July 19
Africa: Xenophobia - Nigeria, Ghana Should Sue South Africa At African Court - Falana
Vanguard
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged Nigeria and Ghana to institute legal action against South Africa at the African Court on Human and… Read more »
Botswana: Gaolathe Defends Govt Tough Economic Measures
Botswana Daily News
Vice President and Alliance for Progressives (AP) party leader, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe has assured Batswana that government decisions are guided by the welfare of citizens, saying no… Read more »
Namibia: A Masterclass in Presidential Abscondment [opinion]
Namibian
I must marvel at the Namibian presidency's performance art posing as a communications strategy. Madam president's PhD thesis could be 'The Comprehensive Guide to Evading the Free… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia's New Divorce Philosophy Is Both Revolutionary and Overdue
Namibian
Lord Alfred Denning, a legendary English judge, speaking in 1967 on reform to the law of divorce, stated: "We should do everything of course to maintain the marriage if we can, but… Read more »
Namibia: Our Housing Backlog Begins With Land Delivery
Namibian
Every year, Namibia's housing backlog grows despite housing programmes, policy reforms and substantial public investment. From mass housing development programmes to local… Read more »
Namibia: City Leaders Asleep At the Wheel
Namibian
Windhoek is slowly strangling itself. Read more »
Namibia: IPC Claims Swapo Uses Poverty to Weaken Opposition
Namibian
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has accused Swapo of exploiting poverty and people's personal circumstances to weaken opposition parties. Read more »
Namibia: Dagga Group's High Hopes Not Up in Smoke Yet
Namibian
The Windhoek High Court has dismissed an application to legalise cannabis in Namibia, ruling that ongoing legislative reviews make judicial intervention premature at this stage. Read more »
Namibia: Share of Sources of Electricity for Namibia
Namibian
Namibia has always been a net electricity importer, mainly from South Africa, with the local generation share largely determined by Ruacana. Read more »
Namibia: Most Marginalised Households Still Without Toilets, NSA Finds
Namibian
Nearly seven out of every 10 households headed by people from Namibia's marginalised communities do not have a toilet. Read more »
Malawi: Chaudhry, Lawyer, Land Officers Accused of Collusion in Property Transfer
Nyasa Times
A lawyer representing businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry and his wife Neelam Azhar Mahmood has been accused of lying under oath to fraudulently process the transfer of property to… Read more »
Malawi: Coca-Cola Malawi to Host FIFA World Cup Final Viewing At Casa Milano
Nyasa Times
Coca-Cola Malawi is set to give football fans a memorable FIFA World Cup final experience by hosting a live public viewing of Sunday's showpiece match at Casa Milano, Area 10, in… Read more »
Namibia: Ross Makes It Five in a Row
Namibian
The fifth RMB Brandberg Backyard Ultra will be remembered as a landmark edition, with both the men's and women's course records falling during an unforgettable weekend of endurance… Read more »
South Africa: Missing Husband Among Alleged Kidnapping, Murder Victims of Nelson Mandela Bay Duo
Daily Maverick
One of Nelson Mandela Bay's most wanted suspects and his co-accused have been linked to a string of murders and kidnappings over the past five years, and while they await their… Read more »
South Africa: From Lobbying to Legislature - A Response to Doubts About My Rica Advocacy
Daily Maverick
Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba responds to queries regarding her Rica advocacy, asserting the critical nature of the issue while defending her past work. Read more »
South Africa: Karooooo - Software As a Service (SAAs) That Ai Hasn't Broken
Daily Maverick
With a robust subscriber base and impressive growth trajectory, Karooooo proves resilient to AI disruption. However, potential investors should weigh its high stock valuation… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Water Failures Leave Ward 105 Residents Dependent On Streams
Daily Maverick
Residents of eThekwini's rural Ward 105 say they have been without reliable municipal water since 2020, forcing families to rely on streams and costly water purchases despite… Read more »
South Africa: Assault Convict Andile Lungisa Vows to Lead ANC to Outright Win in Nelson Mandela Bay
Daily Maverick
As he vies to become the ANC's mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Andile Lungisa says restoring service delivery depends on returning the party to an outright majority. Read more »
South Africa: Transparency Trial - Four Radioactive Incidents, One Question - What Do Koeberg's Maintenance Failures Reveal?
Daily Maverick
Eskom insists there was no danger to the public from a series of radiation-related incidents at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, and that the highest dose recorded among workers was… Read more »
South Africa: Crossed Wires / Let There Be Light - Why Photonics Is the Future of Computing
Daily Maverick
As Moore's Law hits physical limits, photonics emerges to supercharge computing and AI using light instead of electricity. Read more »
Namibia: Six Children Out of School After Family Breadwinner Dies
Namibian
A Windhoek grandmother is struggling to care for six grandchildren who have dropped out of school after the death of her daughter, the family's breadwinner, in 2024. Read more »
July 18
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Gold Rush Adds Fuel to a Deadly Surge in Malaria
RFI
Mutare, Zimbabwe - In Zimbabwe, open pits left by informal gold miners and filled with stagnant water create breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Health experts say mining is worsening… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Rolls Out Injectable HIV Prevention Drug Amid Hope and Caution
RFI
Malawi - Patrick Chakwana, 50, has lived with HIV since 1999, when there was no effective treatment and the message to those diagnosed was blunt: "AIDS Kills". Today, as Malawi… Read more »
Namibia: External Validation Is a Trap Door [opinion]
Namibian
One of the most dangerous places to anchor your motivation is in the applause of other people. Read more »
July 17
South Africa: SAPS, Higher Education Strengthen Campus Safety With Northern Cape Forum Launch
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), has launched a Campus Community Safety Forum at the Northern… Read more »
