July 20
South Africa: Intelligence Trap - Explosive Affidavit Exposes How Former Police Minister Mchunu Neutralised Inspector General Fazel
Daily Maverick
Inspector General Imtiaz Fazel's explosive affidavit reveals a troubling power dynamic orchestrated by sidelined police minister Senzo Mchunu, highlighting serious challenges to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Harare Is a Theatre Where Unpopular Politicians Brew Legitimacy, Tycoons Flaunt Ill-Gotten Wealth' - Chamisa Says As He Tears Into Mnangagwa and Chivayo
New Zimbabwe
OPPOSITION activist Nelson Chamisa used the burial of veteran Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Augustine Rashirai in Masvingo to launch a blistering attack on President… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mapping Football's Shift to a Data-Driven Tactical Landscape
New Zimbabwe
You've felt that hollow vibration in your chest: the striker wheels away in triumph, the fans erupt in a collective roar, and the stadium flares with raw energy--only for the… Read more »
South Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to Hold a Press Conference On Wednesday in Johannesburg
CAF
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, will hold a Press Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa on on Wednesday, 22… Read more »
Namibia: 'Four Percent Is Not a Lot'
Namibian
Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona has defended the city's recent 4% average municipal tariff increase, calling it a reasonable adjustment to maintain essential local infrastructure. Read more »
Namibia: Lack of Sanitation Slows Development Goal Progress
Namibian
Namibia is falling behind on achieving the sixth Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to ensure access to safe water and sanitation for all by 2030. Read more »
Malawi: Kukoma Diamonds Top the Table After Double Weekend Win in Fdh Premier Netball League
Nyasa Times
Kukoma Diamonds have shot to the top of the FDH Premier Netball League table after a dominant weekend, beating Civonets 55-48 on Saturday before following up with a 58-46 win over… Read more »
Malawi: Booze Crackdown - Malawi Plots Tough New Alcohol Laws to Tackle Nation's Drinking Crisis
Nyasa Times
Malawi is edging closer to a major booze crackdown after the government gave the green light to draft plans to shake up the National Alcohol Policy and overhaul the outdated Liquor… Read more »
Malawi: Four Dead in Dedza Road Accident, Police Say
Nyasa Times
Police in Dedza say four people have died following a road accident near Masasa Filling Station on the Dedza-Ntcheu M1 road, though their identities remain unknown. Read more »
South Africa: Prof Thokozani Majozi Maps UCT's Next Chapter in Research
UCT
Six months into his tenure as the University of Cape Town's (UCT) deputy vice-chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation, Professor Thokozani Majozi has developed a… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, China Deepen AI and Science Partnership At Global Summit
SAnews.gov.za
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening scientific and technological cooperation with China… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Hands Over Renewable Energy Microgrid Solution At Mafikeng Provincial Hospital
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has successfully installed a renewable energy microgrid solution at the Mafikeng Provincial Hospital in the North West, ensuring continued, reliable electricity supply to the… Read more »
South Africa: DA Writes to Kubayi to Start Budget Independence of NPA [press release]
DA
The DA has written a follow up letter to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi after receiving no response to our request for the National Prosecuting… Read more »
South Africa: SA Eyes Global Growth in Essential Oils Market
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa will use the upcoming Essential Oils Conference to unlock new opportunities for producers across the value chain and expand its global market share. Read more »
South Africa: Former Fleet Manager Appears in Court On Charges of Fraud and Corruption
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has arrested a 42-year-old former Emfuleni Local Municipality Fleet Manager on charges of fraud and corruption. Read more »
Malawi: Chargé d'Affaires, Melania R. Arreaga [press release]
U.S. Embassy Lilongwe
Melania R. Arreaga is the Chargé d'Affaires at U.S. Embassy Lilongwe. Read more »
Botswana: BCP Should Offer Practical Solutions
Botswana Daily News
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Mr Dumelang Saleshando says the party's elective congress comes at a time when the average Motswana's purchasing power has been… Read more »
Namibia: Tz Women Ready for Namibia Quadrangular Cricket Series Campaign
Daily News
TANZANIA Cricket Association has announced a 14-player squad for the Capricorn Eagles T20I Series in Windhoek, Namibia, with captain Neema Justine Pius leading the national women's… Read more »
South Africa: How One KZN Doctor's Vision Opened Doors for Hundreds of Rural Healthcare Workers
Daily Maverick
Dr Andrew Ross's idea of sponsoring rural students to study for careers in healthcare has succeeded beyond his dreams. Spotlight sat down with him and chatted to the four students… Read more »
Namibia: Youth Fund Should Offer Grants and Ease Loan Requirements - Mbakera
Namibian
Parliamentary standing committee on education, youth, civic relations and community development chairperson Marlayn Mbakera has called for the National Youth Development Fund to… Read more »
Namibia: Ndjaleka Urges Welwitchia Graduates to Transform Knowledge Into Meaningful National Impact [document]
Namibian
Keynote address by Hambelela Suzan Ndjaleka at the 9th Official Graduation Ceremony of Welwitchia University. Read more »
Malawi: 'Phwedo' Back in Court As Witness Admits Hiding Sex Claim From Police
Nyasa Times
The case against Malawian actor Tumpe Mtaya -- better known to fans by his stage name Phwedo -- will continue on 23 August 2026, after court proceedings resumed this week following… Read more »
Malawi: Coca-Cola Marked World Cup Final With Star-Studded Watch Party At Casa Milano in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi says more than 250 customers have won over 5,000 prizes since the launch of its Sangalala Ndi Coca-Cola promotion, as the campaign heads towards its… Read more »
Nigeria: UFC - Kamaru Usman Loses Title Rematch to S/Africa's Du Plessis
Vanguard
South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis cruised to a dominant unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC, in Oklahoma, USA, on Saturday night. Read more »
Southern Africa: Misa Welcomes Draft African Guidelines On Data Access [press release]
MISA
The Guidelines embed data access within the established framework of the rights to information and to development. Read more »
