April 09
Namibia: Namibia Turns to Norway for Oil and Gas Support
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested technical support from Norway's government in developing the country's oil and gas sectors. Read more »
South Africa: False Story - Controversial Awaiting-Trial Prisoner Nandipha Magudumana Was Not Released From South African Jail to Attend Her Mother's Funeral
Africa Check
False story: Controversial awaiting-trial prisoner Nandipha Magudumana was not released from South African jail to attend her mother's funeral Read more »
South Africa: Sharp Sharp Returns With Trump, the GNU and R500 Billion On the Table
Scrolla
Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode two of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa. Read more »
South Africa: 100-Year-Old Resident Uses Grant Money for Water As Musina Crisis Deepens
Health-e
In parts of Musina in Limpopo, elderly and disabled residents say they are struggling to cope with an unreliable water supply. That makes basic hygiene difficult, increases the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: State Drops Charges Against Doctor in High-Profile Custody Dispute
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Prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against a medical doctor accused of obstructing the course of justice citing concerns over interference with an ongoing High Court case. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Gifts Ronald Mujuru U.S.$50k and New Vehicle After Easter Tragedy
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Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has pledged a significant financial package and a new vehicle to Ronald Mujuru who lost his wife and five children in a devastating road traffic… Read more »
Namibia: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Delivers State of the Nation Address in Windhoek [document]
Namibian
We could not have foreseen that this address would be preceded by such profound grief. Comrade James Unomasa Uerikua and his son Venturo Uerikua tragically passed on in a car… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Dam Levels Drop Below 30%
GroundUp
Mayor says consumption is 93-million litres per day above allocated limit Read more »
Botswana: Botswana's President Boko to Officially Open ZITF 2026
New Zimbabwe
President Duma Boko of Botswana is expected to officially open this year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Dismisses Suspect's Appeal in Theft of 28.5kg Gold From Police Station, Rules Detention Lawful
New Zimbabwe
The Supreme Court has dismissed a bid for freedom by Jefat Chaganda, an accused in the theft of gold worth US$970,007.80 from a police station exhibit room, ruling that his… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Local Government Ministry Directs Cash-Strapped Councils to Buy Mnangagwa Biography
New Zimbabwe
Amid deteriorating service delivery standards owing to lack of finances, struggling local authorities across the country have been ordered by the Local Government ministry to buy… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Attorney General Offside to Say Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Must Not Go to Referendum' - Top Lawyer
New Zimbabwe
Renowned lawyer, Fadzayi Mahere has poured cold water on Attorney-General Virgina Mabiza's assertion that the controversial Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3) does not… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Households Set Up Their Own Network to Deal With the Water Crisis
GroundUp
Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs Read more »
Namibia: Competition Commission Reassesses Pharmacies Price-Fixing After Court Setback
Namibian
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is considering its next course of action after the Supreme Court ruled that its investigation into alleged price-fixing in the… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Nominations of Candidates for Agricultural Produce Agents Council
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Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has issued a call for nominations of suitable people to be considered for appointment as members of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council… Read more »
South Africa: Partnerships Key in Driving Reindustrialisation - Deputy President
SAnews.gov.za
With government pursuing a reindustrialisation agenda, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored to investors the importance of strong partnerships between government and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Spike in Unlicensed Dog Breeding in Zimbabwe Threatens Public Safety and Health
Daily Maverick
Unlicensed dog breeding in Zimbabwe is surging, leading to dangerous dog attacks and public health concerns, as enforcement of breeding regulations remains weak. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Swimmers Win 22 Medals
Namibian
Namibian swimmers won a total of 22 medals at the South Africa Level 2 Gala in Germiston last week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutapa Investment Fund Commits U.S.$153 Million to Revive Fertiliser Production
New Zimbabwe
The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has committed over US$153 million towards reviving and scaling up fertiliser production in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Darikwa Guides Lincoln City to Seal Championship Promotion
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreZimbabwe News SubscriptionGovernment Policy AnalysisPolitical Commentary PlatformZimbabwe international Tendai Darikwa has guided League One side Lincoln City to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Pledges Government Support As Zimbabwe Gears Up to Co-Host Cricket World Cup
New Zimbabwe
Discover morevehiclesvehicleDigital news subscriptionsPRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to assist Zimbabwe Cricket in preparing to host next year's ICC World Cup. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Kills Younger Brother in Fight Over Cellphone
New Zimbabwe
Discover morevehiclevehiclesZimbabwe News SubscriptionA 45-year-old Marondera man has been arrested for killing his younger brother during a fight over a cellphone. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Records Decline in Road Accidents This Easter Holiday
New Zimbabwe
Discover morevehiclevehiclesCryptocurrency investment platformsZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has released the official road traffic accident statistics for the 2026 Easter… Read more »
Namibia: LPM Ditches SONA, Citing 'Recycled' Governance Tactics
Namibian
Landless People's Movement members of parliament on Wednesday boycotted president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state of the nation address. Read more »
Namibia: MTC Marketing Indaba Kicks Off With N$4.6m Investment
Namibian
The second Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) Branding and Marketing Indaba kicked off in Windhoek on Wednesday, bringing together marketing experts from across Namibia and… Read more »
