July 03
South Africa: GNU Must Prioritise Empowering Whistle-Blowers and Strengthening Anti-Corruption Fight [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In the aftermath of State Capture, which cost the country around R1.5-trillion during Jacob Zuma's second term in office, corruption continues to be a significant hurdle for South… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Sovereign Wealth Fund Paid 'Grossly Inflated' $1.6bn for Shares in Mining House [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Authorities in Zimbabwe have refused to disclose who got the massive payout, an amount equivalent to 5% of the nation's GDP. Read more »
South Africa: Solutions Sought to Tackle the Killing of KZN Amakhosi
SAnews.gov.za
In efforts to address the concerns about the safety of Amakhosi in the province, KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi,… Read more »
South Africa: Now the Work Begins - DP, Ministers and Deputy Ministers Sworn in
SAnews.gov.za
The new Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the seventh administration have been sworn into office in Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Motsoaledi's Return Could Work, but He Needs a DG Who Can Say 'No Minister'
spotlight
In some respects, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi was the right person for the job when he was appointed as South Africa's Minister of Health in 2009. But in 2024, the healthcare context in… Read more »
Malawi: Lake of Stars, Malawi Airlines Collaborate to Bring Artists, Attendees to 2024 Festival
Nyasa Times
Lake of Stars has entered into a new partnership with Malawi Airlines, which will see the two companies collaborating in bringing artists from across Africa to this year's Lake of… Read more »
Namibia: Germany Admits to Genocide for the First Time in 120 Years
Namibian
The German government has for the first time in 120 years admitted that the 1904-1908 massacre that killed more than 60 000 Nama and Herero people should be classified as a… Read more »
Namibia: Advocates Lose One Member, High Court Gains a New Judge
Namibia Economist
The Society of Advocates announced this week that one of its membes, Advocate Beatrix de Jager, has been appointed as a permanent judge of the High Court of Namibia on 26 June… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian First Lady Bears Witness to Sierra Leone Ban On Child Marriage
Namibian
Namibian first lady Sustjie Mbumba was among the invited guests that witnessed Siera Leone president Julius Maada Bio sign the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law this week. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC PF Hopeful of Its Transformation Into Regional Parliament
ANGOP
The Speaker of the Zimbabwe National Assembly Jacob Mudenda, Wednesday in Luanda, expressed optimism that the transformation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)… Read more »
Mozambique: Tanzania Among Top Investors in Mozambique
Daily News
Tanzania has been named one of the top ten African countries with the largest investments in Mozambique over the past ten years. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 12 School Children Injured in Train-Bus Collision
263Chat
A school bus carrying children collided with a train at the Willton Level Crossing in Mutare this morning leaving twelve pupils injured, Read more »
South Africa: Judge Makhubele Is Not Fit to Be a Judge, Says #unitebehind
GroundUp
Judicial Conduct Tribunal prepares to wrap up hearing into possible gross misconduct Read more »
Mozambique: Government Concerned At Illegal Mining in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The Mozambican government has expressed its concern at illegal mining in some districts of the northern province of Cabo Delgado, at a moment when the activity is considered highly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Twelve Students Injured After School Bus Collides With Goods Train
New Zimbabwe
TWELVE students from Versatile College sustained injuries after a school bus they were travelling in collided with a goods train in Mutare. Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Women Want to Start a Clothing Factory
GroundUp
"We want others to see that as women, we can create our own opportunities and succeed," says founder of sewing business Read more »
South Africa: Musicians in 'Little Jazz Town' Want Gayton Mckenzie to Fix Their Broken Arts Centre
GroundUp
Komani jazz legend Mlungisi Gegana blames the Eastern Cape arts department for the collapse of the centre Read more »
Namibia: Wanderers Night League in Full Swing
Namibian
With the Old Mutual Wanderers Night League Hockey series in full swing teams are battling it out to make the knockout stages which will commence next week. Read more »
Namibia: Border Closed for Eight Crops As Farmers Grow
Namibian
Namibia's nascent horticultural sector continues to satisfy local demand for some produce, resulting in the border being closed for the importation of eight of the 20 crops on the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Attends Junior Parliament Session
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has arrived at the New Parliament building in Mt Hampden for the official opening of the 32nd Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Concerned Over Mashonaland West Murder Cases
The Herald
Police in Mashonaland West province have expressed concern over the high number of murder cases in the province. Read more »
Namibia: Capricorn Academy for School Leavers Launched
Namibia Economist
The Capricorn Academy for School Leavers, an initiative spearheaded by Bank Windhoek under its "Young Talent Programme", was officially launched in Windhoek on Tuesday with the… Read more »
Malawi: Ruling Tonse Alliance in a Tailspin [analysis]
African Arguments
Suspicions around the death of VP Saulos Chilima augur badly for Chakwera's re-election hopes, and even worse for the ruling coalition. Read more »
Namibia: N$665 Million Water Project to Enhance Kavango East and West's Water Security
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein this week initiated a significant milestone with the launch of a N$665 million project aimed at expanding the… Read more »
South Africa: DA Appoints George Michalakis As Chief Whip in the National Assembly [press release]
DA
The DA congratulates George Michalakis on his appointment as the party's new Chief Whip in the National Assembly, succeeding Siviwe Gwarube, who has served as Chief Whip of the… Read more »