October 29
Zimbabwe: Harare Hunts for Finance, Planning Bosses
The Herald
Harare City Council is hunting for a new finance boss after operating for eight years without one amid tussling among councillors over who controls council coffers. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates Incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his personal congratulations, along with those of the South African Government, to Ghana's Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Ensure Safety of Initiates Ahead of Initiation Season
SAnews.gov.za
To ensure the integrity of the upcoming customary initiation season in December, the safety and well-being of all initiates must be prioritised, as required by the Customary… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets Over 15 000 Suspects
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 15 298 suspects through Operation Shanela. Read more »
South Africa: Opposition to Open Cast Coal Mining in Midvaal
GroundUp
For years residents have been objecting to the Springfield and Vlakfontein mining project Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Exposed to High Levels of Lead Chromates
GroundUp
In 2022, over 700-tonnes of lead chromates were imported into the country from India alone Read more »
South Africa: Former Police Sergeant Alongside Constable and Reservist Appear in Court On Corruption Cases
SAPS
A 52-year-old former Police Sergeant, Andries Mafalo, previously attached to the Lebowakgomo Police Station, along with ex-colleagues Constable Steve Segoale (40) and Reservist… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Legal Gap On ZIG Validity - RBZ...Treasury Unveils Measures to Stabilise Local Currency
The Herald
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says there is no legal gap regarding the status of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), which was established in terms of the Presidential Powers (Temporary… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mighty Warriors Await Fate
The Herald
Zimbabwe national senior women's football team, the Mighty Warriors have their fingers crossed as they hope to see a favourable outcome between Mozambique and Lesotho in the COSAFA… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Herd Boy Jailed 15 Years for Raping Employer's Daughter
The Herald
A 20-year-old man from Magunje was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping his employer's daughter on different occasions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pfumvudza Programme Hits a Snag As Govt Fails to Pay Suppliers Over U.S.$300 Million
New Zimbabwe
THE government-initiated agricultural scheme Pfumvudza/Intwasa for vulnerable farmers across the country is facing financial constraints with the government failing to pay… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Presentation of Full Evidence By the South African Government in the ICJ Case of Genocide By the Apartheid State of Israel [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the filing of the memorial regarding the ICJ case of genocide by the apartheid state of Israel in Gaza and throughout… Read more »
South Africa: Joint Committees to Elect Co-Chairpersons [document]
Parliament of South Africa
As part of establishing the structures of the 7th Parliament, joint committees will meet on Tuesday, 29 October, to elect committee Chairpersons. Read more »
South Africa: Select Committee On Agriculture to Receive a Briefing From Ag On Audit Outcomes of Dalrd [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Mineral Resources will today receive a briefing from the Office of the Auditor-General on the audit outcomes of the Department… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimparks Director Exposed for Bigamy At 'Second' Wedding Ceremony
New Zimbabwe
ZimParks Director of Commercial Services, Nomsa Chitsaka's traditional wedding held over the weekend in Wedza was off to a chaotic start after a local Private Investigator arrived… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Brace for Free Trade, Local Industry Told
The Herald
LOCAL industry should be prepared for the competition that will be brought by Zimbabwe's participation in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Minister of Industry and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bridgefort Capital to Migrate Shares to Vfex
The Herald
BridgeFort Capital, formerly Medtech Holdings, is set to migrate its Class A and Class B listings to the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) and list by way of introduction. Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Lease of Life for Chitungwiza Railway Line
The Herald
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) expects to conclude negotiations within the coming year with a Chinese entity interested in investing in the construction of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Triathlon Junior Schools Series Begins
The Herald
Triathlon Zimbabwe national coach Pamela Fulton believes the Junior Schools Series which got underway on Sunday at Mount Pleasant pool could be a game changer in the country's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'It's Not in Our Hands'
The Herald
Zimbabwe women's football team will today be following the match between Group D rivals Mozambique and Lesotho with keen interest as they hope for an upset result that could see… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President's Magic Strategy Strengthens Zim's Resilience
The Herald
Zimbabwe has faced crippling United States-led sanctions, which have retarded economic growth for more than two decades, but President Mnangagwa's inward-looking strategy has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers Urged to Speed Up Harvest
The Herald
With 300 combine harvesters now available for the record 600 000 tonne harvest, wheat farmers can move fast to bring in the rest of the crop, with 200 000 tonnes already gathered. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kamba a Largely 'Misunderstood' Figure
The Herald
Dynamos legend and 1973 Soccer Star of the Year Ernest Kamba who died yesterday has been described by close acquaintances as a largely misunderstood figure. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Traffic Cop in Bribery Storm
The Herald
A Harare City Council traffic and parking officer is facing allegations of demanding bribes and assaulting a motorist, highlighting ongoing concerns about municipal traffic and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ's U.S.$50m Injection to Anchor Exchange Rate
The Herald
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's market interventions, which saw US$50 million being injected into the interbank foreign exchange market in October alone, have been lauded by… Read more »
