July 01
South Africa: Government Departments Fail to Pay Suppliers Within 30 Days
SAnews.gov.za
A report by National Treasury shows that in the 2023/24 financial year, national and provincial government departments have overall regressed in paying invoices to suppliers within… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to Be Sworn in
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's newly announced Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are expected to be sworn into office in the coming days. Read more »
South Africa: Department of Health, Trade Union Welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi As New Minister
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration… Read more »
South Africa: Arm-Wrestling Pulls Record Number of Contenders to National Champs
GroundUp
The tournament was held in Paarl at the weekend Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Names Bloated New South African Cabinet
VOA
After weeks of political deal-making, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the Cabinet of his new government of national unity. Ministers from different parties… Read more »
Southern Africa: Misa Will Not Be the Same Without Annie Musodza [press release]
MISA
She was indeed The Matriarch! Read more »
South Africa: Beware the Pitfalls of 'Opt In' and 'Opt Out' Provisions in SARS Tax Auto-Assessments [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Failure to 'opt out' and submit a return where the auto-assessment is incorrect can have severe consequences for the taxpayer if the auto-assessed amount is lower than the correct… Read more »
Malawi: Blantyre Health Centres Provided With Motorcycles for Direct Delivery of Routine Immunization Vaccines
Nyasa Times
Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) has provided 18 motorcycles to health centres under its jurisdiction for direct delivery of routine immunisation vaccines and other… Read more »
Namibia: Health Professionals Convene With Private Sector Support
Namibia Economist
The upcoming 43rd Annual Medical Congress is drawing the attention of the corporate world with a major sponsorship announced at the end of June. The congress, slated for Friday and… Read more »
Malawi: Experts Warn DPP Party That Pursuing Section 65 Is Just Another Waste of Time
Nyasa Times
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been warned by experts that it will just be another waste of time and also shrinking their base if the party continues to push for Section 65… Read more »
Malawi: Chibuku Products Limited Supports Khulubvi Arts Festival
Nyasa Times
Chibuku Products Limited (CPL), a local opaque brewery known for its commitment to quality and community engagement, has reiterated its commitment to promoting cultural and… Read more »
Malawi: GMO Cotton Rolls Out, Farmers Already Touring It for Better Yield.
Nyasa Times
A research trial on Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) on cotton has proved to be effective in increasing cotton yields in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Telone, Caps United Eye Simba Bhora's Musarurwa
New Zimbabwe
GWERU-based TelOne FC and Caps United are reportedly eyeing Simba Bhora Defender Valentine Musarurwa, NewZimbabwe.com has learnt. Read more »
South Africa: The DA Enters National Cabinet
DA
Note to Editors: The following speech was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, during a live address to the Nation this morning. Read more »
Malawi: TikTok Content Creator Arrested in Lilongwe for Duping People
Nyasa Times
Police at Area 3 in Lilongwe have arrested a well-known TikTok content creator, known as iPhone Daddy, for allegedly duping people of K5 million, on the pretext that he would… Read more »
Malawi: Billy Kaunda Eulogises Lucius Banda - 'Lets Not Mourn but Celebrate Him
Nyasa Times
Musician and politician Billy Kaunda, who got his first music exposure because of Lucius Banda, has eulogised the fallen soldier as a person who gave a good part of his life to the… Read more »
Malawi: Lilongwe Not a Good Place for Women As Gender-Based Violence Continue to Skyrocket
Nyasa Times
The Lilongwe District Council has expressed concern over the increase in gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the district. Read more »
Malawi: Immigration Department Embarks On a Full Scale Exercise of Clearing Passport Backlog
Nyasa Times
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has disclosed that it has embarked on a full-scale exercise of clearing outstanding passport Read more »
Zimbabwe: Live - Burial of National Hero, Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma
The Herald
President Mnangagwa will this morning preside over the burial of national hero Brigadier General (Rtd) Romeo Mutsvunguma at the National Heroes Acre in Harare Read more »
Namibia: Dr. Moniba, Namibia PM to Address Nalafem Summit
Liberian Observer
The summit, one of Africa's largest multigenerational platforms, features panels and keynotes from distinguished speakers and partners, ranging from former presidents and diplomats… Read more »
South Africa: Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot Succeeds in Pivotal Trial, but Questions Loom Over Future Access
spotlight
An HIV prevention injection that provides six months of protection per shot has been shown to be highly effective in a pivotal trial largely conducted in South Africa. There are… Read more »
Malawi: President Chakwera Mourns Soldier Lucius Banda
Nyasa Times
Malawi President has faced another devastation following the death of music icon , Soldier Lucius Banda, who until his passing was leader and founding member of Zembani Band. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Scores of Opposition Supporters Arrested At Slain CCC Activist's Memorial Service
New Zimbabwe
DOZENS attending a memorial service of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Mboneni Ncube in Gweru over the weekend were arrested and detained, the party said. Read more »
South Africa: Police Are Hot On the Heels of Rhino Poaching Suspects [press release]
SAPS
The Members of SAPS Limpopo, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU) in Makhado have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects who reportedly killed and dehorned the… Read more »
South Africa: The GNU - a Government 'United in Action and Purpose'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter as a rallying call for all South Africans to work even closer together to build a country for all. Read more »