July 20
Namibia: Witbooi Calls for Ethical Communication to Strengthen Namibia's Democracy [document]
Namibian
The Dome, Swakopmund. 16 July 2026. Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela II Nets Over 1 277 Suspects in the Free State
SAnews.gov.za
Operation Shanela II has led to the arrest of 1 277 suspects across the Free State over the past seven days, as police intensify efforts to combat crime and remove criminal… Read more »
South Africa: DA Introduces Pension Protection Bill to Prohibit Politics At Pic [press release]
DA
For over a decade, the PIC has stumbled from scandal to scandal. Read more »
South Africa: E Cape Cogta Mourns Passing of Traditional Leader Nkosi Gwadiso
SAnews.gov.za
The Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has expressed condolences following the passing of Eastern Cape House of Traditional and… Read more »
Malawi: Mining Minister Praises Portland Cement's K200bn Investment At Balaka Plant
Nyasa Times
Malawi's minister of mining, Thoko Tembo, has commended Portland Cement Malawi Limited for its K200 billion investment in the country's manufacturing and mining sectors, following… Read more »
Malawi: Chithyola Banda's Shadow Show - MCP Plays At Government-in-Waiting
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Congress Party has announced a shadow cabinet, complete with a Leader of the Opposition, shadow ministers and -- should anyone doubt the seriousness of the enterprise --… Read more »
Malawi: Nankhumwa - Freed Prisoners 'Go Straight Back to Crime' Behind Borehole Theft Spree
Nyasa Times
A Malawian MP has hit out at the government's decision to release prisoners, claiming some of those freed have gone straight back to committing crimes -- sparking fury among local… Read more »
Namibia: Bukalo Invests N$35m to Attract Investors
New Era
The Bukalo Village Council has invested N$35 million in the servicing of 382 residential plots as part of its programme to formalise informal settlements to unlock development… Read more »
South Africa: Capital Injection and Rail Reform Transform SA's Logistics Sector Into a Growth Engine
Daily Maverick
Public-private partnerships across South Africa are beginning to show clear business value, with shortened delivery timelines, reduced congestion and improved asset utilisation. Read more »
South Africa: Will I Ever Come to Love the Beautiful Game?
Daily Maverick
The actual football is boring, it's become political, Fifa is grubby and greedy. The World Cup just doesn't do it for me, and I think the world, and the game, would survive without… Read more »
South Africa: With Wafcon Days Away, Allegations of Banyana Banyana Technical Team Divisions Persist
Daily Maverick
In spite of the South African Football Association insisting that all is well within the Banyana Banyana team, well-placed sources maintain that this is not the case - which is… Read more »
South Africa: Metro Trading Services Reform - A R54bn Gamble On Municipal and Utility Accountability
Daily Maverick
Can a R54bn fiscal intervention save South Africa's decomposing cities, or will this aggressive utility restructuring simply create new playgrounds for political corruption? This… Read more »
South Africa: Second SAPS Murder-Suicide in Nelson Mandela Bay As Cases Spike, IPID Data Shows
Daily Maverick
Two months after a police murder-suicide in Kariega, another tragedy has struck Nelson Mandela Bay after a Gqeberha police sergeant allegedly killed his wife before taking his own… Read more »
South Africa: No Dredging At Lake St Lucia Mouth - DFFE Clarifies Deputy Minister's Comments
Daily Maverick
There are currently no plans to artificially breach or dredge the mouth of Lake St Lucia - despite recent suggestions to this effect by a deputy minister. Read more »
South Africa: Morero Chose Denial Over Transparency About Joburg's Fiscal Crisis
Daily Maverick
The strap across the TV broadcast boldly parroted City of Joburg executive mayor Dada Morero's framing of the municipal money woes not reaching crisis level. Sorry to break it to… Read more »
South Africa: Pic Paid Another R21m After Arbitration Award Was Certified Settled in Full, PWC Finds
Daily Maverick
After settling an arbitration award, the PIC's sudden R21m payment to Acapulco raises questions about financial oversight and the integrity of investment decision-making. Read more »
South Africa: How Embattled Idac Boss Andrea Johnson's Cv Links Her to Policing Scandal
Daily Maverick
Idac head Andrea Johnson faces mounting allegations connected to South Africa's policing scandal, raising questions about her ties to an arrested official and the integrity of her… Read more »
Namibia: Fimanekeni Okufila Ovanaudu Oshisho - Iipinge
Namibian
Ngoloneya woshitopolwahoololo shaShana Hofni Iipinge okwa indila ovanailonga moshipangelo shepangelo shaShakati va xwepopeke oilonga nekalelepo loinima. Read more »
Namibia: Spotify Removes 75m Ai Songs
Namibian
Artificial intelligence music is under renewed scrutiny after streaming giant Spotify removed an estimated 75 million tracks from its platform in one of the biggest clean-ups in… Read more »
Namibia: United Go Second After High-Scoring Thriller
Namibian
Montego United went second on the Namibia Rugby Premier League log after beating FNB Rehoboth 66-47 in a thriller on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Explains Where R31 Million World Cup Money Went
Scrolla
The department paid for 75 officials, artists and Bafana legends, while sponsors covered 76 fans and media workers. McKenzie denies wasting R31-million and says a final report… Read more »
Malawi: Police Investigate Death of University Lecturer Found At Zomba Home
Nyasa Times
Police in Zomba are investigating the death of Mary Hamba Nyirenda, an assistant lecturer at the University of Malawi, who was found dead at her home in the Zakazaka area of Zomba… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Urban Development
SAnews.gov.za
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to building inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities. Read more »
South Africa: Government Explains R31 Million World Cup Expenditure
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has provided a breakdown of the approximately R31 million spent on South Africa's FIFA World Cup 2026 delegation and programme… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Highlanders Ends Scottland FC's 12-Match Unbeaten Run
New Zimbabwe
BENJAMIN Adeugun's 25th minute strike was all Highlanders needed to hand log leaders Scottland FC a 1-0 defeat Sunday afternoon in a league match played at Barbourfields Stadium in… Read more »
