August 16
Namibia: Running Against the Clock - Is It Time We Rethink the Working Day? [analysis]
Namibian
A Recent Experience during my lunch break made me reflect on something many working Namibians experience daily: One hour no longer seems to be enough. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia, Botswana Stress Diversification in Managing Resource Wealth
Namibian
Namibia and Botswana have advanced discussions on how natural resource wealth can be transformed into sustainable and inclusive prosperity, with both countries highlighting the… Read more »
Namibia: Nanso Seeks Funding Ahead of Congress
Namibian
The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) is seeking N$445 000 to fund its 19th National Students Congress. Read more »
Malawi: Ansah Shuts Down Succession Rumours With Fierce Loyalty Vow - 'DPP for Life'
Nyasa Times
Vice President Jane Ansah has issued a defiant declaration of loyalty to the Democratic Progressive Party -- insisting she will remain a card-carrying member "for the rest of her… Read more »
Malawi: Fighting for Malawi - Chinyamula's Rousing Message Ahead of WAFCON Final
Nyasa Times
Scorchers star Leticia Chinyamula has delivered a rousing rallying cry ahead of Malawi's historic WAFCON final, declaring that the team's remarkable run has been driven by nothing… Read more »
Malawi: National Bank of Malawi Pledges to Settle Scorchers' Bonuses
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc chief executive officer Harold Jiya visited the Scorchers at their hotel in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Sunday evening's Women's Africa Cup of… Read more »
Malawi: Maranatha Academy Honours Pledge to Girl Who Sat Exams in All-Boys Class
Nyasa Times
Maranatha Academy has confirmed its offer of a place to Duwana Muhamad, the 16-year-old who sat her Primary School Leaving Certificate examinations as the only girl in an all-boys… Read more »
Malawi: Blantyre Crackdown - Police Chief Orders Sweep After Shocking Street Harassment Video
Nyasa Times
Malawi's Deputy Inspector General of Police, Noel Kayira, has vowed to ramp up security across the country -- including a dramatic crackdown in Blantyre -- declaring that residents… Read more »
August 15
South Africa: Stronger SANDF-SAPS Intelligence Cooperation Key to Operation Prosper's Success in the Western Cape [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
Members of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) and the Portfolio Committee on Police have called for stronger cooperation between the South African National Defence… Read more »
Zambia: International Election Observation Missions Release Preliminary Statements On Zambia's 2026 General Election [press release]
SADC
Heads of international and regional Election Observation Missions deployed to observe the Republic of Zambia's General Election held on 13 August 2026 have released their… Read more »
South Africa: All Blacks Flex Muscles Against Bulls to Send Springbok Warning
Daily Maverick
The All Blacks don't need second invitations to make the most of them. They scored a second successive half-century of points to beat the Bulls 50-19 (halftime 24-0) at Loftus… Read more »
August 14
Zambia: Zambia Opposition Leader Claims Election Victory Amid Reports of Violence
263Chat
Zambia's presidential election entered a tense phase on Friday after opposition leader Brian Mundubile claimed victory, while incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema stopped short… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Suspends Vote Counting Nationwide Amid Violence, Ballot Theft Reports
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country following reports of violence targeting election… Read more »
Zambia: A Harvest That Keeps Zambia's Children Learning
Bird Story Agency
In a farming settlement in southern Zambia, families use income from a drought-resilient crop to buy uniforms and books, meet college costs and put food on the table. Farmers say… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Court Sends Abortion Law Challenge Back to High Court
New Zimbabwe
The Constitutional Court has set aside a High Court ruling that declared part of the country's abortion law unconstitutional, ordering the matter to be heard afresh after finding… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity and Paraffin Now Cost Families R122 More
Scrolla
PMBEJD found 350kWh of prepaid electricity rose by R81.57 a month after a 6.9% tariff increase. Buying 20 litres of paraffin now costs R40.60 more, taking the combined monthly… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly Half of Young People Are Not Working or in Training
GroundUp
NEET rate for 15-34 year olds has risen from 38% to 45% since 2012 Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Nigeria to Miss Women's World Cup for First Time in Over 30 Years
Premium Times
The Super Falcons had hoped to recover from their disappointing WAFCON quarter-final exit against Cameroon, but South Africa proved too strong in Thursday's crucial play-off. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Economic Crisis - Can Recovery Begin? [analysis]
African Arguments
Almost nine months after Malawian President Peter Mutharika returned to power, his administration finds itself grappling with a severe and protracted economic crisis. The… Read more »
South Africa: Why Do Joburg's Taps Keep Running Dry?
GroundUp
Poor management has caused frequent, prolonged water outages and left many families dependent on water tankers Read more »
Mozambique: 1.4 Tons of Fentanyl Seized At Maputo International Airport
AIM
Mozambique's National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) has announced the seizure of 1.4 tons of fentanyl at the Maputo International Airport cargo terminal. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Orders Replacement Ferry for Ill-Fated Mbuya Nehanda Boat, Rehabilitation of Abandoned Road
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT has pledged to replace the passenger ferry involved in Tuesday's Lake Kariba disaster and urgently rehabilitate the impassable road linking Kariba, Siakobvu and Chalala,… Read more »
South Africa: MEC Heckled and Insulted By Protesters
GroundUp
Ngcobo shut down for fourth day as residents call for removal of municipal manager Read more »
Malawi: Police Commissioner Retired After Sexual Exploitation Accusations
Nyasa Times
A senior Malawi Police commissioner has been forced into retirement after being found guilty of sexually exploiting dozens of female officers under his command, sparking outrage… Read more »
Malawi: Roads Blocked, Tempers Boil - - Kabaza Crackdown Turns Ugly
Nyasa Times
Malawi's long-running Kabaza crisis has exploded into fresh confrontation, with police, councils and Kabaza associations rolling out tough new enforcement measures -- and riders… Read more »
