January 09
Malawi: Malawi Mourns Death of Prominent Opposition Politician
Nyasa Times
Malawi woke up to heartbreak yesterday following the sudden death of Leader of Opposition and former First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Madalitso Kwaderanji… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Sees Up to Four Tornadoes a Year, Says Weather Service
Scrolla
South Africa records about three to four tornadoes a year with some missed because they are short lived. The weather service warns tornado risk is highest between November and… Read more »
Lesotho: Court Tightens Grip On Firearm Exhibits
Lesotho Times
THE High Court has warned that it will no longer tolerate the disappearance of firearm exhibits from police custody, amid growing concern that such weapons later resurface in the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Oppose Immigration, Express Mixed Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Afrobarometer
Large majorities would reduce or eliminate entry by foreign workers and refugees. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Medical Doctor Convicted of Perjury Escapes Jail
263Chat
A senior medical doctor and former Registrar of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Dr. Collin Benyure who was convicted of perjury after deliberately… Read more »
Southern Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa - Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the 15 January 2026 General Elections in the Republic of Uganda [press release]
African Union
The African Union (AU), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announce the arrival in Uganda of the… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Secretary Could Challenge Mabuyane for Top Eastern Cape Job
Scrolla
Some ANC members want Ngcukaitobi to lead the Eastern Cape, saying he will bring ethical leadership and tackle factionalism. He has not confirmed the campaign but told… Read more »
South Africa: Raising Revenue From Alien Invasives
GroundUp
A pilot project in the Overberg aims to produce useful agricultural products using cleared invasive plants Read more »
Malawi: FISP Delays Expose Deepening Crisis for Farmers, Threaten Malawi's Food Security
Nyasa Times
Barely half of the farmers targeted under the Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) have accessed their inputs--an alarming gap that experts warn could translate into poor harvests,… Read more »
Malawi: Tobacco Demand Drops, Raising Concerns for Farmers and the Economy
Nyasa Times
Malawi's tobacco industry is facing a tough season. Preliminary reports show that buyers want to purchase only 170 million kilograms of tobacco in the 2025/26 season. This is 25… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Convicts Senior Doctor for False Testimony
263Chat
A Harare magistrate has convicted a senior medical doctor and former Registrar of Medical and Dental Practioners Council of Zimbabwe, Dr. Collin Benyure of perjury after he… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stakeholders Push for Faster Emergency Care in Road Accident Fund Talks
263Chat
Government has begun a second round of nationwide public consultations on a proposed Road Accident Fund (RAF) Bill as stakeholders call for diversified funding, inclusive… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Young Woman Engineer Drives Safer Healthcare Systems
263Chat
Innovation is reshaping how institutions respond to modern challenges particularly in healthcare where technology can mean the difference between safety and harm. Read more »
South Africa: Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, until now bishop of the diocese of Mthatha, as metropolitan archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. Read more »
Malawi: RBM Gives Final Call to Alliance Capital Investors to Submit Details or Risk Losing Money
Nyasa Times
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), through its office of the Liquidator, has issued a final and urgent notice to all eligible investors of Alliance Capital Limited, instructing them… Read more »
Malawi: Court Stops Cecilia Kadzamira Eviction, Gives Her Chance to Seek Justice
Nyasa Times
The High Court of Malawi in Lilongwe has stopped the eviction of former official hostess Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira from Tichitenji Farm, giving her more time to fight her case and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fake Fertiliser Scam Costs Mazowe Farmer $34k
263Chat
A Mazowe farmer was left counting his losses after being swindled out of US$34 000 by two men who sold him fake Compound D fertilizer last year. Read more »
Kenya/Namibia: Kenya Drawn Against Namibia in Africa Futsal Cup Qualifiers
Capital FM
Kenya's national futsal team will face Namibia in the first round of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the official draw conducted on Wednesday… Read more »
January 08
Angola: From Anger to 'Rebellion' - How Angola Is Stretching the Law [analysis]
Maka
Social activist Osvaldo Caholo has been imprisoned for almost six months for comments he made during a live social media broadcast at an anti-government protest in Luanda on 12… Read more »
South Africa: Arrow Tips Found in South Africa Are the Oldest Evidence of Poison Use in Hunting [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The oldest evidence for the use of arrow poison globally was long thought to come from Egypt, dating to 4,000 years ago. It was a black, toxic residue on bone arrowheads from a… Read more »
Namibia: Makhadzi Finds Healing in Music Following Car Accident
Namibian
Determined not to let her recent accident define her, South Africa's queen of dance music, Makhadzi, is showcasing her hardworking spirit and perseverance as she recovers. Read more »
Lesotho: BMI Injects M40k in Chess Tourney
Lesotho Times
Lesotho's top chess players will lock horns with international rivals in Berea next month with M40 000 at stake in the Blue Mountain Inn (BMI) Open Chess Championship, the biggest… Read more »
Lesotho: Khalane Oozes Confidence for 2026
Lesotho Times
Athletics coach, Samuel Khalane, is confident that his athletes will deliver improved performances this year and secure qualification for major international competitions. Read more »
Lesotho: Kh'etsekile Calls It a Day At Lcs
Lesotho Times
LCS FC goalkeeper coach, Samuel Kh'etsekile, has ended his tenure at the club. Read more »
Lesotho: Rakhomo Quits Fedale Presidency
Lesotho Times
The long-serving president of the Federation of DanceSport Lesotho (FEDALE), Teboho Rakhomo, has resigned, the Lesotho Times has learned. Read more »
