June 26
Lesotho: Kingdom of Lesotho - Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission [press release]
IMF
A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or 'mission'), in most cases to a member country. Missions are… Read more »
Zambia: IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Approves Augmentation of the Arrangement [press release]
IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the third review of Zambia's 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and approved an… Read more »
Malawi: Zimbabwean Prophet Magaya Set to Hold 2-Day Conference in Malawi
Nyasa Times
A popular Zimbabwean prophet, Dr. Walter Magaya, will hold a 2-day conference at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Good News Ministries (GNM) has… Read more »
Malawi: Greenbelt Authority Delivers 162 Metric Tonnes of Maize to NFRA
Nyasa Times
Greenbelt Authority has delivered 162 metric tonnes of maize to National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) as part of government's food security measures. Read more »
Angola: Cabinet Council Approves National Minimum Wage
ANGOP
The Cabinet Council approved Wednesday the national minimum wage, set at 70,000 kwanzas and 50,000 kwanzas for micro-enterprises and startups. Read more »
Angola: Angolan MP Participates in Conference Against Terrorism
ANGOP
Angolan MP, Lurdes Caposso takes part in the Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in DOA Qatar that started on June 26, dedicated to address counter-terrorism strategies and… Read more »
Namibia: Muharukua Joins Swapo
Namibian
... a party he accused of campaigning with food Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaign Bears Fruit
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) anti-corruption public education and awareness campaigns have resulted in the Commission receiving numerous reports on corruption. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mpofu ,Chimombe Remanded in Custody
The Herald
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been remanded in custody to tomorrow after being charged with fraud involving a US$7million goat scheme. Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Urges Unified Response to Drought Crisis Affecting 1.4 Million People
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has called for coordinated action to address the severe drought crisis, which is currently impacting 1.4 million… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers' Associations Are an Important Link Between the Farmer and the Industry
Namibia Economist
The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country's economy through its three main pillars, namely, food production, employment creation, and income generation. The… Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ Changes ZiG Currency Code to ZWG As International Standards Organisation Approves Certification
New Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency code will be changed to ZWG following approval by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Businessmen Mike Chimombe, Mpofu Locked Up Over Botched Presidential Goat Scheme
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been sent to Remand Prison awaiting their bail determination. Read more »
Malawi: Are CSOs, Activists Advocating for Lawlessness By Defending Law Breakers? [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In April 2018, the Malawi Police Service (MPS) arrested a Catholic priest, late Father Thomas Muhosha, in connection in connection to the brutal killing of a 22-year-old man with… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique and Japan Sign Agreement for Development Projects
AIM
Mozambican Foreign Minister Verónica Macamo, and the Japanese Ambassador, Hamada Keiji, signed on Wednesday, in Maputo, an agreement aimed at creating Human Resources… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Stands in Solidarity With the Workers and People of Kenya [press release]
COSATU
COSATU joins the millions of working people all over the world, particularly on the African continent who stand in solidarity with the fighting masses of Kenya against the Finance… Read more »
Malawi: Saulos Chilima - Personal Tribute to a Malawian Leader Who Stood Against Hunger and Poverty but Courted Controversy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Saulos Klaus Chilima, the former vice-president of Malawi who died recently in a plane crash, brought to Malawian politics several qualities that made him stand out. But he was… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New System for E-Passport Holders
The Herald
Holders of Zimbabwean and SADC e-passports will soon be able to walk into Zimbabwe through a scanner on an electronic gate without queuing or the involvement of an immigration… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Prioritise Ending TB By 2030'
The Herald
Parliamentarians have made a commitment to advocate for increased funding for the country's Tuberculosis response in the 2025 national budget as part of measures to prioritise… Read more »
Mozambique: Port of Beira Reaches Record Figures in Cargo Handling
AIM
The private consortium Cornelder de Moçambique, which is responsible for managing the central Mozambican Port of Beira, has announced that, over the last five months, it… Read more »
Mozambique: Lots Drawn for Position On Presidential Ballot Paper
AIM
Lutero Simango, leader of the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM), will occupy the top place on the ballot paper for the presidential election scheduled for 9 October. Read more »
Mozambique: Claims Former Guerrillas Are Being 'Blackmailed'
AIM
Ossufo Momade, the leader of Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, on Tuesday claimed that former Renamo guerrillas are being "blackmailed'. Read more »
Malawi: Malawians, Int'l Community Join Indians in Commemorating International Day of Yoga
Nyasa Times
Malawians and foreign dignitaries on Sunday joined the Indian Community in Malawi in commemorating this year's International Day of Yoga. Read more »
Botswana: Salary Talks Standoff DPSM, Unions Look for Foreign Arbitrator
The Patriot
The salary negotiations between Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and the Five Cooperating Trade Unions (5CTU), who demand a massive 15% salary increment for the… Read more »
Namibia: No, Video of 'Fun Moment' At 2019 Ugandan Music Festival Doesn't Show Marriage 'Cultural Practice' in Namibia
Africa Check
No, video of 'fun moment' at 2019 Ugandan music festival doesn't show marriage 'cultural practice' in Namibia Read more »