January 15
South Africa: Dumisani Khumalo Says Police in Gauteng Worked for Criminals
Scrolla
Crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo says many Gauteng police officers worked for criminal cartels. Read more »
South Africa: Soshanguve Learners Risk Safety Crossing Sewage-Contaminated River to Get to School
Health-e
This week marked the start of the school year for learners across South Africa. Parents in Soshanguve Block KK, north of Pretoria, had an extra school preparation task on their… Read more »
Mozambique: Over Six Million Dollars Channeled to Sovereign Fund
AIM
The Bank of Mozambique, in its role as regulator of the national financial system, has announced that the country's Sovereign Wealth Fund recorded, up to 12 January, a market… Read more »
Mozambique: Rainfall Reaching 'Critical' Levels
AIM
The National Meteorology Institute (INAM) has issued an urgent warning for southern and central Mozambique forecasting that rainfall could reach critical levels by the weekend. Read more »
Mozambique: Nationals Detained for Illegal Mining in Nampula
AIM
Mozambican authorities have detained five Chinese nationals, in the northern province of Nampula, for alleged involvement in illegal mining and identity forgery. Read more »
South Africa: We Should Not Be Playing War Games With Iran, Russia and China [editorial]
GroundUp
Repressive regimes should have no place in our military strategy Read more »
South Africa: Lerato Nxumalo Says Washing Her Husband Underwear Is Annoying
Scrolla
Actress Lerato Nxumalo shares a live video complaining about washing her husband's underwear after getting married. Social media users react with mixed views as some criticise… Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Wants Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to Start Parliament Early
Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to recall parliamentarians to resume their National Assembly work early. Read more »
Namibia: Fourth Namdia Employee Arrested in Diamond Heist
Namibian
Another Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) employee was arrested in connection with the N$315-million diamond heist at the company's premises last year. Read more »
Malawi: Financial Analyst Sylvestre Malumba Warns Domestic Debt Restructuring Could Shake Financial Sector As Interest Costs Squeeze Government
Nyasa Times
Financial analyst Sylvester Malumba has warned that any move by Malawi Government to restructure its growing domestic debt must be handled with extreme caution, cautioning that… Read more »
South Africa: Farmers Warn Foot and Mouth Disease Is Out of Control
Scrolla
Foot and mouth disease has spread to seven provinces leaving farmers struggling with losses rising food prices and export bans. Farmers say government delays and vaccine… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Veteran Hishoono Dies
Namibian
Former presidential adviser and ex-secretary of the Swapo Party Elders Council, Kanana Hishoono, has died. Read more »
South Africa: Elections 2026 - ANC Is Bleeding Seats in This Failing Northern Cape Municipality
GroundUp
Water, waste, fire and finances -- Siyancuma is a mess Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Deploys Rescue Teams to Flooded Areas
SAnews.gov.za
The Limpopo Provincial Government has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to assist various areas affected by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding in the province - including in… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Prioritises Safety of Tourists Amid Floods
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says the precautionary evacuation of tourists at the Kruger National Park, due to ongoing heavy rainfall, will ensure the safety and… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Ad Hoc Committee Receives Oral Submissions From Former Acting SAPS National Commissioner [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi resumed hearings yesterday. They heard oral submissions from Lt Gen… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails Veteran Hishoono As 'Brave'
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed veteran Matias Hishoono as the bravest and a selfless son of the land. Read more »
South Africa: National Dialogue Steering Committee Induction This Weekend
SAnews.gov.za
The induction of the National Dialogue's new steering committee will be held this weekend at the University of South Africa's (Unisa) Muckleneuk's main campus in Pretoria. Read more »
South Africa: Government Plans to Amend Legislation On Driving and Drinking Policy
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Transport will embark on a process to amend Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) to scrap the legal alcohol consumption limit in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Festive Season Stats Show a 5 Percent Reduction in Fatal Crashes
SAnews.gov.za
Preliminary data from the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign indicates a five percent reduction in both fatalities and crashes when compared to the same period last year. Read more »
Botswana: Preparations for World Relays Gain Momentum
Botswana Daily News
Preparations for the upcoming World Relays Gaborone 2026 continue to gather momentum as the Botswana National Stadium transforms into a world-class arena poised to host one of the… Read more »
Botswana: Excitement As Vision for Road Construction Comes to Light
Botswana Daily News
Residents of Motlhabaneng have been assured that government has committed to construct Motlhabaneng road and others in the Bobirwa network as part of uplifting the livelihoods of… Read more »
Botswana: Burundi First Lady Vistits Botswana
Botswana Daily News
Burundi First Lady, Ms Angeline Ndayishimiye Ndayubaha (left), First Lady Kaone Boko (centre) and National Museum curator, Ms Tshepiso Gabonthone during a tour of National Museum… Read more »
South Africa: 'Almost Entire Gauteng SAPS Works for Cartel' Claims Crime Intelligence Boss Khumalo
Daily Maverick
Proximity to politicians, law enforcement officers and business leaders ensures criminal cartels thrive, according to South Africa's Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo, who… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Flushes Drain Contract, Leaving Questions About Sewage Response Times
Daily Maverick
Sewage spill response times in Nelson Mandela Bay are expected to worsen after a key drain-cleaning contract expired, nearly two years after the metro began the process to replace… Read more »
