October 30
South Africa: Government to Establish Unit to Deal With Money Laundering
SAnews.gov.za
As part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, government will establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre to… Read more »
South Africa: Revenue From Tax Collection to Be Lower Than Expected
SAnews.gov.za
Revenue from tax collection in 2024/25 is expected to be down by R22.3 billion from National Treasury's estimations made in February this year. Read more »
South Africa: Slow Compliance With Servicing Eskom Debt a Risk to Debt Write-Offs
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has warned that municipalities' slow compliance with conditions of the debt relief programme on arrears to Eskom risk delaying debt write-offs. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Must Manage R6-trillion Debt Better - Finance Minister
SAnews.gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Parliament that in order for government to achieve its goals of, amongst others, inclusive growth and reducing unemployment, the country… Read more »
South Africa: Beware, South Africans, Videos of Politician Fikile Mbalula Have Been Taken Out of Context
Africa Check
Beware, South Africans, videos of politician Fikile Mbalula have been taken out of context Read more »
Namibia: Caught on Video - Deputy Minister Allegedly Pushing Electoral Body Commissioner
Namibian
Deputy minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi was allegedly caught on video pushing and shoving an Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioner during an observation… Read more »
Africa: 56 000 TB Deaths in SA in 2023, According to WHO
spotlight
An estimated 56 000 people in South Africa and 1.25 million around the world died of TB in 2023, according to just-published figures from the WHO. This means that in 2023 TB… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Considers Court Intervention Over Delays in Simultaneous Voter and ID Registration
Nyasa Times
In light of media reports revealing that national identity registration has yet to commence in certain centers where voter registration is underway, the Democratic Progressive… Read more »
South Africa: Minister of Finance to Table MTBPS
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will today present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement ("2024 MTBPS") to Parliament. Read more »
South Africa: SANDF and Russian Aerospace Forces Strengthen Ties
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa is hosting Russia's Aerospace Forces to strengthen ties between the two nations. Read more »
Botswana: Tanzanian President Calls for Peace, Stability As Botswana Decides
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged all eligible voters in the Republic of Botswana to exercise their constitutional rights by turning out to vote peacefully on election day,… Read more »
Namibia: SOS Children's Village, a Haven for the Namibian Child
New Era
It was in 2011 when Enigard Nenghwanya entered the doors of the SOS Children's Village in Khomasdal to seek refuge and comfort, and ultimately have some place to call home. Read more »
Malawi: Namiwa's Shameful Exit From Commission of Inquiry - a Resignation That Mocks Justice
Nyasa Times
Just two days after accepting to sworn in, activist Sylvester Namiwa has, shockingly, resigned from the Commission of Inquiry, raising eyebrows and igniting debate over his motives… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana's Stability Tested in Tough Election for President Masisi
RFI
Botswana goes to the polls this Wednesday with incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi facing three main challengers in what analysts are calling the country's most competitive vote… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former British Colonies Owe 'Debt of Gratitude', Says Conservative Leadership Candidate Robert Jenrick
New Zimbabwe
Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the legacy of empire, not demanding reparations, according to the Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick. Read more »
South Africa: South African Airways Mulls Heathrow Slot Sale, Echoing KQ 'Mistake'
Business Day Africa
South African Airways is considering selling its prime landing slots at London Heathrow, echoing a controversial move by Kenya Airways in 2016 as the struggling carrier seeks funds… Read more »
South Africa: Government Looks Into Insurance for Climate-Related Disaster Events
SAnews.gov.za
Government is exploring options for purchasing insurance for certain climate-related disaster events, where such a practice would not undermine budget sustainability. Read more »
South Africa: Government Non-Interest Expenditure Expected to Increase
SAnews.gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25. Read more »
South Africa: Government Anchors Economic Growth Strategy On Four Key Areas
SAnews.gov.za
Over the medium term, government will anchor its economic growth strategy on four key areas in order to support inclusive growth. Read more »
South Africa: Government Assigns Funding for G20 Summit
SAnews.gov.za
With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this year, government will assign additional funding to those departments that will be involved in the preparations. Read more »
Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns
Namibian
The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu's Reaction to 2024/25 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled by government at Parliament. Whilst appreciating various… Read more »
South Africa: Shocking Non-Compliance With Provisions of Domestic Violence Act At Police Station-Level [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Police is extremely dismayed by the South African Police Service's level of non-compliance with prescripts of the Domestic Violence Act The committee… Read more »
South Africa: Celebrating 15 Years - A Tribute to Truth, Tenacity and the Community Behind Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick
This year marks 15 years of groundbreaking journalism for independent news and investigations publisher Daily Maverick - a milestone achieved through the commitment of our… Read more »
South Africa: Desperate Plea to Godongwana for Jobs, Housing, Healthcare and Education As Cost of Living Crisis Bites
Daily Maverick
The message from the streets of Cape Town was clear on Wednesday, and somewhat desperate: unions, job seekers, and civil society groups agitated for increased spending in the… Read more »
