November 18
South Africa: BMA Officials Intercepts German National Wanted By Interpol
SAnews.gov.za
Border Management Authority (BMA) officials have intercepted a German national, who has been on Interpol's most wanted list. Read more »
South Africa: Over Seven Million Women Have Experienced Physical Violence, Study Reveals
SAnews.gov.za
A study on gender-based violence (GBV) has revealed that about 7 310 389 million women, aged 18 years and older, have experienced physical violence in their lifetime. Read more »
South Africa: Spotlight On Prevalence of GBV On Women With Disabilities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will use the ongoing Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM 2024) to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked… Read more »
Malawi: First Lady Monica Chakwera Hails Partnerships in the Fight Against Tuberculosis
Nyasa Times
First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has lauded key global and national partnerships in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), recognizing the invaluable support of the Global Fund, the… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera in Kasungu, Woos People to Register, Calls for Peace, Dialogue, and Unity Ahead of 2025 Elections
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera has once again captivated the hearts of Malawians with a stirring message of peace, unity, and hope, urging citizens to register to vote and actively… Read more »
Malawi: Veteran Kambala Ridiculed As Clueless Weakling Following Dismal Loss to Newcomer Kabambe
Nyasa Times
The leadership race within the United Transformation Movement (UTM) has taken an embarrassing turn for the party's founder, Engineer Newton Kambala, who has come under intense… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Issues Clarification As Innocent Man Faces Social Media Attacks in Case Mix-Up
263Chat
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has moved swiftly to address a case of mistaken identity in which a local man has been a victim of social media attacks stemming from a… Read more »
South Africa: Fossil Finds - Footprints On South Africa's Coast Offer a Glimpse Into Our Ancestors' Lives [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mention the word "fossils" to people and most will probably think of bones. Of course, body fossils make up a large part of the global fossil record. But humans and other species… Read more »
South Africa: How Ethical Are South Africa's News Media? We Studied Public Complaints to the Press Council to Find Out [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The news media in South Africa have a long and dark history of being used to oppress the majority during colonialism and apartheid. In the new context of societal transformation… Read more »
South Africa: One of Interpol's Most Wanted Fugitives Captured at Johannesburg Airport [press release]
Govt of SA
Minister Leon Schreiber commends the Border Management Authority (BMA) on the interception of one of Interpol’s most wanted fugitives The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon… Read more »
South Africa: Court Intervenes in Gauteng Government's Funding Blunders
GroundUp
Dozens of organisations have not been paid by the provincial social development department Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Mayor and Speaker Under Investigation for Fraud
GroundUp
They are accused of misusing the Sakhisizwe Local Municipality's fuel card Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lawmakers Urged to Champion Gender-Responsive Disaster Management
263Chat
Climate-induced extreme weather events are wreaking unprecedented destruction, highlighting the urgent need for gender-responsive disaster management policies, said Master Makope,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Residents Move to Avert Pollution of Monavale Vlei
263Chat
Pollution of Monavale Vlei remains a threat to the integrity of the wetland which is an internationally recognised site under the Ramsar International Convention on the protection… Read more »
South Africa: President Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Stilfontein Standoff
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to resolving the tense situation at Stilfontein in the North West, through peaceful and safe measures. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Filabusi Born Zim CEO Named On Time Magazine Top 100 List
263Chat
AFRICAN Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd) chief executive officer Lesley Ndlovu has made Time Magazine's 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business. Read more »
South Africa: Top Climate Activist Warns of Catastrophic Outcomes If World Doesn't Transition to Clean Energy
SAnews.gov.za
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - South African human rights and climate justice activist, Kumi Naidoo, has warned about the dangers of catastrophic climate change, calling on the Group of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Crowhill Road Closure Complaints Lake Merit - the Road Doesn't Exist
263Chat
The ongoing dispute between Crowhill residents in Clever Hills and Mt Breezes Estate has revealed that the contested road in question is illegal, as it does not appear in any… Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Irked By Inadequate Climate Financing
New Era
Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed disappointment in developed nations for their unwillingness to provide adequate funding towards climate change. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Army Makes Debut At Skills Competition
New Era
The Namibian Army's military team coach Mekondjo Phillipus said the team learnt a lot from the military skills competition, recently held at Potchefstroom in South Africa (SA). Read more »
Namibia: PDM Only Party to Transform Namibia - Venaani
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani says the party is the only vehicle through which Namibia can be transformed. Read more »
Namibia/Kenya: Tjiueza to Lead Warriors Against Kenya
New Era
THE Brave Warriors of Namibia are bracing for a crucial encounter against Kenya, determined to bow out of the African Cup of Nations' (Afcon) qualifiers on a high note. Read more »
South Africa: The Gauteng Police Safer Festive Season Operation Results in the Arrest of Over 1300 Suspects [press release]
SAPS
Under the leadership of the Gauteng Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Fred Kekana, the recent Safer Festive Season Operation carried out across all districts in Gauteng… Read more »
South Africa: SA Seeks Balance Between Livelihoods and Renewable Energy Ambitions
SAnews.gov.za
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of considering the livelihoods and jobs of ordinary people, as the energy sector transitions… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Hails the Arrest of Suspects Involved in Spiking On the N1
SAnews.gov.za
Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has welcomed the arrest of suspects implicated in spiking and murder incidents on the N1 freeway. Read more »
