April 21
South Africa: IFP to Mark Freedom Day With a Call to Defend Democracy and Restore Good Governance [press release]
IFP
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), led by its President, Hon. Velenkosini Hlabisa, together with members of the Party's National Executive Committee (NEC), will on Monday, 27 April… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Cannot Afford Permanent Flood Bridges, Says Nekundi
Namibian
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi says the government does not have money to build permanent bridges in regions that experience seasonal floods. Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Facing Several Corruption Investigations, ACC Confirms
Namibian
Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) director general Paulus Noa says the Ministry of Health and Social Services is facing multiple ongoing investigations linked to alleged fraudulent… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Chooses Value Addition Over Raw Exports ... Deepens Ties With China
New Era
Namibia is shifting its focus from exporting raw materials to building industries at home, as it deepens ties with China with a strong emphasis on value addition and industrial… Read more »
Mozambique: Chapo Meets With Xi Jinping
AIM
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Tuesday met in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, who expressed his commitment to Mozambique's development agenda. Read more »
Mozambique: Criminal Proceedings Opened Against Illegal Miners
AIM
The Provincial Attorney's Office, in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, has opened criminal proceedings against four illegal miners allegedly involved in an attack… Read more »
South Africa: Zozibini Tunzi Jobs Top Billing As New Presenter
Scrolla
Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi will present Top Billing when the lifestyle show returns, marking her first major television hosting role. The show premieres on Thursday, 30… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Parties On Despite Protest Camp
Namibian
Swapo will proceed with its 66th anniversary celebrations this Sunday while respecting a court order allowing ex-combatants to continue their months-long protest at the party's… Read more »
Namibia: NamPower Apologises for Otjinene Blackouts
Namibian
NamPower has issued an apology to Otjinene residents following ongoing power cuts in the area. Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls On Ramaphosa to Suspend Masemola and Appoint a SAPS Act Inquiry Into His Fitness for Office [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to place National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension and appoint a board of inquiry,… Read more »
South Africa: Call to 'Roll Up Sleeves' and Cooperate in Resolving Youth Unemployment
SAnews.gov.za
Department of Social Development Acting Director-General, Advocate Gugulethu Thimane, has called on government and society to "roll up their sleeves" to ensure that youth are… Read more »
South Africa: Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II Strengthens Regional Cooperation - Mahlobo
SAnews.gov.za
Mokhotlong, Lesotho - Strong regional cooperation between South Africa and Lesotho has emerged as a defining feature of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, with… Read more »
South Africa: Extortion Threat Hits Rubbish Collection in Cape Town
GroundUp
Informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel affected Read more »
Botswana: Court Denies Toteng and Banoge Bail in Lesetedi Murder Case
Botswana Daily News
Chief Magistrate Thebeetsile Molalu of Molepolole Magistrate Court has denied bail to Gaokgakala Toteng (46) and Rosinah Banoge (44), who are accused of murdering 61-year-old… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Donates K100 Million Items to KK Flood Victims
Nyasa Times
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated relief items worth K100 million to 450 people affected by floods in Traditional Authority Nkhanga in Nkhotakota District, as part of… Read more »
South Africa: Leave It to Ramaphosa, Says Masemola of His Future Amid R360m Tender Charges
Daily Maverick
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday: "I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong." He faces four charges in… Read more »
South Africa: How Far Will 800 New Posts Take Western Cape Health?
spotlight
The Western Cape health department is ramping up its workforce with 800 new frontline posts. After years of austerity and with long lists of vacancies, questions now turn to how… Read more »
South Africa: Who Controls South Africa's Lenacapavir Rollout? Not South Africa
Health-e
South Africa is being asked to celebrate a breakthrough that hasn't happened yet. A plan to deliver lenacapavir (a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection) to roughly 400,000… Read more »
South Africa: Strengthening South Africa's Whistleblowing Ecosystem - From Disclosure to Accountability [analysis]
Democracy Works
Whistleblowing is a powerful tool for protecting democracy in South Africa, helping to expose corruption, abuse of power and wrongdoing. Whistleblowing emerged as a key force,… Read more »
Botswana: Govt Prioritises Pandamatenga Water Supply
Botswana Daily News
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Pandamatenga into a leading agricultural hub through strategic investments in water and energy infrastructure. Read more »
South Africa: Farm Workers March to Parliament Calling for Land
GroundUp
"I want to create a better life for my children" says evicted farm woman Read more »
Southern Africa: Media Statement - Select Committee Chairperson Calls for Intervention Amid Sacu Challenges [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to intervene in the… Read more »
South Africa: R560 Grant Cannot Feed a Child As Food Costs Hit R934
Scrolla
March data shows it costs R934,93 to feed one child, while the Child Support Grant pays R560, leaving a monthly shortfall. The grant is below the food poverty line and covers… Read more »
Malawi: Court Halts Progress in Chimwendo Banda Attempted Murder Case, Orders 14-Day Legal Showdown
Nyasa Times
The Lilongwe Magistrate's Court has slowed down proceedings in the high-stakes attempted murder case involving Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Youth League Trashes Chivayo's U.S.$3.6 Million Donation - Says Parliament Should Not Be Bought
New Zimbabwe
In a surprise turn of events, Zanu PF's Youth League has released a scathing statement trashing shadowy businessman Wicknell Chivayo's US$3.6 million donation to Parliament. Read more »
