), known to her fanbase as Precchie, is balancing two different worlds: the technical precision of a cybersecurity degree and the rhythmic world of… Read more »
South Africa: Student Swaps Birthday Presents for Voter Registrations
Scrolla
Mpumelelo Innocent Dhladhla used WhatsApp and Facebook to ask people to send him proof of voter registration for his birthday. About 15 people listened to the student and signed… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi to Earn $78 Million From Gold Sale
Nyasa Times
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says it expects to raise about $78 million (K136.5 billion) from selling 590 kilogrammes of gold. The money will help increase the country's low… Read more »
Namibia: Former Refugees Protest At Swapo HQ Opening
Namibian
Swapo's inauguration of its national headquarters in Windhoek yesterday was overshadowed by protest posters erected by a group of former refugees repatriated in 1989, who are… Read more »
Malawi: Haiya Apologies to Fdh Bank
Nyasa Times
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has apologized to FDH Bank, sponsors of the K5 billion FDH Premiership League following the failed launch of the… Read more »
South Africa: Words Words Words At Everard Read Shows the Power of Words in Contemporary Art
Daily Maverick
Everard Read's WORDS, WORDS, WORDS exhibition brings together South African artists who merge text and image, pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions of language in… Read more »
