July 09
South Africa: Butterworth Families Evicted By Chiefs in 2011 Are Still Waiting for Promised Houses
GroundUp
People of Bhungeni were moved to make way for a mall which has still not been built Read more »
South Africa: Exhibition Honours Work of Late Bang Bang Club Photojournalist
GroundUp
Ken Oosterbroek's "photographs will bring awareness to the importance of photography in the creation of our collective historical record" says curator Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Crackdown On Illegal Miners in Mazowe
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to illegal miners operating in Mazowe Mine Lease 35, ordering them to leave the premises by July 13. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Are Starving - NSSA Pensioners Petition Parliament Over Measly Pay-Outs
New Zimbabwe
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (NSSA) Pensioners Advocacy have demanded an immediate upward review of their monthly pay-outs saying they have been denied their right to life. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Financial Markets Indaba, CBZ to Woo Diaspora Investments
New Zimbabwe
FINANCIAL Markets Indaba and leading financial services provider, CBZ Holdings are set to attract investment inflows from the United Kingdom diaspora community. Read more »
South Africa: Computicket Confirms Adele Presents: Coming to Africa Concert is A Scam
Fame Frenzy
Adele fans are crushed following an announcement on the Computicket website that the British songstress would be coming to South Africa on tour. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. Read more »
South Africa: Drake Jumps into Uncle Waffles' Comments, Says He'll be at her Toronto Show
Fame Frenzy
Amapiano star Uncle Waffles will be proudly flying the South African flag at her headline show in Canada in August. Read more »
South Africa: Suspects Behind Bars On Charges of Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition [press release]
SAPS
Efforts by the Western Cape police to rid our communities of prohibited firearms and ammunition turned out to be successful when several adult males were arrested on charges of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Acting Is Not an Extramural Activity to Me - It's a Profession - Dumisani Mbebe
The Herald
Dumisani Mbebe brings "dzaddy" energy to every role he plays and he doesn't mind such a label as long as his craft is also appreciated. Read more »
Zambia: Airtime Scratch Cards to Go?
Times of Zambia
BRIEFCASE has observed that mobile phone providers are currently sending texts to users on the intention to phase out scratch cards. Read more »
Namibia: Multichoice Encourages Public Participation in Voting for Content Creators of the Year
Namibia Economist
MultiChoice Namibia has launched the nominations for the DStv Content Creator Awards 2024, alongside the unveiling of their new website, namcca.com. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabs Praised for Supporting Businesses
The Herald
The Government says CABS, the banking arm of the Old Mutual Group in Zimbabwe, has over the years played a pivotal role in supporting businesses, creating jobs, and fostering… Read more »
Zimbabwe: FIFA Fines Magaya's Yadah Stars U.S.$82k for Breaching Players' Contracts
New Zimbabwe
FIFA has ordered Walter Magaya's Yadah Stars to pay US$82 000 to the club's former Brazilian players Joao Pedro, Juan Luciano Farias and Pereira De Brito. Read more »
July 08
South Africa: Municipalities' R78 Billion Eskom Debt an 'Urgent Task' - Ramokgopa
SAnews.gov.za
The R78 billion debt owed to Eskom by municipalities must be urgently addressed to protect the ability of the power utility to fulfil its mandate. Read more »
South Africa: Wet, Cold Weather Expected to Continue in Western Cape
SAnews.gov.za
Cold and wet weather is expected to continue in the Western Cape this week with a series of cold fronts still to make landfall over the coming days. Read more »
Africa: Extreme Weather in South Africa Is Disrupting Tourism - Research Tracks the Impact On Coastal Areas [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in… Read more »
South Africa: Government Should Stop Top-Down Approach and Rather Engage Actively With the South African Public [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The government must recognise that a mandate at the polls doesn't give it carte blanche to act unilaterally. Instead, it must actively engage with citizens, creating meaningful… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe - SADC Should Respond to Intensified Crackdown On Opponents
HRW
Respect Freedoms of Assembly and Association, End Repression of Critics Read more »
Africa: Mozambique Can Learn From Other African Countries About Hosting IDPs [analysis]
ISS
Assisting internally displaced people is crucial for humanitarian and security reasons, but the government has no plan to support them. Read more »
South Africa: Cold Fronts Bring Wind, Rain and Snow to South Africa - South African News Briefs - July 08, 2024
allAfrica
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Southern Africa: Southern Africa Is Seen As a Leader in Wildlife Conservation, but Its Market-Driven Approach Is Deeply Flawed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Southern Africa's wildlife economy is often hailed as a successful model. The idea behind this model is that biodiversity and wildlife are used as the basis of sustainable economic… Read more »
Mozambique: Mob Attacks Police Station for Alleged Release of Murderer in Moatize
AIM
A crowd in Caphiridzange locality, in Moatize district, in the central Mozambican province of Tete, have attacked and vandalized the local police station for the alleged release of… Read more »
Malawi: Vice President Usi Demonstrates His Respect for Chilima - Retains the Staff That Worked for Chilima
Nyasa Times
In a rare gesture of political maturity, recently appointed Vice President Michael Usi has retained all staff members who worked for his predecessor Saulos Chilima, who died after… Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding Presents a Moment for Reflection
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says while it is commendable that the 100 day milestone of no load shedding has been achieved in the country; it is… Read more »
South Africa: Special Task Force Members Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims, Five Kidnappers Arrested, One Shot and Killed [press release]
SAPS
The South African Police Service (SAPS) elite Special Task Force (STF) unit has rescued two kidnapped victims at an informal settlement in Crystal Park, Benoni on Monday afternoon. Read more »