January 18
Malawi: Punished Without Trial - How Malawi's Justice System Is Quietly Destroying Lives Through Endless Remand
Nyasa Times
Across Malawi, a silent crisis is unfolding behind prison walls--thousands of people are being punished without ever being found guilty. They are not serving sentences. They are… Read more »
South Africa: Disruptive Storytelling - The Need for Slow Journalism At a Time of Planetary Crisis
Daily Maverick
The annual gathering of African investigative journalists last November was a reminder of the need for slow, methodical reporting to expose social ills that span decades and vast… Read more »
South Africa: Grey High, Growing Up and Coming Out - Wesley Roodt On His Debut Novel All the Saints
Daily Maverick
Writing a novel about a boy coming to terms with his own identity in a prestigious Gqeberha all-boys school gave filmmaker and author Wesley Roodt the opportunity to come to terms… Read more »
South Africa: Ministerial Report Card - Is Siviwe Gwarube Up to the Task of Leading SA's Basic Education Ministry?
Daily Maverick
It is one of the most important ministerial portfolios and no individual has come away from it covered in glory. However, in many respects, the minister seems to be getting several… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chief Justice Luke Malaba to Retire in May
263Chat
Zimbabwe's Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced that Chief Justice Luke Malaba will retire from office on 15 May 2026, with his final working day set for 14 May. Read more »
Namibia: Rare Goat Triplets Delight Mariental Farmer
Namibian
A farmer from Mariental in the Hardap region was pleasantly surprised when he discovered that one of his goats gave birth to triplets this week. Read more »
Namibia: Abduction of Fugitives and Jurisdiction
Namibian
For decades before 1991, when it came to questions of criminal jurisdiction in cases concerning a trial of a fugitive abducted from a foreign country, courts rigidly followed the… Read more »
Namibia: Ombudsman Shuts Dooron Copyright Clash
Namibian
The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday dismissed a Keetmanshoop resident's latest copyright complaint against Mobile Telecommuncation Limited (MTC). Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Condemns Illegal Sand, Gravel Mining
Namibian
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has strongly condemned the ongoing rise in illegal sand and gravel mining activities, warning that the practice poses serious risks to human… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Youth Face High Unemployment Despite Rising Post-Secondary Education
Namibian
Nearly a quarter of young Namibians have attained post-secondary education, but only a small proportion are in full-time employment, highlighting a gap between education and labour… Read more »
Namibia: Unam Faces Student Housing Crisis As Applications Far Exceed Available Beds
Namibian
About 2 389 students have applied for 1 150 available beds at at the University of Namibia's (Unam) Main Campus in Windhoek for the 2026 academic year, highlighting severe pressure… Read more »
Namibia: Kavango West Governor Says No Community Borehole Funds Stolen in Break-in Case
Namibian
Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo has denied claims that money stolen from her home was intended for a community borehole, following a suspect's court appearance. Read more »
Namibia: Hundreds On Waiting List As Namibia's Three Special Needs Schools Face Major Capacity Crisis
Namibian
More than 400 children with intellectual and physical disabilities have not been placed in special needs schools because there are too few such schools in the country. Read more »
Namibia: Subsidised, Not Free - Namibia's Tertiary Education promise Needs Clarity and Resolve
Namibian
When President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced in parliament that tertiary education would become "100% subsidised by the government" from 2026, the declaration was widely… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kandishaya Faces Allegations of Using Zanu-PF Position to Favor Controversial Businessman and Amass Wealth
263Chat
ZANU PF National Deputy Political Commissar of the Youth League, Taurai Kandishaya is facing growing scrutiny over his vocal support for businessman Kudakwashe "Kuda" Tagwirei.… Read more »
January 16
South Africa: U.S. Slams South Africa for Hosting Naval Drills With Iran
Capital FM
The United States has protested South Africa's decision to take part in a multinational naval exercise involving Iran, describing Tehran as a "destabilizing actor and state sponsor… Read more »
South Africa: Army Deploys Helicopters for Flood Rescue In Limpopo
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Flats Murders Are On the Rise
GroundUp
Some areas have improved, but the overall picture is grim Read more »
South Africa: Motshekga Orders Inquiry Into Why Ramaphosa's Orders to Withdraw Iranian Warships From Exercise Weren't Obeyed
Daily Maverick
Defence minister said the president's orders were 'clearly communicated to all parties'. Read more »
South Africa: Beer Could Soon Cost More As Government Looks At Tax Hike
Scrolla
The Treasury is considering a tax hike of up to 20%, which could push beer prices up. Tavern owners warn higher prices could hurt small businesses and push drinkers to illegal… Read more »
South Africa: KZN School Devastated By Thunderstorms
GroundUp
SGB chair claims education minister promised to build new school. MEC Sipho Hlomuka has not answered our questions. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Battles to Place Learners
GroundUp
Many parents are disappointed with the schools they've been offered Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimsec 2025 'O' Level Results Now Out
263Chat
The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has released the November 2025 Ordinary level results with a pass rate of 35 percent up from 33.19 percent in 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Damage Caused By Limpopo Floods 'Catastrophic' - Says President
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and… Read more »
Southern Africa: Emaswati Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Call On Rich Countries to Act
Afrobarometer
Majorities say crop failure and soil erosion have become more severe in their area over the past decade. Read more »
