January 05
South Africa: Heavy Storms Expected in Parts of South Africa
Scrolla
A yellow level 4 warning is in place for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and some damage to buildings… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Blood Reserves Only Enough for One Day, Nambts Urges Donations
Namibian
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) has confirmed a critical blood shortage, with the current supply only enough to last a day. Read more »
Zambia: APM Delivers - Over 100,000 Tonnes of Maize From Zambia Begin Arriving in Malawi
Nyasa Times
President Peter Mutharika is keeping his promise to fight hunger in Malawi as the first batch of 103,000 metric tonnes of maize--part of the 200,000MT procured from Zambia--begins… Read more »
South Africa: SA Marks Over 200 Days of Uninterrupted Power Supply
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has had over 200 days free of interrupted power supply, indicating that Eskom's power system remains stable. Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique - Super Eagles Cruise Into Afcon 2025 Quarter-Finals
Premium Times
The Super Eagles are the first team to score four goals in a match at the AFCON 2025 Read more »
Africa: South Africa Coach Broos Shifts Focus to World Cup After Afcon Exit
Namibian
South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Knocked Out of Afcon
SAnews.gov.za
Bafana Bafana have bowed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament following a defeat by Cameroon. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Victims of North West Lightning Bolt Incident
SAnews.gov.za
Government has extended its condolences to the families and friends of those killed by lightning at the Mphebatho Troop Festival that was held recently in the North West. Read more »
South Africa/Morocco: Bafana Bafana Eliminated From Afcon After Falling to Cameroon in Rabat
Daily Maverick
Bafana Bafana's hope of winning a second Africa Cup of Nations title was dashed after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the round of 16 in the 2025 edition of the… Read more »
Angola: Amor Carlos Tomé - From Journalist to 'Terrorist' (Part I) [analysis]
Maka
A public broadcaster journalist is charged with terrorism for texts describing a taxi strike that urged citizens to stay home. The case raises urgent questions about press freedom… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Has Failed Its Informal Traders - Policies Are in Place, but Action Is Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Johannesburg's inner city is a bustling hub of economic life - a dense, dynamic web of informal traders, adjacent businesses and other users. Informal trading remains an essential… Read more »
South Africa: Coach Urges Beaten Afcon Squad to Seek Solace in World Cup Trip
RFI
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos on Monday called on his players to look forward to their adventure at the 2026 World Cup in the summer following their defeat to Cameroon in the… Read more »
South Africa: Why Do South African Teachers Still Threaten Children With a Beating? A Psychologist Explains [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Corporal punishment - usually referring to adults hitting children - was abolished in South Africa in 1997. The Constitutional Court had already ruled it incompatible with the bill… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Vs Mozambique Preview - Super Eagles Battle Mambas for Quarter-Final Ticket
Premium Times
The only previous AFCON clash between Nigeria and Mozambique came in January 2010 in Angola, when Nigeria won 3-0, with Peter Odemwingie scoring twice and Obafemi Martins adding a… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Says Ramaphosa Mauritius Holiday Was No Secret
Scrolla
The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa's Mauritius holiday was not secret and followed the rules. Gwede Mantashe acted as president from 21 to 27 December while Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa/Cameroon: Bafana Bafana Exit Afcon After Cameroon Loss
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana lost 2-1 to Cameroon in a last 16 Africa Cup of Nations match on Sunday. Cameroon will now face hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals on Friday after the win. Read more »
Namibia: Deputy Minister Ballotti Urges Namibians to Uphold Peace, Respect Sovereignty
Namibian
Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti has urged Namibians to continue advocating for peace, saying the country is fortunate to… Read more »
Malawi: Political Vengeance Disguised As Justice - The Persecution of Richard Chimwendo Banda [opinion]
Nyasa Times
Let us be honest with ourselves as a nation. Read more »
Malawi: Admarc Defies Govt Price Promises, Sells Maize At K65,000 As Buyers Walk Away
Nyasa Times
Public anger is mounting after ADMARC was found selling maize at K65,000 per 50kg bag at its Monkey Bay market--far above both government assurances and prevailing market… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Pardons Murder Convict Pika Manondo, Prison Spokesperson Surprised
Nyasa Times
President Peter Mutharika has granted a presidential pardon to 222 prisoners, including businessperson Pika Manondo, who was serving a 15-year sentence for conspiracy to commit… Read more »
Malawi: Luthando Holdings Resumes Retail Operations, Eyes Food Processing Expansion
Nyasa Times
Luthando Holdings Limited has resumed operations at all its retail shops and showrooms today, CEO Hendrix Laher announced, signaling a renewed push toward ambitious business… Read more »
Malawi: Justice for Richard Chimwendo Banda - Stop Political Persecution Now [editorial]
Nyasa Times
The continued detention of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has sent shockwaves through the nation--not because of any proven crime, but… Read more »
Malawi: Political Statement Sweeps Away - Reality On the Ground Farmers Feel Market Forces
Nyasa Times
Malawi's food security is once again under threat, not from drought or floods, but from policy choices that overlook the realities faced by farmers on the ground. Read more »
Malawi: Muli Brothers Chair Hails Improved Business Environment, Calls for Support of Local Enterprises
Nyasa Times
Leston Muli, chairperson of Muli Brothers Holdings, has hailed a significant turnaround in Malawi's business climate under the new government, describing it as a much-needed relief… Read more »
South Africa: DBE Reminds Matric Candidates - Second Chance Programme Is Free
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the… Read more »
