APO International South Africa: Border Management Authority intercepts unsupervised minors near Beitbridge Port of Entry The Border Management Authority (BMA), working in close collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has intercepted more than 20 minors near the Limpopo River in the vicinity of the Beitbridge border fence. The children, aged between 5 and 17 years, are believed to have been en route from South Africa to Zimbabwe when they were intercepted during routine border safeguarding operations. Among the group were 10 […] today8 January, 2026
Health / Medical Grootfontein records 24 Cholera cases since November 2025 By: Envaalde Matheus The Grootfontein Municipal Council says it is scrambling to contain a fast-spreading Cholera outbreak, yet conditions in the town’s informal settlements remain critical, despite emergency water and sanitation efforts. Otjozondjupa regional health director, Gebardo Thimoteus, confirmed to NewsOnOne that 24 cholera cases have been laboratory-confirmed without fatalities and no hospitalisation currently, but urges the public to take hygiene precautions as health teams intensify their response. The […] today8 January, 2026
APO International Zimbabwe: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) agricultural voucher system boosts food security and promotes protection from sexual exploitation and abuse The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Zimbabwe funded by the French Government, coordinated the Agricultural Voucher System as part of the Nourish and Thrive: Inclusive and Sustainable Nutrition and Livelihoods Initiative Project. This coordinated effort aims to enhance food security and nutrition by providing rural households with subsidized access to high-quality agricultural inputs, thereby fostering resilient and sustainable livelihoods in drought-affected […] today8 January, 2026
APO International Benin: Election candidates must commit to protecting human rights amid shrinking civic space As voters prepare to go to the polls in Benin, candidates running in the country’s legislative and municipal elections on 11 January 2026, and presidential election on 12 April 2026, must commit to prioritizing human rights, Amnesty International and 13 civil society organizations said. The organizations have published a manifesto setting out key human rights priorities for the incoming authorities. “Civic space continues to shrink in Benin with a […] today8 January, 2026
APO International The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and Rustenburg Local Municipality to host a public participation event in Rustenburg The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, in collaboration with the Rustenburg Local Municipality, will host a public participation event on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the Civic Centre in Rustenburg under the theme: Advancing People-Centred Development. The event will be hosted by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, supported by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes. The event forms part of DIRCO’s nation-wide public participation efforts linked to South Africa’s […] today8 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Inflation Edges Down to 3.2 Percent Namibia’s annual inflation eased to 3.2 percent in December 2025, down from 3.4 percent the previous month. Monthly inflation stood at 0.1 percent, while core inflation was slightly higher at 3.4 percent. Here is Petronela Namushinga, the Communications Officer at NSA. ENG Petronela Namushinga inflation today8 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia NCAA Flags Safety Breach Over Proposed IShowSpeed Flight Namibia’s Civil Aviation Authority says a proposed flight carrying 13 passengers, including IShowSpeed, violated passenger limits and lacked the required Transport Commission exemption. The operator declined advice to use a local charter, and the NCAA stressed that safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. Here is Nelson Ashipala, NCAA Manager for Stakeholder Engagement and Communications. ENG Nelson Ashipala flight today8 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia NamPost Announces Extra Child Grant Payouts Ahead of New School Year Namibia Post Limited has announced additional in-branch payout dates for Child Cash Grant beneficiaries on Friday, 9 January, and Saturday, 10 January 2026. NamPost says the supplementary payments are meant to help families meet children’s needs ahead of the new school year. The extra payout applies only to Child Cash Grants and will be available at all post offices nationwide. The normal social grant payment schedule remains unchanged, and beneficiaries […] today8 January, 2026
APO International Emirates to operate next-gen A350 on the third daily service to Cape Town, its first deployment in Southern Africa Emirates (www.Emirates.com) will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The recently-announced third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route will now be served by an A350, bringing Emirates latest aircraft type to the market for the […] today8 January, 2026