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thesouthafrican.comworld13 days ago
Malawi begins repatriating 150 citizens from South Africa after reported violence
Malawian authorities said a group of 150 citizens will arrive home Monday after leaving temporary camps in South Africa's Western Cape Province. Ghana, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe have also arranged returns for their nationals following reports of intimidation and deaths.
nypost.comworld16 days ago
Survey Finds Dozens of New Species on Angola's Lisima Plateau
A February 2026 expedition to Angola's remote Lisima plateau recorded previously unknown dragonflies, grasshoppers, moths and butterflies. The findings confirm the Angolan Highlands Water Tower as a major but understudied biodiversity area.
deccanchronicle.comworld18 days ago
SADC Ministers Meet in Zimbabwe to Coordinate on Food Security and Agriculture Policy
SADC officials warned of supply disruptions and climate threats at a joint ministerial meeting in Zimbabwe. Ministers called for harmonised fertiliser rules and climate-resilient systems.
thesouthafrican.compolitics26 days ago
South Africa Human Rights Commission Examines National Food Systems
The commission held an inquiry into food production and access. Testimony indicated that national output meets population needs while malnutrition deaths and food insecurity persist.
news24.comworld28 days ago
Southern African Development Community Leaders Agree to Strengthen Regional Integration
Leaders of the Southern African Development Community reached an agreement to increase regional integration measures. The stated goal is to reduce illegal migration amid rising anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa.
sabcnews.comworld34 days ago
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies
Festus Mogae, who served as president of Botswana, died this week. He later chaired the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission for South Sudan and served on the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Prize Committee.
thezimbabwemail.comworld39 days ago
Zimbabwe Court Acquits Former Tourism Minister Mzembi of Abuse of Office
Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi was acquitted on charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer. The High Court ruled that the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The allegations centered on the distribution of public-viewing television screens to…
deccanchronicle.comworld46 days ago
Long-acting HIV prevention drug begins rollout in high-prevalence Southern African countries
A groundbreaking new drug to prevent HIV infection, described as the closest the world has to a vaccine, is being introduced in some of the worst-affected countries. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reported from Eswatini in southern Africa, where officials express hope…
news24.comworld48 days ago
Media Institute of Southern Africa Releases 2026 Press Freedom Report
The Media Institute of Southern Africa has launched its sixth annual report on press freedom in the region. The document assesses conditions in 11 countries and addresses issues including digital surveillance, journalist safety and media viability. It notes both challenges and pr…
mg.co.zaworld59 days ago
Global Fund Launches $24 Million MOSASWA Malaria Grant for Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini
The Global Fund announced the MOSASWA multi-country grant on April 23, 2026, with a $24 million catalytic investment to combat malaria across borders. The initiative includes emergency funding for flood-affected areas in Mozambique. Partners aim to reduce transmission and build r…