November 13
South Africa: Cabinet Apprised of Interventions to Deal With Foodborne Illnesses and Fatalities
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation soon on the interventions government is undertaking to deal with foodborne illnesses and fatalities that have transpired… Read more »
South Africa: Is South Africa One of the Most Politically Polarised Countries in the World? No, It's Not - Sociologist [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarised society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique in Post-Election Turmoil - Economic Policies That Could Make a Difference [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the… Read more »
Malawi: Working Together to Support Electoral Integrity in Malawi [analysis]
Democracy Works
A multi-stakeholder dialogue to reflect on and draw lessons from past elections to improve the 2025 electoral process Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Khayelitsha Families Use Filthy Toilets or an Open Field
GroundUp
Over 3,000 families in Silver Town, Khayelitsha, have been forced to either use filthy, damaged toilets or relieve themselves in a field. Blowy, Sikalekhekhe and Marikana informal… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Denounces Belvedere House Demolitions
263Chat
Government has distanced itself from a recent wave of house demolitions in Harare's Ridgeview and Belvedere neighborhoods, where the City of Harare claimed the land was illegally… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Amapiano Giants Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa Set to Serenade Harare
263Chat
South African Amapiano giant Kabza De Small is set to serenade Harare fans on the night of Friday, November 22, with his latest hits in the genre that has lit up the world. Read more »
Malawi: MEC Resists Political Pressure and Commits to Transparent 2025 Polls
Nyasa Times
Amid rising political tensions, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected demands from four major political parties to overhaul its leadership and alter the electoral… Read more »
Malawi: Kabambe Says Malawi's Economy Is 'Shambolic and in Disaster'
Nyasa Times
Former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor, Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, has harshly criticized the current state of Malawi's economy, calling it "shambolic and a disaster," and arguing that… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Targets Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops
GroundUp
"These are politically motivated actions against us. There are many more pressing issues facing this city." Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Lotteries Company Secretary Loses Again in Court
GroundUp
Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zesa Says Increased Power Outages Due to Technical Fault At Hwange, Low Generation At Kariba
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has announced that the increase in power outages is due to a technical fault at the Hwange Thermal Power Station. Read more »
Botswana: Can the UDC Revive Botswana's Education System?
The Patriot
Since Botswana's independence in 1966, its education system has seen many transformations aimed at making quality education accessible to all and building a skilled national… Read more »
South Africa: SA Strengthens Bilateral Ties With Egypt
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola, along with a business delegation, will today undertake a working visit to Cairo, in the Arab Republic of… Read more »
South Africa: Police Detain Two Suspects for Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition
SAPS
Members of Operation Lockdown III were deployed in Delft area to continue the fight against gang violence, extortion and robberies. In the early hours of this morning the members… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Distances Self From Demolitions, Orders Council to Stop
The Herald
The Government has indicated that it did not sanction the recent demolitions in Ridgeview and Belvedere and has ordered the Harare City Council to stop all demolitions. Read more »
Malawi: African Court to Rule On Chanthunya Murder Appeal Today
Nyasa Times
In a case that has gripped Malawi and beyond, the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in Arusha is set to deliver its ruling today on a controversial appeal by Misozi… Read more »
South Africa: John Hlophe's Meddling in Eviction Matter Slammed By Appeal Court
GroundUp
The Supreme Court of Appeal has found that the former judge's inappropriate interventions resulted in a flawed judgment Read more »
South Africa: 300 Families From Rabie Ridge Go to Court to Fight Eviction
GroundUp
The City of Johannesburg says the land occupation is stopping a housing development Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Create More Green Jobs - President
The Herald
ZIMBABWE aspires to transition from a mere supplier of raw minerals to a key player in the global renewable energy sector and create green jobs as it industrialises, President… Read more »
South Africa: These Matriculants Have Been Waiting for Their Matric Certificates for Three Years
GroundUp
The education department says there's only one SETA official assisting all nine provinces Read more »
Zimbabwe: More Rains Expected
The Herald
Plumtree and Matopos received notable rainfall of above 20 millimetres as various parts of the country received widespread thunderstorms with some localised heavy downpours on… Read more »
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Education Department Fails to Pay Crèches
GroundUp
The department confirmed there is a grant backlog but declined to give details Read more »
South Africa: Government Condemns Genocide Disinformation Efforts
SAnews.gov.za
The Government of South Africa has condemned the spreading of disinformation concerning its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Read more »
Angola: Diplomat Invites Foreign Businesspeople to Invest in Angola
ANGOP
Angola's ambassador to Morocco Baltazar Diogo Cristóvão has called for foreign investment in the country in the areas of agriculture, agro-food, mining,… Read more »
