June 08
South Africa: Deputy President Hosts Singapore President
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on Monday in Johannesburg. Read more »
Kenya/Zambia: Will Zambia-Based Goal Machine Get Harambee Stars Chance
Capital FM
Former Kakamega Homeboyz striker Moses Shumah will get his chance to impress Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy in due time. Read more »
South Africa: Government Tackling Illegal Immigration Head On, Says President Ramaphosa
SAnews.gov.za
Government is responding to the genuine concerns that South Africans have expressed regarding illegal migration and its impact on the country. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Land Crisis - an Unfinished Struggle for Justice
New Era
Despite being one of the least densely populated countries in the world, Namibia continues to face a severe land crisis affecting both urban and rural communities. The problem is… Read more »
Namibia: Oshana Receives 250 Soccer Balls
New Era
The FIFA-CAF Football for Schools Initiative has donated 250 soccer balls to schools in the Oshana region through the Oshana Regional Football Association, to strengthen grassroots… Read more »
South Africa: Court Expert to Examine Video That Appears to Show Accused in Victim's Blue Top
Scrolla
CCTV footage shown in court appears to show a man wearing the same blue top as Kirsten Kluyts leaving George Lea Park shortly after she was killed in October 2023. The… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kaindu Focusing On Pushing Hardrock to Survive Relegation Despite Reclaiming Top Spot On PSL Log Table
New Zimbabwe
HARDROCK FC coach Kelvin Kaindu insists his side's primary target remains relegation survival, despite reclaiming top spot on the league table. Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Look, Same Taste As Spuds Unveils Modern Packaging
263Chat
One of Zimbabwe's most recognisable snack brands is set for a major makeover with Cairns Foods Limited announcing the rollout of newly redesigned packaging for its popular Spuds… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Splashes Cars, Cash On Boxing Icons Manyuchi and Zvenyika
New Zimbabwe
Local boxing icons Charles Manyuchi and Alfonso Zvenyika have received cars and cash from businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo in recognition of their contributions to… Read more »
Namibia: Square 7 Stun Blue Waters ... Unam Eliminate Stars From NFA Cup
New Era
Second-division outfit Square 7 FC produced one of the biggest upsets in the NFA Cup over the weekend, knocking out Blue Waters 4-2 on penalties to book their place in the… Read more »
Namibia: Sixer Drops Album 'For the Taxi Ranks, the Grind'
Namibian
Namibian Afro-pop artist Haimbodi Rikius, also known as Sixer Vundakan, recently released his fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse'. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Wine Tour Gets Venice Carnival Mask
Namibian
The 2026 MTC Wine Extravaganza has concluded its dual-city run in Ongwediva and Windhoek, showcasing expanded wine selections and promoting Namibia's hospitality sector on 29 and… Read more »
Namibia: Rugby in Namibia - Growth, Challenges and Global Ambitions
Namibian
RUGBY has been part of Namibian life for over a century, surviving colonial administration, apartheid-era segregation, and the considerable logistical challenges of governing sport… Read more »
South Africa: Aions Ventures Launches $6.1m South Africa Seed Fund
Daba Finance
South African venture capital firm Aions Ventures launched Aions Seed Fund I, a ZAR100 million fund to back early-stage technology startups. The fund is designed to help local… Read more »
South Africa: Kloset Klub Raises Seed Funding for Circular Fashion Growth
Daba Finance
South African circular fashion platform Kloset Klub raised seed funding to expand its resale and wardrobe-management business. Read more »
South Africa: Redpoint Advisors Buys South African Intelligence Firm Voxcroft
Daba Finance
South African open-source intelligence company VoxCroft Analytics has been acquired by US-based Redpoint Advisors in a deal aimed at strengthening intelligence and risk-analysis… Read more »
South Africa: Drug Dealing, Immigration Offences Dealt a Blow in E Cape Police Operations
SAnews.gov.za
Police in the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape have arrested 139 suspects for a range of crimes, including drug dealing, robbery with aggravating circumstances and… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Held By Jamaica in Final World Cup Warm-Up
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana were held to a 1-1 draw by Jamaica in their last friendly before the Fifa World Cup at the Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico on Saturday. Read more »
June 07
South Africa: Govt Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Illegal Immigration
SAnews.gov.za
Government has adopted a Comprehensive Approach for Migration Management aimed at strengthening border security, enforcing immigration laws, tackling corruption and closing policy… Read more »
Africa: Mozambique's Bold Move Signals a New Era for African Resource Sovereignty [guest column]
allAfrica
For generations, Africa has exported its wealth and imported its future. Read more »
South Africa: Extortionist Targets Cape Town Madrasa With Threats and Demands for 'Protection' Payments
Daily Maverick
Threatened with extortion, a Langa madrasa's plight ignites community action, as local leaders push for legal intervention and condemnation of attacks on faith spaces. Read more »
South Africa: We Will Do Better, Ramaphosa Promises, While Another Anti-Foreigner Protest Looms
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to rising anti-foreigner protests in an address to the nation on Sunday, admitting that the government would improve its migration strategies… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Relocate Refugee Reception Centres Closer to Borders
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will undertake a phased relocation of refugee reception centres to border posts, starting with the Tshwane centre this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt to Deploy Aircraft to Evacuate Nigerians in South Africa, Concludes Screening
This Day
The federal government is set to move to the next phase of its emergency repatriation plan for Nigerians stranded in South Africa, with arrangements for the deployment of aircraft… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Chairperson Backs President's Call for Stronger Action Against Illegal Immigration [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's strong and focused address outlining targeted actions to… Read more »
