July 30
South Africa: When Hunger Hits, Limpopo Widower Tells Children to Drink Water and Have Faith
Health-e
In the second part of our Hungry For Change series, Health-e News shares the story of a Limpopo widower who has to feed himself, his three adult children and his two young… Read more »
South Africa: Fresh Claims Drag Andrea Johnson Back to Madlanga Commission
Scrolla
· Andrea Johnson will receive a Rule Three notice giving her a chance to answer fresh allegations that surfaced after she completed six days of testimony. Read more »
South Africa: People With HIV Are Living Longer but Have Fewer Years of Good Health, New Guidelines Aim to Change That
spotlight
South Africa has an ageing population of people living with HIV. For the first time, a set of clinical guidelines maps out a framework to help keep this group of people healthier… Read more »
Zimbabwe: End of the Road for Netone Boss Mushanawani As Issues of Poor Administration, Disregard for Corporate Practices Raised
New Zimbabwe
NETONE will not renew Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raphael Mushanawani's contract amid claims of maladministration and disregard for corporate practices, sources have said. Read more »
South Africa: R60 Million to Strengthen Nelson Mandela Bay Electricity Infrastructure
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has allocated R60 million towards strategic electricity infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving supply reliability, stimulating economic… Read more »
South Africa: Police Assure of Uninterrupted Supply of Rape Kits
SAnews.gov.za
Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has sought to reassure South Africans that there is no shortage of adult or child rape evidence collection kits anywhere in the country. Read more »
South Africa: SARS Warns Public Against New Scam
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned the public of a new scam circulating via SMS and email claiming that recipients are owed a refund and directing them to a… Read more »
Malawi: 'Invest. It's That Simple' - - Deputy Chief Secretary's Blunt Message to Employers Snubbing Staff Development
Nyasa Times
A top government official has issued a stark warning to employers across Malawi -- invest in your workers, or watch your organisation fall behind. Read more »
Malawi: Atupele Backs Namiwa After Police Summons, Warns Against Intimidating Accountability Advocates
Nyasa Times
United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has thrown his weight behind Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester… Read more »
Malawi: Leadership Feud Explodes As HRDC Factions Trade Accusations
Nyasa Times
Fresh turmoil has erupted inside the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) after an ad hoc committee accused chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa of misleading the public about the… Read more »
Malawi: Ex-Spy Boss Dokani, Army General Msonthi to Testify in Chilima Probe
Nyasa Times
The parliamentary committee investigating the tragic plane crash that killed former Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima and eight others will resume its hearings this Friday, as… Read more »
Malawi: Human Trafficking Still Trapping Malawians Seeking Work Abroad, Officials Warn
Nyasa Times
For many Malawians, the search for work abroad begins with hope -- but for some, it ends in exploitation. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Under Siege As MCP Factions Demand New Leader for 2030
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has been thrown into fresh turmoil as senior figures, long-time loyalists and parliamentary leaders intensify pressure on Lazarus Chakwera to step… Read more »
Angola: Maritime Agency Highlights Importance of Ports in Economic Development
ANGOP
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Maritime Agency, Ana Isabel Costa, highlighted this Thursday (30) in Cuanza-Sul Province the strategic role of ports in… Read more »
Angola: Proposed Amendment to Domestic Violence Law Moves to Committee Stage
ANGOP
Members of the National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved, in general terms, the proposed amendment to the Domestic Violence Law on Thursday. Read more »
Malawi: K90bn Paid, No Ownership - Analysts Demand Pension Fund Reforms
Nyasa Times
Governance and financial analysts have warned that the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) must undergo sweeping institutional reforms after revelations that the fund paid… Read more »
Malawi: Guards Left Maimed As Land War Between Kadzamira and Kaphwiti Family Boils Over Into Savage Attack
Nyasa Times
·Security guards allegedly attacked by men hired by Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira amid explosive land dispute Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Queens Beat Tonga 55-49 to Wrap Up Glasgow Group Stage
Nyasa Times
Malawi's Queens rounded off their 2026 Commonwealth Games group campaign with a hard-fought 55-49 victory over Tonga at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday morning, giving the… Read more »
Malawi: Salima-Lilongwe Water Project - Malawi Seeks K350bn to Meet 2027 Target
Nyasa Times
Malawi's government has set a target of June 2027 for the completion of the long-delayed Salima-Lilongwe Water Supply Project, as officials scramble to secure the remaining fina Read more »
Mozambique: Mphanda Nkuwa Expected to Generate 13.98 Billion Dollars in Revenues
AIM
The Mphanda Nkuwa hydro-electric project, on the Zambezi river, in the central Mozambican province of Tete, is expected to generate 13.98 billion US dollars in revenues. Read more »
South Africa/Cote d'Ivoire: Banyana Face Defining Wafcon Clash With Ivory Coast
Daily Maverick
Desiree Ellis and her Banyana Banyana charges face an uphill battle against Ivory Coast on Friday night after losing their opening 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations match against… Read more »
South Africa: Snow Warning Downgraded for KZN, EC and Free State, but Icy Conditions Persist
Daily Maverick
The snow blanketing some areas in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and the Free State is expected to start melting soon, creating icy road conditions. Read more »
South Africa: Shebeshxt Fights for Freedom in Another Bail Bid
Scrolla
· Shebeshxt has been behind bars since November 2025 and is asking the High Court to overturn earlier decisions that refused him bail. Read more »
South Africa: Gillian Van Houten, Newsreader Who Left the Studio for the Bush, Dies At 72
Daily Maverick
Gillian van Houten was born on 21 April 1954 in Cape Town and died on 25 July 2026 at Noordhoek Manor, in the same city, aged 72, following some years living with frontotemporal… Read more »
South Africa: AGSA Probes External Auditor
SAnews.gov.za
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is looking into a partner at audit firm Crowe, following revelations that a senior partner performed a disputed valuation related to the… Read more »
