June 05
Malawi: U.S. Commits K1.4 Trillion Health Package in Major Boost for Malawi
Nyasa Times
Malawi has received a major vote of confidence from the United States after Washington pledged up to $792 million (about K1.4 trillion) in health sector support over the next five… Read more »
Malawi: Reference Lending Rate Falls From 25.2% to 20.4% in Six Months
Nyasa Times
Malawians have received another encouraging economic boost after commercial banks reduced the reference lending rate for June to 20.4 percent, down from 20.6 percent in May. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Has Become Dangerously Desensitised to Crisis - CCJP Warns
Nyasa Times
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has issued a sobering warning that Malawi is becoming dangerously desensitised to repeated national crises, saying what once… Read more »
South Africa: Three Days in - Sizekhaya Celebrates Strong Response, First Powerball Millionaire and Wider Access
Daily Maverick
Three days after assuming responsibility for operating the National Lottery, Sizekhaya Holdings says it is encouraged by strong player participation, a positive public response to… Read more »
South Africa: Man in Court Today Over Teen's Mossel Bay Stabbing As Family Demands Answers
Scrolla
Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed to death in KwaNonqaba at the weekend. Police say he was killed during an attempted theft from a shack. His mother Patricia says her son was targeted… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Key to Regional Power Trade and Transmission - Govt
263Chat
Zimbabwe remains a critical player in Southern Africa's electricity market and transmission network with the Government pledging to strengthen the country's power infrastructure to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hlatywayo Pushes for Wider Access to Menstrual Health Products
263Chat
Harare Province legislator Gladys Hlatywayo has called for increased access to menstrual hygiene products, safe sanitation facilities and comprehensive menstrual health education… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Consultation Is Not Consent' - MP Criticises Proposed Judicial Appointment Changes
263Chat
Ruwa legislator Thomas Muwodzeri has voiced strong opposition to key provisions contained in the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill warning that some of the changes could… Read more »
South Africa: Launch of Lenacapavir a Game-Changer
SAnews.gov.za
It is often said that health is wealth and South Africa's launch of the game changing Lenacapavir injectable today, Friday, 5 June 2026, provides a shot in the arm that will boost… Read more »
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
Capital FM
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: America Congratulates Zimbabwe On UN Security Council Election
New Zimbabwe
The American Embassy in Harare has congratulated Zimbabwe on its recent election into the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Dismisses New Claim Over Property Already Decided in UK Divorce Case
New Zimbabwe
The High Court has dismissed a bid by a Bulawayo man to reopen a property dispute that was already determined by a United Kingdom court during divorce proceedings, ruling that the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cimas Says Zimbabwe's Health Sector Should Not Be Left Behind - Announces U.S.$7,000 Innovation Competition
New Zimbabwe
CIMAS Health Group has announced a US$7,000 Healthathon that seeks to incubate local technological innovations that address challenges within Zimbabwe's health care sector. Read more »
South Africa: Belhar Residents Demand Halt to Housing Project
GroundUp
The community of Pentech say they instead want a school built on the land Read more »
South Africa: Government Spending Has Stagnated Since Covid
GroundUp
Budgets are not keeping up with the growth in the population Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Mourns Passing of Mr Edward Mzikayise Ntshingila, MP [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe… Read more »
Namibia: Dama FC Graduates to Second Division
New Era
Dama Football Club are to be crowned champions of the Namport Khomas Third Division when the league ends, with three games remaining and eleven points between them and their… Read more »
Namibia: New Trusteeship Reality Under Fima
New Era
For most employees, being nominated or elected as a trustee of a retirement fund is viewed as an honour. And rightly so. Trustees are entrusted with safeguarding the retirement… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Hails SA Rollout of HIV Prevention Injection As Major Milestone
SAnews.gov.za
With government officially rolling out the injection for both HIV treatment and prevention on Friday, Deputy President Paul Mashatile says this milestone represents one of the most… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Telkom's Financial and Operational Performance
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has congratulated Telkom on its strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Corruption Campaign Goes to Oshoek Border
SAnews.gov.za
The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) will host its quarterly anti-corruption campaign at Oshoek Port of Entry on 10 June 2026. Read more »
Southern Africa: Kubayi Chairs SADC Justice Ministers' Meeting in Zimbabwe
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will today chair the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee Meeting of Ministers of… Read more »
South Africa: Government Publishes Guidelines to Improve Spending Discipline
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has issued a framework to help departments use public funds more effectively and deliver better value for money. Read more »
Southern Africa: Call for Sponsorships As SA Hosts SADC Summit
SAnews.gov.za
The South African government has issued a call for sponsorships and strategic partnerships ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit 2026, inviting… Read more »
South Africa: Putting UCT Global Surgery On the World Stage
UCT
In June 2019, Professor Salome Maswime took a leap of faith when she and her husband, Gundo Vhusani Maswime, packed their two young sons, Farai and Taurai, into a car and left… Read more »
