June 08
Namibia: LPM Sacks Swartbooi From Mayorship Position
New Era
The Landless People's Movement has removed Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi from her position and revoked her representation of the party on the Keetmanshoop council. Read more »
Namibia: Governor Condemns Spitzkoppe Tourist Attack
New Era
Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has strongly condemned criminal activities targeting tourists visiting attraction sites in the region. Read more »
Namibia: Erongo Gets N$50m Neonatal Facility
New Era
The government has strengthened neonatal healthcare in the Erongo region by opening a modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Swakopmund District Hospital. Read more »
Namibia: Cadet Women Dominate Police Graduation
New Era
Namibia achieved a gender milestone on Friday at Legare Stadium in Gobabis as women outnumbered men for the first time in the history of the Police Basic Training Course. Read more »
South Africa: Kylie Jenner Dancing to 'Jerusalema' Has Mzansi Feeling Proud Again
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Kylie Jenner was filmed doing the Jerusalema dance challenge on a beach holiday in Turks and Caicos, and the clip is doing the rounds again. Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode released… Read more »
South Africa: Mbenenge Fights Back in Court
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Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge filed papers in the Gauteng High Court on Monday to overturn a JSC gross misconduct ruling against him. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Rejects Musarara Bid to Halt Grain Levies
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The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), led by chairman Tafadzwa Musarara, has lost its urgent bid to stop Government's grain import levy framework after the High Court… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Law Society Backs Title Deeds Validation Programme - Allays Fears of Property Loss
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The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has commended the Deeds Office for digitising its services through the introduction of a Digital Land Administration Platform, describing it as a… Read more »
Angola: Health Screening Serves Over 300 Patients in Cangandala
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Three hundred and five people were seen over the weekend in the municipality of Cangandala during a campaign of free medical consultations, promoted by the Students' Association of… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Calls On Departments to Implement Initiatives to Tackle Illegal Migration
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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has urged government departments to implement all the plans outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa to… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Reduction Elimination Efforts
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More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom's load reduction. Read more »
South Africa: Twenty Entrepreneurs Selected for Ethekwini's Project 10x
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Twenty emerging entrepreneurs from across eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal have secured places in the prestigious Project 10X Unicorn Programme which is designed to accelerate business… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament to Mark June 16 Legacy
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Parliament will this week host a special intergenerational dialogue marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 June 16 uprising, alongside a packed programme of debates, ministerial… Read more »
South Africa: Government Ramps Up Support to Help Spaza Shops Access R500 Million Fund
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Government is stepping up efforts to help thousands of spaza shop owners formalise their businesses, meet compliance requirements and access financial support through the R500… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Uprising Legacy Incomplete Without Economic Opportunities for Youth With Disabilities
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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for the inclusion of young people with disabilities in the economy to advance the… Read more »
South Africa: IEC Concerned About Unlawful Use of Logo in Election Campaigns
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The Electoral Commission (IEC) has noted with concern instances of political parties, potential candidates and their supporters using the Commission's name, logo, designs and other… Read more »
Angola: Head of State Leaves for Serbia
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President João Lourenço traveled on Monday (08) to Serbia, for an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, within the framework of… Read more »
South Africa: BMA Processes 663 Ghanaian Nationals for Repatriation
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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that the BMA has successfully processed 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation from… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Hosts Singapore President
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on Monday in Johannesburg. Read more »
Kenya/Zambia: Will Zambia-Based Goal Machine Get Harambee Stars Chance
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Former Kakamega Homeboyz striker Moses Shumah will get his chance to impress Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy in due time. Read more »
South Africa: Government Tackling Illegal Immigration Head On, Says President Ramaphosa
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Government is responding to the genuine concerns that South Africans have expressed regarding illegal migration and its impact on the country. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Land Crisis - an Unfinished Struggle for Justice
New Era
Despite being one of the least densely populated countries in the world, Namibia continues to face a severe land crisis affecting both urban and rural communities. The problem is… Read more »
Namibia: Oshana Receives 250 Soccer Balls
New Era
The FIFA-CAF Football for Schools Initiative has donated 250 soccer balls to schools in the Oshana region through the Oshana Regional Football Association, to strengthen grassroots… Read more »
South Africa: Court Expert to Examine Video That Appears to Show Accused in Victim's Blue Top
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CCTV footage shown in court appears to show a man wearing the same blue top as Kirsten Kluyts leaving George Lea Park shortly after she was killed in October 2023. The… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kaindu Focusing On Pushing Hardrock to Survive Relegation Despite Reclaiming Top Spot On PSL Log Table
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HARDROCK FC coach Kelvin Kaindu insists his side's primary target remains relegation survival, despite reclaiming top spot on the league table. Read more »
