January 15
South Africa: How Policy Failures Cripple Mossel Bay's Fishing Industry
Daily Maverick
Deon van Zyl's account is a window into the fragile balancing act of South Africa's small pelagic fishing sector - a sector buffeted by climate, politics and patchy surveys. For… Read more »
South Africa: Lavender Hill High School in Cape Town Boosts Matric Pass Rate By 20 Percent in Two Years
Daily Maverick
Three years ago, Daily Maverick visited Lavender Hill High School in Cape Town, which had a matric pass rate just under 70%, to explore the stories of success and adversity behind… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gvt Slashes Vehicle Fees in Bid to Cut Business Costs
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The government has dramatically reduced transport sector licences, permits and regulatory fees in a move aimed at lowering the cost of doing business and boosting economic… Read more »
South Africa: Bumper Harvests Boost Tractor Sales As SA Farmers Bet Big On 2026
Daily Maverick
Positive correlation between South Africa's thriving agricultural sector, and the rise in tractor and agricultural machinery sales, which saw a significant increase in 2025 due to… Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - IFP Slams Death Threats Against KZN Premier
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Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
Namibia: Ledecky Posts Second Fastest 1500m Free Time Ever in Pro Swim Win
Namibian
Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women's 1500m freestyle time in history on Wednesday to launch the US Pro Swim Series event in Austin,… Read more »
South Africa: Celebrating Limpopo's Top Matric Achievers - - a Tale of Resilience and Hard Work
Daily Maverick
Limpopo has celebrated a record-breaking 2025 matric pass rate of 86.15%, continuing a steady upward trend despite historical resource challenges. Education MEC Mavhungu… Read more »
South Africa: All Blacks Coach Scott Robertson Sacked After Player Unhappiness and Mediocre Performances
Daily Maverick
Robertson was effectively sacked, in the early hours of Thursday South African time, after an internal review left his position untenable. Read more »
South Africa: Tebogo Malaka Resigns Before Hearing Over R836 Million Hospital Project
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Tebogo Malaka resigns as IDT CEO before disciplinary hearing linked to a failed R836-million hospital oxygen project. The Public Works minister says her resignation will not stop… Read more »
South Africa: Antarctic Experience Transforms SA Teens' View of Climate and Innovation
Daily Maverick
A week on Antarctica's frozen frontier has reshaped how a Gqeberha school pupil thinks about engineering, climate change and his future. Seventeen-year-old Luke Boswell was one of… Read more »
Namibia: The Wait Is Over
Namibian
The wait is over as the u19 Cricket World Cup kicks off in Namibia and Zimbabwe today. Read more »
Namibia: Cycling Season in Full Swing
Namibian
The Namibian cycling season is in full swing with the second leg of the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power due to take place this weekend. Read more »
Africa: African Union Receives AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators On Eastern DRC Situation
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Wednesday received the AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators on the situation in the eastern Democratic… Read more »
Africa: Morocco Beat Nigeria On Penalties to Reach Africa Cup of Nations Final
Namibian
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend… Read more »
Egypt/Malawi: Wafcon 2026 - Super Falcons to Open Title Defence Against Zambia, Egypt, Malawi
Premium Times
The draw, held on Thursday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), placed the defending champions in Group C Read more »
South Africa: Hlabisa Advocates for Stronger Traditional Leadership and Local Governance
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has emphasised the vital role of traditional leadership in maintaining community… Read more »
Botswana: Bragging Rights On Line in Francistown Derby
Botswana Daily News
The line-up of weekend matches promises to give football fans a splendid weekend as the FNB Premiership league resumes after the long break from the Christmas holidays. Read more »
Botswana: Baa Braces for Busy 2026 Season
Botswana Daily News
Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) is bracing for a hectic 2026 season that will feature, among others, the Botswana Golden Grand Prix and the World Athletics Relays. Read more »
South Africa: Kouga Municipality's Firefighter Mayor - 'I Just Tried to Help Where I Could'
Daily Maverick
Over the past week, Kouga Municipality's executive mayor Hattingh Bornman was at the forefront of fighting devastating fires that tore through thousands of hectares of land. A… Read more »
South Africa: Remember When the Bay Municipality Said It Had a Fully Functional Pound? We Decided to Check
Daily Maverick
The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality's claims of a 'fully functional pound' have been called into question, as it currently operates with limited resources, and officials resort to… Read more »
South Africa: Learners Urged to Have a Clear Plan As 2026 School Year Gets Underway
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged learners across the country to approach the 2026 school year with renewed focus, discipline and a commitment to academic… Read more »
South Africa: IDT CEO, Tebogo Malaka, Resigns
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has confirmed the resignation of Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO, Tebogo Malaka, with effect from 31 January… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Encourages Learners to Take Charge of Their Future
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Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has urged learners to take responsibility for their education and actively shape their future. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Gwarube Conducts Back-to-School Oversight Visits in North West
SAnews.gov.za
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, on Wednesday undertook a back-to-school oversight visit to schools in Lethlabile, in the North West, as part of the Department of Basic… Read more »
January 14
South Africa: SANDF Apparently Defied Presidential Orders to Remove Iran From a Joint Naval Exercise
Daily Maverick
Three Iranian navy ships remain in False Bay -- and one participated in exercise Will for Peace, according to the SANDF. Read more »
