October 30
Botswana: Botswana's President Defends Electoral Body As Nation Votes
VOA
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi is defending the country's electoral body amid criticism of its preparedness as voting began Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Media Caught Up in Geopolitical Crisis of Unipolarity, Inequality, Uneven Application of Global Rules - Naledi Pandor
allAfrica
"Many countries, particularly in our continent Africa, have failed to meet the standard of freedom of expression set out in international instruments, including our own African… Read more »
Namibia: Ballot Tender 'Ballooned By 116%' - Electoral Body Challenged
New Era
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has challenged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over a purported lack of transparency around the ballot printing tender. Read more »
South Africa: Rail - a Masterplan Will Only Be Ready By Next Year, Says Ramaphosa
GroundUp
City of Cape Town expresses disappointment at the slow pace of change Read more »
South Africa: Bedsores and Maggots - Ikamva Labantu's Shocking Findings On Elder Abuse
GroundUp
Research report released into neglect and abuse of older people in Cape Town's poor communities Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Fight Against Extreme Poverty Needs a New Strategy - Model Shows How Social Grants Could Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother
allAfrica
The Department of Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother's identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed… Read more »
South Africa: Reforms to Attract Infrastructure Investment
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. Read more »
South Africa: Ivaldo Macamo Lost His Leg When the George Building Collapsed. He Is Still Waiting for Compensation
GroundUp
Not one of the families we spoke to has received any payout Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Blocks Vodacom's $745m Acquisition of Fiber Assets
Daba Finance
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South Africa: Tiger Brands in Talks With Listeriosis Class Action Attorneys to Pay for Victims' Urgent Medical Needs
Daily Maverick
While food producer Tiger Brands' liability for the listeriosis outbreak in 2017/18 has yet to be determined in court, the company is engaging with the legal team behind the class… Read more »
South Africa: A Lifeline Denied - South Africa's Social Grant System Fails the Most Vulnerable
Daily Maverick
In South Africa, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, now faces a critical legal challenge as calls grow for fairer and more… Read more »
Malawi: E-Payment Chaos - Vulnerable Children and Elderly Duped Out of Cash As Relatives Exploit System!
Nyasa Times
In a shocking revelation, vulnerable children and elderly beneficiaries of the Cash Transfer Programme in Thyolo district are falling victim to exploitation amidst the transition… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Commends African Governments for Pulling Together to Deal With Climate Change
The Herald
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has commended African Governments for working collectively to devise response mechanisms to alleviate the climate crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Para-Athletes Owed Performance Bonuses ...Government Promises to Pay
New Era
Almost two months after winning an assortment of medals at this year's Paralympic Games in Paris, Namibian athletes are still kicking their heels in frustration as they are yet to… Read more »
Namibia: Drought Relief - 'Basic Right, Not a Favour'
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has cautioned against the use of drought relief food or other government interventions for political expediency. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Air Force of Zimbabwe Commander in Road Traffic Accident
New Zimbabwe
A KEY figure in the 2017 coup, then Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) commander, Retired Chief Air Marshal Elson Moyo is lucky to be alive after he lost control of his vehicle, veered… Read more »
South Africa: Mister Sweet Workers Shut Down Labour Department
GroundUp
They claim that an inspector left a Mister Sweet factory with "a lot of packets of sweets" Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 400 000 Tonnes of Wheat Harvested
The Herald
Farmers have so far harvested 403 278 tonnes of wheat from 81 398 hectares giving hope that the targeted 600 000 tonnes will be met as farmers are finalising harvesting. Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya in Talks to Settle R6.7bn Eskom Debt
Daily Maverick
New City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya outlined her 100-day plan on Wednesday to improve the city's finances, revitalise the economy and prioritise service delivery. Read more »
South Africa: SA's 'Water Wars' to Worsen Due to Climate Crisis, Presidential Climate Commission Told
Daily Maverick
Amid water restrictions in Gauteng, the Presidential Climate Commission hosted a workshop in Pretoria with the Department of Water and Sanitation to address South Africa's urgent… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town City Council Votes to Release Land for Affordable Housing
GroundUp
On Wednesday the City gave the green light for the release of land in Brackenfell, Wesfleur and Belhar Read more »
South Africa: No Lifeline for Teachers As Godongwana Warns of 'Difficult Trade-Offs'
GroundUp
"Budget cuts kill education" protesters tell Minister of Finance Read more »
Zimbabwe: Diversifying Trade Key to Zim-India Relations
The Herald
Zimbabwe and India should continue working on enhancing bilateral relations through diversifying the two countries' economies, India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bramha Kumar, said… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Launch Next Phase of Operation Vulindlela
SAnews.gov.za
Government is expected to launch the next phase of Operation Vulindlela, which is aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms. Read more »
