June 24
South Africa: DA Refers Deputy Minister Zikalala to the Public Protector Over Unlawful Appointment of Idt Chairperson [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance has laid a complaint with the Public Protector against the former Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala (now Deputy Minister), over… Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Laments Lack of Opportunities for Talented Scientists and Engineers in Nigeria
Leadership
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has criticised what he described as the absence of adequate structures to support talented young Nigerians, particularly those pursuing careers in… Read more »
Nigeria: Masquerades Lead Protest Over Acquisition of Farmland for Solar Project in Niger
Vanguard
Masquerades in full regalia on Tuesday led residents of Diko town in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State in a peaceful protest against the acquisition of 500 hectares of… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC, Immigration Partner to Tackle Illegal Migration Through Borno Borders
Vanguard
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Borno State Command, to combat corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 30,000 Pupils Daily Under School Feeding Programme
Vanguard
No fewer than 30,000 primary and secondary school pupils across selected schools in Lagos State are expected to benefit daily from a free meal programme under the "Adopt a School… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Challenge OPC's Alleged Role in Escom Procurement, Warn of Threat to Malawi 2063 Goals
Nyasa Times
A coalition of human rights activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) has announced plans to seek judicial intervention over what it describes as persistent interference by… Read more »
Uganda: Dozens of Makerere Non-Teaching Staff Frustrated By Selective Salary Harmonisation
Independent (Kampala)
More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are demanding answers over a salary harmonisation exercise they say left them behind, despite the government releasing… Read more »
Uganda: Plu-Backed MPs Seek to Oust Leader of the Opposition
Independent (Kampala)
A fresh political battle over the office of the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) is brewing after two Members of Parliament notified Parliament of their intention to introduce a… Read more »
Uganda: Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short On Kidnapping for Ransom Cases
Independent (Kampala)
Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases… Read more »
South Africa: AG Tables Local Government Outcome Reports for 2024-2025
SAnews.gov.za
Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke has noted that while there are some green shoots, municipalities have made limited progress in improving audit outcomes. Read more »
South Africa: Private Sector Urged to Partner With Government to Improve Air Quality
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on the private sector to work with government to strengthen efforts to improve air quality. Read more »
Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town
SAnews.gov.za
Regional economic integration, industrial development and trade cooperation is expected to come under the spotlight when President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 9th Summit of the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Brings Its Services Closer to Communities in Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
SAnews.gov.za
Government has called on community members in the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to attend the Government Exhibition Day (GED) on Thursday and make use of… Read more »
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 »
