June 24
South Africa: Youth and Constitution Dialogue to Mark 1976 Uprising Anniversary
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, together with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host the Youth and the Constitution Dialogue in observance of… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Education Department Apologises for Delayed Report Cards
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has apologised to learners, parents and school communities affected by delays in the issuing of report cards at some public ordinary… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Shines Spotlight On Its Dedicated Young Police Officers
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa marks Youth Month in June, the spotlight is firmly on the achievements, challenges and aspirations of young members of the South African Police Service (SAPS)… Read more »
South Africa: More Than 200 Bank Branches Now Offering Smart ID Card
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has reached another historic milestone on its path-breaking journey of digital transformation, with 203 bank branches now live in the new digital… Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Confirms VAT Treatment of Recycled Gold
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Dr Johnstone Makhubu, has welcomed a unanimous Constitutional Court judgment in the matter against Lueven Metals… Read more »
South Africa: Whole-of-Society Response Needed to Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called for a new model of partnership to tackle adolescent pregnancy. Read more »
South Africa: Acting Minister Confident of Western Cape Readiness Ahead of 30 June
SAnews.gov.za
Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia has expressed confidence in the operational plans of the Western Cape police ahead of the anticipated June 30 protests, while urging… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Improves Global Competitiveness Ranking
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has improved its position in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), climbing 10 places to rank 54th out of 70 economies surveyed, according to the latest… Read more »
South Africa: SACAP, NPA Partner to Improve Enforcement of Architectural Profession Act
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) has taken steps to strengthen collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as part of efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Department Clarifies End of Vlakfontein Project Contracts
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the termination of employment contracts for 178 workers on the Vlakfontein Canal Rehabilitation Project in Standerton does not… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Prepared for Planned Demonstrations On 30 June
SAnews.gov.za
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has assured South Africans that the South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with other law enforcement agencies,… Read more »
Africa: New Maritime Task Force Puts Gulf of Guinea Unity to the Test [analysis]
ISS
The Combined Maritime Task Force takes aim at piracy and other crimes affecting 26 diverse countries from Senegal to Angola. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Landmark Solar Deal Set to Power Zimbabwe's Energy Future
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Zimbabwe's drive towards increased renewable energy generation received a significant boost this week after ZimGreenCo and Dolcin Trading signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC to Convene Meeting of Ministers of Finance and Investment and Peer Review Panel to Strengthen Cooperation in Investment, Financial Integration and Macroeconomic Surveillance [document]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold a Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Finance and Investment and the Peer Review Panel on 2 July 2026 in Harare,… Read more »
South Africa: National Treasury Releases Provincial Budget Report
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has released the Provincial Budgets and Expenditure Report for the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, which covers provincial receipts and payments. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai - Atiku Warns Against Using Courts to Punish Opposition
Vanguard
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the refusal of the Federal High Court to review bail… Read more »
Malawi: FCB Gives Dodma K150 Million for Malawians' Repatriation From RSA
Nyasa Times
First Capital Bank (FCB) has donated K150 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of thousands of Malawians from South Africa… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Boosts NCD Fight, Prioritises Prevention
Daily News
TANZANIA has scaled up measures to combat Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), rolling out key policy reforms, increasing funding and expanding healthcare access, while placing… Read more »
Tanzania: Police Receive Advanced Equipment to Tackle Cybercrime
Daily News
ZANZIBAR Police Force has received advanced information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, aimed at strengthening its capacity to combat cybercrime and other… Read more »
Tanzania: House Okays 62.3tri/ - Budget
Daily News
THE National Assembly has approved the 62.33 tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government pledging to strengthen domestic revenue collection, enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Ex-Ferwafa Boss Seeks Bail
New Times
The High Court in Kigali is expected to rule on June 30 on a request for provisional release filed by former Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Adolphe… Read more »
Nigeria: Friends of Slain Ex-Ogtv Broadcaster Demand Justice
Vanguard
Friends of the late Kitan Oyesiku have renewed their call for justice, urging the Ogun State Government, the State Police Command, and other relevant authorities to intensify… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sent Sowore to Prison, Not U.S. - DSS
Vanguard
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday distanced itself from the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Custodial Centre, insisting that his remand… Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaians to Pay More for Electricity, Water From July 1
Ghanaian Times
Ghanaians will pay more for electricity and water from July 1, 2026, following a new tariff adjustment approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). Read more »
Liberia: Salayea-Konia Road Project Gains U.S.$30m Funding Lifeline
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has signed a US$30 million Loan Agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in… Read more »
