July 03
South Africa: DA in Gauteng Open to Talks Despite ANC's Non-Adherence to Statement of Intent [press release]
DA
Despite some progress in negotiations today, the DA and ANC have not yet reached agreement on the composition of a government for Gauteng on the basis of the National Statement of… Read more »
Southern Africa: Nyusi Commends Tanzania, SADC
Daily News
PRESIDENT Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique has expressed his gratitude to Tanzania and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), for their crucial role in restoring peace in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Life Expectancy of Females in Zimbabwe Increases to 68 Years, Males Remain At 61 Years
New Zimbabwe
There has been an improvement in the life expectancy at birth for females in Zimbabwe following a rise from 66.5 years to 68 years while male life expectancy remains at 61 years,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Army Commander Declares Allegiance to Zanu-PF, Says He Will Forcefully Command Everyone to Support Ruling Party
New Zimbabwe
A VIDEO of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander Anselem Sanyatwe declaring his allegiance to ruling Zanu PF has surfaced online. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition CCC Says State Security Agents Hunting Down Its Leaders Over Protest Threats
New Zimbabwe
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has said state security agents are hunting down its leaders Gift Ostallos Siziba and Amos Chibaya over an address the two made at a recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Basic Commodities Available On Shop Shelves At Affordable Prices Due to Tight Monetary Stance - Cabinet Report
New Zimbabwe
MOST basic household products are readily available in retail outlets across the country at affordable prices despite fears the introduction of the ZiG currency would result in… Read more »
South Africa: Tumisho Masha Comes to Innocent Sadiki's Rescue After her Home Burns Down
Fame Frenzy
Skeem Saam actress Innocent Sadiki has lost everything after her home tragically burned to the ground. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ritual Killers On the Loose As Body Found With Missing Facial Skin, Genitals
New Zimbabwe
IN a gut-wrenching case of ritual killing, the body of an unidentified male adult was found floating on Mazowe dam Monday with facial skin removed and private parts missing. Read more »
Namibia: Oil and Gas - an Opportunity for Shared Growth in Namibia [opinion]
Namibian
In the oild and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC)… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: N$20 Million DRC Police Station Launched to Bring Protection Closer to Community
Namibia Economist
The groundbreaking for the new Police Station at the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund took place on Tuesday as part of a public private partnership between Rössing… Read more »
South Africa: Rassie Erasmus Teases Irish Fans with 'He's in Your Head' Clip
Fame Frenzy
One thing about Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is that he's not about being subtle. While announcing the squad for the two-Test series with Ireland, he made a cheeky jab at Racing… Read more »
South Africa: Boyfriend Allegedly Hacked Girlfriend With an Axe [press release]
SAPS
- The Rosendal police arrested the 48-year-old man from Mautse near Rosendal after he allegedly hacked his girlfriend, who was hospitalised with an axe on the head when she caught… Read more »
South Africa: Rape Incidents Worry Free State Police [press release]
SAPS
- An alarming increase in rape incidents where women are raped while under the influence of liquor or other substances is a concern for the police in the Free State. Read more »
South Africa: Two Arrested With Dagga Worth R350 000 in Springbok [press release]
SAPS
- The Springbok Public Order Policing unit arrested two men during routine crime prevention patrols on the N7 Freeway in Springbok with dagga worth approximately R350 000-00. Read more »
South Africa: Byd Plays Winning Hand in China Ev Market With Hybrid Models [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A yawning gap has opened up among China's electric-vehicle stocks with BYD beating all comers due to its latest technological rollout. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Presidential Poultry Scheme Records 31 Percent Growth
The Herald
The Presidential Poultry Scheme continues to expand with 1 542 910 indigenous chicks distributed this year to mark a 31 percent rise from the 1 176 453 recorded in 2023. Read more »
Zimbabwe: When a Stitch in Time Can Save the Cattle Industry
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: 10 Years Jail for Stealing Zesa Cables
The Herald
A Harare man was yesterday sentenced to 10 years in jail after he was found guilty of stealing Zesa armoured cables. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Urikhob Craves for Silverware
The Herald
Dynamos man-of-the-moment Sadney Urikhob is convinced the Glamour Boys can put their act together in the second half of the season and prime themselves for the league title. Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Unveils Mobile Waste Disposal Facility
The Herald
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Southern Africa: Opportunity for Local Companies to Shine
The Herald
The SADC Industrialisation Week, which will precede the forthcoming 44th Sadc summit to be hosted by Zimbabwe, will provide an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$600m Irrigation Developments in Pipeline
The Herald
The Government is in the process of actioning the US$598 million in irrigation development proposals, which will increase the country's irrigation capacity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimparks Puts Down Rogue Jumbos
The Herald
The Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife management authority (Zimparks) has shot and killed two rogue elephants that were terrorising residents in Beitbridge East and some… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Finally Avails Master Plan
The Herald
Harare City Council finally availed its masterplan yesterday after initially missing the June 30 Presidential deadline. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Boks Name Strong Squad for Ireland Test
The Herald
South Africa have named 12 starters from their 2023 Rugby World Cup final triumph in their side for the opening Test with Ireland this weekend. Read more »