January 20
South Africa: Unfinished Business - What Mbeki and Zuma Say About Truth and Reconciliation Prosecution Delays
Daily Maverick
The Khampepe Inquiry into possible political interference in the NPA's prosecution of apartheid-era crimes has prompted former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma to challenge… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Government Provides Psychosocial Support After Learner Transport Tragedy
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12… Read more »
Botswana: Ambassador Van Vranken Remarks for C-130 Parts Handover Ceremony [press release]
U.S. Embassy Gaborone
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of State President, Defence, and Security Ms. Goitsemang Morekisi, Commander of the Botswana Defence Force General Mpho Mophuting,… Read more »
South Africa: Departments Unite to Enhance Maths and Science Education
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has announced that his department will strengthen its long-term partnership with the Department of… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Are No Longer Passive - Politicians Must Learn
Nyasa Times
For decades, Malawian politics thrived on a dangerous assumption: that citizens would complain quietly, forget quickly, and ultimately accept whatever their leaders served them.… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Tractors Leave Omaheke Farmers in Limbo
New Era
Following recent complaints from crop farmers in the Omaheke region over the delayed dispatch of government tractors to assist with ploughing, Omaheke chief regional officer Peka… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers' Kraal With Hanks Saisai
New Era
Raising chickens is rapidly becoming a lucrative farming enterprise that provides affordable protein to households across the country. Read more »
Namibia: Conservation Farmer Saisai Warns Against Monoculture ...Champions Traditional Methods
New Era
Prominent horticulture farmer and conservation expert Morgan Saisai has strongly criticised modern monoculture farming. Read more »
Namibia: Meatco, Jan Zandbergen Group Solidify Ties ...Biggest EU Trade Partner
New Era
A few weeks ago, Jochem Versloot, the co-founder of Jan Zandbergen Group, one of Europe's biggest meat products importers, visited Namibia and various local abattoirs to inspect… Read more »
South Africa: Three Children Hurt After Scholar Transport Crash in Elspark
Scrolla
A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Warns Learners About Fake Colleges Stealing Fees
Scrolla
KwaZulu-Natal education officials warn bogus colleges are targeting desperate learners with false promises. The department urges parents to check if institutions are registered… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Close to Running Out of Water
Scrolla
Nelson Mandela Bay says only 38.76% of its dam water is usable, enough to last about 246 days. Residents are using about 380 million litres daily, far above the city's target of… Read more »
South Africa: With No Job and No Money a Young Woman Built a Way to Survive
Scrolla
A 28-year-old Durban woman started a business with no money in 2021 and now supports eight people through income. The business employs five workers, but survival depends on daily… Read more »
South Africa: January Pressure Forces a Single Mother to Cut Corn Prices
Scrolla
A single mother selling cobs dropped her price from R15 to R10 after January customers complained they could not afford more. Transport costs of R64 remain the same, leaving… Read more »
South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Is Pushing Farmers to the Edge
Scrolla
Farmers report losing livestock and seeing milk production drop by more than 80%, leaving some unable to cover basic farming costs. The government has promised vaccines, but… Read more »
South Africa: Flood Damage Near Kruger Leaves Families Hunting for Food
Scrolla
Floods damaged Kruger National Park fences, allowing animals to wander into nearby communities. Some families say poverty and high meat prices have pushed them to hunt wild… Read more »
Namibia: Alcohol Drives Crime and Fights in Erongo
Namibian
Alcohol fuelled a wave of assaults, public fights and disorder at townships and nightlife areas across the Erongo region during the festive season. Read more »
Namibia: Agriculture Expert Urges Speedy Work Visa Renewals
Namibian
Agriculture specialist Bertus Kruger has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security to ensure foreign experts in food security projects receive… Read more »
Namibia: Support for Marginalised Students Strengthened
Namibian
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to tertiary education for students from the San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities. Read more »
Namibia: The Independence and Competence of Judges
Namibian
Some Recent Public statements have questioned the competence and independence of Namibia's judges. Read more »
Namibia: Eleven Charged With Attempted Murder in Zambezi Land Dispute
Namibian
Eleven suspects have been arrested after they reportedly assaulted a man (58) during a land dispute at Kanono in the Zambezi region on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: 15 Employers to Be Reviewed for Non-Compliance With Affirmative Action
Namibian
Fifteen employers will appear before the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) review panel for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Traditional Leaders Serve Villages From Windhoek Despite Legal Residency Requirements
Namibian
"We cannot be confined to our villages." Read more »
Namibia: Nust to Refund Registration Fees As Government-Subsidised Tertiary Education Begins
Namibian
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) announced yesterday that it will refund eligible students who had already paid their registration fees, after some students… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Can Do Better Than Botswana [opinion]
New Dawn
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