April 19
Zimbabwe: Zim@44 - Forging Ahead With Economic Growth [editorial]
The Herald
ADDRESSING the nation yesterday from Murambinda B High School, the centre of the national celebrations of the 44th anniversary of Independence, President Mnangagwa, while… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiwundura to Get 8 Village Business Units
The Herald
Plans are underway for the establishment of eight village business units (VBUs) in Chiwundura on the outskirts of Gweru in the Midlands Province as part of the Rural… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zetdc, Skypower Sign Landmark Deal
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) yesterday signed a power purchase agreement with Skypower Global at the World Future Energy Summit held in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: How SA's Middle Class Lost Their Wealth Over a Decade
The Herald
The chatter around braais and dinner tables these days is being dominated by the vast destruction of middle-class wealth due to the steady collapse of the residential property… Read more »
April 18
South Africa: South Africa's Electricity Crisis - a Series of Failures Over 30 Years Have Left a Dim Legacy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In 1994, apartheid ended and the African National Congress (ANC) won South Africa's first ever democratic elections, promising "Electricity for All" as part of its Reconstruction… Read more »
Lesotho: Female Factory Workers' in Outcry Over Unpaid Maternity Leave
Lesotho Times
TRADE unions are disgruntled that government continues to discriminate against women working in the textile and private security sectors when it comes to maternity leave payment. Read more »
Zimbabwe: IMF Projects Zim Economy to Grow 3,2pc
The Herald
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Zimbabwe's economy to register 3,2 percent growth in 2024, reflecting the negative impact of drought and declining global… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ciie Expo to Unlock Opportunities in China
The Herald
Zimbabwean companies should take advantage of the 2024 edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to unlock more export opportunities in the Chinese market. Read more »
Angola: Mineral Resources Minister Defends Sustainable Gold Exploration
ANGOP
The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, on Thursday, in central Huambo province, defended the need for a sustainable gold exploration, with the… Read more »
Lesotho: Moleko Speaks On Lesotho's First Ever Mining Indaba
Lesotho Times
WITH just a week before Lesotho's first ever mining indaba (Khotla) gets underway, Natural Resources Minister, Mohlomi Moleko, says the event's primary purpose is to explore means… Read more »
Lesotho: FNB-Lesotho Launches Card Localization Scheme
Lesotho Times
FIRST National Bank (FNB)-Lesotho has officially launched its card localisation scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and facilitating payments. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dinson Targets U.S.$4,3bn Revenue in Final Phase
The Herald
Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO), a subsidiary of Chinese steel giant Tsingshan Holdings Group, is targeting net annual revenue of US$4,25 billion in the fourth and final… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Efficient Transport System Key for Horticulture Exports'
The Herald
AS the country's marches towards attaining Vision 2030, the Horticultural Development Council (HDC) is engaging Government to facilitate the upgrading of roads and border… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 4 ZDF Members Killed in Road Traffic Accident
The Herald
Four members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) died while an unknown number of people sustained varying degrees of injuries when two vehicles were involved in a head on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Seminar to Empower Entrepreneurs
The Herald
BUSINESS mentor and motivational speaker, Mr Venon Chamba will on May 4, 2024, convene a seminar aimed at bolstering entrepreneurs' attitudes when operating in a tough economic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Illegal Forex Currency Dealers Chief Threat to Zig
The Herald
As the country embraces the new ZiG currency, it is important that we preserve its value for the economy to grow and, ultimately, lift the living standards of Zimbabweans. Read more »
Malawi: Historical! Malawi Opens Diplomatic Relation With Israel, MOU On Labour Export Deal Signed
Nyasa Times
Malawi Embassy in Tel Viv, Israel, has officially been opened today with a blessing of also having the memorandum of understanding (MOU)with Israel on the labour export deal… Read more »
Malawi: Wages of Sin - Escom Vandal Dies Due to Burns After Electrocution
Nyasa Times
32-year old man has died after getting electrocuted while vandalising ESCOM cables at Maselema in Blantyre. Read more »
Malawi: Ekhaya FC Set Pace for Commercialisation
Nyasa Times
Ekhaya FC have set the tone for commercialisation when they unveiled their uniforms and replica jerseys for sale on Wednesday at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Read more »
April 17
Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Business Day Africa
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Nama Community Rejects Green-Hydrogen Port Expansion
VOA
Namibia's port authority, Namport, has proposed a port expansion on Shark Island, a heritage site that is sacred to the indigenous Nama ethnic group of southern Namibia. Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of School Children Stuck Without Transport Months Into School Year
GroundUp
Eastern Cape transport and education departments are being taken to court Read more »
Zambia: Rukwa Now Feels Pinch of Power Rationing in Zambia
Daily News
RESIDENTS of Rukwa Region have started to experience power rationing due to prolonged drought affecting neighbouring Zambia. Read more »
South Africa: Sasol Makes the World Co2 Emissions Blacklist
GroundUp
The company is among 57 companies in the world responsible for 80% of carbon dioxide emissions Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Urges Motorists to Exercise Extreme Caution On the Roads
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will conduct joint enforcement operations on the country's roads in an effort to ensure that… Read more »