June 19
Kenya: Kenya Airways Resumes Nairobi-Maputo Flights
Capital FM
Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed flights to Maputo in Mozambique as the airline expands its intra-Africa connectivity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: The Hidden Dangers of School Transport in Zimbabwe
263Chat
A group of schoolchildren from Rydaleridge Park, a middle-density suburb about 27 kilometres from Harare's central business district, gather at a local bus stop popularly known as… Read more »
South Africa: Government of National Unity - a Moment of Profound Significance
SAnews.gov.za
19 June 2024 is by no means an ordinary day in the collective landscape of South Africa. With President Cyril Ramaphosa having taken his Oath of Office, marking the start of the… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Limpopo Dismayed By the Absence of Leaders of the Alliance in the Limpopo Executive Council
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Limpopo wishes to publicly express concern and condemn the fundamental blight in the outlook of the Provincial Executive, in… Read more »
Mozambique: Govt Extends Pipeline Concession for Matola Gas Company
AIM
The Mozambican government has extended, for a further period of 15 years, the gas pipeline concession held by the Matola Gas Company (MGC) for the transport of natural gas from the… Read more »
Mozambique: Parliamentarian Accuses Momade of 'Silence and Inaction'
AIM
Alfredo Magumisse, a senior parliamentarian from Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, on Wednesday denounced Renamo leader, Ossufo Momade, for his alleged silence and… Read more »
Mozambique: Competition Authority Condemns Increase in Telecommunication Tariffs
AIM
Mozambique's Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) has strongly criticized the National Communications Institute (INCM) for its ill-fated attempt to hike telecom tariffs. Read more »
Mozambique: EU Has Invested Over 400 Million Euros in Mozambique
AIM
The European Union (EU) has already invested over 400 million Euros (430 million US dollars, at the current exchange rate) in Mozambique, as part of bilateral cooperation and… Read more »
Southern Africa: Govt, SADC Diplomats Meet Ahead of Bloc's Industrialisation Week
The Herald
Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu, SADC Ambassadors and captains of industry today attended a meeting on the forthcoming SADC Industrialisation Week. Read more »
Namibia: Domestic Inflationary Pressures Continued to Ease Year-to-Date - Central Bank
Namibia Economist
Domestic inflationary pressures continued to ease year-to-date, the central bank said this week during the announcement of the Monetary Policy. Read more »
South Africa: Engineer Linked to George Building Collapse Suspended By Engineering Council of South Africa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The suspension will remain in place until a decision on potential charges against the engineer, or once subsequent disciplinary action has been finalised. Read more »
South Africa: 'Let Us Not Be Afraid' - President Ramaphosa Seeks to Allay the Doubts and Fears of GNU Sceptics
Daily Maverick
Addressing thousands at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the Government of National Unity would endeavour to improve South Africans' quality of life… Read more »
South Africa: Consolidated Legal Challenges to NHI Act 'Will Have More Clout' [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In the two cases already filed by the Board of Healthcare Funders and trade union Solidarity, it is important to note who is being sued in each case. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament in GNU Times - First Tests Loom for Oversight and Accountability [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Parliament is on tenterhooks for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce his Cabinet so it can establish its oversight committees to reflect ministers' portfolios. Adopting the… Read more »
South Africa: Jubilation As Thousands At Union Buildings Watch Ramaphosa Take Oath of Office
Daily Maverick
The occasionally quiet and reserved atmosphere at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre contrasted with the joyous celebration on the lawns. Read more »
South Africa: The Chaos Man, Jacob Zuma, Will Always Choose Self-Interest Over That of South Africa and Its People [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Ultimately, we must remember that Jacob Zuma remains true to his wrecking-ball nature, but he remains a small man. This is not the agenda of a former president or statesman but… Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Gang Boss Goes Big - Ralph Stanfield 'In Bed' With Old Mutual, Atterbury [analysis]
Daily Maverick
An amaBhungane and Daily Maverick investigation reveals how entities and associates linked to gang boss accused Ralph Stanfield and his wife, Nicole Johnson, tie them to a R3bn… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Slams Aisha Yesufu Over Allegations of Tinubu Being 'Disgraced' in South Africa
Vanguard
Activist, Aisha Yesufu's recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu have sparked a heated exchange on social media, with the presidency issuing a robust response. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Interim Leader, Activists Remain in Jail, State Opposes Bail
New Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and opposition supporters arrested over the weekend will remain in jail after the State opposed their bail. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Congratulates President Cyril Ramaphosa On His Second Term [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) congratulates President Cyril Ramaphosa on his inauguration for a second term as head of state of South Africa. Read more »
Angola: Govt to Replicate Lubango's Rubbish Collection Model Throughout Country
ANGOP
The Ministry of the Environment intends to replicate Lubango's door-to-door rubbish collection model in other municipalities across the country, as it is sustainable and creates… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Authorities Must Immediately Release Arbitrarily Detained Opposition Activists [press release]
AI London
Responding to the arbitrary detention and allegations of torture of more than 70 members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party following a mass arrest on 16… Read more »
South Africa: Rand Rallies to Over 10-Month Highs Past R18/Dlr On Gnuphoria [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The rand maintained its recent rally, smashing past the R18/dlr mark on Wednesday to over 10-month highs as President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated again. The markets are clearly… Read more »
South Africa: PA Cries Foul Over Zille Comments On GNU Inclusion While FF+ Waits in Wings
Daily Maverick
The inclusion of the Patriotic Alliance as part of the government of national unity has caused a row between the pact partners. Meanwhile, the Freedom Front Plus has made a… Read more »
South Africa: Wynberg Police Needs Assistance to Trace Murder Suspects [press release]
SAPS
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