Zimbabwe: 2018 Presidential Aspirant Mteki Rejoins Ruling Party

The Herald

Bryn Taurai Mteki, an Independent candidate in the 2018 presidential elections, is rejoining Zanu-PF as he says the new dispensation under President Mnangagwa has reformed as… Read more »

South Africa: Dlamini-Zuma and Maile to Visit Areas Affected By Flooding

News24Wire

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile will be visiting areas affected by the floods in… Read more »

Zimbabwe: South African Investor Makes Bribery Claims

The Herald

A South African investor, who was recently awarded a licence for a US$250 million 100MW solar project, claims the deal is being frustrated by officials who are pressing for a… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Urged to Start Emergency Disaster Fund

Daily News

THE East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) is moving to expedite the development of the East African Community (EAC) Climate Change Bill. Read more »

Tanzania: Magufuli Vows to Protect Unity

Citizen

President John Magufuli yesterday called opposition party leaders to the podium to give a word during the 58th Tanganyika independence celebration in Mwanza Region in unprecedented… Read more »

Nigeria: NBS Rates Imo State As Least Corrupt State

This Day

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has rated Imo State as the least corrupt state in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Moody's Report Downgrades Nigerian Banks

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Zimbabwe: Central Bank, Govt Benefiting From Cash Crunch

263Chat

A local non-governmental organisation has blasted the government for lacking motivation to address cash shortages in order to continue pocketing the 2 percent intermediary tax… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Youths Demand Powers to Recall MPs

263Chat

Youths from across the country have called on the government to implement necessary constitutional amendments to empower citizens the privilege to recall elected officials who do… Read more »

Southern Africa: Eskom Power Crisis Keeps Zimbabwe in the Dark

263Chat

Zimbabwe's hopes for an improvement in power supply have been dashed following a major setback in power generation at South Africa's utility company, Eskom due to a reported… Read more »

Malawi: Rastafarian Community Bemoan Violence in HRDC Demonstrations

Nyasa Times

The Rastafarian community in Malawi says violent incidences that characterised what were termed as peaceful demonstrations organised by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)… Read more »

Malawi: Access to Credit Hampering Growth of Business - World Bank

Nyasa Times

Access to credit, which can be a true lifeline for micro, small, or medium sized businesses, remains one of the key challenges that individuals and small companies face in Malawi. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Orders Publication of Govt's Daily Financial Transactions

This Day

In a fresh initiative to enthrone greater transparency in government business, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation… Read more »

Angola: Former Central Bank Governor Taken to Hospital After Malaise in Court

ANGOP

The former governor of the National Reserve Bank of Angola (BNA), Valter Filipe, whose trial began last Monday over his involvement in the illegal transfer of USD 500 million, was… Read more »

Lesotho: Elections Boss Lehohla Loses Costly ConCourt Battle

Lesotho Times

The Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has, for the second time, dismissed with costs, former Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson Mahapela Lehohla's bid to stay in… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation of Revenue Services Chairman

Premium Times

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of the new chairman and members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Read more »

Nigeria: Nami Becomes FIRS Chair, As Buhari Drops Fowler

This Day

The tour of duty of Mr. Babatunde Fowler as chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has finally ended as President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday did not renew his… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Warned Against Autocratic Tendencies

263Chat

Restrictions on freedom of association and assembly have a negative bearing on the overall performance of an economy, top economist, Professor Ashok Chakravarti has warned… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Human Rights Abuses Worse in 2019 - NGO Forum

263Chat

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) says 2019 was one of the worst years in as far as human rights abuses are concerned in Zimbabwe with the government becoming more… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Kasukuwere, Mutsvangwa in War of Words

263Chat

Confirmation that former Zanu-PF Commissar Saviour "Tyson" Kasukuwere is leaving no stone unturned in an effort to rescue Zimbabwe from the political and economic quagmire that the… Read more »

Malawi: Youth Being Radicalised to Be Violent - Mutharika

Nyasa Times

President Peter Mutharika has urged the country to take stock of the strides taken in the promotion and protection of fundamental freedoms and human rights of its citizens and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Doctors Troop Back to Work

The Herald

Eighty junior doctors were back at work by yesterday, while another 282 are expected to have joined them by the beginning of next month. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Diaspora Passport Fees Up

The Herald

Government has authorised the Civil Registry Department to charge U.S.$318 for passport applicants in the Diaspora while local charges remain unchanged. Read more »

Zimbabwe: British Ambassador Meets VP Chiwenga

The Herald

British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Melanie Robinson yesterday paid a courtesy call on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga where they discussed various issues, including reforms… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Britain Presses Unrepentant Govt Over Elusive Reforms

New Zimbabwe

Britain has maintained pressure on the Zanu PF led government to implement much needed reforms that would enable the country emerge from its deep political and economic hole. Read more »