Gauteng Arrests Hijackers in Police Uniforms - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2025
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Tanzania Bans Agricultural Imports From South Africa and Malawi
Daily News
DODOMA: THE government has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of all agricultural produce from South Africa and Malawi, following the two countries' failure to lift trade… Read more »
Finance Minister Suspends VAT Hike
allAfrica
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana scrapped the planned 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, which was set to take effect on May 1, keeping the VAT rate at 15%. Read more »
Overcrowding Woes at Pollsmoor Prison - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2025
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Rwanda to Host Zimbabwe Vs South Africa World Cup Qualifier Tie
New Times
Zimbabwe has opted to host their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa in Rwanda, shifting the fixture from their previous home venue in South Africa. Zimbabwe will… Read more »
We Cannot Stay Home When We Have to Put Food On the Table - Zimbabweans Ignore Calls for a Stay Away, Cite Tough Economy
New Zimbabwe
Scepticism is growing towards war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza's strategy to nullify a ZANU PF clique pushing for the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond… Read more »
Angola Commits U.S.$5m to Africa CDC, 'Championing Africa-Led Health Financing Strategy' [press release]
Africa CDC
In a strong act of continental solidarity, His Excellency João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, announced a… Read more »
Govt Readies for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Official Visit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a Ukrainian Head of… Read more »
South Africa Braces for Heavy Rain and Cold Weather Conditions
SAnews.gov.za
Heavy rain and cold weather conditions are expected this week, as a cut-off low weather system sweeps across most parts of the country. Read more »
War Vet Geza Calls for National Shutdown Until Mnangagwa Vacates Office
New Zimbabwe
Vocal war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza has called for an extension of the national shutdown until President Emmerson Mnangagwa steps down. Read more »
Chaos At Salima Sugar - CEO Wester Kossam Bars Security Chief Kapida Amid Legal Storm
Nyasa Times
A fresh storm is brewing at Salima Sugar Company after Chief Executive Officer Wester Kossam personally ordered security personnel to block former Chief Security Officer, Osman… Read more »
26 Schools Without Water in Oshikoto ... No Electricity At 13 Schools
New Era
Twenty-six schools operate without potable water in the Oshikoto region, the Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in the region has reported. Read more »
Sexual Predators At School - Why South African Law Is Failing to Protect Children From Teachers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Schools should be a safe environment, a place of learning where children can develop their potential. In South Africa, many public schools aren't like this. Instead they are… Read more »
Locust Outbreak Hits Zambezi Region, Second Wave Fears Mount
Namibia Economist
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed a concerning locust outbreak in the northeastern Zambezi Region. Read more »
Drug Resistance Worsens UTI Crisis in Malawi
SciDev.Net
A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new research revealing that nearly half of women presenting… Read more »
