July 02
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Eskom Initiatives to End Loadshedding
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) commends Eskom on 96 days of no loadshedding. We celebrate the tireless efforts of the employees of Eskom to turn our most… Read more »
Angola: 10 Million Luanda Citizens to Have Piped Water By 2027
ANGOP
At least 10 million citizens in Luanda province are expected to have piped water after the Bita and Quilonga projects are completed in 2027, President João Lourenço… Read more »
Angola: Angola Parliament Speaker Calls for Creation of SADC's Common Energy Market
ANGOP
The Speaker of the National Assembly (AN), Carolina Cerqueira, said Tuesday in Luanda that the time has come to create, in good time and at low cost, a more competitive common… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Challenger Applies for Discharge
263Chat
ZANU PF's Sybeth Musengezi, who is challenging President Emerson Mnangagwa's 2017 ascendancy to power has filed an application for discharge at the end of the state's case on the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Race for War Vets Chairmanship Hots Up
263Chat
The race for the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) chairmanship has intensified with the current acting spokesperson Sam Parirenyatwa throwing his name… Read more »
Mozambique: Out-of-Court Settlement Cancels Most of MAM Debt
AIM
The Mozambican Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Attorney-General's Office (PGR) announced on Monday that the government has obtained an out-of-court settlement with the… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Working to Eradicate Money Laundering
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi believes that the country is working hard in order to eradicate money laundering, in line with the standards set by the Financial Action Task… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Inaugurates Three New Courts in Sofala
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi inaugurated, on Monday, three new buildings for the district courts of Machanga, and Muanza and for the higher appeals court in Beira, all in the… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's New Agricultural Leadership Should Focus On Getting Things Done, Not Designing New Policies [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique and China to Deepen Military Cooperation
AIM
Mozambique and China intend to deepen military cooperation, at a moment when the Mozambican government is looking for strategic support to fight Islamist terrorists who have been… Read more »
Cape Verde: Terrorists Attack Truck Near Mocímboa DA Praia
AIM
A group of armed men, believed to be Islamist terrorists, attacked a truck, on Sunday night, in the northern Mozambican province of Cab Delgado, causing the death of one person and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Disgraced Former Deputy Minister Apologizes After Viral Scolding Incident
263Chat
Former Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Simelisizwe Sibanda, has issued a public apology after a recording of him scolding a non-Ndebele teacher went viral,… Read more »
South Africa: Court Asked to Stop Shell's Seismic Tests Once and for All
GroundUp
Wild Coast communities and environmental organisations have now approached the Constitutional Court Read more »
South Africa: Bold and Colourful Designs At Khayelitsha Fashion Week
GroundUp
Designers from across the Cape Flats showed their creations at Artscape Read more »
South Africa: Wild Coast Communities, Environmental Justice Organisations Appeal Shell Judgment at the Constitutional Court
Natural Justice
Wild Coast communities, Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice, and Greenpeace Africa have, last week, filed petitions in the Constitutional Court to appeal… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Launches Instant Pay Project
Namibian
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Programme (IPP), aiming to modernise Namibia's payment infrastructure. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Deficit Widens to N$11,4 Billion in First Quarter
Namibian
Namibia's current account deficit widened to N$11,4 billion during the first quarter of this year. Read more »
Malawi: Political Analyst Hails DPP for Announcing Its Convention - Urges Party to Come Clear On Criteria, Nomination Fees
Nyasa Times
Main opposition and erstwhile governing party, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), announced dates for its seemingly "all inclusive" elective conference ahead of the 2025 general… Read more »
Malawi: Chityola Accused of Allegedly Bribing Councilors to Influence Lilongwe Mayoral Elections
Nyasa Times
As the battle for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention intensifies, Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda faces accusations of bribing councilors to secure votes for his… Read more »
Malawi/South Africa: Is Gaba Still Going to Be At Moroka Swallows?
Nyasa Times
South Africa-based Malawian striker Frank Gabadinho Mhango has announced plans to meet his manager to determine his future following the acquisition of his DStv Premiership club… Read more »
Namibia: Tuk-Tuk Win Deon Hotto Charity Cup
Namibian
Okahandja's Tuk-Tuk claimed the fourth edition of the Deon Hotto Charity Cup held at Omaruru over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Environmental Activism - the Highs and the Lows
Namibian
Environmental advocacy is often neglected in local media, leading to a lack of public awareness on issues crucial to sustainable development. Read more »
Namibia: Car Owners to Enjoy Cheaper Transport Costs
Namibian
Namibia will see some relief in the cost of transportation as the Ministry of Mines and Energy lower fuel prices yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: 4000 Petition Against Power Hike
Namibian
A petition calling for ministerial intervention against the Electricity Control Board's (ECB) decision to increase the electricity tariff by 8% has reached over 4 000 signatures in… Read more »
Namibia: Young Cyclists Win Six Medals in SA
Namibian
Namibia's upcoming young mountain bike riders put in some fine performances, winning six medals at the second leg of the South Africa Cup MTB series in Pietermaritzburg over the… Read more »