January 19
Malawi: Independents Swell DPP Ranks to 99 - Power Without Control in Parliament
Nyasa Times
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has emerged from the post-September 16 elections with renewed parliamentary muscle--but not enough to rule unchallenged. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Council to Hear Motion for Immediate Suspension of Officials Implicated in Unlawful Streetlight Contracts
Daily Maverick
The Nelson Mandela Bay council will soon consider a motion to suspend more than 10 officials involved in streetlight contract fraud, following Minister of Cooperative Governance… Read more »
South Africa: 'Failed Police Service' Paid R620m for Wrongful Arrests Last Year, With R56bn in Outstanding Claims
Daily Maverick
The SAPS faces 48,569 civil claims for unlawful arrest and wrongful detention, potentially costing up to R56.7bn. Behind these figures lies a toxic mix of poor training, weak… Read more »
South Africa: MEC Chiloane Devastated After Scholar Transport Incident Claims 13
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his deep devastation, following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Applies Quota System for Visitors
SAnews.gov.za
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains. Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Housing Team Dispatched to Flood Hit Limpopo, Mpumalanga
SAnews.gov.za
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched the Emergency Housing Unit of the National Department of Human Settlements to disaster-affected areas in Limpopo and… Read more »
South Africa: Saws Warns of Disruptive Rainfall in Limpopo
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive rainfall that could cause flooding in Limpopo. Read more »
Malawi: Belshazzar's Feast - When a Tree-Planting Ceremony Became a Political Victory Lap
Nyasa Times
January 16, 2026. Phalombe District. A crowd gathered for hope, 41 million trees to be planted, communities to be rebuilt after devastating floods, resilience against climate… Read more »
Malawi: 30,000 Jobs, 270,000 Job Seekers - Why Malawi's Youth Are Locked Out
Nyasa Times
Malawi is creating only 30,000 formal jobs each year, yet about 270,000 young people enter the labour market annually. This means that every year, the vast majority of youths are… Read more »
Malawi: Cholera Strikes Again - Why Is an 18th-Century Disease Still Killing Malawians in 2026?
Nyasa Times
Shock and anger are growing as suspected cholera cases jumped from 211 to 280 in just one week, a sharp 32.7 percent increase, raising fresh fears that Malawi is sliding into… Read more »
South Africa: Unemployed Teachers Camp Outside KZN Education Department
GroundUp
Department ignores them Read more »
South Africa: Drunk Fisherman Arrested After Offering Dead Fish to Traffic Officers
Scrolla
A fisherman was arrested on the N2 in Mtubatuba after offering dead fish as a bribe during a transport roadblock. Read more »
South Africa: 'Girls On Bikes' Make Cycling Joyful and Safe in Johannesburg
GroundUp
"For me it's not even about the fitness, it's more the social aspect: getting to meet people and form friendships." Read more »
South Africa: Economic Pressure and the Gambling Surge in SA - - What the Numbers Really Mean
Daily Maverick
Instead of reflecting economic confidence, the surge in gambling appears to be happening alongside growing hardship, debt and uncertainty for millions of South Africans. Read more »
South Africa: Inmates in Matric Record 94.4 Percent 2025 Pass Rate
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Visits Flood-Stricken Areas in Mpumalanga
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon visiting Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods and the response of… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Ramathuba Welcomes National Disaster Classification
SAnews.gov.za
Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has welcomed the classification of the recent floods that affected Limpopo and several other provinces as a national disaster, saying the move… Read more »
Southern Africa: Media Urged to Submit Entries for SADC Media Awards
SAnews.gov.za
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has called on South African journalists and media to submit their entries for the 2026 Southern African Development… Read more »
Malawi: Exports in Free Fall - Malawi Squanders Up to 70 Percent of Produce Potential As Trade Deficit Deepens
Nyasa Times
Malawi's agricultural export sector is not just stagnating--it is bleeding. Read more »
Malawi: Escom Launches Investigation After Fatal Accident At Nsaru Site
Nyasa Times
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has launched a formal internal investigation following a tragic accident at its Nsaru site in Lilongwe on Sunday, January 18,… Read more »
South Africa: Two Houses of Parliament Hold First 2026 Joint Programming Committee Meeting to Plan 2026 Parliamentary Programme [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will convene a virtual Joint Programming Committee (JPC) meeting tomorrow, to plan… Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Sends Condolences to Families Affected By Natural Disasters [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment extend its deepest condolences to the families in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces who have… Read more »
Tanzania: 1,900 Malawians Seek Specialized Medical Treatment in Tanzanian Hospitals
Daily News
The Malawian Minister for Health, Madalitso Baloyi, said her country is exploring a partnership with Tanzania to allow Malawian patients access to affordable, specialised medical… Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - NFP MEC Appointed Acting Health Boss
Scrolla
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Job Loss Forces a Mother to Sell Food At Traffic Lights to Feed Her Child
Scrolla
A woman selling sausages and bottled water at Cape Town traffic lights earns as little as R150 on bad days of trading. Read more »
