August 02
South Africa: Government Congratulates the SABC On Its 90th Anniversary
SAnews.gov.za
Government has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on the historic milestone of its 90th anniversary. Read more »
Namibia: Presidency Probes TotalEnergies Workers' 'Raw Deal'
Namibian
The Namibian Presidency has launched an urgent investigation into employment conditions at TotalEnergies EP after local workers alleged unfair contract terms and inadequate… Read more »
Namibia: Lawyer to Sue Nekundi Over Son's Crash
Namibian
Prominent lawyer Patrick Kauta says he intends to sue works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi after his son was critically injured in a crash on the B1 road in Windhoek. Read more »
Nigeria/Zambia: Wafcon 2026 - Oshoala's Early Strike Earns Super Falcons Crucial Win Over Zambia
Premium Times
An early clinical finish from star forward Asisat Oshoala proved to be the decisive goal. Read more »
Malawi: Six Walkers Complete 120km Trek to Break Cervical Cancer Silence in Rural Malawi
Nyasa Times
A team of six walkers is today wrapping up a gruelling 120-kilometre, three-day trek from Lilongwe to Senga Bay in Salima, part of a campaign aimed at boosting cervical cancer… Read more »
Malawi: 'Why Aren't They in Handcuffs?' Ex-VP Usi's Fury Over 'Selective Justice' As Corrupt Politicians Walk Free
Nyasa Times
Former Vice-President Michael Usi has launched a scathing attack on what he branded "selective justice" in Malawi, expressing deep pain that politicians allegedly involved in… Read more »
Angola: World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 - Angolan Heliane Wins Bronze
ANGOP
Angolan athlete Heliane Caio won, on Saturday (01), the bronze medal in the Ne-Waza discipline, in the +70 kg category, at the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship currently taking place… Read more »
Namibia: Etosha - Let's Not Redraw Boundaries Without Good Reason
Namibian
There is a clear divide in recommendations by Namibia's delimitation commission when it comes to some targeted regions and communities. Read more »
Namibia: Unexplained Wealth a Red Flag for Corruption - Eiseb
Namibian
Unexplained wealth should be treated as a warning sign of possible corruption and referred to law-enforcement agencies for further investigation. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's MPI At 78 Flags 'High Pressure' Economy, but Space for Policy Response Remains
Nyasa Times
Don Consultancy Group's inaugural Malawi Pressure Index (MPI) reading of 78 for June 2026 places the country firmly in the "High Pressure" zone. Read more »
Malawi: Ben Phiri's Whirlwind Thyolo Visit - Market Groundbreaking Followed By Chieftaincy Elevations
Nyasa Times
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri touched down in Thyolo District Saturday a packed schedule, presiding over the groundbreaking ceremony for… Read more »
August 01
Africa: Africa's Energy Crossroads: What Namibia's Rise and South Africa's Debate Mean for the Continent [guest column]
allAfrica
Africa stands at one of the most consequential moments in its modern economic history. Read more »
South Africa: Outa Wants High Court to Put the Brakes On New Traffic Fine System
Daily Maverick
The civil action group is seeking an urgent interdict to stop the roll-out of the new Aarto system, in which car owners with unpaid traffic infringements face blocked licenses,… Read more »
South Africa: GMOs and Precision Farming Bring Food Prices Down.
Daily Maverick
Better yields have ensured there's plenty of food for South African tables, Read more »
Angola: Expert Highlights Potential for Agricultural Growth in Angola
ANGOP
The general director of Rainbow Agro in Angola, Klaus Gunther Urban, defended this Saturday the need to facilitate access to financing and strengthen technical assistance to… Read more »
Malawi: Malawian Business Icon Bokosi Says 'I Do' to Royal Bank of Canada Executive
Nyasa Times
Prominent Malawian businesswoman Jacqueline Bokosi, Chief Executive Officer of CTS Courier and CTS Funeral Services, has married her partner Ken Kilmer, a United States-based First… Read more »
July 31
Nigeria: South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Xenophobia Backlash
Vanguard
South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming APop world tour following online backlash from some Nigerians over renewed reports of xenophobic… Read more »
Nigeria: Tyla's Lagos Concert Disappears From World Tour Amid Boycott Calls
Premium Times
The Grammy-winning South African singer's December Lagos concert no longer appears on her official world tour itinerary following days of backlash and boycott calls. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mid-Term Budget Review - Zimbabwe to Stay Course On Economic Reforms, Says Ncube As FDI Surges to U.S.$965 Million
New Zimbabwe
FINANCE Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has pledged that the government will maintain the macroeconomic policies that have underpinned recent economic stability, saying the focus… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Braces for Anti-Constitutional Amendment Protests
New Zimbabwe
Anti-riot police officers were all over Harare Thursday afternoon and evening as they assessed the situation in anticipation of either protests or a shutdown on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Meet 'Miss Tee', the Community Leader Getting Stinkwater Residents Moving With Free Aerobics Classes
Health-e
Every weekend up to a 100 children, teenagers and women gather at Refentse Primary School in Stinkwater, north of Pretoria, for free aerobics classes. Read more »
Malawi: In Flood-Prone Malawi, Bananas Become a Shield Against Erosion
RFI
Nsanje, Malawi - When Davie Kampira, 34, a farmer in Nsanje, southern Malawi, received 34 banana suckers in 2024, he did not envisage that the few dozen plants he tried out on a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Netone Urges Youth to Harness Ai As Driver of Jobs and Digital Transformation
263Chat
Mobile network operator NetOne has called on young Zimbabweans to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for innovation, industrialisation and job creation, while… Read more »
Namibia: Father Wanted for Stabbing Son to Death At Omusati
Namibian
The police in the Omusati region are searching for a man (24) who allegedly stabbed his son to death at Oshifo village in the Ruacana constituency on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
Namibia: DNA Confirms Identity of Man Whose Skeletal Remains Were Found At Otjomuise
Namibian
Human skeletal remains discovered along the Matshitshi gravel road at Otjomuise have been identified as those of Anton Topnaar (31), who was reported missing in Windhoek in October… Read more »
