April 06
South Africa: Suspended Brigadier Named At Madlanga Commission for Interfering in Murder Case
Scrolla
Suspended brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu allegedly asked for the Armand Swart murder docket in Sedibeng and claimed he was acting on orders. Nkhwashu also allegedly visited murder… Read more »
Lesotho: Life in Lesotho's Historic Kome Caves
GroundUp
The dwellings were occupied in the early 1800s by families fleeing the Lifaqane wars Read more »
Malawi: Commentators Call for Legal Enforcement of Inquiry Recommendations 14 Years After Bingu's Death
Nyasa Times
Commentators yesterday issued a hard-hitting call for Malawi to adopt a legal framework that compels policymakers to implement recommendations from commissions of inquiry, warning… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Raw Minerals Still Dominate Zimbabwe's Export List
New Zimbabwe
RAW minerals continue to dominate Zimbabwe's exports raising questions on the impact of value addition policies employed by the government over the years. Read more »
Malawi: Teachers' Union Under Siege As Revolt Erupts Over 'Misused Funds' and Leadership Failure
Nyasa Times
A bitter and fast-escalating internal revolt has erupted within the Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM), exposing deep fractures, simmering anger, and explosive allegations of financial… Read more »
Malawi: Health Officials Push Mhen to Sustain Lifeline Support for Mother Care Groups
Nyasa Times
Health authorities in Lilongwe have issued a strong call to the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) to sustain and scale up its support to Mother Care Groups (MCGs), warning that… Read more »
Morocco: The Court of Accounts Shares Morocco's Experience in Follow-up on Audit Mission Outcomes with the Office of the Auditor General of the Kingdom of Eswatini
Cours des comptes du Maroc
On Monday, April 6, 2026, Ms. Zineb El Adaoui, First President of the Court of Accounts, received a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini, comprising Mr. Timothy… Read more »
Africa: Seven Eritrea Players Disappear in South Africa After Afcon Qualifier
Vanguard
Seven members of the Eritrea national football team have reportedly failed to return home after their side's victory over the Eswatini national football team in an Africa Cup of… Read more »
South Africa: Pitso Mosimane and His Wife Face R1.2 Million Legal Fight
Scrolla
Iranian football agent Hamed Ghadiri wants R1.2-million from Pitso Mosimane's wife after helping the coach get a job in Iran. Hamed Ghadiri says Pitso Mosimane promised to pay… Read more »
April 05
Malawi: Bushiri Signals Possible Political Entry, Warns Critics and Dismisses Allegations
Nyasa Times
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued a bold warning: he may enter active politics -- even contest for the presidency -- if circumstances force his hand. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Chairperson Welcomes Interception of Bus Carrying Undocumented Foreign Nationals and Calls for Stronger Enforcement Measures [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed the interception of a cross-border bus by the Free State Department of Community Safety,… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Food Prices Set to Spike As Rising Fuel Costs Bite
Namibian
Namibian retailers and economists are warning of imminent food price hikes as rising fuel costs drive up distribution expenses and impact essential commodity imports. Read more »
Namibia: President to Appoint 8 Deputies, Mubita As Minister
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to announce eight new deputy ministers, and deputy defence minister Charles Mubita as the new minister in the Presidency. Read more »
Malawi: A Brutal Blow to the Poor - Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today
Nyasa Times
There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike--an increase that has hit already… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chief Dakamela of Nkayi Gets Virgin Wife As Present From South African Royal Family
New Zimbabwe
CHIEF Mbusi Dakamela (29), was Saturday presented with a virgin wife by South Africa's Manala Royal Family as a present and cultural symbol at his Imiklomelo KaDakamela Festival. Read more »
Malawi: Rights Activists Challenge Mutharika Over Fuel Levies, Warn of Deepening Economic Pain
Nyasa Times
Rights activists under the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have formally written to President Peter Mutharika, demanding an urgent review of fuel levies that they say are driving… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Eyes Power Breakthrough As Mozambique Interconnector Nears Switch-On
Nyasa Times
Malawi could be on the brink of easing its chronic electricity shortages, with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) expressing strong optimism that the long-awaited… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Stands to Win Big As Regional Port Competition Heats Up
Nyasa Times
Malawi may be landlocked--but it is no longer powerless. Read more »
Angola: Heavy Rainfall Kills 14 and Injuries 10 People in Benguela Province
ANGOP
Heavy rains in Benguela province have left at least 14 people dead, ten injured, and two missing since Saturday night. An official source told ANGOP that these figures are… Read more »
Angola: Over 100 Families Affected By Rain in Icolo E Bengo Province
ANGOP
At least 115 families were affected by the rains that fell on Saturday in the province of Icolo- e-Bengo, according to the Civil Protection and Fire Service. Read more »
Angola: Rain Kills Three People and Floods More Than Four Thousand Homes in Luanda
ANGOP
Three people died and 4,180 houses were flooded in Luanda, as a result of the heavy rains that affected the province on Saturday, ANGOP learned. Read more »
Namibia: The Power of One Pound
Namibian
When I heard the story of how one pound made such an enormous difference to a person's life that it created a ripple effect of positivity reaching many others, I was intrigued. Read more »
Namibia: Day Two Delivers Thrilling Netball At Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup
Namibian
The second day of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup netball tournament at Keetmanshoop produced thrilling encounters, surprise results, and standout performances as teams… Read more »
Namibia: State Gets Extra Time for Namdia Case Decision
Namibian
The state has been given more time to make a decision about the prosecution of the two men accused of involvement in a fatal armed robbery at the head office of the state-owned… Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek - A Capital City That's Forgotten Its Ambition
Namibian
There is something deeply unsettling about watching the seat of your republic crumble in slow motion - not from lack of resources, not from lack of revenue, but from a leadership… Read more »
