July 08
Malawi: Bushiri Promises K30m Contribution Towards Construction of Area 43 Police Unit in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
Leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering church (ECG) prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have committed K30 million towards the construction of a police unit in Area… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Mulanje West MP Nthenda Launches Construction of K80m Hospital Project in His Constituency
Nyasa Times
Mulanje West Member of Parliament, Yusuf Nthenda, has called on residents near Muliya Trading Centre to safeguard the construction materials for a new clinic. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Social Development Department Wants to Buy a Building but Doesn't Know What for
GroundUp
Up to R70-million budgeted for building in central Pretoria Read more »
South Africa: City of Cape Town Buys Occupied Marikana Land Seven Years After Landmark Ruling
GroundUp
Last week Eskom disconnected over 300 illegal connections in the settlement. Hours later people connected them again. Read more »
South Africa: City Ordered to Halt Work On Historic Salt River Hall
GroundUp
Stop works order issued by Heritage Western Cape as no heritage permit obtained Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police in Gokwe Bust Dagga Farming Syndicate
The Herald
Police in Gokwe have arrested three suspects who are part of a syndicate that has been growing dagga on a large scale. Read more »
Namibia: MSM Enterprises Boost Trade At Whale Festival Art and Craft Market
Namibia Economist
The Whale Festival Art and Craft Market recently took place at the Sam Cohen Library open area in Swakopmund as part of the Swakopmund Scientific Society Oceans Month festivities. Read more »
South Africa: Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko's Comeback As Gauteng MEC for Health Sparks Mixed Reactions
spotlight
ANC support in Gauteng dipped below 40% in the recent provincial elections and an ANC-led minority government is now at the helm. Among those in Premier Panyaza Lesufi's new… Read more »
Africa: Houses of Hope - Populism and South Africa's Complex Urban-Rural Connections [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Minister Rwodzi Urges Journalists to Promote Tourism
The Herald
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has called upon journalists to work with her ministry in promoting Zimbabwe as a tourism destination of choice. Read more »
South Africa: MSF and Health Justice Initiative Welcome J&J's Withdrawal of Patents On Lifesaving TB Drug in South Africa [press release]
Health Justice Initative
Today's patent withdrawal is a result of an unprecedented investigation by South Africa's Competition Commission into J&J Read more »
Namibia: LGBTQI+ Rights Victory Amid Regression
IPS
In June, the Namibian High Court struck down two sections of the country's Sexual Offences Act that criminalised consensual sexual relations between men, finding them… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimplats CSOT to Transform District Into Citrus Hub
New Zimbabwe
CHEGUTU district is set to restore its citrus hub status underpinned by an out-grower programme for both commercial and communal farmers producing oranges, nartjies, grapefruit,… Read more »
South Africa: Julius Malema Gushes Over Gorgeous Wife Mantwa Matlala and So Are We
Fame Frenzy
Now and again we get a sneak peek into EFF leader Julius Malema's life outside of politics. The father of three dotes on his family, but when it comes to his wife Mantwa Matlala,… Read more »
South Africa: J Molley Says a Collab with Emtee Not Happening, Accuses the Rapper of Being a Lean Addict
Fame Frenzy
Hip hop artist J Molley caused a ruckus on social media over the weekend following a video of him blasting fellow rapper Emtee for being "a lean addict." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Fails to Meet Mnangagwa's Blue Print Deadline, Falls Short On ERP
New Zimbabwe
HARARE City Council is falling behind in operationalising the Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) systems, in defiance of the government's recently launched blueprint, an official… Read more »
South Africa: Impoverished Joburgers Buckle Under New Monthly R200 Prepaid Meter Fixed Electricity Surcharge [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The cost of prepaid electricity is becoming a heavy burden for Johannesburg residents after the introduction of the R200 monthly fixed charge that will go towards maintaining… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legend 'Mai Rwizi' Burial This Week
The Herald
Veteran actress Susan "Mai Rwizi" Chenjerai, who died last Friday after a short illness, will be buried this week as the family is waiting for relatives travelling from the… Read more »
Angola: Culture Minister Mourns Death of Musician Mário Rui Silva
ANGOP
The Minister of Culture Filipe Zau on Sunday mourned the death in Portugal (Lisbon) of the musician, performer, composer and researcher Mário Rui Silva, alias "Marui", who… Read more »
South Africa: Tmo Decisions in First Test Accurate, Says Bok Refereeing Consultant Jaco Peyper
Daily Maverick
Ireland were unhappy with several crucial decisions that went against them in the first Test against South Africa. The Boks won 27-20. Read more »
Malawi: Businessperson Cha Cha Bags Second Award This Year - Awarded Malawi's Most Inspiring Female Business Leader
Nyasa Times
Renowned businessperson and philanthropist Chawezi Banda, mostly known as Cha Cha, has been honoured for the second time this year, this time, at the 2024 Consumer Choice Award… Read more »
July 07
Malawi: Report Reveal That Most Malawians Dont Have Proper Jobs, Many Depend On Maganyu
Nyasa Times
A March 2024 European Commission report monitoring Malawi's economy says many people in Malawi depend on piecework for a living. Read more »
South Africa: Peter Randall - - the Pioneering, Down-to-Earth Activist Behind Ravan Press [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Peter Randall was an innovative publisher who promoted revolutionary authors and academics. Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Left Homeless in Western Cape As Gale-Force Winds and Torrential Rain Wreak Havoc
Daily Maverick
Communities in the Western Cape are facing a severe weather crisis as multiple cold fronts bring icy weather, disruptive rain and damaging winds, causing widespread displacement.… Read more »
Mozambique: 96 Sernic Arrests Two for Attempting to Kidnap Minors in Chimoio
AIM
Maputo, 5 Jul (AIM) =96 Mozambique=92s National Criminal Investigation Serv= ice (SERNIC) has arrested two individuals for attempting to kidnap two mino= rs, in Chimoio city,… Read more »