Zambia Cancels Zed Mobile Licences Over Rollout Failures
ZICTA cancelled both licences held by Beeline Telecoms, trading as Zedmobile, on 15 September, citing rollout, quality and unpaid fees.
September 16, 2026Topic
Southern Africa
Namibian Sardine Deaths Sent for Testing as South Africa Curbs Catches
South Africa has limited sardine catches after confirming pilchard herpesvirus. Namibia is testing samples from Henties Bay and has restricted...
September 14, 2026
TCL Sues Samsung Over False Advertising on Mini LED Televisions
TCL North America alleges three Samsung 2026 televisions are sold as Mini LED without full-array local dimming. Samsung stands behind...
September 13, 2026
Shoprite Buys South Africa’s Largest Coffee Chain
Shoprite has agreed to acquire all of Vida e Caffè, about 400 outlets across Africa. No price was disclosed. A...
September 13, 2026
A Kenyan Trader Contracts 540,000 Tonnes of Zambian Maize
Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency will export 540,000 tonnes of maize to Kenya’s Baita Trading. No price was disclosed and no...
September 13, 2026 Zambia Charges an Opposition Presidential Candidate With Sedition Over an Election Claim
Zambian police charged Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu with seditious practices on 11 September 2026, deepening a post-election crackdown on...
September 13, 2026 Mozambique’s President Opens a Courthouse in a Top Beach-Tourism District
President Daniel Chapo inaugurated the new Vilanculo district court, saying legal certainty is essential for tourism and investment in the...
September 13, 2026 South African Mining Faces El Niño Water Risks
South Africa's Weather Service expects a very strong El Niño to bring below-normal rain and heat through 2026/27, a water...
September 13, 2026 Zambia’s Capital Begins Clearing Street Traders Off Lusaka’s Pavements
Lusaka mayor-elect Chitambala Mwewa says a functional city cannot coexist with street vending, pushing vendors into designated markets across Zambia.
September 13, 2026