June 05
South Africa: The Cop Who Ran Organised Crime Has Been Fired for Running With Criminals
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Major General Richard Shibiri, former head of SAPS organised crime, was fired after being found guilty of misconduct and associating with criminal Vusimuzi Matlala. Shibiri… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gender Equality Without Political Will - Inside Zimbabwe's Electoral System That Still Sidelines Women
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When Gibson Nyikadzino looks at Zimbabwe's 2023 election statistics, he does not see progress towards women empowerment; he sees a warning. Read more »
South Africa: FlySafair Cuts Fuel Surcharge by 40% - South African News Briefs - June 5, 2026
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Zimbabwe: Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 Debate - You Do Not End Violence By Abolishing Elections - Opposition MP Says
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CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Thomas Muwodzeri has accused the government of using electoral violence as an excuse to curtail Zimbabweans' democratic rights, telling… Read more »
Angola: MPLA Describes Manuel Augusto a Distinguished Son of Angola
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The Political Bureau of the MPLA Central Committee described Manuel Domingos Augusto on Friday as one of Angola's most distinguished sons, and highlighted his political and… Read more »
Angola: Interior Minister Expresses Deep Dismay At Death of Former Foreign Affairs Minister
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The Minister of the Interior, Manuel Homem, expressed, on Friday, deep dismay at the death, today, of the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel Domingos Augusto, who died of… Read more »
Angola: Agriculture Contributes 20 Percent to Angolan GDP
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The agricultural sector represents around 20% of Angola's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the oil sector contributes close to 15%, which reinforced the growth of the national… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Outlines Action On Drugs, Ebola Preparedness
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Cabinet has reaffirmed government's commitment to intensifying the fight against organised crime and strengthening South Africa's contribution to the continental response to Ebola… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan to Drive Job Creation
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Cabinet has approved the Revised Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) for implementation to facilitate employment opportunities through various projects and programmes. Read more »
Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa
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Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Suspends Nine Police Officers
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of nine police officers, who served as members of the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) in relation to the… Read more »
South Africa: Together We Can Make Our Nation Safer for All
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The regular quarterly release of crime statistics gives the South African Police Service (SAPS) and society a clearer picture of how crime impacts individuals and communities. It… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Confirms Dismissal of Richard Shibiri
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the dismissal of Major General Richard Shibiri, the former Component Head for Organised Crime, following the conclusion… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom and Zululand Sign Heads of Agreement to Advance Gas-to-Power Development
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Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: Call for SA to Be Part of Climate Change Response
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As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate World Environment Day, government has called on every South African to be part of the climate response. Read more »
Namibia: Missing Boy Found
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A six-year-old boy who was reported missing on Wednesday has been found and is currently in the care of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. Read more »
Malawi: Is This the End of the Amaryllis Hotel Probe?
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For months, the Amaryllis Hotel acquisition dominated national debate, triggered investigations by multiple institutions, led to frozen bank accounts and raised serious questions… Read more »
Malawi: Can Malawi Make Its Own Medicines? Government's New Tariffs Aim to End Import Dependence
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The Malawi Government's decision to impose import tariffs of up to 25 percent on selected medicines has sparked intense debate among health and economic experts, with supporters… Read more »
Malawi: U.S. Commits K1.4 Trillion Health Package in Major Boost for Malawi
Nyasa Times
Malawi has received a major vote of confidence from the United States after Washington pledged up to $792 million (about K1.4 trillion) in health sector support over the next five… Read more »
Malawi: Reference Lending Rate Falls From 25.2% to 20.4% in Six Months
Nyasa Times
Malawians have received another encouraging economic boost after commercial banks reduced the reference lending rate for June to 20.4 percent, down from 20.6 percent in May. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Has Become Dangerously Desensitised to Crisis - CCJP Warns
Nyasa Times
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has issued a sobering warning that Malawi is becoming dangerously desensitised to repeated national crises, saying what once… Read more »
South Africa: Three Days in - Sizekhaya Celebrates Strong Response, First Powerball Millionaire and Wider Access
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Three days after assuming responsibility for operating the National Lottery, Sizekhaya Holdings says it is encouraged by strong player participation, a positive public response to… Read more »
South Africa: Man in Court Today Over Teen's Mossel Bay Stabbing As Family Demands Answers
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Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed to death in KwaNonqaba at the weekend. Police say he was killed during an attempted theft from a shack. His mother Patricia says her son was targeted… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Key to Regional Power Trade and Transmission - Govt
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Zimbabwe remains a critical player in Southern Africa's electricity market and transmission network with the Government pledging to strengthen the country's power infrastructure to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hlatywayo Pushes for Wider Access to Menstrual Health Products
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Harare Province legislator Gladys Hlatywayo has called for increased access to menstrual hygiene products, safe sanitation facilities and comprehensive menstrual health education… Read more »
