The latest news from Southern Africa, summarised in English country by country — South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe… — from the local press. 196 articles published.
South African musicians Louis Brittz and Retief Burger have launched the “Nuwe Lof” project to create new Afrikaans songs of praise and worship. They believe this music plays an important role in church life and needs to be regularly renewed, reports Maroelamedia.
Source: Maroelamedia
South African prosecutors say businessman Sulliman Carrim was travelling to Saudi Arabia via Dubai when he was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. He is charged with failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission, while a separate investigation concerns suspected fraud and corruption, IOL reports.
Source: IOL
The Namibia Sports Commission received 127 applications for the Namibia Annual Sports Awards, compared with 111 the previous year. The nominations were announced on Wednesday in Windhoek and three categories were created, according to the Commission, which said that two awards received no applications.
Source: New Era
The Netball Association of Malawi will fund a men’s tournament it hopes to launch within the next six months, after failing to attract private sponsors. The competition is intended to provide players with a regular platform and strengthen the national team’s preparation; the team finished last in both its Africa Netball Cup appearances, according to the Times.
Source: Times
The Football Association of Malawi and NBS Bank have given 103.8 million kwacha to Plan International Malawi to fund the Green Girls Boarding School in Mzimba District. The money comes from the 2026 Charity Shield and is intended to improve pupils’ study conditions, according to Country Director Mwape Mulumbi.
Source: Times
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo praised the work of more than 1,500 local committees responsible for preventing disasters and responding to emergencies. He paid tribute to them at the opening of the first International Congress on Humanitarian Action and Cooperation in Beira, Sofala province, according to the Mozambique Information Agency.
Source: Club of Mozambique
Namibia’s cyber incident response team, NAM-CSIRT, is training organisations to detect cyberattacks, coordinate responses and maintain their operations. A masterclass held in Ongwediva also simulated a crisis to test procedures in public agencies and companies, reports New Era.
Source: New Era
Namibian bank Bank Windhoek is rolling out a three-year strategy to simplify access to its services and improve the customer experience. The plan notably relies on its branches, digital platforms, ATMs and support channels, according to New Era.
Source: New Era
The European Film Festival will bring together 10 Namibian films and 10 European productions from 20 October to 19 November in Windhoek. Screenings, held twice a week, are intended to promote cultural exchange and support Namibian filmmakers, reports New Era.
Source: New Era
ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove Democratic Alliance ministers from the Government of National Unity. He says the party is destabilising the coalition and calls on the Economic Freedom Fighters to adopt a more conciliatory attitude if it hopes to join it, according to IOL.
Source: IOL
Botswana’s Mascom Wireless unveiled a new brand identity in Gaborone and announced plans to expand its business beyond connectivity. The company intends to develop digital platforms and services for individuals and businesses as part of an evolution presented for its 28th anniversary, reports The Voice Botswana.
Source: The Voice Botswana
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Obert Mpofu as secretary for science and technology on the ZANU-PF politburo and transferred him to the Council of Elders. The reshuffle, which takes effect immediately, also appoints Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei to economic affairs and investment promotion, according to party spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa.
Source: Zimeye
Zambia’s High Court has referred three men to their defence in the trial over the deaths of 29 Ethiopian nationals. Jairos Njobvu, Stephen Sitali and Pethias Mayembe are facing human trafficking charges over alleged events in Lusaka in December 2022, Diggers reports.
Source: Diggers
Perfect Property Solutions Limited donated 3 million kwachas to the Mother’s Day festival held at Dumuwa Holiday Resort in Nkhata Bay, Malawi. The 2026 event combined concerts, sports and recreational activities to celebrate women’s role, Malawivoice reports.
Source: Malawivoice
Armed groups are using Johannesburg’s underground tunnels to steal copper cables from the electricity network, putting City Power workers at risk. An explosion at the Marshalltown substation recently disrupted supplies, after eight fires since January, six linked to theft, according to City Power.
Source: TimesLIVE
A preliminary audit of Zimbabwe’s public education assistance programme (BEAM) has found irregularities in the selection of beneficiaries, including children of teachers, school heads and politicians. A source at the Ministry of Finance says funding has been temporarily suspended during the investigation, as the country is undergoing an International Monetary Fund review, Zimeye reports.
Source: Zimeye
Eswatini Attorney General Sifiso Mashampu Khumalo has warned that campaigning for the 2028 general election is illegal before the official start of the authorised period. The warning comes as presumed candidates are said to be making themselves known during voter education and registration activities, reports the Times of Eswatini.
Source: Times of Eswatini
South African company Primo Sportswear is seeking 181,676.73 emalangeni from football club Nsingizini Hotspurs in the High Court of Eswatini over technical services and clothing. The complaint also seeks annual interest of 9% and reimbursement of legal costs; the allegations will be examined by the court, reports the Times of Eswatini.
Source: Times of Eswatini
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