June 27
South Africa: Zimbabweans in South Africa Welcome Rollout of E-Passports
GroundUp
Pilot programme has seen about 60 e-passports processed daily since 21 June and the Zimbabwean Consulate says it is extending the initiative indefinitely Read more »
Namibia: Computer and Digital Literacy Training in Oshikoto Region
Namibia Economist
Collaboration between the Khomas and Oshikoto Regional Offices of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) hosted a training session from 10 to 21 June to… Read more »
Namibia: Government Approves Construction of Second Desalination Plant
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, announced this week the government's approval for the construction of a second desalination plant in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'The Harsh Reality of Zimbabwean Women Facing the Double Burden Syndrome'
263Chat
As dawn breaks over the countryside, women rise to face a demanding day of work both inside and outside the home and they are the backbone of a nation in economic turmoil, yet they… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Pleased With Arrest in Steinhoff Case [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is pleased that persons accused of looting workers' pension funds' investments at Steinhoff are finally being brought to book… Read more »
Malawi: CAMA Chastisises Pesticides Control Board's Failure to Control Unlicensed Pesticide Traders
Nyasa Times
Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has written a petition the Speaker of Parliament alerting the august House of the proliferation of pesticides being sold by unlicensed traders… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dark and Lovely Shampoo Recall Goes Unnoticed
The Herald
Following a directive by the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) for retailers to remove the 50ml single use Dark and Lovely neutralising shampoo from their shelves, it has… Read more »
South Africa: NCOP Constitutes Key Committees
Parliament of South Africa
The Rules Committee of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has,at its first meeting today, appointed members to constitute the Select Committees, Subcommittee on the Review of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Court Sets Aside Forensic Audit Report Incriminating Former NSSA Boss
New Zimbabwe
The Constitutional Court has set aside a ruling of the Supreme Court upholding a forensic audit report linking former National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairperson Robin… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Launches Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Wednesday launched the Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024-2030), coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and… Read more »
South Africa: Keyshia Cole To Tour South Africa This Summer
Tutone Communications
Seasoned concert organizers Glen21 Entertainment today confirmed that the iconic R&B songstress Keyshia Cole will be touring South Africa later this year. Read more »
South Africa: Last-Minute Lottery Funding for the National Arts Festival
GroundUp
Following a successful appeal, the festival has finally got R10-million Read more »
South Africa: Does it Include A Private Yet? Mzansi Shook at R8K DStv Delicious Festival VIP Tickets
Fame Frenzy
Shortly after DStv Delicious International Food & Music Festival announced the headline acts, fans were excited. US artists Janet Jackson and Jill Scott are set to entertain… Read more »
South Africa: Joseph Sedibo on Working with the Late Mpho Sebeng [interview]
Fame Frenzy
From humble beginnings at the Market Theatre to appearing on Rhythm City, it's clear that Joseph Sedibo's star is on the rise. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Remanded in Custody Over U.S.$7m Fraud
The Herald
TWO Harare businessmen, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are accused of defrauding the Government of US$7 million after they allegedly failed to supply goats under the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Moves Against Land Barons
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is moving against land barons that are illegally parcelling out communal land for urban settlement. Read more »
Angola: U20 Ihf - Angola End Championship By Facing Spain
ANGOP
The National Junior Women's Handball Team will face, on Friday, at 9:30 am, the similar team from Spain, in the 17th place qualifying round of the World Championship, taking place… Read more »
Angola: Recicla2024 Brings Together Sixty Exhibitors
ANGOP
The chairwoman of the board of directors of the National Waste Agency (ANR), Nelma Caetano, has announced the holding of the third edition of Expo Reclica which will take place… Read more »
Angola: Angola Reaffirms Commitment to Advertise Mining Potential
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correa Victor, reaffirmed Thursday the country's continued commitment to promote and advertise the potential and business… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brig-Gen Mutsvunguma Declared Hero
The Herald
WAR veteran and Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Donald Mutsvunguma, who died in Rusape last Wednesday, has been declared a national hero. Read more »
Mozambique: Director Jailed for Assaulting Teacher
AIM
A court in the central Mozambican city of Beira has jailed a school director for assaulting one of his teachers, Read more »
Malawi: Jica Commends Water Boards for Reducing Non-Water Revenue Challenges
Nyasa Times
Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA) says it is impressed with the interventions taken by the country's water utility boards in reducing the non -water-revenue challenges. Read more »
South Africa: T20 World Cup - South Africa Reached Its First Final Ever - but Staying At the Top Will Take a Rethink of Junior Cricket [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the first time ever, South Africa reached the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. They lost to India in Barbados on 29 June. T20 (Twenty20) cricket is a shortened version of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Leagues, Two Players, Same Dream
The Herald
Prince Ndiripo and Jeremiah Makangira are both playing Division One football. Read more »
Malawi: Nust, Lilongwe University in Bio-Fertiliser Deal
The Herald
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