April 29
South Africa: Why South Africa's New Diabetes Dashboard Matters
Health-e
A few years ago, during the implementation of the Tshwane Insulin Project, we encountered a troubling reality. Across our primary healthcare facilities, we saw patients living with… Read more »
South Africa: Patient's 7-Hour Wait to Collect Medication At Finetown Clinic
Health-e
Every month, 65-year-old Joseph Ntshala* visits Finetown Clinic in the south of Johannesburg to collect his hypertension medication. And at every visit, he has to prepare to spend… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Rerouting Exposes South Africa's Maritime Blind Spots [analysis]
ISS
More ships are rounding the Cape, but ports, policy and strategy are not yet built to turn the surge into lasting gain. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rock Art, Dance and Ritual - What We Learned From Paintings in Zimbabwe [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Rock paintings are found throughout Zimbabwe. They were made during the last 10,000 years by hunter gatherer groups and later by farming communities. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's AI Policy Cited Fake Research, Created By AI - What Lessons Need to Be Learned [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's first attempt to establish a binding artificial intelligence (AI) policy framework came to an abrupt halt just 16 days after it was officially gazetted. Read more »
Malawi: PAC Cracks Down On Yusuf Investments Over Defiance in Amaryllis Deal Probe
Nyasa Times
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is moving to cite Yusuf Investments Limited for contempt after its chairperson, Shiraz Yusuf, abruptly walked out of proceedings when… Read more »
Malawi: Ecama Demands Fuel Levy Cuts As Prices Soar, Shortages Bite
Nyasa Times
President of the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA), Bertha Bangara, has thrown her weight behind growing calls to scrap non-essential levies on fuel--warning that the current… Read more »
Malawi: Yusuf Investments Objects Amaryllis Probe - Says Committee Lacks Jurisdiction On Private Entities
Nyasa Times
As part of their submission, Yusuf Investments, owners of the controversial Amarylis Hotel have objected to the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) currently… Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Eyes New Water Recycling Plant as Demand, Costs Rise
New Era
The City of Windhoek is planning a major expansion of its water reclamation capacity to secure long-term supply amid rising demand, climate uncertainty and increasing… Read more »
Namibia: Global Shocks Push Up Nam's Cost of Living
New Era
The rising global tensions are starting to hit Namibia's economy, pushing up fuel and food prices and placing new pressure on households, businesses, and government finances. Read more »
South Africa: 'Nightmare' - Joburg Mom Faces Bankruptcy Over R2.9m Water Bill
Daily Maverick
Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on a 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZNA Warns Public Over Fake Army Recruitment Advert
263Chat
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has issued a warning to members of the public over a fake recruitment advert circulating on social media platforms. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Poised As Southern Africa's New Budget Fuel Hub
Namibian
Namibia is set to supply fuel to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia at a cheaper rate. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Needs Skilled Graduates for Energy Shift - Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia's shift towards green energy and oil production requires a new generation of highly skilled, adaptable professionals. Read more »
Namibia: Vaalgras Community Frustrated Over Eight-Year Delay in Appointing Traditional Authority Chief
Namibian
Community members of Vaalgras in the ||Kharas region have expressed frustration over the delay in appointing a new Vaalgras Traditional Authority chief following the death of Joel… Read more »
South Africa: Acting Police Commissioner Welcomes Sentencing of Former Police Officers
SAnews.gov.za
The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, on Tuesday welcomed the sentencing of two former police officers,… Read more »
South Africa: Locked Into Coal - South Africa's Broken Transition
Scrolla
South Africa's latest coal-fired power station, Kusile, took decades to finish building, cost hundreds of billions of rands, and became one of the most controversial infrastructure… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Mom Faces Bankruptcy Over R2.9-Million Water Bill
GroundUp
Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Starts Process of Amnesty for Nationals Banned By South Africa
GroundUp
Lists to be sent to SA for approval Read more »
South Africa: Where Children Die | the Bells Know That Loving Comes With Loss and They Open Their Hearts Again and Again
spotlight
Fifteen years ago, when Christoff and Tarryn Bell fell in love with a severely ill baby in a KwaZulu-Natal orphanage, they had no idea this would kickstart a journey which would… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Tells Nationals in South Africa to Remain Vigilant As Anti-Immigrant Protests Intensify
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwean government has told its citizens living in South Africa to remain alert and avoid areas where anti-immigrant demonstrations are taking place. Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Grounds for Resignation - War Vets Back VP Chiwenga After Calls for Resignation Over King Hezekiah 'Extended Tenure' Parable
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has defended Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, dismissing calls for his resignation following controversy over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$75 Million Compensation Bill Delaying Mt Hampden Cybercity Project
New Zimbabwe
A multi-million-dollar compensation burden is delaying the development of Zimbabwe's new cybercity at Mt Hampden, with government yet to pay the bulk of affected landowners despite… Read more »
South Africa: I Collect Headlines and I Am Upset By Headlines That Begin With I [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The sacred script banning the I word has been trashed and the Me Generation, the I Specialists and the Lived Experience Battalion all have got hold of headlines to a laughable and… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Invoices Processed As Ethekwini Online System Gains Traction
SAnews.gov.za
The eThekwini Municipality has processed more than 5 000 invoices through its newly introduced online invoice payment system, with a further 2 982 invoices already approved for… Read more »
