April 23
Namibia: KFA Upset Windhoek Gymnasium - As Baller Boys Hammer Dama SA 4-1
New Era
The Telecom Sports Grounds in Windhoek hosted the U/15 group matches of the MTC HopSol Youth League over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Autopsy High On Tucna Congress Agenda
New Era
The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) will interrogate the government's actions on economic transformation, job-creation and resource redistribution at its upcoming elective… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unity Is Essential to Protect Mother Earth
The Herald
Yesterday Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating the Earth Day. Read more »
Mozambique: Angola and Mozambique Sign Two Legal Instruments
ANGOP
Angola and Mozambique signed two legal instruments on Tuesday, in the Mozambican city of Maputo, to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Read more »
Angola: Angola and Indonesia Trade Rises to USD 1.6 Billion in Five Years
ANGOP
The volume of business between Angola and Indonesia has risen from USD 1.5 billion to USD 1.6 billion in the last five years, said Tuesday in Luanda Province the Indonesian… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Archaeologist Gets U.S.$2,6m Grant
The Herald
Zimbabwean archaeologist Shadreck Chirikure, who is Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science at the University of Oxford, is among four outstanding research leaders awarded… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Garry Mapanzure's Posthumous Track Tackles Societal Struggles, Hidden Pain
New Zimbabwe
The music of Garry Mapanzure continues to resonate even after his tragic passing in a car accident last October. Read more »
South Africa: We Want Reparations Before the Elections, Demand Victims of Apartheid Crime
GroundUp
About 100 pensioners, supported by the Khulumani Support Group, picketed outside Parliament on Tuesday Read more »
Mozambique: Growth of Mozambican Economy Will Remain Modest, Says IMF
AIM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that the growth of the Mozambican economy will remain modest in the coming years, since significant challenges remain. Read more »
Mozambique: Military Escorts Interrupted in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The military escort for vehicles using the N380 highway in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado was interrupted on Monday, on the stretch between Macomia and Oasse,… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Imports Avocados Worth N$16.4m
New Era
Low levels of production and lack of access to lucrative markets saw Namibia importing 889 tonnes of avocados worth over N$16.4 million in the final quarter of last year, which… Read more »
Namibia: Residents, Councillors Gang Up Against Redforce
New Era
Pressure is increasingly mounting on the Walvis Bay municipality to sever ties with debt collector RedForce, as some councillors have now joined the anti-RedForce brigade. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Omaheke Irked By Venaani 'Pensioner' Jibe
New Era
Swapo top brass in Omaheke have come out swinging, condemning the recent comments by Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani referring to their presidential candidate… Read more »
Namibia: LPM Fires Corrupt Leaders, Unlike Swapo - Swartbooi
New Era
Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says his party fires those in leadership roles when they are involved in corrupt practices, unlike the ruling party Swapo. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chipinge Herdsman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping Two Cousins
New Zimbabwe
A 52-year-old herdsman was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Chipinge Magistrates Court on two counts of indecent assault and a single count of rape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Ruto to Be the Chief Guest At Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Politically Immature Chamisa Should 'Herd Cattle' - Chiwenga
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Deputy President Constantino Chiwenga has taken a dig at Nelson Chamisa describing the opposition leader as politically immature. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Arrested 'Money Changers' to Spend Two More Days Behind Bars, Bail Ruling Deferred
New Zimbabwe
Suspected forex dealers arrested last week on allegations of contravening the Exchange Control Act will spend more days in jail after bail ruling was deferred. Read more »
Angola: Proposed Security Law Threatens Rights [press release]
HRW
Revise or Reject Bill Undermining Freedom of Media, Expression, Association Read more »
Southern Africa: Urgent Action Urged As Southern Africa Faces Deepening Drought Crisis
Capital FM
Southern Africa is on the brink of a devastating hunger crisis as a relentless drought tightens its grip. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zambian Expo Creates Business Opportunities for Zim's Agro-Industries
The Herald
The Agritech Expo held in Zambia last week presented a platform for countries including Zimbabwe to foster regional partnerships, introduce cutting-edge agricultural technologies… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AFC Insurance Collaborates With Botswana Firm
The Herald
AFC Insurance is collaborating with Phoenix Insurance Company of Botswana to map out ways of boosting agricultural production in both countrie, a development expected to boost… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Siyabonga Thwala to Star in New Action-Drama Series
The Herald
Three time SAFTA winner Siyabonga Thwala will be starring in a new action-drama series, "Empini"' as Khaya Bhodoza, a prominent businessman and political stalwart. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Needs Solutions for Comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health Services
The Herald
Sexual reproductive health is a fundamental human right that every individual should have access to. Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Fertiliser Factory Most Welcome
The Herald
A NEW fertiliser factory opened in Norton on Saturday, capable of supplying around 15 percent of the national market, and bringing in a new and extra investor into the sector as… Read more »