July 19, 2023
South Africa: Putin Not Coming to South Africa For BRICS Summit - Presidency
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, won't be attending the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit in Johannesburg in August, the presidency said. Read more »
South Africa: South African Power Station Refurbishment Delayed Amid Blackouts
The Koeberg nuclear power station, where work is under way to extend the plant's operational life by 20 years, will not be returning to full strength any time… Read more »
South Africa: Push for Green Energy Stalls as Nearly Half of Initiatives Falter - South African News Briefs - July 19, 2023
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July 18, 2023
Africa: Why Isn't FIFA Red Carding Africa's Soccer Bodies Over Women's Low Wages?
With the Women’s World Cup launching this month, FIFA is still siding with corrupt national football federations over women players. Across Africa, wage theft for female… Read more »
Africa: Continent's Biggest Port to be Partially Privatised
In a first for South Africa's national ports business, the largest harbour in Africa, Port of Durban, will be operated and controlled in part by International Container Terminal… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town is World's Greatest City, Survey of Travellers Says - South African News Briefs - July 18, 2023
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July 17, 2023
South Africa: Water Restored to Most Parts of Johannesburg
The water supply has been restored in significant portions of the city's suburbs, Johannesburg Water has announced. Low water pressure is still a problem in high-lying places but… Read more »
Angola: After Decades, Giraffes Go Home to Angola
Iona National Park in Angola has received 14 giraffes that were relocated from a private wildlife reserve in Namibia, National Public Radio reports. Read more »
South Africa: Manhunt Launched After Siege at South African Police Building
A manhunt for at least 12 individuals has been launched following an attempted robbery at a police station in Pretoria on Sunday, July 17, SowetanLive reports. Read more »
South Africa: Provincial Health Dept Staff Paid Millions for Not Working - South African News Brief - July 17, 2023
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July 14, 2023
South Africa: All Five Heads of State to Attend BRICS Summit in Person - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit will go on and be in person despite the persistent rumors over Russian… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Zuma in Russia As ConCourt Orders Him Back to Jail
Former president Jacob Zuma is seeking medical treatment in Russia, Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed, barely a day after the Constitutional Court ruling… Read more »
South Africa: Third Suspect Arrested in Truck Attacks - South African News Briefs - July 14, 2023
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July 13, 2023
South Africa: Constitutional Court Orders Former President Zuma Back to Jail
A request to reverse the Supreme Court of Appeal's (SCA) decision that former President Jacob Zuma must serve his remaining jail sentence has been rejected by the Constitutional… Read more »
South Africa: Govt In Last-Ditch Effort to Save AGOA Benefits
South Africa is making a last-ditch attempt to retain preferential trade benefits with the U.S. under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), reports News24. Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Business Summit Looks to Enhance Africa's Value in Global Chains
Over 1,000 participants from the U.S. and across the African continent, including government officials, private sector executives, investors, and multilateral stakeholders, are… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Embrace New Tech in Agriculture to Overcome Climate Crisis
The agricultural sector should embrace new technologies to overcome climate change-related challenges, panellists including Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mozambique's… Read more »
South Africa: Drug Kingpin 'Vet' Murphy Convicted in Landmark Ruling
Drug lord Fadwaan "Vet" Murphy made South African history by becoming the first person to be sentenced under the Prevention of Organized Crime Act (Poca), reports Times Live. Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Trade and Climate Threats Plaguing South Africa's Succulents #AfricaClimateHope
A tragedy is unfolding in South Africa's Karoo region as succulents find themselves entangled in a web of greed and destruction. Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Arsonist Mafe Wants Parliament Moved - South African News Briefs - July 13, 2023
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July 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: High Court Bars Kasukuwere From Running For President
The High Court has prohibited exiled former Cabinet member Saviour Kasukuwere from running in the nation's presidential elections. The action is in response to a complaint that a… Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Ramps Up Power Cuts Amid Freezing Temperatures - South African News Briefs - July 12, 2023
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July 11, 2023
South Africa: How To Stop Succulent Poaching and Trafficking in its Tracks #AfricaClimateHope
Succulent poaching, fuelled by the illicit trade it sustains, is emerging as a pressing global concern, threatening the existence of these remarkable plants. The increasing demand… Read more »
Africa: Olympic Champion Semenya Wins Testosterone Case at Human Rights Court
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya won her case on the regulations limiting testosterone in competing women athletes, BBC reports. Read more »
Southern Africa: Pope Francis Names 3 New African Cardinals
Three new cardinals from the continent have been named by Pope Francis - Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba in South Sudan, Archbishop Protase Rugambwa, the… Read more »