January 29
South Africa: Tribute for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has paid tribute to Ekurhuleni's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport (MMC) Andile Mngwevu for being a… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Hands Over 130 Operating Licences to Transport Operators
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport handed over 130 operating licences to compliant public transport operators on Thursday during a ceremony held at the Koedoespoort… Read more »
Malawi: Limbe Vendors Storm MRA Offices in Protest Over New Tax System
Nyasa Times
Traders from Limbe in Blantyre yesterday staged a rare and symbolic protest by marching to the offices of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to submit a petition rejecting the new… Read more »
South Africa: Film Workers Blame Pretoria for Bringing Industry 'To Its Knees'
GroundUp
People working in the film and television industry protested outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in Pretoria on Thursday. They gathered under the… Read more »
Namibia: No Food Shortages - Namib Mills
Namibian
NAMIB Mills has played down claims that its employees' ongoing strike is leading to food shortages. Read more »
Botswana: Govt Acts to Decongest Princess Marina
Botswana Daily News
Government has launched an urgent reset of Botswana's public health system, moving to take over Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH), decongest Princess Marina Hospital… Read more »
Mozambique: Government Identifies Safe Regions to Accommodate Flood Victims
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday announced that his government has identified, in Maputo province, safe regions on high ground to accommodate households affected by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Betrayal At Chikurubi As Prison Officer Faces Court Over Alleged Dagga Sales
263Chat
A 32-year-old prison officer accused of selling dagga to inmates at Chikurubi Maximum Prison appeared in court after being found in possession of 468 grams of the dangerous drug. Read more »
South Africa: Student Well-Being Comes From Care, but Is Caring Enough? Academics Reflect On 3 Stumbling Blocks [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Students' well-being in higher education has been a growing concern globally since the coronavirus pandemic, which disrupted learning and lives generally. Read more »
Namibia: Five People Report Experiencing Minor Earthquake-Like Tremor in Windhoek
Namibian
A magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded in the Windhoek area last Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Omusati Vaccinates Over 500 Children for Polio
Namibian
A total of 532 children have been vaccinated against polio so far as the vaccination campaign continues at border post clinics in the Omusati region. Read more »
Namibia: ACC Arrests Police Officer and Inmate On Bribery Charges At Ondangwa
Namibian
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested an inmate and a police officer at Ondangwa in connection with an alleged bribery incident dating back to 2023. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coltart Warns of 'Lawlessness' After Taxi Ploughs Into Crowd, Killing Two
263Chat
Bulawayo Mayor Cllr David Coltart has condemned what he described as growing lawlessness in the city following a deadly road accident in the central business district that left two… Read more »
South Africa: Bravo Le Roux's Family Raises Money to Bring Him Home
Scrolla
The rapper and producer, whose real name was Sinesipho Peter, died in Switzerland on Thursday, 22 January at age 30. The GoFundMe campaign has raised CHF22,188, which is about… Read more »
Southern Africa: MISA Botswana Condemns Emerging Threats to Media Freedom
MISA
The Constitution of Botswana (Section 12) guarantees freedom of expression and the media's role as a watchdog. These rights are not concessions granted by political authority. They… Read more »
South Africa: Residents of Flood-Devastated Mbaula Village Plead for Permanent Housing
Health-e
Residents of Mbaula village in Limpopo are counting heavy losses two weeks after devastating floods swept through the area. At least 36 homes were destroyed, forcing dozens of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Foot and Mouth Outbreak Hits Matabeleland South
263Chat
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has confirmed an outbreak of Foot-and-mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province prompting the implementation of… Read more »
Malawi: Hunger Crisis Deepens With K71 Billion Funding Gap in National Relief Programme As Govt Begs Donors to Feed 4 Million Malawians
Nyasa Times
As hunger tightens its grip on millions of Malawians, government has admitted it is still K71 billion short of funding a national relief programme meant to save vulnerable families… Read more »
Malawi: Political Analyst Boniface Dulani Says Mutharika-Ansah Rift Signals Deeper Political Strain in DPP
Nyasa Times
University of Malawi political science associate professor Boniface Dulani has warned that the recent stripping of delegated functions from First Vice-President Jane Ansah may… Read more »
South Africa: Government Launches Efforts to Rebuild Basketball in SA
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre Launched
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Acts On SAPS and Ekurhuleni Officials Named in Madlanga Interim Report
SAnews.gov.za
At least 14 high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) officials have been referred for investigation after being identified as… Read more »
South Africa: Serious Risks Posed By Unregulated Vaccine Use
SAnews.gov.za
The national Foot and Mouth Disease Response Plan - the first comprehensive roadmap to decisively address FMD in South Africa in 30 years - has been developed by a Ministerial Task… Read more »
South Africa: Humans of Joburg - Young Video Artists Tell the City's Stories of Resilience
Daily Maverick
A new generation of video journalists set out to find the people who make the City work despite the worst efforts of our local government. It's a window into the soul of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Duo in Court Over Whatsapp Hijacking Scam
263Chat
Two Harare men appeared in court for allegedly hacking Artemis Herbal Centre (Pvt) Limited's WhatsApp groups to seize administrative control and falsely advertise services such as… Read more »
