April 21
South Africa: South Africa's Security Forces Once Brutally Entrenched Apartheid. It's Been a Rocky Road to Reform [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
One of the important tasks that faced South Africa's democratic government after 1994 was to reform the apartheid-era security apparatus. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Writes Off Interest-Free Loans Given to Zimbabwe
New Zimbabwe
China has written off an unspecified amount of Zimbabwe's interest-free loans and pledged to help the Southern African country find a way out of its debt crisis, even as activists… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Triple Spending' - Zimbabweans Bear Cost of Changing to New Zig Currency
New Zimbabwe
Local businesses, transport and even government services are rejecting old notes despite the unavailability of new ZiG bills until the end of the month. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Reacts to Skomota Bagging Reality TV Show On Moja Love
New Zimbabwe
VIRAL social media sensation and entertainer, Skomota has landed a reality TV show on Moja Love. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Junior Sables Kick Off Barthes Trophy On a High Note
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe men's Under 20 rugby team on Saturday kicked off its 2024 Barthes Trophy campaign with a 46 -21 win over Tunisia at Harare Sports Club. Read more »
Zimbabwe: How to Choose Good Boxing Gloves
New Zimbabwe
Having the appropriate boxing gloves is crucial for both accomplishment and protection. Here's how to select the perfect pair: minotaurfightstore Read more »
Zimbabwe: Army Brigadier-General Killed in Head-On Collision Declared National Hero
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on the late Brigadier General Shadreck Vezha, who died in a Tuesday road traffic accident alongside other army… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Major Drug Bust in SA - R2 Million Worth of Mandrax Seized
New Zimbabwe
The Hawks had a major drug bust in which they seized mandrax worth R2 million rand en route to Cape Town. Here is the latest. Read more »
South Africa: Reliving the Pandemic - Five New 'Vi-Fi' Novels Inspired By Covid-19 [analysis]
Daily Maverick
These titles, with themes such as isolation and addiction, introduce readers to a new Covid generation of authors. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Gifts Four Comedians With Toyota Aqua Vehicles
New Zimbabwe
As has become new trend for Zimbabwean artists, comedians and socialites to beg for wheels and money from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, by taking to his knees Admire… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cleric, 10 Accomplices in the Dock for Kidnapping and Demanding a U.S.$120k Ransom
New Zimbabwe
A group of 11 people, who include two Chinese nationals and a Congolese self-styled bishop, Charles Matondo, Friday appeared in court accused of kidnapping and demanding a US$120… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PG Matanda-Moyo Upbeat As Prosecutors Get 20 Laptops Installed With E-Libraries to Enhance Their Work
New Zimbabwe
IN a notable move aimed at equipping public prosecutors and restoring confidence in the judiciary, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has received a donation of 20 laptops… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Female Congregant's Death At Madzibaba Ishmael's Shrine Was Due to Pregnancy Complications - - Postmortem Report
New Zimbabwe
A report of a postmortem conducted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has revealed that a female congregant at controversial Madzibaba Ishmael's shrine died as a result of a… Read more »
April 19
South Africa: Search Continues for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith - South African News Briefs - April 19, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New ZiG Doomed By Overall Lack of Transparency [analysis]
ISS
Economic mismanagement has stripped citizens' trust in the government and threatens the new currency's viability. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Grants Amnesty to Ease Prison Congestion
VOA
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted amnesty to 4,000 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the country's crowded jails. Read more »
South Africa: Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg
GroundUp
Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday Read more »
Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study
New Era
A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday.… Read more »
Cameroon: Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola [document]
State Department
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Armed Robbers Target Catholic School, Torture Priest
New Zimbabwe
Three armed robbers who targeted a Catholic Mission where they terrorised a priest before getting away with loot worth thousands of dollars have been slapped with a 21-year jail… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zitf Preparations Intensify
The Herald
Kenyan President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next week, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Record Crowd Attends Independence Celebrations
The Herald
More than 70 000 people yesterday thronged Murambinda B Secondary School in Buhera District, Manicaland Province, for the 44th Independence celebrations that were presided over by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Eyes Angolan Market
The Herald
National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between local exporters and leading buyers… Read more »
South Africa: Corruption Accused Edwin Sodi's Company Still Not Blacklisted By Treasury
GroundUp
City of Tshwane asked for Blackhead Consulting to be put on the list of restricted suppliers more than two months ago Read more »
Angola: Angola Prioritizes Modernization of Logistics and Transport Network
ANGOP
The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, stated last Thursdy, at the Organization's headquarters in New York, that the… Read more »