January 23
Angola: Vice-President Learns About History of São Fernando Fortress
ANGOP
The Angolan Vice-President, Esperança da Costa, while working in the province of Namibe, visited, on Wednesday, Jan 22, the São Fernando Fortress, currently also the… Read more »
South Africa: Rape Accused Pastor Omotoso and Co-Accused to Learn Fate in April
SAnews.gov.za
The racketeering, trafficking in persons, rape, and sexual assault case against controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zikiswa… Read more »
Africa: Trump's Sudden Suspension of Foreign Aid Puts Millions of Lives in Africa At Risk
GroundUp
Imprecise executive order leaves health providers dependent on PEPFAR funding unsure if or when money will arrive Read more »
South Africa: Concern About City's Plan for Woodstock Hospital
GroundUp
Public comment period on proposed sale closes on 31 January Read more »
South Africa: Police Arrest Four Lesotho Foreign Nationals for Triple Murder in Kanana [press release]
SAPS
Kanana police worked around the clock to identify and arrest four men for the triple murder of three males between the ages of 25 and 38. It is alleged that on Saturday evening, 18… Read more »
Africa: South African Comedian Trevor Noah to Host 67th Grammy Awards
Premium Times
Tems is the only African artiste with three nominations across the global music categories. Read more »
Malawi: Mkango Resources and U.S./European Partnerships to Boost Malawi's Mining Growth
Nyasa Times
Mkango Resources Limited, the company behind the Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project in Phalombe District, is poised to bring significant investment and global exposure to Malawi's… Read more »
Malawi: Will Malawians Get Back Their K10 Billion Back From Fdh Bank? DPP and Ag Slammed for Inaction
Nyasa Times
A storm of suspicion is brewing as Malawians question whether the K10 billion illegally paid to FDH Bank will ever be recovered. Despite initial strong commitments by state… Read more »
South Africa: No, South Africa Hasn't Barred White-Owned Farms From Agricultural Export Permits - Old Claims Still Wrong
Africa Check
No, South Africa hasn't barred white-owned farms from agricultural export permits - old claims still wrong Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nearly 8,000 Arrested As Police Intensify Traffic Blitz
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has escalated the fight against pirate taxi operators and other offenders in an ongoing clampdown in Harare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Braces for Economic Pressures From U.S. Policies Under Trump
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, is concerned that inward looking policies under newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump could result in higher inflation, elevated… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers Criticize 'Unfunded' Heritage-Based Curricula
New Zimbabwe
TEACHERS believe the Heritage Based Curricula (HBC) currently under implementation will burden learners and their guardians due to the lack of budgetary support to back it just… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 200 Airlifted As Ambulance Roll-Out Intensifies
The Herald
Government-sponsored air ambulance services stationed at Sally Mugabe Hospital have completed two separate rescue missions, bringing the total of patients airlifted to over 200… Read more »
South Africa: New School for Blind Learners Delayed
GroundUp
The school is one of only six in Limpopo catering to visually impaired and blind learners Read more »
South Africa: SASSA Is Making Progress Against Fraud, Our Study Shows
GroundUp
But there are likely still many successful fraudulent applications Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rains Rekindle Bumper Harvest Prospects
The Herald
THE Government and farmers across the country have expressed excitement over the significant improvement in the state of crops and livestock in response to the good rains being… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 7-Man Gang Faces Armed Robbery Charges
The Herald
A SEVEN-MAN gang of suspected robbers, accused of targeting companies in Harare, appeared in court yesterday facing three counts of armed robbery. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Deadline Set for Zim's Power Storage Facility
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has set March 18, 2025, as the deadline for bids on its plan to construct three large-scale battery storage… Read more »
Mozambique: Erection of the Diocese of Alto Molócuè and Appointment of First Bishop
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has erected the diocese of Alto Molócuè, Mozambique, with territory taken from the dioceses of Gurúè and Quelimane, making it a… Read more »
Malawi: A New Era for Malawi's Democracy - Civil Society Launches Election Integrity Forum
Nyasa Times
The launch of the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF) signals a bold step in Malawi's journey toward free, fair, and credible elections. Spearheaded by the National… Read more »
Namibia: We Have a Solid Case - Amupanda On Redline
Namibian
Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda says he has a strong case in his bid to have the 1 200-kilometre veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the redline, declared… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZMC Adjusts Accreditation Hours for Today
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has adjusted its accreditation operating hours for today, 23 January 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Swazi Human Rights Lawyers Live in Fear After Thulani Maseko Assassination - ICJ Report
Daily Maverick
The International Commission of Jurists' report also found that the Swazi judiciary is not independent and is becoming less so. Read more »
South Africa: Vexed Debates - The Battle for Animal Welfare in South Africa
Daily Maverick
The struggle to ensure kindness and fair treatment of animals - or deny it - will take centre stage this year as hunters, conservationists and government lawmakers face off on… Read more »
South Africa: Airports in Crisis - South Africa Faces Jet Fuel Shortages Amid Rising Travel Chaos
Daily Maverick
Airports Company South Africa's fuel woes cause chaos (again) at international airports, disrupting flights and infuriating travellers. Read more »
