August 03
Zimbabwe: Parliament Hails ARDA Wheat Production Model, Push for Increased Government Funding
New Zimbabwe
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands and Agriculture has commended the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA)'s production model after witnessing what… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Go Door-to-Door to 'Push Back' Against Xenophobia in Yeoville
Daily Maverick
The locals, armed with pamphlets and information about rights, are urging people to speak out against violence, harassment and division fuelled by groups like March and March. Read more »
Namibia: Vice President Calls On Traditional Leaders to Work Together for Unity and Nation-Building
Namibian
Vice president Lucia Witbooi says traditional leaders must work together to promote unity and nation-building among the citizens who follow them. Read more »
South Africa: Despite Sewerage Upgrades, Mogale City Still Polluting Cradle of Mankind
GroundUp
Tests detect high E. coli levels in water flowing from the Percy Stewart treatment plant into the Blougat Spruit Read more »
Malawi: Treason As a Political Weapon? Namiwa Case Revives Malawi's Troubling History
Nyasa Times
From Sulaimana to Chilumpha and Mutharika, treason has repeatedly shadowed political battles Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Court Nullifies Decree Allowing Government to Shut Down Internet
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the decision by Mozambique's constitutional court to strike down a decree that allowed the government to shut down the internet. Read more »
Angola: Death Toll Rises to 22 in Quibaúla Accident
ANGOP
The death toll from the road accident that occurred on Monday morning at the Quibaúla junction on National Highway 100 in Cuanza-Sul province has risen from 21 to 22. Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Deeply Saddened By Victims of Road Accident in Cuanza Sul
ANGOP
President João Lourenço expressed deep sorrow on Monday regarding the victims of a road accident on National Road 100 in Cuanza Sul, which left 22 people dead and 12… Read more »
Mozambique: China Sends Third Medical Expert Team to DR Congo for Ebola Response
AIM
China's third medical expert team for the Ebola response arrived in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Saturday to support the country's efforts to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Accused of U.S.$15k Gold Claim Scam Appears in Court
263Chat
A man has appeared before the Chinhoyi Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges after allegedly duping a prospective miner out of US$15 800 by falsely claiming he could facilitate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Commends Arda's Wheat Production Model, Backs Expansion to Boost Food Security
263Chat
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands and Agriculture has commended the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA)'s production models after witnessing what… Read more »
Namibia: Parly Committee Probes Southern Natural Resources
New Era
KEETMANSHOOP-The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, as part of its Constitutional mandate, recently undertook visits to the //Kharas and Hardap regions in order… Read more »
South Africa: U.S. Funding Cuts Threaten South Africa's HIV Response As Global Leaders Warn of Widening Health System Disruptions
Health-e
Decades of progress in the fight against HIV are at risk as funding cuts trigger global disruptions to health systems, leaving vulnerable communities with fewer services and… Read more »
Malawi: Economic Transformation Through Modern Market Systems, a Case of Malawi
Nyasa Times
Over the past two months, and in quick succession, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri has covered the breadth and width of the country… Read more »
Malawi: Police Impose 8pm Curfew After 7 Kabaza Riders Murdered in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
Lilongwe Police have revealed the shocking scale of a deadly crime wave targeting motorcycle taxi operators, confirming that seven riders were murdered by criminals across the… Read more »
South Africa: How White Farmers Still Dominate Land Ownership in South Africa in Spite of Land Reform - New Research [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
More than 30 years after South Africa achieved democracy it remains one of the world's most unequal countries. The democratic transition has not produced the transfer in wealth and… Read more »
South Africa: After Long Wait for Anaesthetics, Water Shortages Still Halt Dental Care At North West Clinic
Health-e
Patients at Itsoseng Community Health Centre in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in North West waited months for dental care because of anaesthetic shortages. Now stock has… Read more »
Malawi: Expert Demands Overhaul of Escom's Crumbling Power Grid
Nyasa Times
An energy expert has issued a scathing warning over Malawi's crumbling power infrastructure, demanding that state-run distributor Escom urgently overhaul its maintenance and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe's London Service Faces Fresh Delay
New Zimbabwe
AIR Zimbabwe's newly revived Harare-London service has run into more turbulence, with the airline confirming a second schedule change in a week. Read more »
South Africa: Fake Hit, HIV Case and Corruption Battles Rock Gauteng Courts
Scrolla
Brown Mogotsi returns to court after failing to win bail, while alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's trial within a trial also continues. A Pretoria man accused of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament of Zimbabwe Speaker Mudenda Elected President of Pan-African Bureau
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENT Speaker, Jacob Mudenda has been elected President of the Bureau of the Conference at the ongoing Pan-African Parliament (PAP) 2026 Annual Conference of Speakers of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zanu-PF Would Have Sued Mnangagwa If He Had Refused to Sign CAB3' - Kazembe
New Zimbabwe
HOME Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe has claimed that the ruling Zanu PF party would have taken President Emmerson Mnangagwa to court had he refused to sign… Read more »
Malawi: Ntcheu Tragedy Reignites Concern Over Malawi's Worsening Road Carnage
Nyasa Times
Four people are dead and one other is fighting for recovery in hospital following a devastating road accident in Ntcheu district yesterday, the latest in a string of fatal crashes… Read more »
Malawi: Interfaith Body Slams 'Treasonous' Rumours Over President Mutharika's Health
Nyasa Times
The Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue (IFPJD) has issued a stinging condemnation of what it describes as irresponsible and inflammatory commentary surrounding… Read more »
Malawi: VP Ansah Urges Pastors' Wives to 'Win More Souls' Through Integrity and Character
Nyasa Times
Vice-President Jane Ansah made a further public appearance this week, calling on pastors' wives to win more souls for Christ by demonstrating unwavering integrity and exemplary… Read more »
