July 08
Angola: Mbanza Kongo Celebrates 7th Anniversary As World Heritage Site
ANGOP
The Historic Centre of Mbanza Kongo in Angola's northern Zaire province, celebrates on July 8 the 7th anniversary since it was declared World Heritage by the United Nations… Read more »
Angola: Angola and East Timor Sign Agreements to Reinforce Cooperation
ANGOP
Angola and East Timor signed three agreements on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation, in a ceremony attended by the presidents of the two countries, João… Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Pledges to Be 'Ultra-Aggressive' With Roll-Out of Renewable Energy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
'Let's show the country and the rest of the world that we can do it. We are going to be the leaders on this continent in relation to renewable energy,' said Kgosientsho Ramokgopa… Read more »
South Africa: 'Excessive' New EU Regulations Threaten South Africa's Citrus Export Industry [analysis]
Daily Maverick
These historic cases now in front of the World Trade Organisation's dispute settlement body are matters of serious concern for South African agriculture. We are the second biggest… Read more »
South Africa: As Load Shedding Goes Local, the Power Gap Between Rich and Poor Widens [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While some in SA celebrated more than 100 days without load shedding, our electricity problems are not over. The lived experience of many people, particularly in townships, has not… Read more »
South Africa: Young Survivors of Usindiso Fire Still Unplaced in Schools - Despite Government Commitments [analysis]
Daily Maverick
About 20 children who survived the fire in the Usindiso building and are living in temporary accommodation in Denver, Johannesburg, have not attended school since the fire on 31… Read more »
South Africa: Discontent Grows in South Africa's Steel Industry Over Recently Concluded Pay Rise Offer Agreement [analysis]
Daily Maverick
From 1 July, SA steel and engineering workers received a pay increase of about 7%, which will be followed by a 6% increase in 2025 and another 6% in 2026. However, a trade union… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Business Community Mourns 'Flawless Leader' Sternford Moyo
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's business community has described the late lawyer and iconic business leader as a rare breed whose departure has left a huge void in several companies and the economy at… Read more »
South Africa: Winter Wallop - Barrage of Fronts Bring Cold, Wet, Snowy Conditions On Heels of Storm Havoc [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Icy temperatures and disruptive weather have caused havoc in parts of the country, with some areas experiencing snow and damaging winds, while others are mopping up ahead of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 200 Chiredzi Families Benefit From Wildlife Project
The Herald
Over 200 families in Chiredzi West are benefitting from wildlife conservancy operations at Nyangambe where proceeds from safari hunting operations are powering development in their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Music Instructor Chakanyuka Promotes Anti-Drug Abuse in Schools
The Herald
Arts ReporterA music teacher at Nattie Junior School in Borrowdale, Harare, has released a single titled "Siyai Zvinodhaka - Stop Drug and Substance Abuse." Read more »
South Africa: Houses of Parliament to Elect Office Bearers and Receive Briefings On Budget Votes [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Members of both Houses of Parliament - the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and the National Assembly (NA) - will tomorrow elect office bearers of their respective Houses and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Whistle-Blowers Play Key Role in Uncovering Corruption
The Herald
Whistle-blowers play a key role in identifying and uncovering corruption, fraud, waste, abuse and other illegal activities that are often hidden from public view, Zimbabwe… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hepatitis B Vaccine for New-Born Babies
The Herald
Zimbabwe is set to introduce a universal Hepatitis B vaccine for new-born babies to prevent the transmission of the viral infection from mothers to their babies. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Low Water Levels At Kariba Dam Threaten Power Generation
The Herald
WITH the continuous decrease in water levels at Kariba Dam, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is monitoring the use of the remaining water for power generation until the next rainy… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Wants Drought Relief Distributed Fairly
Namibian
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged village headmen, pastors and regional councillors to ensure drought relief is distributed fairly and transparently. Read more »
Southern Africa: Tanzanian MP Elected Vice-Chair SADC-PF
Daily News
Korogwe Urban Member of Parliament, Dr. Alfred Kimea has been elected Vice-Chairman of the Finance, Trade, Industry, and Investment Committee for the Southern African Development… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique to Gather Experience From East Timor
AIM
The Mozambican government intends to gather experience from East Timor in managing the country's sovereign wealth fund, which was approved in December by the Mozambican parliament,… Read more »
South Africa: Energy Minister Jumping the Gun On New Nuclear Power Plan [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance notes with concern statements by Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, that the procurement of 2500MW of new nuclear power was "at an… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Congratulatory Call From President of Egypt
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa received a call on Sunday evening from his Egypt counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who expressed his sincere congratulations on his new term of office. Read more »
South Africa: Seven Arrested for Being in Possession of Unlawful Firearms
SAnews.gov.za
Seven men, aged between 27 and 75, have been arrested for the unlawful possession of firearms in the Ekombe area, which falls under the Muden policing precinct. Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding No Reason to Relax - President
SAnews.gov.za
Even though South Africa recently reached the longest period without load shedding since 2020, there is no reason to relax, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
South Africa: Arms Cache, Drugs Discovered in Goodwood Apartment
SAnews.gov.za
A suspect who was arrested at the weekend during a routine stop and search procedure by members of the police's Flying Squad will make his first court appearance in Athlone in the… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Calls On the Justice Ministry to Focus On the Task At Hand [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Nkadimeng to move with speed and douse the fires in her… Read more »
Malawi: TB Community Sputum Collection Points Excites Blantyre District Health Office
Nyasa Times
Blantyre District Environmental Health Officer, Innocent Mvula has expressed excitement over community sputum collection which has significantly improved from 75 in 2023 to 89… Read more »