January 28
Mozambique: Govt Needs 644 Million Dollars to Repair Infrastructures
AIM
The Mozambican government has announced that it needs about 644 million US dollars to repair the damage caused by the floods that have engulfed much of southern and central… Read more »
Mozambique: One Dead in Gaza Shipwreck
AIM
One person died, and eight are missing, following a shipwreck on Tuesday morning, in Guija district, in the southern Mozambican province of Gaza. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Speaks Out After Child's Tragic Death
263Chat
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has renewed calls for an end to violent discipline of children following the death of six-year-old Praise Tsomeka… Read more »
Angola: Judges Breaking the Law to Jail Critics of President Lourenço [analysis]
Maka
The case of social activist Osvaldo Caholo is not an isolated judicial failure. When examined alongside the detention of Serrote José de Oliveira, widely known as "General… Read more »
South Africa: Extreme Heat Exposes Health Risks for Schoolchildren
Health-e
As Durban temperatures reached 30 degrees this week, one school resorted to holding classes outside. Read more »
South Africa: Keep Your Teacher, We Don't Want Her, Parents Tell Education Department
GroundUp
Parents demand removal of Eastern Cape school principal Read more »
Malawi: MRA Targets Rental Income, Tenants Fear Taxes Will Be Passed to Them
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) continues to widen its revenue collection base following its decision to bring property owners into the ring. Read more »
Malawi: AfDB Injects K1.7 Billion Lifeline As Malawi Battles Deepening Food Crisis
Nyasa Times
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has signed a financing agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) that will provide Malawi with US$1 million… Read more »
South Africa: SA Eyes 50 Percent Tariffs On Chinese and Indian Cars
Scrolla
Chinese cars made up 53% of all vehicle imports in 2024, while Indian cars accounted for 22% of total imports. Ayabonga Cawe from the International Trade Administration… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Party Asks ZEC to Protect Its Colours
263Chat
Opposition the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party has written to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) requesting formal protection of its official colours warning… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Returns R1.7bn to the Nsfas Purse
SAnews.gov.za
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has returned R1.7 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme purse, which will be allocated to students' needs at… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela II Nets Over 1 000 Suspects in North West
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service's (SAPS) high density safer festive season operation - continues to ensure suspected and wanted criminals are taken off the streets in the North… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Contract Worker Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom contract worker, Simeon Majaonke Shongwe (46), is expected to serve 20 years behind bars after he was sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment by the Ermelo District Court. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mwazha Heir in Court Over Shrine Standoff As Church Feud Deepens
263Chat
The son of the late African Apostolic Church leader Archbishop Paul Mwazha, Ngoni Mwazha appeared in court for contempt after allegedly defying a High Court order prohibiting him… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Licence Cancelled As Driver Jailed for Fatal Accident
263Chat
A 34-year-old truck driver has been jailed and barred from driving after being convicted of culpable homicide following a fatal road traffic accident that claimed two lives. Read more »
South Africa: IFP in the KZN Legislature Supports King Misuzulu's Call to Rename Kwazulu-Natal to Kwazulu [press release]
IFP
The IFP in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature fully supports and applauds the call by His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini to rename the KwaZulu-Natal Province to KwaZulu. This call… Read more »
South Africa: Family Demands Answers After Teen Drowns in Mining Pit
GroundUp
It is unclear who owns the land where the accident occurred. Police have called for assistance. Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Remembers Massacre Victims
GroundUp
Nine people were killed in a shooting at a tavern last Saturday Read more »
South Africa: South African Healthcare Group Netcare Not Offering 'Free Nursing Training for 2026' Via Whatsapp, Third-Party Links
Africa Check
South African healthcare group Netcare not offering 'free nursing training for 2026' via WhatsApp, third-party links Read more »
South Africa: Cruelty Exposed - Inside South Africa's Cub-Petting Industry
Daily Maverick
We speak to anti-cruelty nonprofit founder Nina Jackel about an undercover investigation exposing how lion and tiger cub petting feeds a global industry built on cruelty, profit… Read more »
South Africa: Body of Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu Found in Mozambique
Scrolla
Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu's body was found in Mozambique. Floods swept his vehicle away in Chokwé over a week ago. Mngwevu's family said he was a loving husband and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Killed, Dozens Hurt in Head-On Crash On Harare-Mukumbura Road
263Chat
A fatal road traffic accident has left four people dead and at least 20 others injured after a head-on collision on the Harare-Mukumbura Road, police have confirmed. Read more »
South Africa: Upgrades to Polokwane Taxi Rank Delayed for Months
GroundUp
Polokwane municipality says R36-million project will be completed by March 2026 Read more »
Malawi: Princess Royal Enhances Scotland's Links With Malawi At Milestone Event in Edinburgh
Nyasa Times
Great Britain's Princess Royal has reinforced Scotland's links with Malawi during a milestone event in Edinburgh, Scotland, which was hosted by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge at the… Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Tourism Impressed With Tourism Beneficiaries in Overberg Region [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Tourism is on a week-long oversight visit in the Western Cape to assess, among other things, tourism infrastructure and job creation. Read more »
