July 23
South Africa: Government Calls for Action to Reduce Air Pollution
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on all sectors of society to help reduce air pollution, emphasising that cleaner air requires… Read more »
Africa: South Africa, Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding economic cooperation, accelerating… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Men Trapped in Financial Exploitation
Namibian
Economic hardship and unequal power dynamics leave young Namibian men vulnerable to financial exploitation, while societal expectations prevent them from seeking help. Read more »
Angola: At Least Two Citizens Arrested With 35 Diamonds in Bie
ANGOP
The Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) detained two Angolan citizens, aged 49 and 51, in the municipality of Lubia, Bie province, in possession of 35 diamond stones aimed for… Read more »
South Africa: Free State Judge Concedes Eight-Year Sick Leave 'Borders On Incapacity'
GroundUp
Judge Lepona Lekale has told a Judicial Conduct Tribunal that he remains convinced traditional healers will restore his sight Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Citizens Lose Millions to SGK Pyramid Scheme
GroundUp
Popular app promised guaranteed returns for watching videos - and then stopped paying out Read more »
Malawi: Government to Hire 1,100 Secondary Teachers As Rising Enrolment Puts Pressure On Classrooms
Nyasa Times
Government says it will recruit at least 1,100 secondary school teachers, and is also preparing to hire additional primary school teachers as enrolment surges under Malawi's free… Read more »
Malawi: Gambling Regulator Issues Stark Warning As Rising Losses Expose Malawi's Vulnerability
Nyasa Times
Malawi's gaming regulator has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, urging citizens to stop treating gambling as a source of income amid growing concern that financially… Read more »
Malawi: Amaryllis Funds Controversy Deepens As Months Pass With No Arrests or Recovery
Nyasa Times
Months after the Amaryllis Hotel transaction triggered public outcry, a parliamentary inquiry and the freezing of bank accounts, no arrests have been made and no funds have been… Read more »
Malawi: 'God Will Speak for Us' - Shock Scenes As 5 Church Leaders Face Child-Rights Charges
Nyasa Times
A packed courtroom in Ntcheu watched in disbelief as five leaders of a controversial church appeared before a magistrate -- and initially refused to answer a single question. Read more »
Malawi: New MP Makes His Mark - Makhumula Uses Maiden Speech to Demand Long-Ignored Balaka-Shire Road
Nyasa Times
Balaka-Mulunguzi's newly elected MP James Makhumula wasted no time in Parliament, using his maiden speech to fire off a series of demands -- starting with a long-overdue tarmac… Read more »
Malawi: K100bn Maize Bombshell - Mkaka Accuses Govt of Secret FDH Bank Borrowing
Nyasa Times
Lilongwe Mpenu MP Eisenhower Mkaka has blown the lid off what he says is a K100 billion maize-procurement loan secretly obtained from FDH Bank -- and never brought before… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Justice Minister Rules Out Vernacular Debates in Parliament Without Constitutional Change
Nyasa Times
Malawi's Minister of Justice, Charles Mhango, has told Parliament that MPs cannot debate in local languages unless the Constitution itself is amended first. Read more »
Botswana: Govt Intensifies Dairy Research
Botswana Daily News
Government has intensified dairy research at Sunnyside Ranch in Lobatse to determine which crossbreed is best suited for local production. Read more »
Botswana: About 81,000 Batswana Live With NCDs
Botswana Daily News
About 81 000 Batswana are living with non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer particularly cervical cancer, President Advocate Duma Boko has… Read more »
South Africa: How Can Rural Communities Benefit From South Africa's Green Energy Transition? a Solar Farm in Limpopo Offers Clues [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa, which produces about 40% of Africa's carbon emissions, is moving away from coal-fired power towards renewable energy such as solar and wind. Read more »
South Africa: Do Tourists Stress Out Safari Animals? We Tested Their Dung to Find Out [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every year, thousands of tourists pile into game drive vehicles or don their hiking gear and cross South Africa's nature reserves. Binoculars and cameras at the ready, each hopes… Read more »
Angola: Democracy Never Took Root in the MPLA [analysis]
Maka
In December, João Lourenço will again stand as the sole candidate for the MPLA presidency at its ninth congress. The committee reviewing nominations rejected General… Read more »
South Africa: Positive Interim Findings On New Once-Weekly HIV Treatment Pill
spotlight
A new antiretroviral combination pill that is taken only once a week appears to work as well as daily pills at treating HIV. This is according to interim study findings to be… Read more »
Mozambique: Police Officers Injured Following Clashes With Local Residents in Larde
AIM
At least four people were injured on Wednesday following clashes between police officers and local residents, in Topuito region, Larde district, northern Mozambican province of… Read more »
South Africa: How to Apply for Spaza Shop Funding - a Step-By-Step Guide
SAnews.gov.za
Spaza shop owners looking to grow their businesses can apply for support through the Spaza Shop Support Fund. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambican Women Encounter Obstacles to Employment, Education, and Public Leadership
Afrobarometer
A majority of citizens say police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »
South Africa: No Room Left to Dig - Inside Stinkwater's Pit Toilet Crisis
Health-e
One year after Health-e News reported on Stinkwater's sanitation crisis, residents say conditions have worsened. Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Anti-Immigration Movement Raises the Stakes On Social Media [analysis]
ISS
Vigilante videos, AI-generated content and Mandela-linked framing are fuelling millions of mentions and xenophobic sentiment. Read more »
Africa: Airtel Africa Reports 31 Percent Revenue Jump in Strong First-Quarter Results
Nyasa Times
Airtel Africa Plc has recorded a strong start to its 2026/27 financial year, with revenue climbing 31% on the back of rising customer demand for data and mobile money services, the… Read more »
