April 22
Malawi: 'I Also Failed to Find Fuel in Zomba' - Govt Spokesperson Namalomba's Personal Ordeal Mirrors a Nation Running On Dry
Nyasa Times
Malawi's fuel crisis is no longer just an economic story told in statistics and policy statements--it is now a lived, shared struggle, cutting across ordinary citizens and… Read more »
South Africa: The ANC and SACP - It's More Than Just a Messy Divorce [opinion]
Daily Maverick
The announcement by the ANC that its members who also belong to the SACP have 10 days from Thursday to declare which party they will be campaigning for has the potential to spread… Read more »
Angola: Diplomat Discusses African Strategy Within the Framework of Cooperation With China
ANGOP
The Angolan ambassador to China, Dalva Ringote Allen, discussed on Tuesday, in Beijing, with the executive director of AUDA-NEPAD, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, aspects to be implemented… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Receives Lenacapavir, but Rollout Is Delayed
Health-e
South Africa recently announced the arrival of the first shipment of lenacapavir, the injection proven highly effective in preventing HIV with only two jabs a year. Read more »
Zambia: Zambian Lawyers Fight for Media Freedom As Journalists Harassed Ahead of Election
CPJ
For months, lawyer Josiah Kalala has been working late into the night on a case he believes could define the future of press freedom in Zambia: preparing arguments, reviewing legal… Read more »
Malawi: MCP Gives Mutharika 3 Days to Address Nation As Party Blasts Govt Over Fuel, Forex and Rising Hardships
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has given President Peter Mutharika a three-day ultimatum to address the nation, accusing his administration of remaining silent while Malawians… Read more »
Malawi: 'Unprecedented Defiance' - Former RBM Governor Slams PSPTF Board Over Amaryllis Deal, Demands Full Probe
Nyasa Times
Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has launched a scathing attack on the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) Board, accusing it of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mining Authorities Back Freda Rebecca Claim in High Court Filing
263Chat
The Provincial Mining Director (PMD) for Mashonaland Central has told the High Court that his office does not oppose an application by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine Limited submitting… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Faces N$247 Billion Climate Finance Gap
Namibian
NAMIBIA faces a US$15 billion (about N$247.5 billion) climate finance gap as policymakers and financial institutions push for reforms to unlock investment and scale up funding for… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Plans Hosea Kutako Airport Expansion
Namibian
The government has confirmed plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, including the construction of a third terminal, as part of efforts to increase capacity and… Read more »
Mozambique: Attorney-General Demands No Impunity for Corruption
AIM
Mozambique's Attorney General, Americo Letela, declared in Maputo on Wednesday that "Corruption in its many forms and expressions is today a widely recognised reality' Read more »
Mozambique: High-Ranking INSS Officials Accused of Stealing Over 433 Million Meticiais
AIM
The Mozambican Attorney General's Office (PGR) has accused high-ranking officials from the National Social Security Institute (INSS) of embezzling over 433 million meticais (6.7… Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls On Portfolio Committee to Hold Provinces Accountable for NHLS Debt Crisis [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Portfolio Committee on Health to urgently summon provincial health departments to account for the billions owed to the National Health… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Urges Camping Guests to Stock Up On Supplies
SAnews.gov.za
Following a fire incident at the retail shop at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park, guests with bookings at the campsite should stock up on supplies before arrival. Read more »
South Africa: Sgt Fannie Nkosi Denied Bail
SAnews.gov.za
Suspended police official Sergeant Fannie Ezekiel Nkosi has been denied bail in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Moves to Strengthen Climate Response Across Municipalities
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa experiences more frequent extreme weather events, government has launched a national initiative to strengthen climate-responsive development across municipalities. Read more »
South Africa: King Misuzulu Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent, Peaceful Elections
SAnews.gov.za
His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has reaffirmed the importance of credible, transparent, and peaceful elections as a cornerstone of constitutional democracy and societal… Read more »
South Africa: More FMD Vaccines Arrive in South Africa
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the arrival of two million doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine in South Africa, marking a significant step in… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Free Winter On the Cards for South Africa
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom projects that no load shedding will be implemented this coming winter season. Read more »
South Africa: Refugee Eviction Case Pushed to October
GroundUp
City of Cape Town and national government have applied to evict people living at the Wingfield and Bellville sites Read more »
Eswatini: Taiwan Condemns China Over Eswatini Visit Disruption
Horn Diplomat
The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has strongly condemned China for what it described as coercive actions that led to the postponement of Lai Ching-te's planned visit… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Chairperson Malondera Accuses Acting ACB Director Chembezi of Threats, Influence Peddling in Amaryllis Probe
Nyasa Times
The Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Steven Baba Malondera Kamsiyamo, MP, has lodged a formal complaint accusing the Acting Director General of the… Read more »
Botswana: Officials Warn of Illegal Phane Harvesting
Botswana Daily News
Hordes of people across the country flock the environs of Tshimoyapula for Phane harvesting leaving the area depleted. Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Rules Human Rights Commission Cannot Issue Binding Directives
GroundUp
The apex court has dismissed the SAHRC's appeal to have its directives automatically enforced but insists it remains a "potent" rights guardian Read more »
South Africa: Activists Mark Earth Day With March to Parliament
GroundUp
They are calling on government to move away from "false solutions" to the Just Transition Read more »
