November 21
Namibia: Maponga Blames Politics for Slow Land Reform
Namibian
Joshua Maponga, Zimbabwean-born public speaker and chief executive of Farmers of Thought, says that land reform can only be successful if it recognises Namibia's sensitive… Read more »
Namibia: Do Not Buy Car Tyres, Mirrors Without Documentation - Namibian Police Warn
Namibian
The Namibian Police in the Omaheke region have raised concerns over a growing trend of criminals stealing vehicle accessories such as tyres, spotlights and mirrors. Read more »
South Africa: NLC Corruption Was a Crime of Greed, Says Trade Committee Chairperson [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Collusion between government officials, non-profit organisations and auditing firms in the theft of state resources that have been earmarked to improve the lives of poor South… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Opens New Boarding School
The Herald
The Second Republic, under the able leadership of President Mnangagwa, has made significant strides in achieving universal education, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has… Read more »
Angola: Angola Presents 'Ombala Yo Balundo' Tourist Itinerary in Brazil
ANGOP
The tourist itinerary called "Ombala Yo Balundo" is among the main highlights to be presented by Angola, during the "Black Consciousness" week, which takes place in Brazil,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across… Read more »
South Africa: NERSA Officials Forced to Call Off Electricity Tariff Hearing
GroundUp
Hundreds of Durban residents showed up at the venue on Thursday but the room could only host about 100 people. Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Residents Up in Arms Over Poor Sanitation and 'Crumbling' Homes
GroundUp
SANCO also wants the City of Cape Town and not national government to be responsible for helping fire victims Read more »
Africa: Illegal Mining Clampdown in South Africa - Treating Desperate People Like Criminals Is an Injustice - Legal Scholar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi ("plug the hole"), South African authorities have since December 2023 been… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Calls for Commitment to Global Peace and Security
ANGOP
The President of the ruling MPLA, João Lourenço, called on Thursday in Luanda for combined efforts to achieve global peace and security. Read more »
South Africa: South African Reserve Bank Cuts Repo Rate - a Promising Shift Towards Lower Inflation Ahead
Daily Maverick
For now, the inflation and interest rate outlook are the brightest they have been for years, testimony to the SA Reserve Bank's relentless focus on inflation. That is something to… Read more »
South Africa: The DA's Plan to Combat Criminal Extortionists Plaguing Our Country to Be Sent to Police Minister [press release]
DA
Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite from Ian Cameron MP Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Officiate National Presidential Msme and Cooperative Awards
SAnews.gov.za
The importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives' development in advancing South Africa's broader economic goals will come in to focus at the National… Read more »
South Africa: Agriculture to Conduct Inspections of Terbufos Manufacturers
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Agriculture will, in the next few days, conduct inspections at all five registered manufacturers of Terbufos to ascertain controls, and to determine if markers… Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Department Hard At Work to Protect Learners From Foodborne Illnesses
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education is working to prevent the infiltration of industrial and agricultural pesticides into schools as part of a broader multidisciplinary effort to… Read more »
South Africa: Campaign to Raise Public Awareness of Foodborne Illnesses
SAnews.gov.za
Government will draw on lessons learnt during the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination programme - in its rollout of a public education and… Read more »
South Africa: Government Establishing Joint Fund to Support Township, Rural Businesses
SAnews.gov.za
Work to establish a R500 million joint fund to support township and rural businesses - including local convenience shops - is underway. Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints Interim Board for National Youth Development Agency
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed interim board members for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) with effect from 1 December 2024 until a new board is appointed. Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Allow Spaza Shop Owners to Register for Permits
SAnews.gov.za
Government has appealed to South Africans not to block those people who want to register their spaza shops. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Refers Rica Amendment Bill to National Assembly
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested the National Assembly to consider afresh the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Lose Out On SADC Record Show
Namibian
A record eight SADC nations have qualified for the 2025 Afcon finals in Morocco but Namibia won't be one of them. Read more »
Namibia: More Than 8,000 GBV Cases Reported in Two Years
Namibian
Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says 8 076 gender-based violence (GBV) cases were recorded countrywide over the past two years. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia On Red Alert As Angola Confirms Mpox Case
Namibian
Namibia is on high alert after neighbouring Angola confirmed a case of the infectious disease, mpox, on Wednesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Experts Call for African-Centric Data Protection Strategies Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats
263Chat
The 6th edition of Privacy Symposium Africa convened in Harare entered day two focusing on the privacy risks posed by rapidly advancing technologies. Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Workers Have Slept Outside City Hall for a Month, Hoping to Get Jobs Back
GroundUp
Their contracts were terminated in July and the eThekwini municipality says it is only considering applicants 35 or younger Read more »
