April 22
Zimbabwe: Teachers' Union Backs Striking Nurses
263Chat
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has declared its support for striking nurses accusing the government of failing to address worsening pay and working… Read more »
South Africa: Degrees No Longer Save You From Poverty
Scrolla
New data from Stats SA shows that having a degree or matric certificate does not protect you from being poor. A failing job market means millions of young graduates are left… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Warns Against Illegal Transportation of Explosives
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic of Police (ZRP) has issued a warning against the illegal possession and transportation of explosives around the country. Read more »
Malawi: Blank Cheque Diplomacy? Mwanamvekha Seeks Emergency Lifeline As Malawi Walks Into World Bank Talks Without a Figure
Nyasa Times
Malawi's deepening economic strain has taken a revealing turn, with Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha admitting he does not yet know how much the country will request from the… Read more »
Malawi: Inflation Drops to Lowest Since 2022--but Pressure Still Bites Malawians
Nyasa Times
Malawi's inflation rate has slowed to its lowest level in over two years, offering a measure of relief on paper, but the reality for many households remains far from comfortable as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: MPs Approve Defence Pacts With France, China, Ethiopia, Czech Republic and Zimbabwe
Capital FM
Lawmakers have approved the ratification of five Defence Cooperation Agreements (DCAs) with foreign partners, backing deeper military and security collaboration to tackle emerging… Read more »
Malawi: Macra DG Nkoloma Says ICT Awards Have Been Positioned to Export Malawi's Talent and Fix Forex Crisis
Nyasa Times
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma has positioned the National ICT Innovation Awards as a strategic tool to turn Malawi's untapped… Read more »
Zimbabwe: International Lawyer Bodies Oppose Judicial Reforms, Warn of Threat to Democracy
New Zimbabwe
International organisations representing lawyers have opposed the planned scrapping of the current system of selecting judges, saying this erodes the independence of the judiciary… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S. Commits to Deepen Trade Ties With Zimbabwe
New Zimbabwe
Discover moreBusiness directory listingsLocal food productsHealth community newsTHE United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to deepen trade ties with… Read more »
South Africa: Tswaing Mayor and Council Told to Explain Dodgy Appointments
GroundUp
Investigation ordered by North West MEC finds "dangerously systemic" maladministration at the municipality Read more »
Nigeria: Grief, Outrage Trail Death of Nigerian in South Africa After Arrest
Vanguard
Grief and anger have followed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Mr. Ekpenyong Andrew, after his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Committee Warns Budget Cuts Could Worsen Water Crisis [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation this week warned that budget cuts could worsen the water interruptions many residents are subjected to, particularly in provinces… Read more »
Namibia: Drugs Worth N$260 000 Found in Delivery Truck Outside Otjiwarongo
Namibian
The police arrested an Outjo resident on Tuesday after discovering mandrax and cannabis valued at N$259 100 inside a delivery truck on the Otjiwarongo-Outjo road. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unethical, Unprincipled! - Zanu-PF's Chinamasa Says Misguided Chivayo Soiling the President's Reputation
New Zimbabwe
BRICKBATS continue to fall on controversial businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, from ZANU PF over his US$3.6 million pledge to Parliament, which the party's treasurer, Patrick… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's King Munhumutapa Threatens Legal Action On Anyone Who Questions His Title, Calls Him an Impostor
New Zimbabwe
TIMOTHY Chiminya, the High Court confirmed King Munhumutapa, has threatened legal action on anyone who will henceforth question his title, call him an impostor or say he is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Dragged to Court Over Majome's Removal From ZHRC
New Zimbabwe
Health community newsA rights activist has approached the Constitutional Court seeking to overturn President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to reassign Zimbabwe Human Rights… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimasco U.S.$269k Chrome Dispute to Proceed to Trial, High Court Dismisses Jurisdiction Challenge
New Zimbabwe
The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection by Fidelis Mudzengi seeking to block a multi-thousand-dollar chrome dispute brought by Zimasco (Pvt) Ltd, ruling that it has… Read more »
Malawi: Kamangila's Role Under Scrutiny As Allegations Suggest He Was Used to Influence Amaryllis Probe Report
Nyasa Times
A new formal complaint has placed well-known anti-corruption activist Alexius Kamangila at the centre of a controversy, with allegations that he was used as an intermediary in… Read more »
Malawi: Paychangu's 'Top Invest in Malawi' Nomination Excites Innovators As Government, Corporates Back Homegrown Fintech
Nyasa Times
PayChangu, Malawi's homegrown digital payment gateway designed to simplify and secure transactions, has welcomed its nomination for the "Top Invest in Malawi" recognition,… Read more »
South Africa: Housing Versus Parking in Cape Town's Inner-City
GroundUp
Cars should not be under cover when people are living on the streets, says activist at first public meeting on Harrington Square in Cape Town Read more »
Namibia: Great Start By Dowie
Namibian
Namibia's Israel Dowie got off to a great start at the International Tennis Federation U18 J30 tournament in Windhoek yesterday with an impressive 6-1, 6-0 victory against Lukas… Read more »
Namibia: Coetzee Makes History in SA
Namibian
Drikus Coetzee once again made history by winning the inaugural Race Across South Africa in a total time of seven days, 12 hours 2 minutes and 47 seconds on Monday evening. Read more »
Ghana: Kingdom of Lesotho Delegation Visits PPA
Ghanaian Times
A delegation from the Kingdom of Lesotho, an enclave in Southern Africa, is in the country to share ideas and understudy Ghana's Public Procurement Authority (PPA). Read more »
Namibia: OJ East Vs West Challenge Set to Light Up Windhoek
New Era
Windhoek is set for a thrilling day of sport and community celebration when the OJ East versus West Challenge takes centre stage at the University of Namibia Main Campus on 2 May. Read more »
Namibia: Mbakera - League Loss a Bitter Pill to Swallow for Mariental SC
New Era
Mariental Sports Club (SC) head coach Mervin Mbakera has said his team's failure to win the Southern Stream First Division league is "a disappointing fact and a painful one." Read more »
