June 09
Uganda: Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia Test Interoperable Cross-Border Payment System
Independent (Kampala)
Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia are testing a unified digital trade corridor that allows cross-border payments to move instantly across African financial systems. The shift reflects a… Read more »
South Africa: BMA Processes 168 Mozambican Nationals for Repatriation
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed the successful processing and repatriation of a group of 168 Mozambican nationals through… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Cracks Down On Organised Criminal Networks
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide Operation Shanela crackdown on organised criminal networks involved in illicit trade, drug trafficking,… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Treasury Allocates Funds to Strengthen Governance, Municipal Support
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, has allocated R6.5 million to the Provincial Supply Chain Management (SCM) Unit within the provincial Treasury department to… Read more »
South Africa: Milestones of Freedom Campaign to Commemorate Several Landmark Anniversaries in SA's History
SAnews.gov.za
Government will launch the Milestones of Freedom Campaign next week under the theme: "Honouring the Past, Delivering the Future" at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Read more »
Namibia: Hardap Invests in Agriculture and Tourism to Drive Economic Growth
Namibian
Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy, with the government investing in farmer support programmes, climate… Read more »
Namibia: New Arts Council Boss Aims for 3 Percent GDP Contribution
Namibian
Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to double the creative sector's economic contribution to the country by addressing severe… Read more »
Namibia: MTC to Stop Free SMSs On Recharges
Namibian
The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced that it will discontinue the free SMS benefit currently offered to customers when they recharge airtime. Read more »
South Africa: Why the Path of Returns Is Becoming the Real Test for Retirement Portfolios
Daily Maverick
By mid-2026, the question facing retirement funds is no longer only whether portfolios can grow over time. It is whether members are protected when markets turn just as they need… Read more »
Africa: Proposed School History Syllabus Focuses On Africa As the Main Story, Not a Sidebar to Western History
Daily Maverick
The move from the old curriculum is contentious, but is also a necessary and useful redirection. Read more »
Namibia: CBS U/19 Crashes Kasaona FA 2-1 ...Dama FC Win 3-1 Against Baller Boys U/17
New Era
After a month-long school holiday break, the MTC HopSol Youth League resumed the second leg of the season last week. A total of 37 games were played across various fields, with the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cairns Rebrands Popular Spuds Potato Crisps Through Flavour-Led Campaign
New Zimbabwe
CAIRNS Foods, one of Zimbabwe's leading snack brands has announced the rebranding of its premier Spuds potato crisps. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legal Discussions With Vengai Madzima - Inheritance Procedures for Farm Land in Zimbabwe [interview]
New Zimbabwe
NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal), to discuss with us legal issues that affect… Read more »
South Africa: Morolong to Engage Free State Executive On Strengthening Government Communication
SAnews.gov.za
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will on Wednesday engage the Free State Provincial Executive Council on the coordination of government communication, nation… Read more »
Namibia: Hartlief Shop & Bistro to Close Next Month
Namibian
The Hartlief Shop & Bistro in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area will permanently close on 15 July. Read more »
Namibia: Okatuuo Clinches Dino Vezepa Karita Open Tourney
New Era
Okatuuo netball team from Epukiro won the netball competition at the late Dino Vezepa Karita Open tournament, held at Bobby Sissing Stadium in the capital on Sunday. Read more »
Angola: Livestock and Technology Fair a New Feature At Expo-Bié
ANGOP
The Provincial Government of Bié launched this Tuesday the third edition of Expo-Bié, with a more comprehensive and innovative dimension, introducing, for the first… Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Installs EV Stations
New Era
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi announced that the ministry has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its headquarters in Windhoek as part of efforts to support… Read more »
South Africa: DTIC Backs Local Forestry Firms At Major Industry Expo
SAnews.gov.za
In a move to grow the economy and support the creation of jobs for South Africans, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is supporting four South African… Read more »
June 08
South Africa: Over 1,800 Child Rape Cases Dropped As DNA Labs Fall Behind
Scrolla
Parliament's police committee says 1,853 statutory rape cases were withdrawn between 2020 and 2025, warning that SAPS members who allow this are breaking their own rules. South… Read more »
Zambia: Elections 2026 - Is Zambia's Democratic Success Story Beginning to Fray? [analysis]
ISS
There is a danger that voters see the August election outcome as shaped by legal manoeuvring rather than the ballot. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Acquitted, Freed After 7 Months
HRW
Government Weaponizes Criminal Justice System for Political Purposes Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranked Among Worst Labour Rights Violators, Placed On 'Watch List'
New Zimbabwe
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released the 13th edition of the global rights index, the only comprehensive, global annual survey of the violation of… Read more »
South Africa: Search Continues for Man Swept Off Addo Bridge - South African News Briefs - June 8, 2026
allAfrica
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