May 29
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 »
Malawi: Is PAC Leadership Clinging to Power? Mounting Pressure Exposes Governance Crisis At Influential Civil Society Body
Nyasa Times
Serious governance questions are now engulfing the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), with growing pressure from governance experts and sections of civil society demanding immediate… Read more »
Namibia: FNB Women Super League Last Dance
Namibian
A gripping FNB Women Super League season reaches a fitting finale tomorrow when Mighty Gunners and FC Ongos battle it out for the title. Read more »
South Africa: Government Moves to Overhaul UIF and Compensation Fund for Faster Worker Support [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
South Africa's labour support system could soon undergo one of its most significant transformations in years, as government moves to reposition the Unemployment Insurance Fund… Read more »
South Africa: Mogotsi Hid Three Convictions and His Lawyers Are Calling It a Mistake
Scrolla
Brown Mogotsi declared three prior convictions in court, including two counts of assault with intent to cause GBH, for which he served two years in prison. The State revealed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Names Mighty Warriors Squad for Four Nations Tournament
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has released the Mighty Warriors squad set to represent the country at the upcoming Four Nations Tournament in Zambia next month. Read more »
May 28
Angola: Angola Reports 13 Positive Cases of Mpox
ANGOP
Angola has registered so far a total 13 positive cases of monkeypox in the northern provinces of Cabinda and Uige, the country's Health minister, Silvia Lutucuta, announced on… Read more »
Africa: Why The World Must Recognize NTDs as a Human Rights Issue [guest column]
allAfrica
During my years working in Malawi’s health system – from clinician and public health officer to leading national public health programmes, and now as Minister of Health… Read more »
Namibia: 70% of Namibians Too Poor to Buy a House
Namibian
LESS than 10% of the working population owe banks N$45.1 billion in home loans. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 28, 2026
allAfrica
Read more »
Namibia: Unearthing Namibia's Forgotten Genocide Through Forensic Archaeology [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Namibian genocide was one of the first genocides of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908, tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people were killed under German colonial… Read more »
