January 12
South Africa: Sho Madjozi Dragged to Court Over R5 Million in Unpaid Management Fees
Scrolla
Black Major says Sho Madjozi owes it more than R5-million from a record deal and other income. The agency wants the court to send the matter to mediation before a full legal… Read more »
South Africa: Street Traders Around Pan Africa Mall Shut Out of Work
Scrolla
Street traders say metro police have blocked them from working since late last year, even after the G20 summit ended. With no daily income, families say they are struggling to… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Scholar Transport Operators Warned Against Unroadworthy Vehicles
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has warned scholar transport operators that unroadworthy vehicles and those operating without valid permits will be… Read more »
Kenya/South Africa: Rising Starlets Face Southern African Opponents in Quest for World Cup Ticket
Capital FM
National women's Under 17 team will begin their quest for a second consecutive World Cup appearance with a duel against Namibia in the qualifiers. Read more »
South Africa: Social Housing Set to Be Built At Salt River Market This Year
GroundUp
Funding is secured, but about 50 families living in an informal settlement still need to be relocated Read more »
South Africa: Why We Withdrew Our Article On the Waterkloof Four
Daily Maverick
A change to the Criminal Procedure Act makes it illegal to name a person who committed a crime while under the age of 18. Read more »
Namibia: Reading Making Quiet Comeback
Namibian
Hobbies are no longer just about being productive, they're about supporting mental health while having fun. Read more »
January 11
Namibia: Illegal By Law, Overlooked By the State - the Silent Frog Harvest in Namibia
Namibian
Namibia is endowed with an extraordinary range of wildlife, magnificently adapted to survive and flourish under the country's harsh arid and semi-arid climatic conditions,… Read more »
Malawi: Pardon Power Under Fire As Lawyers Warn of Justice Being Undermined
Nyasa Times
Legal heavyweights are raising red flags over Malawi's presidential pardon system, warning that it is being used in ways that weaken the courts, deny victims justice, and protect… Read more »
Malawi: Outrage As Mutharika Appoints Fired and Charged Mathanga As RBM Deputy Governor
Nyasa Times
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has ignited a storm after appointing Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) despite the fact that Mathanga was… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom's Power System Remains Stable
SAnews.gov.za
As industries gradually resume operations following the festive break, Eskom says its power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Signs Law to Approve Speaker's Leave in Historic Policy Shift
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has signed a proclamation granting her the authority to approve the leave of absence of the speaker of the National Assembly. Read more »
Africa: Nigeria and South Africa Risk Breaking Climate Change Pledges [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world's oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend UAE Summit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Concourt Dismisses NMB Municipality Claim That Parents Should Be Blamed for Toddler Drowning in Broken Drain
Daily Maverick
The Constitutional Court has dismissed a last-ditch effort by the Nelson Mandela Bay metro to avoid paying damages to a family whose toddler drowned in a broken drain in Kariega.… Read more »
South Africa: 'I Stared the Fire in Its Eyes' - - Residents Recall Ordeals As Fight Against Kouga Blazes Continues
Daily Maverick
Residents in Kouga faced terrifying fire ordeals, with rapid evacuations and heartbreaking losses. Community support shone as brave neighbours helped one another escape, showcasing… Read more »
South Africa: President's NDPP Curveball Exposes Risky Power and Fuels Appointment Transparency Reforms [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In essence, Ramaphosa's surprise appointment of Andy Mothibi as head of the National Prosecuting Authority took us back to the State Capture era when then president Jacob Zuma… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Decisive Action in 2026 to Revive Ailing Municipalities or Face Voters' Wrath
Daily Maverick
Fixing local government is the ANC's strategy to stop voter decline Read more »
Malawi: Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War On Ghost Workers
Nyasa Times
Malawi's worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms… Read more »
Namibia: Nampower Struggles With N$912 Million Debt
Namibian
The national power utility, Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), is struggling to enforce its credit control and debt management policy, especially against public sector… Read more »
South Africa: Progress Made in Containing Overstrand Fires
SAnews.gov.za
Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Standford in the Western Cape. Read more »
Namibia: Principals Warn Against School Bullying
Namibian
As schools reopen for the new academic year on Monday, school principals are urging pupils to return with good behaviour, urging those from privileged backgrounds to not bully… Read more »
Namibia: Kavango West Tackles 43 Illegal Fencing Cases in 2025
Namibian
The Kavango West Communal Land Board investigated 43 cases of illegal fencing last year - the majority of which stemmed from land allocations supported by traditional authorities. Read more »
South Africa: Wrapped in Controversy - - Ethekwini Mayor Defends R22m Statues Amid Service Delivery Crisis
Daily Maverick
Durban's giant bronze statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, still wrapped in plastic, have become unlikely festive-season punchlines and a lightning rod for anger over… Read more »
Malawi: HRCC Blasts Prolonged Detention of Chimwendo Banda, Demands Charges or Release
Nyasa Times
Malawi's leading human rights network has thrown its weight behind the rule of law, warning that the continued detention of MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda without… Read more »
