January 11
South Africa: Deputy Minister Emphasises Importance of Community-Run Organisations
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has emphasised the importance of community-run and faith-based organisations in helping to move the country forward. Read more »
South Africa: Department to Continue Work to Create Employment Opportunities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) will continue to work with municipalities and stakeholders to create much-needed work opportunities for poor and… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Condemns Social Media Misinformation
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has condemned the photoshopping of her X account with vulgar images and misinformation as not only distasteful, but also shameful. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Education Ready for the 2026 School Year
SAnews.gov.za
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has expressed its readiness for the 2026 academic year, with schools set to reopen on Wednesday, 14 January. Read more »
South Africa: Reconnaissance Flight to Assess Wemmershoek Fire Extent
SAnews.gov.za
As the fire in Wemmershoek, Franschhoek continues to burn out of control, the Cape Winelands District Municipality said a reconnaissance flight will be conducted to assess the full… Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Terminates Lease Associated With 'Cat' Matlala
SAnews.gov.za
Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has terminated the lease agreement with Medicare 24 Tshwane District, linked to… Read more »
South Africa: Rain Expected As a Result of Low-Pressure System
SAnews.gov.za
A low-pressure system is expected to influence weather conditions over the north-eastern parts of the country, bringing significant rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, the… Read more »
Malawi: Magla, Mibawa Studios Launches Secondary School 'Quiz Competition'
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in collaboration with Mibawa Studios have launched private and secondary schools national Quiz Competition which is aimed… Read more »
Malawi: Sparc Systems in Tree Planting Initiative At Blantyre Water Board
Nyasa Times
Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and… Read more »
January 10
Congo-Kinshasa: Regional Defence Ministers Meet in Zambia Over DR Congo Crisis
New Times
Defence ministers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) are expected to meet in Zambia on Saturday, January 10, to discuss security issues in eastern… Read more »
South Africa: Why the New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Could Strain Relations Even Further
RFI
Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador… Read more »
Africa: At the Heart of Change - Spotlight Initiative Highlights Breakthroughs in Tackling Gender-Based Violence
UN News
When it comes to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence, change happens when they are "at the heart of every decision," according to Erin Kenny, Global Coordinator… Read more »
January 09
Africa: South Africa's Naval Exercises With China, Russia, Iran Show Its Indian Ocean Influence
RFI
Launching on Friday, South Africa's joint naval exercise with China, Russia and Iran goes beyond manoeuvres at sea. The drills signal determination to project influence in southern… Read more »
South Africa: Wildfires Force Evacuations As Helicopters Battle Kouga Flames
Scrolla
· Three major fires are still burning in Kouga, with confirmed damage to homes in the Kromme River and Smith Town areas, while helicopters work overhead. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Mourns Death of Prominent Opposition Politician
Nyasa Times
Malawi woke up to heartbreak yesterday following the sudden death of Leader of Opposition and former First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Madalitso Kwaderanji… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Sees Up to Four Tornadoes a Year, Says Weather Service
Scrolla
South Africa records about three to four tornadoes a year with some missed because they are short lived. The weather service warns tornado risk is highest between November and… Read more »
Lesotho: Court Tightens Grip On Firearm Exhibits
Lesotho Times
THE High Court has warned that it will no longer tolerate the disappearance of firearm exhibits from police custody, amid growing concern that such weapons later resurface in the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Oppose Immigration, Express Mixed Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Afrobarometer
Large majorities would reduce or eliminate entry by foreign workers and refugees. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Medical Doctor Convicted of Perjury Escapes Jail
263Chat
A senior medical doctor and former Registrar of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Dr. Collin Benyure who was convicted of perjury after deliberately… Read more »
Southern Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa - Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the 15 January 2026 General Elections in the Republic of Uganda [press release]
African Union
The African Union (AU), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announce the arrival in Uganda of the… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Secretary Could Challenge Mabuyane for Top Eastern Cape Job
Scrolla
Some ANC members want Ngcukaitobi to lead the Eastern Cape, saying he will bring ethical leadership and tackle factionalism. He has not confirmed the campaign but told… Read more »
South Africa: Raising Revenue From Alien Invasives
GroundUp
A pilot project in the Overberg aims to produce useful agricultural products using cleared invasive plants Read more »
Malawi: FISP Delays Expose Deepening Crisis for Farmers, Threaten Malawi's Food Security
Nyasa Times
Barely half of the farmers targeted under the Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) have accessed their inputs--an alarming gap that experts warn could translate into poor harvests,… Read more »
Malawi: Tobacco Demand Drops, Raising Concerns for Farmers and the Economy
Nyasa Times
Malawi's tobacco industry is facing a tough season. Preliminary reports show that buyers want to purchase only 170 million kilograms of tobacco in the 2025/26 season. This is 25… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Convicts Senior Doctor for False Testimony
263Chat
A Harare magistrate has convicted a senior medical doctor and former Registrar of Medical and Dental Practioners Council of Zimbabwe, Dr. Collin Benyure of perjury after he… Read more »
