May 20
Southern Africa: Angola Chairs SADC-PF Standing Committee On Human and Social Development
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Angolan MP, Luisa Damião was elected president of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) of the Southern African Development… Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola Seeks Top 5 in Women's Handball World Ranking
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The Angolan Handball Federation (FAAND) under its strategic development plan aims to ensure that the country reach by 2030, a place among the top five national teams in the world… Read more »
Angola: Parliamentary TV to Give Greater Visibility to Legislative Activity - Speaker
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The launch of Parliamentary TV represents a historic milestone in strengthening Angolan democracy, bringing the institution closer to citizens and ensuring greater visibility in… Read more »
Angola: AUSC Praises Angola's High Level of Organization
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The Executive Secretary of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC), Stanley Mutoya, on Wednesday in Luanda praised Angola's high level of organizational capacity by hosting, for… Read more »
Africa: GFA President Inspires Black Starlets Ahead of South Africa Clash Tonight
Ghanaian Times
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the Black Starlets to remain confident in their abilities ahead of their crucial final Group D clash against South Africa at the 2026… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Misses World Relays Over Poor Standards
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Coach Letu Hamhola says substandard training and poor administrative support have caused Namibia to miss out on the recent World Athletics Relays. Read more »
South Africa: Watch Day 2 Recap of the Whistleblowing Seminar [analysis]
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The second day of the Whistleblowing Seminar focused on what it truly takes to build a functioning whistleblowing ecosystem. The discussions made it clear that no single… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Mohai Leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in Ethekwini
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Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will on Wednesday lead the Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Roadshow at the… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Afcon 2028 Bid Strengthened
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Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has confirmed Namibia's bid to co-host Afcon 2028, adding that his election to Cosafa's executive committee will improve… Read more »
May 19
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 19, 2026
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South Africa: Flood Relief on the Way for Cape Farmers - South African News Briefs - May 19, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Chivayo's Ex-Wife Arrested Over Alleged Cellphone Theft, Child Access Dispute
New Zimbabwe
Sonja Louise Madzikanda, the estranged wife of Wicknell Chivayo, says she was arrested and detained at Highlands Police Station on allegations of denying the controversial… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo's Ex-Mother-in-Law Arrested for Siphoning U.S.$1.4 Million From Grandkids' Trust Account
New Zimbabwe
Wicknell Chivayo's ex-mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested on allegations of fraud following reports that she had sought to siphon US$1.4 million from her… Read more »
Malawi: Former Speaker Henry Chimunthu Banda Injured in Night Road Crash Near Dedza
Nyasa Times
Former Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda was involved in a road accident last night near Dedza, raising fresh concerns over road safety along Malawi's major highways. Read more »
South Africa: Malawian-Linked Couple, Relative Face Over 4,000 Fraud Charges in South Africa's R26 Million Covid-19 Scandal
Nyasa Times
A Malawian-linked couple and their relative are facing an uncertain legal future in South Africa after being accused of orchestrating a massive Covid-19 relief fund fraud scheme… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Activists Top List of Perpetrators in April Rights Abuses Report
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Peace Project says the country's human rights environment remains under pressure after recording 145 violations affecting 3,675 people in April, with activists… Read more »
South Africa: Extortion Gangs Force Cape Town Pre-Schools to Shut
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A Marikana pre-school owner closed her centre after three extortion groups demanded up to R4,000 a month. Parents now pay extra transport costs to send children elsewhere,… Read more »
Namibia: Genocide Descendants Slam Government Decision to Regionalise Remembrance Day
Namibian
Descendants of the victims of the 1904-1908 Nama and Ovaherero genocide have criticised the government's decision to regionalise the Genocide Remembrance Day commemorations. Read more »
South Africa: SA Citrus Sector Delivers Juicy Economic Boost, Overtaking Spain As World's Leading Exporter
Daily Maverick
South Africa's citrus sector, boosted by new technology and favourable conditions, has overtaken Spain as the top global exporter, promising growth despite rising agricultural… Read more »
South Africa: Day One of Gauteng Water Crisis Hearings 'Arms' SAHRC for a Grilling of Government
Daily Maverick
Gauteng residents and civil society organisations filled a conference room in the women's jail at Constitution Hill, setting the tone for the South African Human Rights… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Moves to Strengthen Ethics, Accountability in the Public Service
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Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Buthelezi has used his 2026 Budget Vote speech to outline a reform agenda aimed at building what he described as a "capable,… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Unveils Digital Overhaul in 2026 Budget Vote
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South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is accelerating its digital transformation programme aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening national security and driving… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-Mozambique Security Cooperation to Continue Under Bilateral Arrangement
New Times
Rwanda and Mozambique will continue security cooperation in Cabo Delgado under a bilateral arrangement between the two governments, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo-Linked Hodago Attached Over N$7.5-Million Debt
Namibian
The High Court has authorised the attachment and possible sale of shares in Swapo-linked Hodago Fishing over a N$7.5-million fish supply debt. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Spends Over $700 Million On Fuel While Tobacco Earns Less Than $400 Million As Forex Crisis Worsens
Nyasa Times
Malawi is now spending more than 700 million US dollars annually on fuel imports while earning less than 400 million US dollars from tobacco exports, exposing a massive forex gap… Read more »
