November 08
Zimbabwe: Parliament Pushes for Construction of Emmerson Mnangagwa Stadium - Says NSS Is Too Old
New Zimbabwe
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Recreation has recommended the construction of a new stadium in Mt Hampden to address the ongoing stadia crisis. Read more »
Zimbabwe: War Vets Seek Funding for Exhumation, Reburial Exercise
The Herald
ZANU PF has directed the Government to prioritise the disbursement of resources for exhumations and reburials of veterans of the liberation struggle. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, Tanzania Sign Defence Pact
The Herald
Zimbabwe and Tanzania have committed to defence and security cooperation, in a move aimed at boosting regional security. Read more »
Africa: Africa Urged to Close Infrastructure Gap
The Herald
African governments and the private sector must close ranks to address slow infrastructure growth and deliver desired economic development, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga… Read more »
Nigeria/Angola: Partey Out of Ghana's Black Stars Squad to Face Angola, Niger Republic
Leadership
Arsenal midfield star Thomas Partey has been dropped from Ghana's Black Stars' squad for their crucial Group F AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Angola and Niger Republic. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Becomes a Key Player in Astrazeneca's Global Clinical Trial Success
Capital FM
South Africa has emerged as a crucial country for clinical trials in AstraZeneca's global operations, playing a pivotal role in advancing medical research and delivering innovative… Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Education Chairperson Welcomes Pronouncements On Reregistration of Spaza Shops [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has welcomed the pronouncement from the African National Congress (ANC) that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: They Refused to Pay for My Services - Sekuru Kafera Speaks On Eddy Fresh, Wife's Death
New Zimbabwe
Local witchdoctor Sekuru Amos Kafera has said the late Eddy Takawira popularly known as Eddy Fresh and his wife Shylete Masangamba died in a car accident due to bad luck after… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nakamba Declares Self Fit for Warriors
The Herald
MARVELOUS Nakamba might have come on as a last minute substitute when Luton Town edged Cardiff City 1-0 in a Championship match on Wednesday night, but the fit again Zimbabwe… Read more »
November 07
Mozambique: More than 30 Protesters Shot Dead in 6 Days, Crowd Destroys Nyusi Statue
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
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Mozambique: Amnesty International Calls for End to Crackdown On Protesters in Mozambique
VOA
Amnesty International is calling on the Mozambican government to stop its crackdown on protesters challenging the results of last month's elections. At least 20 people have been… Read more »
Zimbabwe: WhatsApp Group Admins to Obtain Potraz License or Risk Penalties - ICT Minister
New Zimbabwe
Administrators of WhatsApp groups operating within Zimbabwe's borders are now compelled to register and secure a license from the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority… Read more »
Botswana: Activists Want More Women in Botswana's National Assembly
VOA
Three out of 28 female candidates were elected to Botswana's National Assembly in last week's general election, as women's rights activists called on the new administration to… Read more »
Africa: Smart Gamble or Foolish Risk? the Case for and Against Nuclear in Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Nuclear energy is low carbon, high intensity and consistent, but also expensive, hazardous, and perhaps simply unnecessary. Read more »
South Africa: Nomzamo Mbatha Calls for 'Urgent Optimism' As Key to Driving Climate Action [interview]
allAfrica
Nomzamo Mbatha, a South African actress and humanitarian, is a powerful advocate for social justice and climate action. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabwe Ready to Work With Trump'
The Herald
ZIMBABWE stands ready to work with the United States of America and its people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
Mozambique: The Revolution Began When the Liberation Party Ran Out of Gas [analysis]
African Arguments
Another stolen election has sent the people into the streets. The people await Venancio Mondlane, the leader of the protest movement. The old elite await a $50 billion resource… Read more »
Lesotho: The Curious Case of the South African Ski Resort That Never Was - How a 1970s Land Tussle With Lesotho Shaped History [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Topping out over 3,000 metres above sea level, the Drakensberg and Maluti mountains bordering South Africa and Lesotho are frequently covered in snow in winter. Back in 1975,… Read more »
South Africa: Pensioner Loses Everything On Banxso
GroundUp
The investment platform under scrutiny since April has had its license suspended Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Council Suspends Eight Municipal Police Officers Over Corruption Allegations
New Zimbabwe
The City of Harare has suspended eight municipal police officers and two officials from the Water Department following allegations of misconduct and corruption. Read more »
Mozambique: South Africa Feels Impact of Violence, Clampdown in Maputo
Daily Maverick
A prolonged closure of the border would be costly not only to the mining sector but also to both economies more widely, and would be a fresh blow to investor sentiment towards… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Urges Landlords to Monitor Spaza Shops - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Ex-EFF Chair Dali Mpofu Joins Exodus to MK Party, Which He 'Secretly' Set Up With Zuma
Daily Maverick
Advocate Dali Mpofu is the latest high-ranking official to become a member of the country's official opposition, the uMkhonto Wesizwe party, which he says he helped conceptualise,… Read more »
South Africa: Malema Claims Mpofu Wanted to Dissolve the EFF and Unite Behind a Zuma-Led Party
Daily Maverick
EFF leader Julius Malema claims that while Jacob Zuma was looking at establishing a political party, Dali Mpofu proposed dissolving the EFF and uniting behind Zuma. Mpofu left the… Read more »
Namibia: In Namibia, Trust in National Assembly Sinks to New Low, Along With Performance Ratings
Afrobarometer
Only one in six citizens say elected representatives listen to their constituents. Read more »
