January 11
Namibia: Nampower Struggles With N$912 Million Debt
Namibian
The national power utility, Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), is struggling to enforce its credit control and debt management policy, especially against public sector… Read more »
South Africa: Progress Made in Containing Overstrand Fires
SAnews.gov.za
Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Standford in the Western Cape. Read more »
Namibia: Principals Warn Against School Bullying
Namibian
As schools reopen for the new academic year on Monday, school principals are urging pupils to return with good behaviour, urging those from privileged backgrounds to not bully… Read more »
Namibia: Kavango West Tackles 43 Illegal Fencing Cases in 2025
Namibian
The Kavango West Communal Land Board investigated 43 cases of illegal fencing last year - the majority of which stemmed from land allocations supported by traditional authorities. Read more »
South Africa: Wrapped in Controversy - - Ethekwini Mayor Defends R22m Statues Amid Service Delivery Crisis
Daily Maverick
Durban's giant bronze statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, still wrapped in plastic, have become unlikely festive-season punchlines and a lightning rod for anger over… Read more »
Malawi: HRCC Blasts Prolonged Detention of Chimwendo Banda, Demands Charges or Release
Nyasa Times
Malawi's leading human rights network has thrown its weight behind the rule of law, warning that the continued detention of MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda without… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Clips His Vice President's Wings, Seizes Disaster Power in Ruthless Power Grab
Nyasa Times
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has effectively stripped Vice President Jane Ansah of her most powerful responsibility by removing the Department of Disaster Management Affairs… Read more »
Namibia: Slain Onelago Headman Sam Nepando Laid to Rest
Namibian
Onelago headman Sam Nepando was laid to rest on Saturday at Onamutene village in the Oshikoto region. Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Approves New Education Pathway From Grade 9 to Phd Through Vocational Tvet System
Namibian
The Cabinet has approved a national pathway allowing Grade 9 pupils to progress through the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system to obtain university-level… Read more »
Namibia: Cancel Tribal Lordship [opinion]
Namibian
Namibia's Ruling Elite should not dismiss the fatal shooting of a village headman in the Oshikoto region and the critical wounding of another, who is also a top government… Read more »
South Africa: Department Monitors Kynsna Water Supply Interventions
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reassured the public that work is being done to stabilise the water supply and improve system resilience in Knysna and the broader… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Emphasises Importance of Community-Run Organisations
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has emphasised the importance of community-run and faith-based organisations in helping to move the country forward. Read more »
South Africa: Department to Continue Work to Create Employment Opportunities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) will continue to work with municipalities and stakeholders to create much-needed work opportunities for poor and… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Condemns Social Media Misinformation
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has condemned the photoshopping of her X account with vulgar images and misinformation as not only distasteful, but also shameful. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Education Ready for the 2026 School Year
SAnews.gov.za
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has expressed its readiness for the 2026 academic year, with schools set to reopen on Wednesday, 14 January. Read more »
South Africa: Reconnaissance Flight to Assess Wemmershoek Fire Extent
SAnews.gov.za
As the fire in Wemmershoek, Franschhoek continues to burn out of control, the Cape Winelands District Municipality said a reconnaissance flight will be conducted to assess the full… Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Terminates Lease Associated With 'Cat' Matlala
SAnews.gov.za
Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has terminated the lease agreement with Medicare 24 Tshwane District, linked to… Read more »
South Africa: Rain Expected As a Result of Low-Pressure System
SAnews.gov.za
A low-pressure system is expected to influence weather conditions over the north-eastern parts of the country, bringing significant rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, the… Read more »
Malawi: Magla, Mibawa Studios Launches Secondary School 'Quiz Competition'
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in collaboration with Mibawa Studios have launched private and secondary schools national Quiz Competition which is aimed… Read more »
Malawi: Sparc Systems in Tree Planting Initiative At Blantyre Water Board
Nyasa Times
Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and… Read more »
January 10
Congo-Kinshasa: Regional Defence Ministers Meet in Zambia Over DR Congo Crisis
New Times
Defence ministers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) are expected to meet in Zambia on Saturday, January 10, to discuss security issues in eastern… Read more »
South Africa: Why the New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Could Strain Relations Even Further
RFI
Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador… Read more »
Africa: At the Heart of Change - Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence
UN News
When it comes to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence, change happens when they are "at the heart of every decision," according to Erin Kenny, Global Coordinator… Read more »
January 09
Africa: South Africa's Naval Exercises With China, Russia, Iran Show Its Indian Ocean Influence
RFI
Launching on Friday, South Africa's joint naval exercise with China, Russia and Iran goes beyond manoeuvres at sea. The drills signal determination to project influence in southern… Read more »
South Africa: Wildfires Force Evacuations As Helicopters Battle Kouga Flames
Scrolla
· Three major fires are still burning in Kouga, with confirmed damage to homes in the Kromme River and Smith Town areas, while helicopters work overhead. Read more »
