June 16
South Africa: Govt Dismisses WHO Statement of 10 Killed in Xenophobic Violence
Daily Maverick
While global condemnation grows over rising anti-immigration protests, an investigation into claims by WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reveals a mixture of… Read more »
South Africa: Zimbabwean Mother's Deadly Ordeal Highlights Migrant Healthcare Crisis After SA Hospital Demands Upfront Payment
Daily Maverick
She was a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holder, and she died early in the morning at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, delayed and in great discomfort as an emergency patient forced to pay… Read more »
South Africa: Language Matters for Disaster Warnings - This Community Didn't Get Useful Flood Alerts [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In an age of instant communication, it is easy to assume that everyone receives disaster warnings. Smartphones buzz, sirens sound, alerts flash across screens. But for millions of… Read more »
South Africa: Judge Orders Department of Defence to Explain Ongoing 'Secrecy' of Cradock Four Documentation
Daily Maverick
Former acting Secretary of Defence Dr Thobekile Gamede faces contempt charges after failing to declassify crucial documents related to the 1985 murders of anti-apartheid activists… Read more »
Namibia: SPYL Urges Youth to Champion Education On Day of the African Child
Namibian
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) calls on young Namibians to become ambassadors of education and contribute meaningfully to national development as the country commemorates the… Read more »
Namibia: Children Make Up 43 Percent of Namibia's Population
Namibian
Namibia has about 1.29 million children, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Exiled Ex-Deputy Minister Blasts CAB3 As 'Democratic Evasion,' Dismisses 99 Percent Public Approval As Statistical Fiction
New Zimbabwe
Self-exiled former Higher Education deputy minister and ex-Magunje legislator Godfrey Gandawa has come out guns blazing against Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3),… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiredzi Rail Disaster Claims Nine Lives, Leaves 25 Injured
263Chat
Nine people have been killed and 25 others injured following a collision between a passenger bus and a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) train at a level crossing in Chiredzi. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says He'll 'Suffer Irreparable Harm' If Impeachment Process Continues Before Court Review
Daily Maverick
As the EFF and ATM prepare to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent bid to halt Parliament's Phala Phala impeachment inquiry, the President insists he had 'no option' but to… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Pay Back At Least R1.7-Million to Company Running 'Thabo Bester Prison'
GroundUp
Prisons commissioner had no right to take control of Mangaung Correctional Centre, court rules Read more »
South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Global Jazz Icon Abdullah Ibrahim
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed profound sadness at the passing of cultural activist, global jazz icon and member of the Order of Ikhamanga, Abdullah Ibrahim. Read more »
South Africa: SA Increases Pledge in Response to Ebola Outbreak
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country's… Read more »
South Africa: President Reflects On Youth Employment Initiatives
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government's overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Businesses to Be Tested for Oil Readiness
Namibian
The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) says it will run a study to see how ready Namibian businesses are to take advantage of developments in the oil and gas sector. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Great Zimbabwe - Debunking the Myth of Tyrants and Forced Labour [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For more than a century, Great Zimbabwe has stood at the centre of a powerful story about the Zimbabwe culture. This remarkable African civilization flourished in southern Africa… Read more »
Mozambique: How State Violence and Intimidation Continue to Haunt Mozambique's Opposition
RFI
More than 18 months after a disputed election triggered deadly unrest in Mozambique, pressure on political opponents continues to grow. Two members of Anamola, the party founded by… Read more »
South Africa: 'Children Lost Five Months of Learning' - Western Cape Parents Demand Urgent Learner Placement
Daily Maverick
Singing struggle songs and carrying placards demanding education for their children, more than 200 parents, learners and community activists marched from the Western Cape… Read more »
South Africa: The Ghosts of 1976 - - Today, SA's Young People Are Waging a Different Battle [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Young South Africans face socioeconomic challenges marked by high unemployment, ineffective education, and rising social tensions, necessitating urgent systemic change to ensure a… Read more »
Namibia: Blind Football Matches Spark National Ambitions
Namibian
The Namibia National Paralympic Committee says the successful hosting of blind football exhibition matches in Windhoek has strengthened hopes of establishing a national team… Read more »
Namibia: 'I Am Not a Murderer'
Namibian
Murder accused Abner Mateus told the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Tuesday that he is not a murderer and had no intention of killing anyone. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Resets Interview Date to Fill ZEC Commissioner Vacancy
New Zimbabwe
The Parliament of Zimbabwe has postponed interviews for candidates seeking appointment to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), with the selection process now set for June 24,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magistrate Rejects Magaya's Bid to Refer Rape Case to Constitutional Court
New Zimbabwe
A Harare magistrate has dismissed an application by Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Walter Magaya seeking to have his rape case referred to the… Read more »
Botswana: Regions Await Sports Equipment Approval Requests
Botswana Daily News
Although school sports preparations have begun, regions are still waiting for the ministry to approve their equipment requests. Read more »
South Africa: Rwanda, SA Foreign Ministers to Hold Talks in Pretoria
New Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, is set to meet his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17. Read more »
Tunisia/Namibia: Tunisia Replace Coach Lamouchi With Renard After World Cup Thrashing
Namibian
Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard, the federation announced on… Read more »
