May 29
Malawi: K106 Billion Drug Shipment Intercepted in South Africa, Two Malawians Arrested
Nyasa Times
South African authorities have intercepted a Malawi-registered truck allegedly transporting drugs worth about K106 billion, leading to the arrest of two Malawians and a Zambian at… Read more »
Malawi: Debt Crisis Forces Malawi to Depend On Grants
Nyasa Times
Malawi is increasingly depending on grants instead of loans from international lenders because of the country's growing debt crisis and weakening economy, the African Development… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Manufacturing Jobs Drop From 4.3% to 3.9% in 14 Years As AfDB Warns of Deepening Industrial Decline
Nyasa Times
Malawi's manufacturing employment rate has dropped from 4.3 percent in 2010 to 3.9 percent in 2024, highlighting a worrying decline in the country's industrial sector, according to… Read more »
Malawi: Patients Forced to Pay K90,000 for 'Free' Treatment As Corruption Crisis Rocks Public Hospitals
Nyasa Times
A shocking parliamentary inquiry has exposed a deep corruption crisis in Malawi's public hospitals, with patients allegedly being forced to pay bribes for treatment, fake receipts… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Africa's Gold Hub Shifts to Zimbabwe As 2026 Output Booms
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's gold industry delivered more than 12,600 kilogrammes of bullion between January and April 2026, driven by stronger output from large-scale miners. April deliveries from… Read more »
South Africa: Lesotho Explores R5-Billion Floating Solar Project On Its Highland Reservoirs
GroundUp
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority is proposing large-scale solar plants on the Katse and Mohale dams Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Social Development Worker Caught Selling Food Parcels
Scrolla
Residents raised the alarm at a tuckshop on 578 Vuyani Street after recognising groceries meant for needy families on the shelves. Gauteng Social Development MEC Nomantu… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023
Daba Finance
The South African Reserve Bank raised its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 7% on May 28, its first increase since 2023, as inflation risks rose after the Middle East crisis… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Why Zimbabwe's Medical Aid Societies Became Healthcare Providers and Why It Still Matters
263Chat
A debate over proposed changes to Zimbabwe's Medical Aid Societies Regulations has reignited questions about the role of medical aid providers in the country's healthcare system. Read more »
South Africa: MP's Criminal Case Against Ethekwini Manager Highlights Breakdown in State Anti-Corruption Efforts
Daily Maverick
A parliamentary clash over missing SIU reports has escalated into the opening of a criminal case, putting scrutiny on how little consequence follows corruption findings in South… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Murder Rate Edges Down
GroundUp
But violent crime remains unacceptably high Read more »
Zimbabwe: Watchdog Raises Alarm Over Dinson Displacements, Poor Living Conditions in Manhize
New Zimbabwe
The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called on the Government of Zimbabwe to urgently intervene in the escalating humanitarian, environmental and governance crisis… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Activist Seeks to Block Constitution Amendment Bill No.3 Changes Without Referendum
New Zimbabwe
A Harare activist has approached the High Court seeking to stop government's plans to enact and implement key provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Moffat Takadiwa Turns Plastic Waste Across Zimbabwe Into Record of Extraction and Repair
New Zimbabwe
In Harare, Zimbabwe, artist Moffat Takadiwa gathers the hard leftovers of global consumption and works them into surfaces that feel unexpectedly tender, bodily, and full of memory.… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Delays AI Policy After Fake References Scandal
Daba Finance
South Africa has delayed its national artificial intelligence policy to January 2027 after withdrawing an earlier draft that included fabricated academic references. Read more »
Angola: Transfers From Angola to Abroad for Individuals Reduced to USD 150,000/Year
ANGOP
The Central Bank of Angola (BNA) on Monday changed the limit for transfers abroad by individuals, reducing it from USD 250,000 to USD 150,000 yearly. Read more »
Angola: Historian Advocates for Strengthening Teaching of African Languages in Schools
ANGOP
Angolan historian and researcher Eloy Satchitomeno, in the city of Luena, Moxico Province, has advocated for the need for African countries to strengthen the teaching of African… Read more »
Angola: Saxophonist Nanutu Honored in Lisbon
ANGOP
Saxophonist António Manuel Fernandes "Nanutu" was honored on Thursday in Lisbon, Portugal, at an event featuring tributes from Angolan and international musicians. Read more »
Angola: Ambassador to Serbia Encourages Young People to Focus On Studies
ANGOP
The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Serbia, Eduardo Octávio, recently encouraged Angolan students residing in Serbia to be… Read more »
Angola: Police Donates Blood to Cubango Pediatric Hospital
ANGOP
At least 30 bags of blood were donated on Thursday to the Cubango Pediatric Hospital, in an initiative by the Rapid Intervention Police (PIR), as part of the commemorative events… Read more »
Africa: Activists Gather At TotalEnergies Offices to 'Kick Polluters Out of Africa'
GroundUp
Campaign laid blame for South Africa's skyrocketing electricity tariffs at the feet of the fossil fuel industry Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Rail Theft Trial Bogged Down in Argument Over Virtual Testimony
GroundUp
Key state witness is stranded in Dubai Read more »
Angola: Angola Wants Partnership With Chinese Institute to Train Marine Technicians
ANGOP
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmen dos Santos, expressed on Thursday, in China, the interest in strengthening a partnership with the Second Oceanographic… Read more »
Angola: Epal Plans to Double Water Supply in Luanda With New Projects By 2027
ANGOP
The Public Water Company (EPAL) announced on Thursday in Luanda that it plans to double the water supply in the Angolan capital, with the commissioning of new distribution systems… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Proteas Women Are Heading to Zimbabwe for the First Time in History
Scrolla
The Proteas Women face Zimbabwe Women at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo from 11 to 19 September in five T20I matches. Queens Sports Club has hosted men's international cricket… Read more »
