January 15
Zimbabwe: Harare Rains Trigger Transport Chaos and Fare Hikes
263Chat
Heavy rainfall has disrupted public transport in Harare leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and prompting sharp increases in fares on some of the city's busiest routes. Read more »
Namibia: U.S. Trade Window Reopens for Namibia
Namibian
Namibia could be presented with a renewed opportunity to strengthen its trade relationship with the United States (US) after the US House of Representatives passed legislation… Read more »
South Africa: DA Slams R2.8bn SANDF Vehicle Tender As Reckless and Unfair [press release]
DA
Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga's written reply on a DA question on the SANDF's new personnel carrier tender confirms that a multi-billion-rand defence procurement is being… Read more »
South Africa: Student Teachers in South Africa Choose Comfort Over Challenge in Practical Placements - but There's a Hidden Cost [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's schools still carry the imprint of apartheid, where resources, language and geography were deliberately divided according to "race". Many communities today remain… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Welcomes Approval of AGOA Extension Bill
SAnews.gov.za
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the USA House… Read more »
South Africa: Why South Africa Shouldn't Reject US Ambassador-Designate Bozell's Credentials
Daily Maverick
America's next ambassador to South Africa should arrive soon. While some South Africans argue his past views make him the wrong man at the wrong time for this important job,… Read more »
South Africa: What Dion George's Very Public Resignation Means for the DA
Daily Maverick
The resignation of the DA's longstanding federal finance chair Dion George presents multiple headaches for the party. Read more »
South Africa: Mckenzie's 'Foreign Power' Defence for Cancelling Venice Biennale Artwork Falls Flat
Daily Maverick
Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie claimed he stopped Gabrielle Goliath's work from being exhibited at the 2026 Venice Biennale because it was backed by a 'foreign power'… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Underfunding Affecting Public Health System - CWGH
263Chat
The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) says the country's public health system is buckling under years of chronic underfunding leaving millions of citizens without adequate… Read more »
South Africa: R150 a Day Means Working Seven Days a Week to Survive
Scrolla
South Africa: High Lobola Costs Are Forcing Couples to Delay Marriage Plans
Scrolla
Some families ask for lobola as high as R90,000, while others accept far less, depending on circumstances. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Not Included in New U.S. Visa Restrictions
AIM
The Trump regime in the United States has imposed visa restrictions on 75 countries, 26 of which are in Africa, but not including Mozambique. Read more »
Mozambique: Workers Again Threaten to Go On Strike
AIM
The United Association of Mozambican Health Workers (APSUSM) has once again threatened strike action in pursuit of wage demands. Read more »
South Africa: Government Dismisses Claims Covid-19 SRD Grant Is Ending
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Social Development (DSD) has dismissed false claims circulating on social media suggesting that the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is set to be… Read more »
Angola: How Angola Turned a Fashion Designer Into a 'Terrorist' [analysis]
Maka
This report summarizes the case of Aisha Lopes and co-accused, originally published by Maka Angola in 2017. It demonstrates how the Angolan state fabricated terrorism allegations… Read more »
Angola: Angola - When the State Needs Terrorists, It Creates Them [analysis]
Maka
The Office of the Attorney General of the Republic (PGR) has formally confirmed in writing that the alleged "terrorist conspiracy" connected to the Luanda taxi strike of 28-30 July… Read more »
South Africa: W Cape to Ensure School Placements for All Children in 2026
SAnews.gov.za
MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, says the province will continue working tirelessly to place all children who are still seeking school placements as the… Read more »
South Africa: Claims of Out-of-Province Recruitments for Farming Learnership False, Says Dept
SAnews.gov.za
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has expressed concern at an audio recording circulating on various social media platforms. Read more »
Botswana: High Population Strains Services
Botswana Daily News
Kopong village remains a closed book to the world yet it is one of Botswana's ancient communities and is home to many people. Read more »
South Africa: Dairy and Beef Industry Scepticism Grows Over Steenhuisen's Plans for Foot and Mouth Disease Management
Daily Maverick
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen held a media briefing outlining plans to eradicate foot and mouth disease in SA, including proposing it be declared a national state of… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit Flood-Hit Limpopo
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Limpopo this afternoon to assess the damage to the flood-stricken area. Read more »
South Africa: Sanparks Suspends Day Visitors Due to Heavy Rain
SAnews.gov.za
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has taken a precautionary decision not to allow day visitors into the Kruger National Park due to persistent and heavy rainfall… Read more »
South Africa: British American Tobacco Stops Cigarette Manufacturing in South Africa
Daily Maverick
After half a century of production, British American Tobacco (BAT) will stop making cigarettes in South Africa by the end of this year, blaming policy failures and the illicit… Read more »
South Africa: Zulu Royal Family Heads to Mexico to Back Bafana Bafana
Scrolla
Prince Sbo Zulu says the Zulu royal family will travel to Mexico on 14 May to support Bafana Bafana as they represent South Africa on the world stage. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Heads for Day Zero As Water Leaks Waste Supply
Scrolla
More than 60 percent of Nelson Mandela Bay's water is lost through leaks broken pipes and poor maintenance. Read more »
