August 05
Mozambique: UNECA Reaffirmed Commitment to Deepening Cooperation With Mozambique
AIM
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Mozambique and supporting the implementation of the country's… Read more »
South Africa: Ex-Minister Mapisa-Nqakula Paid in Cash for R1.8m Home Renovation, Court Told
Daily Maverick
It was a dramatic day in Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption trial as the court heard about luxury home renovations paid for in cash and R600,000 curtains made from imported… Read more »
Malawi: Battle Over Malawi's Fertiliser Trade - Minister Mbilizi Accuses Cartels of Trying to Derail Reform Plans
Nyasa Times
Agriculture Minister Roza Fatchi Mbilizi has hit back at claims swirling around her reform of Malawi's fertiliser procurement system -- with her team accusing shadowy trading… Read more »
Malawi: K13 Billion Facelift for Malawi's Oldest Hotel - Sunbird Lilongwe Set for December Reopening After Major Revamp
Nyasa Times
One of Lilongwe's oldest and most iconic hotels is set for a stunning transformation, with Sunbird Tourism plc confirming its sweeping K13 billion upgrade of Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Civic Space in Danger of Collapse, Activists Warn - As Arrests and New Red Tape Spark Fears of Crackdown
Nyasa Times
Civil society campaigners have issued a stark warning that Malawi's civic space is teetering on the brink, with a toxic cocktail of political polarisation, reputational attacks,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Single Mothers Battling Stigma and Financial Hardship Need Urgent Support, Say Experts
Nyasa Times
Experts are calling for stronger social, economic and mental health support for Malawi's single mothers, warning that stigma and financial hardship are holding women back from… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Economic Pressures Create Investment Opportunities, New Report Finds
Nyasa Times
Malawi is offering targeted investment opportunities in agriculture, energy and digital technology despite operating under significant macroeconomic strain, according to a new… Read more »
Malawi: New Malawian Movement Calls for 'Mindset Change' to Tackle Corruption and Dependency
Nyasa Times
A group of governance and human rights advocates has launched a new citizen-led organisation aimed at confronting what it describes as a national "mindset crisis" underpinning… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Hospitals Urged to Open Paying Wards After K280m Boost At Kasungu
Nyasa Times
Malawi's Health Minister Madalitso Baloyi has called on district councils across the country to set up paying wards in their hospitals, insisting the scheme is helping to raise… Read more »
South Africa: Min. Creecy's Prasa 'Piggybacking' Probe Must Get Into Political Connections [press release]
DA
Please find English and Afrikaans soundbites by Dr Chris Hunsinger MP. Read more »
Angola: Unita Advocates for Civil Society Participation in Legislative Initiatives
ANGOP
The main opposition party's parliamentary whip, Albertina Ngolo, considered on Wednesday (05) in Luanda that the participation of civil society in creating legislative initiatives… Read more »
Angola: World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Angola Wins 3rd Medal
ANGOP
Angola won, on Wednesday (05), its 3rd medal at the Ju-Jitsu World Championship taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Read more »
Angola: Arseg Seeks to Expand Insurance Coverage to the Agricultural Sector
ANGOP
The Chair of the Board of Directors of the Insurance Regulation and Supervision Agency (ARSEG), Filomena Manjata, advocated on Wednesday for the expansion of insurance coverage to… Read more »
Angola: Insurance and Pension Fund Market Manages 2.25 Trillion Kwanzas in Assets
ANGOP
The insurance and pension fund market currently manages over 2.25 trillion kwanzas in assets and liabilities, protecting assets, businesses, families, and long-term savings. Read more »
Angola: Tourism Services Installment Payments Begin This Thursday
ANGOP
The first phase of the installment payment program for tourism services--involving the integration of sector operators, begins this Thursday (6). The initiative aims to facilitate… Read more »
Zambia/Malawi: Malawi, Zambia in Derby Battle for Supremacy
CAF
When the draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 was completed, the Malawi versus Zambia matchup quickly gained popularity as one of the highly anticipated… Read more »
Botswana: Baa Focuses On Squad Depth to Secure Legacy
Botswana Daily News
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is looking to aggressively build a deeper pool of talent to end the nation's long-standing reliance on a select group of elite runners. Read more »
Botswana: Prisons Harvest Crops Worth Over P2million
Botswana Daily News
The Botswana Prison Service has recorded an agricultural harvest worth more than P2 million during the 2025/2026 cropping season. Read more »
Malawi: Nico General Launches Sector-Focused Safari Plan Insurance for Malawi's Tourism Market
Nyasa Times
NICO General and Minet Malawi launch specialised coverage to protect operators against climate and economic shocks while keeping crucial foreign exchange within the country. Read more »
South Africa: Congratulations Banyana Banyana
SAnews.gov.za
Government has congratulated Banyana Banyana on their outstanding victory over Burkina Faso in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, a remarkable achievement that once… Read more »
Mozambique: Anamola Opens Investigation to Assess Political Dispute Involving Alleged Members
AIM
The National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique (Anamola), led by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, has decided to open an internal investigation to… Read more »
Mozambique: CTA and TXAAC Sign Agreement Aimed At Boosting Bilateral Trade
AIM
Mozambique's Confederation of Business Associations (CTA) and the Texas-Africa Chamber of Commerce (TXACC) have signed Memorandum of Understanding aimed at boosting bilateral trade… Read more »
Mozambique: Peace Parks to Invest 23 Million Dollars This Year
AIM
The Peace Parks Foundation (PPF), a South African conservation organization, intends to invest this year 23 million US dollars to support the development of four Mozambican… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Justice Calls for Nominations and Applications From Individuals to Be Members of the Information Regulator [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development invites nominations and applications from individuals and organisations for three (two full-time and one… Read more »
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire Top Group B
Premium Times
Tanzania and Burkina Faso, who both ended the group stage with three points, were eliminated Read more »
