June 03
Zimbabwe: Indigenous Millers Back Grain Levies, Say Policy Protects Land Reform Gains, Food Security
New Zimbabwe
The Indigenous Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (IGMAZ) has thrown its weight behind government's grain import levy framework. Read more »
South Africa: Unpacking the HIV Jab That Could Dramatically Reduce New Infections
Daily Maverick
On 5 June 2026, an HIV prevention injection will for the first time become available at some of South Africa's public sector clinics. In this Spotlight special briefing, we pull… Read more »
Namibia: Edelweiss Launches Direct Windhoek, Zurich Flights
New Era
Travellers between Namibia and Europe now have another direct travel option following the launch of Edelweiss' nonstop flights between Windhoek and Zurich. Read more »
Angola: Foreign Minister Begins Official Visit to Vietnam
ANGOP
The Angola Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, arrived on Wednesday in Hanoi for a 48-hour official visit to Vietnam, aimed at strengthening ties of friendship… Read more »
Angola: Minister Calls for Commitment in Services to Citizens
ANGOP
Angolan Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Marcy Lopes, on Tuesday called on for unity, humility and commitment to the citizen, with a view to excellence in the provision of… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urges Vigilance Amid SA Xenophobic Attacks
Namibian
Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance if needed amid ongoing anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks. Read more »
Namibia: Adultery No Longer Legal Grounds for Namibia Divorce
Namibian
Adultery will no longer serve as independent grounds for divorce in Namibia under a new law set to come into effect today. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Suspends 15 000 Unverified Pensions
Namibian
The government has temporarily suspended the grants of 15 825 old-age pension beneficiaries whose names could not be verified on the National Population Registry System. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Wins Non-Permanent Seat On United Nations Security Council
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has won a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) at an election held in New York. Read more »
South Africa: Rand Water Completes First Phase of Maintenance
SAnews.gov.za
Rand Water has successfully completed the first phase of its large-scale planned maintenance programme, with major pumping stations, including Mapleton and Eikenhof resuming… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Pushes Green Hydrogen Agenda Despite Legal Gap
Namibian
The government says it is ready to implement green hydrogen projects despite the absence of dedicated legislation governing the emerging sector. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians May Face New U.S. Visa Process
Namibian
Namibians may soon need to travel to South Africa to apply for a visa to the United States (US). Read more »
Namibia: Desert Air Crash Victims to Be Repatriated
Namibian
The police have confirmed the formal identification of the four victims of a Desert Air crash earlier this month, allowing their bodies to be repatriated to Germany as… Read more »
Malawi: Treasury Suspends Funding for Government Contracts Signed Between 2023 and 2025
Nyasa Times
In one of the most far-reaching fiscal accountability measures in recent years, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has frozen payments on government… Read more »
South Africa: All You Need to Know About the Jab That Could Dramatically Reduce New HIV Infections in SA
spotlight
On June 5, 2026, an HIV prevention injection will for the first time become available at some of South Africa's public sector clinics. In this Spotlight special briefing, we pull… Read more »
Botswana: Boko Praises Belgium Ties
Botswana Daily News
President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond… Read more »
Botswana: DPP Orders Open Inquest Into Retshepile's Death
Botswana Daily News
The death of Retshepile "Tshepi" Tshedu is set to come under public judicial scrutiny after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed that an open inquest be… Read more »
South Africa: No Grievance Can Justify Xenophobic Attacks, Warns Top Cop
GroundUp
Violence is not activism, says Deputy National Police Commissioner Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Withdraw CAB3 Now' Biti Launches Fresh Attack On Constitutional Changes
263Chat
Constitution Defenders' Forum (CDF) convener and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has called for the withdrawal of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026 (CAB3) arguing… Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Officials Accused of Fraudulently Selling Houses
GroundUp
A receptionist from the Pimville housing office faces fraud and corruption charges after a Hawks probe found officials forged title deeds Read more »
South Africa: The State Says Its Computer Systems Are Secure. We Looked. They're Not
GroundUp
SITA's internet services have more than 5,000 security flaws Read more »
South Africa: Kruger Killings - 'Relief' for Family As 2 Mozambicans Arrested, Extradition Process Kicks in
Daily Maverick
The arrests in connection with the murder of tourists Dina Marais and Ernst Marais in Kruger National Park has brought a measure of relief to their grieving family as they prepare… Read more »
Angola: Head of State Swears in New Deputy Governor of Zaire
ANGOP
President João Lourenço on Wednesday in Luanda sworn in Adelino Domingos Kai as Vice-Governor of Zaire Province for Technical Services and Infrastructure. Read more »
South Africa: 'We Spoke Daily' - Accused Denies 80 Calls Were Linked to Phala Phala Plot
Daily Maverick
Alleged mastermind of the Phala Phala theft Imanuela David denied that more than 80 calls and messages with his co-accused were linked to the planning of the burglary, as the… Read more »
South Africa: 'Whistleblower Suspect Broke Silence' On R200m Port Shepstone Cocaine Theft - - Hawks Officer
Daily Maverick
Colonel Gavin Jacob has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that in February 2026, a suspect approached investigators with details about a R200m cocaine consignment stolen from… Read more »
