October 28
Nigeria/South Africa: Siasia Confirms Talks With South African Clubs
Leadership
Former Super Eagles head coach, Samson Siasia has revealed he is in talks with clubs in South Africa. Read more »
October 27
Mozambique: Numbers Talk, Telling Story of 170,000 Fake Votes - Report
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
CNE results show 170,000 fake votes for Frelimo and Chapo Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Issues First-Ever Certificates Recognising Muslim Marriages
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has issued the first-ever South African marriage certificates officially recognising the "type of marriage" as "Muslim". Read more »
Zimbabwe: Blood-Thirsty Rulers On Their Way Out - Says Ex-CCC President Nelson Chamisa
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Nelson Chamisa has announced he will soon launch a major political comeback, whose form, modus operandi and timing is… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera's Plane Crash Inquiry Disarms the Opposition for 2025
Nyasa Times
Finally, President Chakwera has commissioned the much-anticipated inquiry into the events surrounding the Chikangawa plane crash, which tragically claimed the lives of Vice… Read more »
South Africa: New Zulu King Is Finding His Voice Despite Continued Challenges to His Rule
Daily Maverick
Two years after Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's official coronation, he is still being dogged by several challenges. However, commentators believe he is coming into his own. Read more »
South Africa: EFF Is in a Tight Spot After Defections and Will Need a Tough Reinvention
Daily Maverick
The recent high-level resignations from the EFF demonstrate the consequences of mismanaging a political party. They also show what can happen when a party loses votes and momentum… Read more »
Mozambique: Podemos Appeals Against CNE Declaring Frelimo Win
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Podemos yesterday submitted its 100-page appeal to the Constitutional Council against the Thursday (24 October) ruling of the National Elections Commission giving an overwhelming… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Batswana Protest Against Zanu-PF Interference in Their Country's Internal Politics
New Zimbabwe
SCORES of angry Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters marched to Zimbabwe's Embassy in Botswana to register their disgruntlement over alleged Zanu PF's interference in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Local Companies Fail to Exhaust U.S.$25 Million On the Willing Buyer and Seller Market - RBZ
New Zimbabwe
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says local companies recently struggled to snap up US$25 million floated on the market in a development indicating limited ZWG availability in… Read more »
South Africa: Government and Industry's Efforts to Control Animal Disease Spread Must Be Lauded
SAnews.gov.za
The past three years have been challenging for South Africa's livestock and poultry industry because of the spread of animal diseases. Throughout this period, we have had various… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gringo's Tombstone Unveiled
The Herald
The tombstone of veteran actor Lazarus Boora popularly known as Gringo was unveiled on Sunday afternoon at Rukweza Village in Nyazura by his family. Read more »
South Africa: President Welcomes Release of Preliminary Election Results in Mozambique
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of the preliminary results of the general elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE). Read more »
South Africa: Food Poisoning Incidents Not Related to School Nutrition Programme
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education says it is concerned at the increasing reports of food poisoning involving children of school-going age. Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Move to Grant Visa-Free Access to Ukrainian Diplomats and Officials [press release]
DA
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Ryan Smith MP. Read more »
South Africa: Zulu King Fumes About Government 'Overreach', Wants Less State Oversight of Ingonyama Trust
Daily Maverick
As the sole trustee and chairperson of the trust, the king resents having to account for 'his land'. Read more »
South Africa: Disaster Management On Alert As Western Cape Braces for Rain and Wind Battering
Daily Maverick
Strong, damaging winds and disruptive rain are on the cards for parts of the Western Cape over the next 48 hours. As the disruptive weather prepares to make landfall, disaster… Read more »
South Africa: Billion-Rand Bonanza Awaits SAA If Sale of Heathrow Landing Slot Flies
Daily Maverick
The SAA board is weighing up the sale of a landing slot at Heathrow Airport in the UK to free up cash. A valuation by the government a few years ago valued the slot at R1-billion.… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Must Urge Independent Recount of Rigged Mozambique Elections [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns the recent Mozambican presidential election, which was marred by widespread irregularities, violence, and political assassinations. Read more »
Madagascar/Malawi: Malawi Scorchers' Semifinal Hopes Dwindle After Narrow Win Over Madagascar
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Scorchers face a challenging path to the semifinals of the COSAFA Women's Championship 2024 following a narrow 1-0 victory over Madagascar. In order to advance, they… Read more »
October 26
Mozambique: 10 Killed During Protests as Govt Shuts Down Internet
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Two days of demonstrations, shootings, detentions, and an internet shutdown Read more »
South Africa: Race Against Time to Find Banned Insecticides Possibly Linked to Food Poisoning Deaths of 11 Soweto Children
Daily Maverick
Police announce that Soweto child deaths are all linked to toxic carbamates, as health inspectors raid Naledi and researchers report 2,652 child poisonings in Gauteng in three… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Shoots Down Push for Third Presidential Term
New Zimbabwe
THE ongoing Zanu PF Annual People's Conference in Bulawayo has passed a resolution to perpetuate President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond 2028 when his constitutionally… Read more »
Africa: SADC and African Leaders Unite At 9th Africa Regional Platform to Strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience [document]
SADC
The 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Eighth High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction Meeting Was held in Windhoek, Namibia from 21 to 24… Read more »
Botswana: Ambassador Engages Botswana Police to Guarantee Safety of Zimbabweans Facing Threats of Violence As Masisi, Khama Tiff Escalates
New Zimbabwe
THE safety of Zimbabweans legally resident in Botswana has been guaranteed after the embassy engaged police following threats of violence against foreigners. Read more »
