June 01
South Africa: Gugulethu Residents Clean Up Illegal Dump Sites
GroundUp
The community project was started to combat poor waste management in the area Read more »
South Africa: Housing Project for KZN Flood Victims Creeps Forward
GroundUp
Hundreds more families are in rented emergency accommodation Read more »
Botswana: Cheers and Tears Seals the Orange Cup
Botswana Daily News
It was a contrast of cheers and tears on Friday evening as Jwaneng Galaxy etched their names in football history books, winning the Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive time in… Read more »
Botswana: Invest in Young Talent - Ramoreboli
Botswana Daily News
Investing in emerging talent from an early age is critical in driving a new era of development and sustainability in football, says Botswana national team football coach, Morena… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Athletics Association Convenes AGM
Botswana Daily News
Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) remains the premier sporting code that consistently positions the country on the global map. Read more »
South Africa: Witness D Killer Remains Behind Bars
Scrolla
The Brakpan Regional Court ruled that Matipandile Sotheni is a flight risk and could interfere with witnesses if released on bail. Sotheni faces 16 charges linked to the murder… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Police Arrests ATDF-SA National Office Bearer for Inciting Violence Along the N3
SAnews.gov.za
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested an All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the… Read more »
South Africa: Launch of HIV Medication, Lenacapavir to Be Held On Friday
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch the roll out of the lifesaving HIV prevention injectable medicine, Lenacapavir, later this week. Read more »
South Africa: Marais Erasmus Abandoned the Safety Net and Became an Umpiring Legend
Daily Maverick
An extract from Marais Erasmus: The Rock 'n Roll Years; Cricket in an Umpire's Orbit by Telford Vice. Read more »
South Africa: Rabada's Return to Top Speed Lights Up Indian Premier League
Daily Maverick
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has rediscovered his best form in the Indian Premier League. Proteas bowling coach Piet Botha credits the 31-year-old's career-best pace to months of hard… Read more »
South Africa: Sniper Accused of Killing Commission Witness Learns Bail Fate
Scrolla
Matipandile Sotheni faces 16 charges, including murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder linked to the killing of a witness. Prosecutors say Sotheni is a flight… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Clears MBC, Macra Boards in Controversial DG Appointments
Nyasa Times
A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi's most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Sinks Deeper Into Economic Trouble As Freedom Score Falls, Poverty Fears Grow
Nyasa Times
Malawi's economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and… Read more »
Namibia: FC Ongos Snatch Title At the Death
Namibian
FC Ongos Ladies won the FNB Women Super League title in dramatic style on Saturday, after their main rivals Mighty Gunners buckled under the pressure on the final day. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mapeza Challenges Scottland FC Players to Maintain Momentum After Victory Over Caps United
New Zimbabwe
SCOTTLAND FC head coach Norman Mapeza has challenged his players to maintain their winning momentum after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over rivals CAPS United in a Castle… Read more »
Namibia: The Alligator Strikes
Namibian
Martin 'The Alligator' Mukungu produced the upset of the year in local boxing when he knocked out Flame Nangolo in the first round to win the WBO Africa junior lightweight title on… Read more »
South Africa: Safa Scrambles After Bafana Visa Mess
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana were meant to leave for Pachuca on Sunday, but visa delays cost the team a day of preparation. The South African Football Association has set up a three-person… Read more »
Namibia: Three Murders Recorded Over Weekend
Namibian
The police have reported three separate murder incidents that occurred over the weekend in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Gobabis. Read more »
Namibia: Bielsa Says Suarez 'Owes No Apology' After World Cup Omission
Namibian
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said on Monday that Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after he opted against a World Cup recall for the 39-year-old striker. Read more »
Namibia: Sabalenka Beats Osaka At French Open, Berrettini Into Quarters
Namibian
Aryna Sabalenka overpowered fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the French Open last 16 on Monday, after Matteo Berrettini reached his first major quarter-final in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa Gas Agreement With Invictus Energy Faces Commercial Viability Test
New Zimbabwe
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Africa: Boakai Scrambles for Answers-Over South Africa Xenophobia Crisis
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, June 1, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed concern over the safety and well-being of Liberians residing in South Africa amid reports of rising… Read more »
Angola: Malanje University Campus Will Host 10,000 Students
ANGOP
The province of Malanje will benefit, in the next 18 months, from a new campus of the Queen Njinga a Mbande University (URNM), with the capacity to receive 10,000 students,… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Face Uphill Battle in Tough Group At 2026 FIFA World Cup
Daily Maverick
Group A of the 2026 Fifa World Cup contains co-hosts Mexico, Asian high-rollers South Korea, European dark horses Czechia and a rejuvenated South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Court Finds Witness D Murder Accused Could Target Witnesses and Flee Country
Daily Maverick
Witness safety concerns, an AK-47 allegedly linked to the murder of Witness D and an attempt to shift responsibility onto a deceased associate were among the reasons the Brakpan… Read more »
