June 10
Zimbabwe: Divine Lunga Doubtful Ahead of Warriors Clash Against Bafana Bafana
New Zimbabwe
WARRIORS' defender, Divine Lunga's appearance in the Group C CAF World Cup Qualifier against South Africa on Tuesday evening is in doubt following an injury scare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Losing Warriors Snub Invitation to Zimbabwe's SA Embassy
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's senior men's national soccer team, the Warriors' foreign based players on Saturday snubbed the team's visit to Zimbabwe embassy in South Africa. Read more »
June 09
Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Namibian
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
Malawi: Farming With a Mixture of Crops, Animals and Trees Is Better for the Environment and for People - Evidence From Ghana and Malawi [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in… Read more »
Angola: Minister of Culture Mourns Death of Choreographer Sakaneno João De Deus
ANGOP
The Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, has expressed his sorrow at the death of dance teacher Sakaneno João de Deus, who died on Sunday of illness at the age of 62. Read more »
Mozambique: Calendar Changes Fall; All Candidates To Be Submitted By Monday
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The main purpose of the 30 April changes was to give candidates an extra 15 days to submit documents - 10,000 notarised signatures for presidential candidates and six documents for… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi's Electoral Law Veto Ensures Frelimo Victory on 9 October
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
At the last minute on 30 May, President Filipe Nyusi vetoed revisions to the electoral law agreed by consensus by parliament a month earlier. The veto ensures Frelimo victory in… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Concerned About NPO Budget Cuts [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is deeply concerned about the potential closure of non-profit organisations (NPOs) and resultant job losses due to… Read more »
Malawi: Contract for MEC Chair, 2 Commissioners Expire - CSOs Urge Authorities to Act Swiftly
Nyasa Times
Contracts for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale and Commissioners Anthony Mkumbwa and Olivia Liwewe have expired. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Education Ministry Nudges Private Investors to Close Staggering 3,000 Schools Gap
New Zimbabwe
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE), Torerai Moyo says there is a shortage of 3 000 schools in the country and challenged private investors to construct learning… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rapist Duo Jailed 20 Years Each for Violating Granny (76)
New Zimbabwe
Two sex offenders, who took turns to rape a 76-year-old woman, have been sentenced to 20 years in prison each. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Top Agricultural College 'Punishes' Students Defaulting On U.S.$350 Fees Payment
New Zimbabwe
ASPIRING agronomists at a top agricultural science institution, Esigodini Agricultural College, risk deferring studies for failing to pay tuition fees and other ancillary costs,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fraudster Arrested for Demanding U.S.$1,5k to Facilitate Prisoner's Freedom
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a Chegutu man accused of demanding and receiving part of US$1 500 from the family of a remand prisoner. Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC, Master Card, Unicef Procures Equipment Worth $150,000 for Malawi Immunization Services
Nyasa Times
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with support from Master Card Foundation and UNICEF has supported the Ministry of Health with cold chain equipment… Read more »
Zimbabwe: IMF Mission to Assess New ZiG Currency's Impact On Zimbabwe's Economy
New Zimbabwe
AN International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation mission will later this June visit Zimbabwe to assess the country's economic performance on the back of a newly introduced… Read more »
South Africa: Gautrain Marks 14 Years of Operations
SAnews.gov.za
As Gautrain marks 14 years of operations, Gautrain Management Agency Chief Executive Officer, Tshepo Kgobe has described the high-speed rail network as a trailblazer in the South… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Minimise Marine Pollution
SAnews.gov.za
Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy has urged citizens to play their part in minimising marine pollution by adopting sustainable practices, including… Read more »
Namibia: Alcaraz Beats Zverev to Win First French Open Title
Namibian
Carlos Alcaraz fought back to defeat Alexander Zverev in a five-set French Open final on Sunday and become the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces. Read more »
Namibia: Verstappen Wins 'Crazy' Rain-Hit Canadian Grand Prix
Namibian
Max Verstappen returned to form and completed a hat-trick of Canadian Grand Prix wins on Sunday when he triumphed for Red Bull in a thrilling, tactical and incident-filled race at… Read more »
Namibia: Bumrah Delivers As India Beat Pakistan in Low-Scoring Thriller
Namibian
Jasprit Bumrah was the hero as India beat Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring T20 World Cup thriller in New York on Sunday. Read more »
June 07
Lesotho: Basotho Say Govt Is Doing a Poor Job of Providing a Reliable Electricity Supply
Afrobarometer
Only four in 10 citizens enjoy reliable power from the national grid. Read more »
South Africa: NUM Signed a Five-Year Wage Agreement With Petra Diamonds [press release]
COSATU
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Petra Diamonds signed a valid and binding 5 (five) year agreement for the NUM members within the A and B Paterson grade ( Recognised… Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints Acting Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister Maropene Ramokgopa to act as the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture until a permanent appointment is made under the new seventh… Read more »
Lesotho: Famo Members Get Hefty Jail Terms
Lesotho Times
slapped with 10-year sentences each as gvt begins to enforce famo ban but famo violence still spreads with two more shot dead Read more »
June 06
Zimbabwe/Lesotho: Zimbabwe Won't Take Lesotho Lightly in World Cup Qualifier
Cosafa
Zimbabwe will be wary of the threat posed by Lesotho as the two COSAFA members clash in their World Cup qualifier at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday. Read more »