July 02
Zimbabwe: Madhevere, Mavuta Return As Zimbabwe Names T20 Squad to Face India
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Cricket on Monday named the Chevrons squad which will face India for a five-match T20I series. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Seedco Decries Post-Elections Liquidity Crunch
New Zimbabwe
SEED manufacturing giant SeedCo has bemoaned the liquidity dry spell which characterized the country's economy post-2023 elections on the back of tough operating conditions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coventry Happy With Progress of Bills
The Herald
Sports, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry believes all is on track for the finalisation of the Sport, Leisure and Recreation Bill as well as the Sport Integrity Bill. Read more »
July 01
South Africa: Students Drown in Debt Despite Full Bursaries - South African News Briefs - July 01, 2024
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Higher Education Deputy Minister Fired for Stoking Tribalism
New Zimbabwe
Higher Education Deputy Minister, Simelisizwe Sibanda has been fired for discriminating against a Shona teacher deployed to the Matebeleland region. Read more »
Africa: South Africa's New Unity Cabinet Explained
DW
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named his cabinet after several weeks of intense negotiations between the ANC and the 10 other parties that form South Africa's government of national… Read more »
South Africa: How Democracy Can Work At Community Level - 3 Lessons From a South African Protest Movement [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a history of militant protests? Read more »
Angola: Are Angola's Democractic Values Under Threat?
DW
Angolan NGOs have raised concerns about what they say are attempts by President Joao Lourenco's government to restrict democratic rights, suppress the opposition and reshape the… Read more »
South Africa: Very Big, Very Bloated, but Will the Government of National Unity Cabinet Be Better? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
We look at the good, the bad and the perplexing in President Cyril Ramaphosa's new Cabinet. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Embraces Continuity in Economic Cluster of New Cabinet [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Enoch Godongwana and David Masondo return to the finance ministry. Financial markets and investors will probably sigh in relief as it means continuity in fiscal prudence and… Read more »
South Africa: Tyla Wins Best New Artist at BET Awards
Fame Frenzy
Just when we thought South African superstar Tyla had shown us all her tricks, she brought the most energy to the BET Awards. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bail Hearing for Chimombe, Mpofu Sparks Potential Protests
New Zimbabwe
Another Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) Investigating Officer in a case controversial businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are accused of fraud nailed the two… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parly to Debate 6 Motions for Water Treaties
The Herald
The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, has given notices of motion to Parliament that he intends to move six water… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Road Accident Fund Set to Be Established
The Herald
The establishment of the Road Accident Fund, which is expected to provide insurance cover to victims of crashes on Zimbabwean roads, has reached an advanced stage. Read more »
South Africa: Newtown Families Without Water for Two Months in Inanda
GroundUp
Municipality says supply will be rationed until 2025 when upgrades to a pump station are completed Read more »
South Africa: Premier Lesufi Halts Gauteng Cabinet Announcement After Negotiations With DA Stall
Daily Maverick
It's back to the negotiating table for the ANC and DA in Gauteng after efforts to form a provincial government of unity again failed on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa Announces Cabinet That Includes Ex-Opposition Leader
RFI
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former opposition leader John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture on Sunday, bringing the Democratic Alliance and other parties… Read more »
South Africa: What South Africans Need From Political Leaders Is a Commitment to Peace [analysis]
ISS
Positive change is possible but requires ethical leadership from the new cabinet and a shared vision for a peaceful future. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Judge Urges Court Interpreters to Learn Street Lingo As Key Gen Z Witness Testifies
New Zimbabwe
High Court judge, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has urged all court interpreters to learn street lingo in a bid to accommodate Gen Zs using slang during court proceedings. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Traditional Leaders Inspired By Late VP Nkomo
The Herald
As Zimbabwe marks 25 years since the death of veteran nationalist and Vice President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, traditional leaders have said they are inspired by his legacy and are… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Launches U.S.$25 Million Healthcare Programmes
The Herald
Government and it's partners have launched two innovative health programmes, with an investment of US$25 million, to save the lives of babies and reduce the maternal mortality rate… Read more »
Angola: More Than 100,000 Firearms Destroyed Across the Country
ANGOP
More than 100,000 firearms have been destroyed throughout the national territory so far, as part of the process of disarmament of the civilian population, which began in 2008, the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Deputy Minister for Higher Education Dismissed
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has relieved Bubi constituency legislator Simelisizwe Sibanda of his duties as Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mai Titi Takes Socialite to Court
The Herald
Comedienne Felistus Murata, popularly known as Mai Titi, has taken socialite Freddy Mutangwa (29) to court for cyber-bullying her. Read more »
South Africa: Two People Die As Fire Rips Through Crowded Backyard in Strand
GroundUp
Community leader says there were 13 shacks in one yard in Nomzamo township in Cape Town Read more »