January 09
Zimbabwe: Stakeholders Push for Faster Emergency Care in Road Accident Fund Talks
263Chat
Government has begun a second round of nationwide public consultations on a proposed Road Accident Fund (RAF) Bill as stakeholders call for diversified funding, inclusive… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Young Woman Engineer Drives Safer Healthcare Systems
263Chat
Innovation is reshaping how institutions respond to modern challenges particularly in healthcare where technology can mean the difference between safety and harm. Read more »
South Africa: Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Town
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, until now bishop of the diocese of Mthatha, as metropolitan archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. Read more »
Malawi: RBM Gives Final Call to Alliance Capital Investors to Submit Details or Risk Losing Money
Nyasa Times
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), through its office of the Liquidator, has issued a final and urgent notice to all eligible investors of Alliance Capital Limited, instructing them… Read more »
Malawi: Court Stops Cecilia Kadzamira Eviction, Gives Her Chance to Seek Justice
Nyasa Times
The High Court of Malawi in Lilongwe has stopped the eviction of former official hostess Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira from Tichitenji Farm, giving her more time to fight her case and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fake Fertiliser Scam Costs Mazowe Farmer $34k
263Chat
A Mazowe farmer was left counting his losses after being swindled out of US$34 000 by two men who sold him fake Compound D fertilizer last year. Read more »
Kenya/Namibia: Kenya Drawn Against Namibia in Africa Futsal Cup Qualifiers
Capital FM
Kenya's national futsal team will face Namibia in the first round of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following the official draw conducted on Wednesday… Read more »
January 08
Angola: From Anger to 'Rebellion' - How Angola Is Stretching the Law [analysis]
Maka
Social activist Osvaldo Caholo has been imprisoned for almost six months for comments he made during a live social media broadcast at an anti-government protest in Luanda on 12… Read more »
South Africa: Arrow Tips Found in South Africa Are the Oldest Evidence of Poison Use in Hunting [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The oldest evidence for the use of arrow poison globally was long thought to come from Egypt, dating to 4,000 years ago. It was a black, toxic residue on bone arrowheads from a… Read more »
Namibia: Makhadzi Finds Healing in Music Following Car Accident
Namibian
Determined not to let her recent accident define her, South Africa's queen of dance music, Makhadzi, is showcasing her hardworking spirit and perseverance as she recovers. Read more »
Lesotho: BMI Injects M40k in Chess Tourney
Lesotho Times
Lesotho's top chess players will lock horns with international rivals in Berea next month with M40 000 at stake in the Blue Mountain Inn (BMI) Open Chess Championship, the biggest… Read more »
Lesotho: Khalane Oozes Confidence for 2026
Lesotho Times
Athletics coach, Samuel Khalane, is confident that his athletes will deliver improved performances this year and secure qualification for major international competitions. Read more »
Lesotho: Kh'etsekile Calls It a Day At Lcs
Lesotho Times
LCS FC goalkeeper coach, Samuel Kh'etsekile, has ended his tenure at the club. Read more »
Lesotho: Rakhomo Quits Fedale Presidency
Lesotho Times
The long-serving president of the Federation of DanceSport Lesotho (FEDALE), Teboho Rakhomo, has resigned, the Lesotho Times has learned. Read more »
Lesotho: 21 Years Strong!
Lesotho Times
...how Standard Lesotho Bank LETOFE Lifestyle is shaping Africa's creative economy Read more »
Lesotho: Former PS Nchaka Dies
Lesotho Times
Former Principal Secretary and prominent opposition All Basotho Convention (ABC) member, Malefetsane Nchaka, has died. Read more »
South Africa: KZN News Bites - Cosatu Tells ANC People No Longer Trust Politicians
Scrolla
Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Road Deaths Drop During Festive Season
Scrolla
Eastern Cape road deaths dropped from 219 to 153 between December and early January officials say. Police arrested 1,993 drunk drivers across the province including 308 in Nelson… Read more »
South Africa: Potatoes Are No Longer a Daily Meal for Some Families
Scrolla
The family used to cook potatoes with almost every meal but now limits them to twice a week and replaces them with cheaper vegetables. Farmers say rising costs mean potatoes are… Read more »
South Africa: Mbali Shinga Refuses NFP Order to Quit KZN Unity Government
Scrolla
NFP orders Mbali Shinga to resign as KZN social development MEC after the party quits the unity government. Shinga ignores the deadline as NFP disciplinary hearing is postponed… Read more »
South Africa: Stocktheft Fighters Target Police Working With Criminals
Scrolla
The group Isikebhe warned that any police officer involved in stock theft would be treated the same as ordinary criminals. At a meeting in Nquthu, founder Sibangani Manyathi said… Read more »
South Africa: Wheelchair Users Spend Hundreds When Taxis Won't Stop for Them
Scrolla
A wheelchair user says taxi drivers refuse to take her, forcing her to hire transport that costs hundreds of rands each month. After paying for transport, she says little money… Read more »
South Africa: Township Dice Games Rise As Jobless Youths Look for Quick Cash
Scrolla
With unemployment high, many young men say gambling is the only way to get quick money for food, transport or daily needs. Gambling workshops found most township gamblers are… Read more »
Mozambique: Quelimane Mayor Complains of Harassment
AIM
Manuel de Araujo, mayor of the central Mozambican city of Quelimane, has complained of "political harassment' by the Zambezia Provincial Attorney's Office. Read more »
Mozambique: Government Says It Cannot Pay End of Year Bonus
AIM
Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi announced on Wednesday that the government is unable to pay the traditional new year bonus for 2025 to workers in the public administration. Read more »
