April 23
South Africa: More Than Half of South African Children Live in Poverty
Scrolla
Statistics South Africa says many children under 17 live in poverty and lack food, water, proper housing and good schooling. The child support grant is only R580, which is much… Read more »
South Africa: Untangling the Red Tape of Crèche Registration
GroundUp
City of Cape Town is trying to make the process easier for Early Childhood Development centres Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Demand ACB Chief Step Aside As Explosive Amaryllis Hotel Allegations Rock Anti-Corruption Probe
Nyasa Times
Malawians are mounting pressure on Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Acting Director General, Gabriel Chembezi, to step aside following serious allegations that he attempted to… Read more »
South Africa: Legendary Congolese Artist Ferré Gola Set To Perform In Joburg Next Month
Tutone Communications
Johannesburg, South Africa – Music lovers across South Africa are in for an unforgettable cultural moment as legendary Congolese superstar Ferre Gola prepares to take… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Three Workers Struck Dead By Pallet of Glass Panels in Harare
New Zimbabwe
THREE employees at a Harare company died Wednesday afternoon after they were struck by a pallet of glass panels they were offloading from a truck. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Orders Full Trial for Case Seeking to Block Parliament's Constitutional Amendment Bill Process
New Zimbabwe
The High Court has ordered that a constitutional challenge by pro-democracy activist Allan Chipoyi and former legislator Amos Chibaya, seeking to block Parliament from proceeding… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Proposes Use of Identity Cards for Citizens to Cross Between Zimbabwe and Botswana
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has proposed that Zimbabweans and Batswana intending to cross either side of the border of the neighbouring nations use national identity cards instead… Read more »
South Africa: How Renting a Photocopier Helped Destroy a School
GroundUp
A North West school owes over R600,000 after defaulting on rental agreements for two photocopiers and a phone system. Meanwhile 789 learners are left with broken toilets and… Read more »
Africa: Africa Mineral Ventures Push for Sakubva Stadium Approval
New Zimbabwe
New Manica Diamonds owners, Africa Mineral Ventures, have intensified efforts to have Sakubva Stadium approved to host Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League matches. Read more »
South Africa: DA Canters to Victory in Two Saldanha Bay Wards, Ff+ Puts in Spirited Langebaan Showing
Daily Maverick
The DA easily retained two seats in the Saldanha Bay municipality in the West Coast district of the Western Cape in the first round of by-elections since the election of Geordin… Read more »
Namibia: Personality of the Week - Shikongo Rising Through the Ranks
New Era
Toini Shikongo, a promising young Namibian chess player, is steadily making her mark on the country's chess scene through discipline, talent, and determination. Read more »
Namibia: Muyeka Mashiku - Golden Boot Winner
New Era
Muyeka Mashiku's rise from a small village in Namibia's Zambezi region to top-flight football is a story shaped by persistence, discipline and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Read more »
Namibia: Steenkamp, Ballotti Courting Olympic Committee
Namibian
Sport minister Sanet Steenkamp has met with International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry in Switzerland to discuss strengthening Namibia's sport infrastructure,… Read more »
Namibia: Kamatuka Ready for Historic Nedbank Cup Final
Namibian
Namibian forward Joslin Kamatuka has opened up about his journey from a lengthy injury layoff to the Nedbank Cup final with Durban City FC, where they will face TS Galaxy on 2 May. Read more »
Malawi: Misa Calls Out Namalomba - 'No Phone Interviews' Order Threatens Public's Right to Know
Nyasa Times
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi has sharply rebuked Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu Namalomba over his decision to stop granting phone interviews to… Read more »
Malawi: Ex-RBM Boss Drops Hammer - Revoke Pension Fund Licence Over K128bn Amaryllis Scandal
Nyasa Times
A former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has delivered a blistering indictment of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund, calling for its licence to be revoked over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zambia's Government Takes Possession of Ex-President's Body in Repatriation Row
New Zimbabwe
The Zambian government has said it has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu - who died in South Africa 10 months ago - against the wishes of the family. Read more »
Namibia: Thunder Roll Past Suns, Pistons Bounce Back to Level Series With Magic
Namibian
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-107 victory over Phoenix and a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series, as Detroit topped Orlando… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Shine At ITF Junior Tourney
Namibian
Namibian tennis players continued to shine at the International Tennis Federation J30 u18 junior tournament in Windhoek yesterday, with three players progressing to the… Read more »
Namibia: Blue Waters Ready for Unam Test in Top 8 Cup
Namibian
VEN Blue Waters FC chairperson Mathias Haufiku says his side is ready for a tough knockout clash against Unam FC in the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup. Read more »
South Africa: Culinary and Literary Classics - Meals and Books Worth Waiting for
Daily Maverick
Marita van der Vyver paints a vivid picture of indulging in traditional French cuisine while reading timeless novels, celebrating the beauty of cherished tastes and tales. Read more »
South Africa: Orwell - 2+2=5: the Orwellian Future Is Already Here
Daily Maverick
Orwell: 2+2=5 documents the ongoing relevance of George Orwell's warnings against totalitarianism, proving that the Orwellian prophecy has already taken shape around us. Read more »
Nigeria: 'South Africa Cup Tournament Aims to Promote Ties Through Sport, Enterprise'
This Day
The fourth edition of the South Africa Cup Golf Tournament is set to take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938, bringing together key stakeholders… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Organisations Come Together to Fight Xenophobia
GroundUp
But dozens of shops were closed in the city centre as the March and March "clean-up" continued Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Ramaphosa Faces Tough Choice Over Crime-Accused Police Chief Masemola
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa must make a critical decision regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is embroiled in a criminal case tied to a police scandal. Read more »
