April 22
Namibia: Leicher Stars for Namibia U23
Namibian
Namibia u23 beat Zimbabwe u23 by 10 runs at the High Performance Cricket Quadrangular tournament in Pretoria today. Read more »
Namibia: Lüderitz Weighs Lubowski Name Proposal
Namibian
The Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename a main street and an airport at Lüderitz after late anti-apartheid activist Anton Lubowski. Read more »
Namibia: Bondelswarts Offices Shut, Services in Limbo
Namibian
Bondelswarts Traditional Authority offices at Gibeon and Warmbad have been closed for over two years, delaying communal land services and affecting residents' livelihoods. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Court Hears Not-Guilty Pleas in Namcor Corruption Trial
Namibian
The 14 individuals and six corporate entities charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case denied guilt on all of the charges they… Read more »
Namibia: Us Nuclear Super Carrier Transits Namibia's Waters - What to Know
Namibian
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has confirmed that a United States nuclear-powered super aircraft carrier is currently transiting offf-shore of Namibia's exclusive… Read more »
Namibia: Court Hears Financial Links in Sanlam Fraud Tied to Shiweda Murder Suspect
Namibian
Petrus Shikwaya (21), one of several accused linked to the murder of Justine Shiweda, has implicated several relatives in his N$1.9 million Sanlam fraud case. Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Cancels N$194m Medical Stores Tender Amid Political Interference and Global Fund Concerns
Namibian
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has asked the Central Procurement Board of Namibia to cancel a N$194-million tender to build new central medical stores in Windhoek. Read more »
Malawi: Namalomba Shifts Narrative On Fuel Crisis, Retreats From Media Interviews
Nyasa Times
Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba is facing scrutiny after dramatically shifting his position on Malawi's worsening fuel situation, while simultaneously announcing a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Munhumutapa Draw Set for Wednesday, As Multimillion Dollar Tournament Finally Kicks Off
New Zimbabwe
THE draw for Zimbabwe Football Association's (ZIFA) multimillion dollar Munhumutapa FA Cup is set for Wednesday with preliminary round games kicking off at the weekend. Read more »
April 21
Namibia: Namibia Targets 80% Reduction in Food Imports
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Namibia's agricultural sector, focusing on reducing reliance on food imports, boosting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Backtracks On $3.6m Parliament Pledge
263Chat
Controversial businessman Wicknel Chivayo has withdrawn his widely debated US$3.6 million pledge to Parliament announcing instead a revised US$5 million commitment to grassroots… Read more »
Malawi: Fuel Crisis Turns Critical - Malawi Runs Dry As Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage
Nyasa Times
Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Urges Nurses to End Strike As Talks Begin
263Chat
The Government has called on striking nurses to return to work as authorities move to address concerns over low wages and working conditions in public hospitals. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 21, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Over 5,000 People Affected By Human Rights Violations in March As Repression Mars Constitutional Amendment Bill Hearings
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreHealth community newsLegal advice servicesMobile news app subscriptionAT LEAST 5,013 people were affected by human rights violations in March, with a significant… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Reverses U.S.$3,6 Million Donation to Legislators After Backlash From Zanu-PF
New Zimbabwe
After pressure from ZANU PF's internal structures, controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has withdrawn his US$3.6 million pledge to parliamentarians. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-South Africa Navies Deepen Ties On Maritime Security
This Day
The Nigerian and South African Navies have strengthened their partnership on maritime security across Africa, a cooperation stemming from their inaugural Naval Staff Talks at Naval… Read more »
South Africa: Fed-Up Residents Grab Brooms and Shovels to Fix Their Town
GroundUp
"We need to work together to get the town back in shape and be proud of it" Read more »
South Africa: Study Finds More Than 40 Percent of Capetonians At Risk From High Air Pollution
UCT
A study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area, revealing that more than 40%… Read more »
South Africa: Final Testimony Set for Lusikisiki Trial Within a Trial - South African News Briefs - April 21, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Mugabe Was 'Devastated' By Chiwenga's Illness After 2017 Ouster - Former Spokesperson
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreePaper subscriptionsMobile news app subscriptionCyber assurance solutionsIn the aftermath of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's role in leading the military… Read more »
South Africa: Khampepe Commission Hears How Advocate Questioned Conflicting Views On Prosecuting Chikane's Poisoners
Daily Maverick
Testifying at the Khampepe Commission on 21 April, advocate Mthunzi Mhaga recalled how he questioned differing versions of whether Reverend Frank Chikane wanted those who attempted… Read more »
South Africa: Our Anti-HIV Jab Will Be Rolled Out in 6 Weeks. But Funding Cuts Hollowed Out The System Needed to Deliver It
Bhekisisa
The uptake of the once-every-six-month HIV prevention jab lenacapavir (LEN) in South Africa will be heavily affected by the Trump administration's funding cuts to the country , a… Read more »
Southern Africa: A Fresh Continental Resolution Flags Rising Repression, Digital Interference, and Weak Legal Commitments As Key Threats to Credible Polls Across 12 Countries.
IFEX
Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls Urgent Parliament Hearing On Child Rape As KZN Reports 421 Pregnant Moms Aged 10 - 14 Y/O [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Chairperson of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Committee in Parliament requesting a joint meeting with the presence of… Read more »
