January 01
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Closes 2025 On a High
The Herald
AS the curtain fell on 2025 last night, the administration of President Mnangagwa had delivered on a raft of key signature projects, setting a foundation of high hopes for the… Read more »
Malawi: Crime Down 6 Percent, Road Accidents Drop 11
Nyasa Times
Malawi recorded a notable decline in criminal activity in 2025, with 2,247 fewer cases reported nationwide compared to the previous year, Inspector General of Police Richard… Read more »
Malawi: 132 Tonnes of ROT - Commentators Say Admarc Maize Scandal Is a Symptom of Deep Institutional Decay
Nyasa Times
Commentators are sounding the alarm after revelations that 132 tonnes of maize flour belonging to ADMARC rotted in warehouses in Liwonde and Blantyre--an episode they say lays bare… Read more »
Malawi: NGO Equips Over 300 Private ECD Caregivers to Raise Standards in Early Childhood Education
Nyasa Times
In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in… Read more »
Namibia: Ex-Boxing Champ Joshua Discharged From Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
Namibian
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a car accident in Nigeria that killed two… Read more »
Namibia: Two Words to Avoid When Making Your New Year's Resolutions [opinion]
Namibian
"New year, new you" messages are everywhere right now. Read more »
South Africa: Makhadzi Hospitalised After Car Crash En Route to Johannesburg
Namibian
South African music star Makhadzi, whose real name is Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, was involved in a car accident while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. Read more »
December 31, 2025
Cameroon/Mozambique: Mozambique Lose to Indomitable Lions, Now Face Nigeria in Knock-Out Round
Premium Times
Mozambique lost their opening game to Cup holders Cote d'Ivoire, but then dug their feet into the ground to triumph over Gabon, before losing 1-2 to Cameroon's Indomitable Lions on… Read more »
Southern Africa: Borders of Pain - Why Children With Disabilities Must Cross SADC Borders for Care
263Chat
Twelve-year-old Naledi sat on a cardboard box at the Beitbridge border post, her twisted left leg wrapped in a faded blanket. At the same time, her mother pleaded with an… Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Reshuffles Executive Directors Across Key Ministries
Namibian
The Cabinet has approved a series of senior public service appointments and transfers involving executive directors and accounting officers across key government ministries,… Read more »
South Africa: Canal+ Flexes Global Muscle to Keep Warner Bros. Discovery Channels On DStv
Daily Maverick
Hours before the Warner Bros. Discovery channels were to disappear from the DStv bouquet, new local pay TV owner Canal+ came through with a deal. Read more »
South Africa: Road Closures for Cape Town's New Year Event
SAnews.gov.za
The City of Cape Town has advised the public of several road closures in the Central Business District (CBD) on New Year's Eve. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile Hails Brian Hlongwa As Political Educator and Lifelong Activist
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa as a lifelong activist, political educator and intellectual contributor to the… Read more »
South Africa: Volunteers Serve Hope and Hot Meals in Cape Town
Scrolla
The Feed5000 programme runs from 15 December to 11 January to feed the homeless in the city centre. Organisers need more volunteers and donations to help cover the rising costs… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Remain Vigilant As SA Ushers in New Year
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is urging men and women to be extra vigilant when going out to various places of entertainment as the country ushers in the New Year. Read more »
South Africa: Mpumalanga Conducts Law Enforcement Operations
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with other law enforcers, continues to conduct operations aimed at preventing and combating crime in places of interest in… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Meets With Family of Late SANDF Member
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has met with the family of the late corporal T.J. Motsamai, who lost his life during a recent military operation. Read more »
Botswana: Ramoreboli Bemoans Lack of Top Level Experience
Botswana Daily News
Just like in their first Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) finals appearance in 2012, Botswana has bowed out of the tournament in the group stages. Read more »
Namibia: Ed Reshuffles Weakening Stability in Ministries - LPM
Namibian
Frequent leadership changes weaken stability in ministries. Read more »
December 30, 2025
Africa: Senegal Conclude Group D With Comfortable Win Over Benin As Both Progress to Round of 16
CAF
Tunisia qualify as Tanzania keep knockout hopes alive DR Congo face Botswana, Benin meet Senegal All the action from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Read more »
South Africa: Tygerberg Surgeons Make History Fixing Former Cop's Leg
Scrolla
A former police officer has received the ultimate gift after seven years of constant pain. Read more »
South Africa: Suspected Criminal Mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala Moved to Super Maximum Correctional Facility
SAnews.gov.za
Suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Facility… Read more »
Malawi: Trade Deficit Widens 20% in 11 Months, Deepening Cost-of-Living Crisis
Nyasa Times
Malawi's economy is bleeding through trade, with new data showing that the country is buying far more from the rest of the world than it is selling--an imbalance that is worsening… Read more »
Malawi: Flash Floods Ravage Shire Valley, Expose Deep Vulnerability of Riverine Communities
Nyasa Times
The Shire Valley has once again been plunged into crisis after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall left more than 4,000 households affected, underscoring the region's… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi to Review Labour Export Policies Amid Concerns Over 'Trapped' Citizens
Nyasa Times
Malawi has intensified efforts to redesign its existing labour export agreements with the Middle East and Asia, as well as the pending deal with Russia to ensure safety of… Read more »
