June 02
South Africa: AI May Be Smart, but Boards Still Carry the Legal Headache
Daily Maverick
Artificial intelligence is no longer the shiny new toy in the corporate cupboard. It is already sitting inside fraud detection systems, customer service tools, compliance… Read more »
South Africa: The Eastern Cape Foundation Helping the Forgotten Get Their Identity Papers and Their Humanity
Daily Maverick
In the remote, rural regions of Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, the Nosintu Gwebindlala Foundation is combating generational statelessness by 'walking the journey' of securing IDs and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Weak Enforcement Drives Mercury Use Among Zimbabwe's Artisanal Miners
Daily Maverick
Zimbabwe's formal commitment to reduce mercury use under the Minamata Convention stands in sharp contrast to the reality on the ground. In mining areas, mercury is openly sold and… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Yoco Acquires Dyner to Expand AI Tools for SMEs
Daba Finance
South African fintech Yoco has acquired Dyner.ai, an AI-powered software platform for restaurants and independent businesses, as it expands beyond payments into business management… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Claims Five of Its Nationals Killed Killed in South Africa 'Xenophobic Attacks'
RFI
Mozambique has claimed that five of its nationals were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa at the weekend, as efforts got under way on Tuesday to repatriate hundreds of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Treasury Nullifies Agriculture Ministry's Grain Import Levy - Calls It Legally Invalid
New Zimbabwe
THE Ministry of Finance has declared as invalid a grain import levy imposed on millers by the Agriculture Ministry through Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025 and urged… Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Clinic Struggles to Meet the Needs of Growing Population
GroundUp
Patients at Nolungile Clinic in Site C complain of long waiting times and shortage of medication Read more »
South Africa: Minister Publishes National Elephant Heritage Strategy
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has announced the publication of South Africa's National Elephant Heritage Strategy in the Government Gazette,… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President to Engage Business Leaders On HIV and TB Funding
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will meet private sector leaders in Johannesburg on Thursday as government seeks to strengthen partnerships aimed at addressing funding challenges… Read more »
Malawi: Temwa Chawinga Fires Back At Critics - 'I Could Have Faked an Injury, but I Chose to Be Honest'
Nyasa Times
Malawi women's football superstar Temwa Chawinga has broken her silence and fiercely defended her decision to miss the Scorchers' upcoming international friendly matches against… Read more »
Malawi: New AfDB Financing Model Offers Malawi Lifeline From Donor Dependence
Nyasa Times
A major shift is underway in Africa's development financing, with African leaders backing a bold new plan designed to reduce the continent's dependence on foreign donors and unlock… Read more »
South Africa: Secret Police Witness to Expose Cocaine Theft Scandal
Scrolla
A KwaZulu-Natal police intelligence captain has been granted permission to hide his identity while giving evidence about a stolen cocaine shipment. The witness is expected to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Millennium Heights Powers Ahead With Solar Innovation
New Zimbabwe
WestProp Holdings, developer of Millennium Heights, has redefined sustainable urban living with the installation of a onemegawatt solar plant that now covers its 54-bay car park. Read more »
Botswana: Multi Choice Cautions Against Piracy
Botswana Daily News
Piracy remains a complex, multifaceted issue that affects the entire satellite and cable broadcast industry across sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
Namibia: International Dance Festival Begins Next Week
Namibian
A new international dance festival is set to breathe life into Namibia's contemporary dance scene as 'Movement' begins in Windhoek next week. Read more »
Namibia: Ohangwena Comic Eyes Online Success
Namibian
Namibian content creator Teoflus Shipila, better known as Namcomedy, is turning a passion for comedy and storytelling into a growing digital career while calling for greater… Read more »
Botswana: Baggy Blues Miss Regional Final Despite Stellar Run
Botswana Daily News
The Botswana senior men's cricket team, affectionately known as the Baggy Blues, can, despite missing out on a berth in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final, take… Read more »
Namibia: Couple Pleads Guilty to N$9.9m Fraud
Namibian
A married couple admitted guilt on more than 800 2charges of fraud, in excess of 800 counts of theft, and more than 800 counts of money laundering involving close to N$10 million… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana World Cup Visa Bungle Latest in Long List of Safa Snafus
Daily Maverick
The departure of Bafana Bafana for their Fifa World Cup base camp in Mexico was supposed to be about the country's first appearance at the tournament in 16 years, something this… Read more »
South Africa: Questions Mount Over Gayton's World Cup Travel Plan
Scrolla
Opposition parties and taxpayers want answers about the cost of a planned World Cup trip involving artists, influencers and media personalities. Gayton McKenzie says sponsors are… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Arrive in Mexico
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's national's men's soccer team Bafana Bafana have arrived in Mexico ahead of the start of the FIFA Soccer World Cup next week. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Complies With SCA Ruling
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has complied with a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement to disclose certain contracts to AfriForum in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Read more »
South Africa: Government Calls for Economic Opportunities for Today's Youth
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprising, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on all sectors of society to… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets Over 500 Suspects for Various Offences
SAnews.gov.za
Police in the North West have arrested 586 suspects for various offences as part of Operation Shanela. Read more »
South Africa: Nearly 39 000 Vehicles Registered On SARS Declaration System
SAnews.gov.za
Nearly 39 000 foreign registered vehicles have already been registered on the South Africa Revenue Service's (SARS) new digital Traveller Declaration System. Read more »
